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Vol. 22, No. 24 April 7 - 13, 2016 50¢ Michelle Obama to speak at Jackson State commencement The Mississippi Link Newswire Historically Black University original- As part of her Reach Higher initia- Tougaloo also announces graduation speaker ly established to educate newly freed tive, First Lady Michelle Obama will on an HBCU campus each year she has JSU in an effort to transform Blackburn African Americans to become ministers deliver Jackson State University’s com- served as First Lady. into a highly successful middle school and teachers. mencement address April 23, at Missis- Echoing the call of the First Lady’s for replication and study of successful Tougaloo College will celebrate its sippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Reach Higher initiative, Jackson State practices in the district, state and na- 2016 Commencement Ceremony May ceremony begins at 10 a.m. University and the Jackson Public tion. 1, which will take place on the campus The event will mark JSU’s 139th School District collaborated to form the Jackson State University was found- lawn of the historic Woodworth Chapel. Spring Commencement Ceremony. Obama Jackson Lack first laboratory school in the Jackson ed in 1877 as a four-year public univer- The commencement speaker will be Obama will address more than 1,000 ily and members of the university com- area. Since 2013, Blackburn Labora- sity; it is one of the largest institutions Graduations graduates as well as their friends, fam- munity. Obama has delivered remarks tory Middle School has partnered with of higher learning in Mississippi and a Continued on page 3 Religious freedom law Praying for state leaders draws ire Mission Mississippi event tackles race relations By Shanderia K. Posey Editor From local and national levels, responses are pouring in since Gov. Phil Bryant signed the religious freedom bill on Tuesday. HB1523, authored by House Speaker Philip Gunn, is known as the Protecting Freedom of Con- Bryant science from Government Discrimination Act, and allows people and organizations to use their religious beliefs as reason to deny services such as marriage, adoption or foster care services to LGBT people and would also not grant employment protection to LGBT individuals. The law could also allow denial of services to unwed couples and single mothers. In signing the law, Bryant said on his Twitter ac- count, “I am signing HB 1523 into law to protect sincerely held religious beliefs and moral convic- Law Continued on page 3 Cynthia Cooper (from left) and Elayne Hayes Anthony served as moderators for the Governors Leadership Prayer Luncheon and Summit. University presidents were panelists for the luncheon. They are Roger Parrott, Belhaven University; (from left), Alfred Rankins Jr., Alcorn State; William LaForge, Delta State; William Bynum, Mississippi Valley and Mark Keenum, Mississippi State University. PHOTO BY SHANDERIA K. POSEY

Nissan donates By Shanderia K. Posey explored race relations. The sum- discussions. Previously, audience Five university presidents served Editor mit was held from 8:30-11 a.m. and members just listened to selected as panelists during the luncheon Lots of prayers went up for state the luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 speakers respond to questions. and answered questions on race re- $250K to six leaders Tuesday during Mission p.m. Winters is awaiting evaluation lations in the state. Mississippi’s second annual Gover- Tuesday’s luncheon marked a results from the summit, but said, On hand were President Alfred nor’s Leadership Prayer Luncheon slight change in agenda for the an- “based on what I heard from the Rankins Jr., Alcorn State Uni- HBCUs in state and Summit at the Jackson Con- nual event. debriefing it comes down to love, versity; President Roger Parrott, vention Complex. Neddie Winters, president of prayer and forgiveness.” Belhaven University; President The Mississippi Link Newswire Gov. Phil Bryant and university Mission Mississippi, explained this He also plans to push an initia- William LaForge, Delta State presidents were among the more Today Nissan announced the do- was the first time the audience par- tive on creating intentional rela- than 2,000 people from across the nation of $250,000 to six local His- ticipated in the summit and offered tionships through mentorship, dis- Prayer state who attended the event which torically Black Colleges and Univer- feedback through recorded table cipleship and partnership. Continued on page 3 sities to promote science, technology engineering and mathematics initia- tives at each school to inspire and develop talent. To date, Nissan has Thompson invested more than $1 million in lo- Clopton reflects on mother at literary luncheon cal HBCUs – half of which supports STEM-specific curriculums. By Janice K. Neal-Vincent Wilma E. Mosely Clopton, presi- College who believed she could be “Mississippi’s HBCUs are hard at work each day Contributing Writer dent and CEO of NMHS Unlimited whatever she wanted to be. When developing and delivering the curriculum and expe- Mary Church Terrell Literary Film Productions, was the featured she came to Missississippi, she riences that will shape today’s students into tomor- Club, Inc., the oldest active club in speaker. The soft-spoken local au- thought the black people she saw row’s leaders,” said U.S. Representative Bennie the Mississippi State Federation of thor fondly recounted stories from walking around were in college but Thompson (D-MS). “I commend Nissan’s continued Colored Women’s Clubs, Inc., held her latest book, Jessie: One Woman, discovered that they weren’t.” Dis- commitment to our students, our universities and our its 14th Annual Literary Luncheon One Vision. The treatise is a biog- coveries such as this caused Mos- communities.” April 2, at the Hilton Hotel in Jack- raphy of her mother Jessie Bryant ley to notice race relations in the At Nissan’s Canton Assembly Plant, Rep. Thomp- son. Mosley who was a well-known state. “So Vernon Lane Wharton’s son and Nissan executives presented representatives The noon affair is an annual oc- community activist and founder/ The Negro in Mississippi became from Alcorn State University, Coahoma Community currence in conjunction with Na- first director of the Smith Robert- her first book,” Clopton said of her College, Jackson State University, Mississippi Val- tional Library Week, April 10-16. son Museum, 529 Bloom Street in mother. The organization adhered to the Jackson. Nissan national theme, “Libraries Trans- “Jessie Mosley was a woman in Luncheon Continued on page 3 Clopton PHOTO BY JAY JOHNSON form.” her 40s in Texas at Jarvis Christian Continued on page 3 Clinton blasts Sanders on gun control, sharpens attacks By Lisa Lerer and Ken Thomas underscores the importance of when Clinton released a flurry the New York Daily News criti- ementary School massacre. Associated Press the New York contest on April of attacks on Sanders, ques- cizing Sanders for saying he did “That he would place gun PHILADELPHIA – Armed 19 to her campaign and the tioning his truthfulness, pre- not think victims of a gun crime manufacturers’ rights and im- with a blistering tabloid cover, mounting frustration of Clinton paredness for the presidency should be able to sue the manu- munity from liability against the Hillary Clinton is pitting Ber- and her husband, former Presi- and loyalty to Democratic party facturer. His comments came parents of the children killed at nie Sanders against the parents dent Bill Clinton, with the lin- principles. when the newspaper’s editorial Sandy Hook is just unimagina- of children murdered in Sandy Clinton Sanders gering primary battle. During an appearance on board asked him about a wrong- Hook, part of an effort to punch York primary. That irritation spilled out in MSNBC Wednesday morning, ful death lawsuit against a rifle Election her way into the critical New The inflammatory rhetoric public arena on Wednesday, Clinton pointed to the cover of maker over the Sandy Hook El- Continued on page 3

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Inside meet in Jackson Baseball Hall of Fame first child April 13 Page 7 Page 16 Page 19 LOCAL

2 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 7 - 13, 2016 www.mississippilink.com A-TEAAM Mentoring Initiative to hold awards ceremony, book unveiling

The Mississippi Link Newswire Academy for African-American young males over the past four Williams and Drema Woldman, She is a health equity champion Jackson; and 1:30 p.m. May 18 “Young males of color are too Males (A-TEAAM) awards cer- years. national president of the Top for the state of Mississippi and at Blackburn Laboratory Middle important to forget; too valu- emony and book unveiling at 4 A ‘one-of-a kind book’ writ- Ladies of Distinction. Canton has made a positive impact on School. able to leave behind; very often p.m., April 24, in the Jackson ten for young males of color Mayor Arnel Bolden, Jackson the health and well-being of The A-TEAAM is a national discussed; yet too often failed.” State University Student Center by young males of color of the Mayor Tony Yarber and Merid- children and families across the mentoring program that aims to This statement made by Dr. Kar- ballroom. A-TEAAM Mentoring program ian Mayor Percy Bland will par- state of Mississippi over the last inspire young males of color as la L. McCullough, executive di- The event will honor 60 titled I!CAN Imagine: Voices ticipate in the unveiling. decade. they honor the life and legacy of rector of the Juanita Sims Doty sixth-grade males of color, from of A-TEAAM Young Authors During the awards ceremony There will be book signings Medgar Evers while interacting Foundation, led to a passionate Blackburn Laboratory Middle will be unveiled. The writings the inaugural Yvonne T. Mad- held at each of the schools for with a village of role models and discussion by representatives of School, Powell and Hardy and lessons learned in this book dox Health Equity, Advocate, the young men. mentors. This village of mentors 21 community-based organiza- Middle Schools of Jackson are ones the foundation hopes Ambassador and Leader Award The dates and places are as provides support and one-on- tions to implement a mentoring and Nichols and Porter Middle will help to inspire other young will be presented to the Missis- follows: 10 a.m. May 12 at Huey one guidance, utilizing a mean- program in partnership with the Schools in Canton, who have males of color. sippi Congregational Network Porter Middle School in Can- ingful curriculum to empower Medgar and Myrlie Evers Insti- participated in the program over Appearing on program will of Nurses and Advocates. ton; 2 p.m. May 12 at Nichols these young men as they ma- tute for Young Males of Color in the past year. be Myrlie Evers, Reena Evers- Maddox, vice president for Middle School in Canton; 1:30 triculate through middle school, Jackson. The A-TEAAM National Everette, Jackson Public School research at Uniformed Services p.m. May 17 at Powell Middle high school and into college. The public is invited to attend Mentoring Initiative has pro- Supt. Cedrick Gray, Canton University of the Health Sci- School in Jackson; 10 a.m. May For more information, call the Ambassadors of the Evers vided mentorship for over 250 Public School Supt. Cassandra ences, will present the award. 18 at Hardy Middle School in (601) 366-8309.

Slaughter-Harvey, first black woman grad of Ole Miss Law School, honored by Senate

Civil Rights advocate and pioneer practicing attorney Constance Iona Slaughter-Harvey, who currently is an adjunct professor at Tougaloo College and holds the distinction of being the first black woman to graduate from the University of Mississippi School of Law, was honored with a presentation of Senate Concurrent Resolution 640, March 31, by the Mississippi Senate. The Forest resident has received numerous honors throughout the country and blazed a path for other women to follow. Since 2005, Slaughter-Harvey has served as Scott County Youth Court prosecutor. As founder and president of Slaughter Memorial Foundation, she supervises an after-school program where she spends her free time teaching and mentoring at-risk children. Pictured (from left) Rep. Omeria Scott; Constance Olivia Burwell, Slaughter- Harvey’s daughter; Senate President Pro Tempore Terry C. Burton; Sen. Bar- bara Blackmon; Sen. Derrick T. Simmons; Sen. Robert L. Jackson; Constance Slaughter-Harvey; James Burwell III, Slaughter-Harvey’s grandson; Sen. John Horhn and Sen. David Blount. www.mississippilink.com

Inside meet in Jackson Baseball Hall of Fame first child April 13 Page 7 Page 16 Page 19 4 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 7 - 13, 2016 www.mississippilink.com College Hill celebrates as One Body in Christ

PHOTOS BY JAY JOHNSON

By Daphne M. Higgins tions, Hallelujah Choirs.” ty, donated land to the church and Religion editor His message also exemplified the two executed their purpose: College Hill Missionary Bap- the church’s anniversary theme, Jackson College – the theory of tist Church, 1600 Florence Ave., “United: One Body in Christ,” education and the church – the Jackson, recently celebrated its emphasizing that all members practice of religious theory. 109th anniversary the weekend of need to be together because the College Hill is proud to have April 2-3. The celebration began enemy is constantly trying to de- been led by several of God’s with a fellowship picnic on April stroy the church. servants over the past century. 2, followed by a special worship The College Hill legacy began The current pastor, Dr. Michael service on April 3. in Robinson Hall on Rose and T. Williams, has led the congre- The guest speaker for the April Pascagoula Streets in Jackson. gation for a little more than five 3 service was Rev. Cedric L. Per- Over the years, the relationship years. kins, the senior pastor of Pilgrim between College Hill and Jack- At the close of the celebration, Baptist Church in Omaha, Neb. son College, which existed at the Williams thanked everyone pres- Perkins spoke from 2 Corinthi- onset of the church’s birth, devel- ent and those involved in helping ans 20, using the theme “Praying oped into a stronger one. The col- to make the church’s 109th cel- Leaders, Obedient Congrega- lege, now Jackson State Universi- ebration a spiritual success. LOCAL

www.mississippilink.com APRIL 7 - 13, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 5 Piney Woods students take pilgrimage tour of Natchez

The Mississippi Link Newswire story brick structure in down- the life of the Natchez Native Recently students from the town Natchez where he raised Americans through film and a Piney Woods School paid a visit his family. walking tour among the mounds to historic Natchez to learn more During a stroll on the ‘The that were constructed for the about the history of the city and Bluffs’ and the Mississippi Riv- chief. the history of Mississippi. er, students viewed the antebel- The following day began with The group was met by Caro- lum homes and the historic Mel- church service at the Zion Hill lyn Myers, CEO of Seeds of rose Estate. Baptist Church, where Francine Change Resource Foundation in Then it was on to visit the Haig-Jones, African American Natchez, and other members of Zion Chapel A.M.E Church, and Mississippi Studies profes- the Natchez community. built by slaves in 1858, and is sor at the Piney Woods School, The students were shown a still being used. The church is was presented a proclamation film of Natchez history and saw one of a few African-American making her an honorary citizen the importance of slave labor churches where the pipe organ of Natchez. and cotton for the state of Mis- is played every Sunday. After lunch, en route to the sissippi. Myers led the group to the Natchez African-American Mu- After viewing the film, they hallowed grounds of Natchez seum, tour and lecture on Nat- visited the William Johnson College (the first African-Amer- chez History by Darrel White, House, a part of the National ican college) that is about to be executive director of the mu- Park Service. Johnson, a free refurbished for use as a math seum, the students passed the black man, who was called the and science high school. homestead of African-American “Barber of Natchez,” rose from The last stop of the day was author Richard Wright, a native slavery to a position of middle the Grand Village of the Nat- of Natchez. class prosperity. chez Native Americans where The pilgrimage’s touching Johnson constructed a three- the students were introduced to history was quite a success. Piney Woods students sitting in the sanctuary of Zion Chapel A.M.E Church.

Students observing one of many antebellum homes in Natchez. PHOTOS COURTESY OF PINEY WOODS SCHOOL

Students at the Grand Village of Natchez Native Americans

Public Notice

All interested public and private transit and paratransit operators within Hinds, County, are hereby advised that the Jackson Medical Mall Foundation is applying to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, Jackson, Mis- Darrell White, executive director of the A proclamation was presented to Francine Haig-Jones at Zion sissippi, for a grant under Section 5310 of the Federal Natchez African-American Museum, Hill. Pictured (from left) the Rev. J.W. Pickett, Haig-Jones, Caro- Public Transportation Act, as amended, to provide trans- speaks to students. lyn Myers and Janice Skiffer, principal of the Piney Woods School portation services to elderly and disabled persons. These services will be beyond those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Service is being provided within Hinds, County. This program consists of existing services with no environmental impact, and no relocation resulting from the project.

The purpose of this notice is to advise all interested parties, including transit and paratransit operators, of the service being planned for providing transportation services for persons with disabilities within the area as described above, Piney Woods students outside the Natchez Visitor’s Center and to ensure that such a program would not represent a duplication of current or of proposed services provided by existing transit or paratransit operators in the area.

Comments either for or against this service will be received at any time within 15 days from the date of this notice. All comments should be addressed to The Jackson Medical Mall Foundation at 601-982-8467.

Students visiting one of the mounds at the Grand Village of the Natchez Native Americans COMMUNITY

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Jackson unveils new portal AMR paramedic wins national Star of Life to access government data Mississippi Link Newswire lances and field training officer. emplary young EMS leader. It’s The pickup directly in front of “His medical skills, teaching an honor to work with someone Mississippi Link Newswire Cities initiative, launched by the ambulance suddenly flipped ability and leadership talent are so intelligent, skilled, dedicated Mayor Tony T. Yarber on April Bloomberg Philanthropies. The several times. AMR paramedic superior,” Alford said. “That’s and courteous. As our clinical 4, unveiled a new open data portal city of Jackson was among eight Ryan Wilson and his EMT part- why we promoted him this past manager, he has impact on every that will make government infor- cities selected nationwide for the ner Derek Poole braked hard November to head our clinical one of the 70,000 patients we mation and data more accessible first cohort of the initiative in to avoid the pickup and then education and risk management treat each year. He’s the com- to the public while helping to im- 2015. The goal was to implement jumped out to help the occu- department.” plete package, the real McCoy, prove city of Jackson operations. open data processes and policies pants. Wilson still works on an am- an extraordinary EMS practitio- The portal – data.jacksonms. to share internally and externally They immediately saw that bulance at times, but he now ner, educator and manager.” gov – will host 25 data sets related and use such data to make gov- the pickup’s engine was on fire. spends his days leading the This year, AAA will present to the city budget, infrastructure ernmental decisions. The doors wouldn’t open. quality assurance and train- the Star of Life award to approx- master plan, community improve- As part of the initiative, the city While Poole pulled the driver ing programs for his 350-plus imately 80 EMS workers from ment projects, public safety, eco- formed a data governance com- through the window, Wilson Wilson co-workers deployed in central a projected 26 states. The fed- nomic growth and mayoral goals. mittee, enacted open data legisla- yanked and kicked the passen- Mississippi. eral Bureau of Labor Statistics The data is downloadable and tion and completed inventory of ger-side door wide enough to given to paramedics, EMTs and Teaming with AMR’s medi- has estimated there are 840,000 can be embedded or accessed the city’s data. free the two other occupants. EMS dispatchers who “embody cal director, Wilson keeps the paramedics and EMTs in the directly through an application The city also has committed to He and Poole guided the fam- the best of the ambulance field.” operation’s patient care proto- United States. program interface to create apps a performance management pro- ily of three to a safe spot. Mo- According to AAA, Wilson is cols up to date. When a proto- In Washington on April 10-13, or other software. The interactive gram that uses data and evidence ments later, the pick-up burst the only Star of Life from Mis- col is changed, he is responsible Wilson will attend the associa- platform gives citizens the ability to improve day-to-day operations into flames. sissippi this year. for putting the new procedures tion’s recognition ceremonies, to create charts, graphs and maps and departmental decision mak- For his bravery at the I-20 Stan Alford, AMR’s local in place and making sure his visit members of Congress from with the city’s data. ing. Under the program, goals and scene early last year and other operations manager, nominated co-workers successfully adopt Mississippi and tour the city. “We’re placing key information outcome measures are defined for reasons, Wilson will receive Wilson for the award. Alford them. Wilson, 33, has worked at about our city here so the public each department. Mayor Yarber the Star of Life award from the said, “Risking his own life to He coordinates 20 field train- AMR for nearly eight years. He can easily find what they’re seek- holds bi-weekly meetings with American Ambulance Asso- save three others is by itself de- ing officers who help orient and his wife Abby, an emergen- ing,” Yarber said. “The portal is city directors to discuss perfor- ciation in Washington D.C. this serving of recognition but Ryan new employees and verify their cy nurse, live in Brandon. They a tangible milestone that show- mance, challenges to achieving month. does so much for his co-workers skills. Under Wilson’s supervi- have five children. cases the work the city has been goals and potential solutions. Jim Pollard, a member of every day, it’s easy to recom- sion, FTOs teach a wide range Poole won a Star of Life doing to ensure it becomes more The mission of What Works AMR’s Stars of Life coordinat- mend him for the award.” of courses for their fellow med- award several years ago. Alford transparent and accountable to its Cities is to elevate and accelerate ing team, said the award is one Alford said Wilson distin- ics at AMR, fire-rescue depart- said it is rare anywhere in the citizens.” cities’ use of data and evidence of the highest honors in the na- guished himself during the sev- ments, hospitals and other medi- United States for both mem- The portal is the result of the to engage citizens, make govern- tion for ambulance profession- eral years he worked fulltime cal organizations. bers of an ambulance crew to be city’s continued collaboration ment more effective and improve als. Pollard said the award is as a paramedic on AMR ambu- Alford said, “Ryan is an ex- named Stars of Life. with partners on the What Works people’s lives.

Wheat was page Edney was page at State Capitol at State Capitol Marissa Wheat of Jackson recently served Alvin Edney, II of Brandon recently served as a page for the Mississippi Senate. Pages as a page for the Mississippi House of Rep- generally run errands for officials and Sen- resentatives. Pages generally run errands for ate staff. Wheat is pictured with Lt. Gov. Tate officials and House staff. Edney is pictured with Reeves who sponsored her visit. She is the Speaker of the House Philip Gunn and Repre- daughter of Sam and Cynthia Wheat and at- sentative David Baria who sponsored his visit. tends Jim Hill High School. When asked about He is the son of Shala and Alvin Edney and the week, Wheat said, “This was a great experi- attends Northwest Rankin High School. When ence for me to watch senator do their jobs. This asked about the week, Edney said, “This week experience was fun and taught me a lot about was full of hard work and excitement. Thank politics.” you again, Rep.Baria, for this experience.”

for additional interviews. Before and after the job fair, A table for eight cost $200. Seating is limited, so Safety Alliance at (601) 957-7488, or www.ms-sids. NEWS BRIEFS applicants may visit the JPS website www.jackson. people are encouraged to reserve tables early. Call org. Find the organization on Facebook by searching k12.ms.us each day for new job openings. for tax Deductible underwriter information at (601) for Mississippi SIDS and Infant Safety Alliance. Jackson Public Schools For more information, contact the Office of Human 956-8636. plans job fair April 16 Resources at (601) 960-8745. For assistance or for more information, contact Judy Batson at [email protected] or (601) Sunburst Beauty and Jackson Public Schools is hosting a job fair for cer- 291-1275 or (601) 956-8636. Baby Pageant coming tified and classified positions including prospective Pro-Life Mississippi teachers, bus drivers and cafeteria and maintenance holds Spring Banquet to Northpark Mall workers. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon SIDS Walk rescheduled April 16 at Cardozo Middle School located at 3180 Pro-Life Mississippi will hold its 2016 Spring Ban- for October Area residents are invited to participate in and at- McDowell Road Ext. quet at 6:30 p.m. April 21 at First Baptist Church, 431 tend the Miss Sunburst Beauty Pageant and Baby For those who wish to teach in the Jackson Pub- N. State Street in Jackson. A silent auction will begin The Mississippi SIDS and Infant Safety Alliance an- Contest at 10:30 a.m. April 9 at Northpark Mall in lic School districts, the job fair is a great opportunity. at 5 p.m. nounced April 1 that they plan to reschedule the SIDS Ridgeland. Each year, a high percentage of new teachers come The keynote speaker for the banquet is Rebecca 5k Walk/Run for Babies for some time in October. The The pageant is open to boys ages birth – 3 and girls from the JPS job fair. The district emphasizes strong Kiessling. Kiessling was conceived in rape. Her moth- SIDS walk was initially scheduled for April 9 in Canton. ages birth – 27. A king and queen will be chosen in academics, extensive support for new teachers, com- er twice went for a back-alley abortion but backed Dedicated to the memory of all babies in Mississip- each age group, so come ready to compete. Each participant is guaranteed to receive a crown petitive salaries and good benefits. JPS will conduct out both times. She will share her testimony and her pi who have died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and trophy. Contestants can stop by Northpark Mall actual interviews with applicants who attend the job unique perspective on the sanctity of all human life. Sudden Unexplained Infant Death, miscarriage or any Guest Services to pick up an entry form or visit www. fair. Prospective teachers and employees will inter- She has been an international pro-life and adop- incident of infant mortality, the Walk/Run for Babies view with principals or assistant principals at the level tion speaker since 1995. Politically influential, she will be a 5K chip timed event. Lifesaving messages for sunburstbeauty.com. It is free to watch the events. Registration is $45 they wish to teach – elementary, middle school or high changed the heart of Gov. Rick Perry during his presi- parents and caregivers on reducing the risk of infant per contestant. school. dential campaign, as well as Newt Gingrich, and many death will also be available. For more information about the pageant, visit the After the job fair, as positions become vacant, the legislators across the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more information or to participate in the Annual website or call (813) 839-8054 for an entry form. Human Resources Department will select applicants She’s also an attorney, wife and mother of five. Walk/Run for SIDS, contact the MS SIDS and Infant

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www.mississippilink.com APRIL 7 - 13, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 7 Mississippi native selected UMMC expands AirCare helicopter 2016 ATHENA recipient service to northern part of state The Mississippi Link Newswire Phyllis Qualls-Brooks honored The University of Mississippi Medical Center has expanded its The Mississippi Link Newswire AirCare fleet from two to three Dr. Phyllis Qualls-Brooks, execu- helicopters, stationing an addi- tive director of the Tennessee Econom- tional aircraft at Golden Triangle ic Council on Women, was named the Regional Airport in Columbus and 2016 ATHENA recipient at the ATHENA improving access to critical care Awards Program March 31. services to north Mississippi. Nashville Mayor Megan Barry made The helicopter became opera- the announcement and presented the tional April 1. Additional bases are prestigious award to Qualls-Brooks. located at UMMC’s main campus “I am humbled to be the recipient of in Jackson and at Meridian. the ATHENA award. Furthermore, I am “Our priority is getting care to the especially honored to have it announced patient,” said Dr. Damon Darsey, and presented to me by Nashville’s first associate professor of emergency female mayor, Megan Barry, at the foot medicine and medical director of of ATHENA. The memory is totally the Mississippi Center for Emer- heartwarming.” gency Services. Qualls-Brooks is a native of Mississip- The Airbus helicopters, equipped pi and grew up in Brookhaven. She is a to fly in marginal weather condi- 1970 graduate of Alexander High School, tions, are supported by Missis- As of April 1, three AirCare helicopters from the University of Mississippi the last black class to graduate from the sippi’s only Level 1 trauma care Medical Center are available in Mississippi. academic institution, where she served hospital, providing 24/7 in-house as class president. She worked at WLBT, neurosurgical and critical-care cov- “Our program transports pa- flight nurses, four paramedics, four when she finished college at the Univer- erage and total care for every as- tients to any hospital in Missis- pilots and two mechanics, Marshall sity of Southern Mississippi in 1970. She pect of injury. The helicopters are sippi, but the destination isn’t the said.” went on to work at WJTV as an on-air Qualls-Brooks paid for through UMMC’s hospital most important part,” Darsey said. UMMC offers the only program personality, news reporter and program patient-care activities, not from “And this is about more than just whose service area is the entire director. She served as director of pub- Rosetta Miller Perry, founder and state tax dollars. helicopters. When we put in a new state of Mississippi. lic relations at Tougaloo College before publisher of the Tennessee Tribune, said, UMMC is leasing office and han- base, we’re putting a piece of the “AirCare helicopters are moving to Nashville in 1991. “Phyllis is so deserving of this award. gar space from Airbus at its GTR Medical Center there to support the equipped with a sophisticated Qualls-Brooks was selected from a She is brilliant, dedicated and sincere. I airport facility. state of Mississippi in disaster and weather radar autopilot system. It field of 22 outstanding women from the value our long friendship and pray that This advanced medical helicop- emergency response.” allows us to fly when other helicop- Middle Tennessee area. Each year, dur- she continues to be successful in all of ter service brings the intensive care “We have highly trained ambu- ters are grounded,” Marshall said. ing Women’s History Month in March, her community endeavors.” unit capabilities of an academic lance providers and great hospitals “The model of flying someone to Nashville joins more than 500 commu- The Nashville ATHENA awards pro- medical center to critically ill pain this part of the state,” said Sam tertiary care is a model that works nities throughout the world honoring gram celebrated its 26th year this March tients of all ages and backgrounds Marshall, AirCare base manager at for some patients, but our model exceptional women leaders through the and is part of ATHENA International. in every corner of Mississippi. the new location. “We’re proud to is different,” Darsey said. “We’re ATHENA awards program. The event was originally scheduled to “It will allow more Mississippi- be here to work with them.” bringing as much of the treatments In Middle Tennessee, approximately be held outside the Parthenon, but be- ans, especially those in the northern At least 16 full-time jobs and a that are available at large tertiary- 30 women are nominated annually for cause of inclement weather, it was moved region, to remain in state for tertia- number of part-time jobs will be care facilities as we can to the pa- special recognition as the embodiment of inside. Initially, only the reception was ry or highly specialized care,” said created with the helicopter’s addi- tient at bedside or roadside. We ATHENA’s spirit. Nominees exemplify planned for indoors. The move inside, Jonathan Wilson, the Medical Cen- tion. do this regardless of the cost or leadership, superior performance, com- with standing room only, helped to make ter’s chief administrative officer. “Those positions include four hurdles.” mitment to community and unselfish as- it a spectacular and magical evening. sistance to women and women’s issues. Novella Page, a fellow church member “Your nomination for this prestigious at Greater Bethel AME Church, said, “I award is a well-deserved honor and a am so very proud of Phyllis’ many ac- special recognition of your leadership complishments…hard work, honesty and Mississippi Conference of Black skills and the impact that you have had dedication continues to propel her. The in reaching out and opening the way for ATHENA award tops them all. others,” Barry stated in a letter in the pro- ATHENA represents the Goddess of Mayors meet April 13 in Jackson gram. Wisdom and nominees give their lives to Dr. Katherine Y. Brown, an ATHENA service, work and dedicatation to make The Mississippi Link Newswire ties and people that have a genuine President Mayor Johnny Dupree of 2015 Young Professional honoree, said, Nashville and Tennessee a better place. Mississippi Conference of Black concern about the growth and eco- Hattiesburg. “Our goal at MCBM “The ambiance of being seated at the foot The Rev. Howard E. Jones Jr., pastor Mayors will hold its Stakeholders’ nomic development of not only the is to assist the leaders in creating a of ATHENA was symbolic and perfect of Fairfield M. B. Church, works with Kickoff meeting for the Connecting communities in which they current- plan that will benefit the economic for this year’s event. When the nominees Qualls-Brooks in the Kingdom Café and Our Communities to Opportunities ly operate or serve, but for the entire growth of their cities that can then entered the room, Phyllis stood out with Grill, an outreach ministry project of the program at 11 a.m. April 13, at the state of Mississippi. The event is filter down to economic growth for the poise and grace of a queen. To see her church. He described the 2016 ATHENA Jackson State University building meant to help mayors and their cit- their citizens.” be named as the 2016 ATHENA recipi- recipient in this manner. “Dr. Qualls- located at 101 Capitol St. in down- ies regardless of where they are cur- MCBM, created in 1974, has ent was wonderful. Her tireless work and Brooks is passionate about her service to town Jackson. rently in economic development. been dedicated to sharing resources leadership are to be commended. She is human kind and is relentless in doing her The COCO Program plays a piv- Key steps will be gathered and and creating partnerships to assist an inspiration to us all.” very best. She is the consummate profes- otal role assisting under-resourced provided that can serve as a remind- cities and towns in becoming eco- Qualls-Brooks’ daughter, Lovette sional. The Kingdom Café and Grill De- communities acquire funds for er of the roles needed for economic nomically viable and culturally rich Curry, who formerly served as executive velopment Team and Fairfield Church infrastructure improvements and success. Steps will also be given communities. The organization has director of the Metropolitan Nashville extend our congratulations on a well-de- community redevelopment proj- on how to identify when economic remained a leader in working to- Community Education Commission be- served honor.” ects. development roles should vary over wards the empowerment of leader- fore relocating to Boston, explained how In addition to the traditional ATHE- “We’ve already witnessed how time to support the changing needs ship on the local level. proud she is of her mother. “This award NA nominees, there were 18 ATHENA additional funds can motivate com- of communities and economic de- MCBM provides technical and is a big deal. My mother is smart and Young Professional nominees. Amanda munity development,” said Silbrina velopment stakeholders. management assistance through compassionate, generous and powerful. J. Blanck was announced as the 2016 re- Wright, Mississippi Conference of “Cities may have all the right cutting-edge research, best practic- I am so happy to see her recognized in cipient. Additionally, scholarships were Black Mayors executive director. assets, partners and tools but may es and partnerships that enable its this way.” awarded to traditional and non-tradition- “This program boosts the economy never realize its full potential with- mayors to challenge and overcome ATHENA Nashville has honored more al individuals. significantly in these areas.” out the leader to bring all the pieces grappling issues that erode the vi- than 500 deserving local women for their “The voices of women were appreci- The goal of this event is to bring together,” said Mississippi Con- tality and sustainability of cities in accomplishments. ated and celebrated,” said Qualls-Brooks. together public and private enti- ference of Black Mayors Board the state of Mississippi.

Federal judge halts enforcement of state ban on adoptions by same-sex couples

The Mississippi Link Newswire firms, yet again, that they are also Rowell; Donna Phillips and Janet Last week, Human Right Cam- on the wrong side of the law.” Smith and Kathryn Garner and Su- paign Mississippi praised a deci- The federal lawsuit, Campaign san Hrostowski. sion by U.S. District Court Judge for Southern Equality v. Mississippi “We congratulate the plaintiffs, Daniel P. Jordan III in Mississippi Department of Human Services, their attorneys, and the Campaign declaring the state’s ban on adop- challenged the constitutionality of a for Southern Equality,” Hill said. tion by same sex couples unconsti- statutory ban on adoption by same- In his decision, Jordan asserts tutional, citing the Supreme Court sex couples in Mississippi – the that the Supreme Court of the Unit- of the United States’ 2015 marriage only state in the nation that still has ed States, in its decision affirming equality ruling in the historic case an absolute ban preventing same- marriage equality, “foreclosed liti- Obergefell v. Hodges. sex couples from adopting regard- gation over laws interfering with “This welcome decision affirms less of their qualifications. the right to marry and ‘rights and that qualified same-sex couples Roberta Kaplan, the lead lawyer responsibilities intertwined with in Mississippi seeking to become in Windsor v. United States, the marriage.’” adoptive or foster parents are en- Supreme Court case that led to the The Supreme Court determines titled to equal treatment under the defeat of Section 3 of the Defense the law of the land and that includes law, and commits to the well-being of Marriage Act in 2012, represents Mississippi. of children in our state who need the Mississippi plaintiffs along with HRC Mississippi works to ad- loving homes,” said HRC Mis- Robert McDuff of the Mississippi- vance equality for LGBT Missis- sissippi State Director Rob Hill. based law firm, McDuff and Byrd. sippians who have no statewide “Judge Jordan has repudiated repre- The lawsuit was filed on behalf protections in housing, workplace hensible efforts by our elected lead- of four same-sex couples seeking to or public accommodations. It also ers to deny legal rights to our fami- adopt or foster in Mississippi: Kari works toward a future of fairness – lies. They are on the wrong side of Lunsford and Tinora Sweeten-Lun- changing hearts, minds and law to- history, and today’s decision con- sford; Jessica Harbuck and Brittany wards achieving full equality. 8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 7 - 13, 2016 www.mississippilink.com

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Davis IB Elementary combines Mississippi students set to begin fitness with education in fun run new statewide testing program Mississippi Link Newswire Roach, IB PYP coordinator. One hundred forty-one “The Get Ready to Run School Beginning April 25, the ma- to develop a test for our stu- more than test scores. Assess- scholars from Davis Interna- Program provides scholars jority of Mississippi students dents. This was no small feat ments should be used as a tool tional Baccalaureate Elementa- with tools to achieve that bal- will take new considering the tight timeline to determine if students are on ry School ran in the Mississip- ance. The One-Mile Kids’ assessments to design a statewide online the right track for college, the pi Blues Marathon One-Mile Fun Run also gives scholars aligned to the assessment aligned to our stan- workforce or the military. Kids’ Fun Run earlier this year. the opportunity to take action state’s learning dards. We know that too many The school received a $2,000 and publicly demonstrate their goals. The Mis- In April 2015, Questar As- students are not prepared to award for winning the first commitment to a healthy life- sissippi Assess- sessment was awarded the do college-level work – or to place award for the highest style and the confidence they ment Program contract to administer the as- compete for skilled jobs af- participation. have developed through run- (MAP) will ask students in sessments, and the test needed ter graduation. The MDE and For the third consecutive ning.” grades 3-8 and in high school to be ready for students by De- school districts across the state year, Davis scholars received School administrators were Algebra I and English II to cember for high schools on a 4 are working to close the “skills training through the Get Ready excited to see their scholars demonstrate and apply their by 4 schedule. gap” – and ensure our children to Run School Program before and families participate in the knowledge and skills learned To provide some context, a graduate ready to succeed. participating in the run. The Davis IB won a $2,000 award for ‘Get Ready to Run’ event.” in the classroom in areas such statewide assessment that nor- We have raised standards training program was spon- having the highest participation “Our goal was to exceed last as critical thinking, analytical mally takes up to 18 months to reflect college and career sored by Blue Cross and Blue in the Fun Run. year’s participation rate and writing and problem solving. to develop had to be ready in readiness in the 21st century Shield of Mississippi and in- second place win. More than Although it’s a new test, slightly more than a third of because we want students to troduced students to the ben- how to set running goals. winning first place in participa- these concepts will be familiar that time. In December, nearly be successful. efits of being active and taught “Through the IB Primary tion this year, I am proud that to students. Our teachers have 19,000 students took the MAP Today’s colleges and em- them that running can be fun. Years Program, our school our scholars had the courage done an outstanding job of assessments in Algebra I and ployers seek young adults who Students also learned how community strives to develop to begin the race and perse- helping students meet higher English II. can: to warm up for running, the scholars who balance their verance to the finish the race,” academic guidelines for the We anticipate approximately • Analyze and solve prob- importance of good form, pac- academic, physical and emo- said Davis Principal Dr. Kath- past five years. MAP will mea- 295,000 students will take the lems, ing to run longer distances and tional needs,” commented Beth leen Grigsby. sure what students are learn- MAP assessment in the next • Apply math, science and ing and inform parents and few weeks. With the rollout technology in real-world set- teachers whether students are of a new online assessment, tings, and meeting expectations for their we expect some technology • Write and think clearly. grade level. glitches, and we have plans in We are committed to student JPS opens Explorer Post No. 325, the MAP replaces the Partner- place to address those should achievement, and MAP sets a ship for the Assessment of they arise. high bar for our students. We district’s first campus enforcement office Readiness for College and Ca- While no single test can give are confident that with the reers test. Mississippi ended a complete picture of achieve- quality instruction delivered its membership in the multi- ment, when combined with by our dedicated educators Mississippi Link Newswire Life/Boy Scouts of America. county, state and federal law state testing consortium. As student grades and teacher and support from parents, our The Office of Campus En- The mission of police ex- enforcement agencies. The a result, the Mississippi De- reports, annual assessments students can meet and exceed forcement announced Monday ploring is to offer young program is part of the national partment of Education, in col- provide important informa- these expectations. the establishment of Police adults, ages 14-20, a personal Learning for Life program as- laboration with educators from tion about student progress. Carey M. Wright is the state Explorer Post No. 325. The awareness of the criminal jus- sociated with the Boy Scouts around the state, worked hard We also realize students are superintendent of education. Police Explorer Post is the first tice system through training, of America. of its kind in the Jackson Pub- practical experiences, com- Exploring provides an ideal, lic School District and the only petitions and other activities. interactive link between the active post in the Jackson. This Additionally, the program academic environment and the is an initiative of Superinten- promotes personal growth real world. Post members get dent Cedrick Gray that is de- through character develop- the opportunity to build self- signed to build character and ment, respect for the rule of confidence, character, leader- life skills in JPS scholars. law, physical fitness, citizen- ship, social skills, unique ca- Jackson Public Schools Po- ship and patriotism. reer experiences, internships, lice Explorer Post No. 325 Exploring has been in exis- community service and schol- includes scholars, school re- tence since 1959 and is a well- arships. source officers, safety officers, established and highly respect- Along with the strong sup- deputy chiefs and the chief ed program that has served as a port of the parents, Campus of campus enforcement, who platform from which countless Enforcement stands ready to have all completed training as young adults have launched a take Police Explorer Post No. post advisors by Learning for successful career with local, 325 to the top. Health fair, 3K run set in Raymond Mississippi Link Newswire Victor Mason, UnitedHealth- The event includes the 3K The Cool2care Health Fair care Chief Executive Officer fun walk, Zumba, line dancing, 3K run and Day of Play is set for Jocelyn Chisholm Carter, Hinds march aerobics, sports games, 8 a.m. to noon April 9 at Hinds County School District Superin- cheerleading, space jumps, Community College Football tendent of Education Dr. Dele- health screenings and face Field in Raymond. The event is sicia Martin, Valerie Hawkins, painting. open to the public. HSP manager – Alliance for Vendors include Hinds Coun- UnitedHealthcare Commu- Healthier Generation; local ty Sheriff Alcohol and Drug nity Plan of MS, the Hinds state representatives and many Prevention Unit, Girl Scouts of County School District, Borden, other community leaders. Greater Mississippi, Quest Fit- Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive This event will allow schools ness Club, Innovative Behavior Health Center, Community and the district to further solid- Services, Girl Trek, Curves for Health Obesity Fighters, Mer- ify and strengthen their connec- Women-Byram, Hinds Com- chants Foodservice, Pepsico, tion with the local community munity College-Raymond and GRI PTO and Kellogg are host- and targeted audience. It also Utica, Durham Services, GRI ing the event. The purpose is to presents an opportunity to build Parent Organization, HCSD promote healthy living to par- relationships with established Nursing Department, HCSD ents and their kids throughout organizations and interface with Law and Public Safety, HCSD the county and state. several business prospects with- Career Technical Center Allied Key community guests will in Mississippi’s most profitable Health and the Jackson-Hinds include Hinds County Sheriff industry, healthcare. Comprehensive Health Center. Power APAC scholars improve health, fitness by having a ball

Mississippi Link Newswire and the importance of drinking Through the program’s edu- Power APAC scholars enough water. cational awareness presenta- learned how just 60 minutes “We want students to leave tion and its school-based fit- a day of play can help their here with knowledge to make ness program, the organization overall health at the Just Have better health decisions that aims to increase children’s a Ball event held March 18, at they can share with their fami- time spent being physically the school. lies,” she explained. active through play, resulting Partnership for a Healthy Just Have a Ball, founded in reduced childhood obesity Mississippi’s Health and Well- by brother and sister team Wil- rates. ness coordinator, LaCiana Mc- son and Hartwell Furr, is The As a part of the initiative, Intyre, shared with students the Partnership for a Healthy Mis- each scholar received a ball to importance of exercise, how sissippi’s childhood obesity play with to encourage them to to make better food choices awareness program. be more physically active.

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Leadership Hinds CC Utica Campus kicks background elevates off Holtzclaw Lecture Series Hodge to interim Mississippi Link Newswire in the formation of American lit- forerunners of the Civil Rights As part of a recently announced erature, African-American litera- Era in the Deep South. VP for Institutional National Endowment for the Hu- ture, and southern literature. An- Holtzclaw is the founder of the manities grant, “The Black Man’s drews is the author of “To Tell a Utica Normal and Industrial In- By L.A. Warren Burden: William H. Holtzclaw Free Story: The First Century of stitute, which later became Utica jsumsnews.com and the Mississippi HBCU Con- Afro-American Autobiography, Junior College, and is now the Sandra Hodge nection,” the Humanities Depart- 1760-1865” and is co-editor of Utica Campus of Hinds Commu- does not take her ment at Hinds Community Col- The Norton Anthology of African- nity College. The campus retains new role as inter- lege’s Utica Campus will sponsor American Literature, The Oxford its historical HBCU status. im vice president a series of public talks in the Companion to African-American This two-year research pro- for the Division of Holtzclaw Lecture Series. Literature, and The Literature of gram is designed to equip faculty Institutional Ad- William Andrews, the E. May- the American South: A Norton and student-scholars to explore vancement lightly nard Adams Professor of English Anthology. themes in Holtzclaw’s writing in as it involves sus- at the University of North Caro- He is currently series editor of humanities courses, combined taining the mission lina at Chapel Hill, will speak on Andrews North American Slave Narratives, with the development of a Sum- of Jackson State “William H. Holtzclaw: the Man, Beginnings to 1920, a complete mer Teachers’ Institute and teach- University and the Mission, and the Mask” at 7 The talk will examine both digitized library of autobiogra- ing resource kit that will be used building crucial re- p.m. April 28, at the Margaret men’s work, with an emphasis phies and biographies of North by other institutions (both on the lationships. Walker Center in Ayer Hall on the on the influence of Washington’s American slaves and ex-slaves, high school and community col- “I’m excited Sandra Hodge previously worked Jackson State University campus. classic autobiography on both. funded by the National Endow- lege level) to extend the work be- about the opportu- as special assistant to JSU Presi- A reception is before the lecture at The Holtzclaw Lecture Series is ment for the Humanities, Ameri- yond the institution. nity afforded me dent Carolyn W. Meyers and for- 6 p.m. designed to bring nationally rec- tech and the University of North As Mississippi’s largest com- to bring funding, merly served as CEO for the Amer- His lecture will discuss ognized scholars and experts on Carolina at Chapel Hill. munity college, Hinds Commu- resources and other ican Red Cross of Mississippi. Holtzclaw’s autobiography, African-American education in “Black Man’s Burden: William nity College is a comprehensive growth opportunities,” said Hodge, who most recently “Black Man’s Burden,” along the South for public lectures in a Holtzclaw and the Mississippi institution offering quality, af- had worked as special assistant to JSU President Caro- with William Pickens’ “Burst- variety of venues around the state. HBCU Connection” is a National fordable educational opportunities lyn W. Meyers. ing Bonds,” in light of Booker T. The lecture is co-sponsored by the Endowment for the Humanities with more than 170 academic, ca- Hodge said among her top goals is helping JSU con- Washington’s “Up from Slavery. Mississippi Humanities Council grant to highlight the work of reer and technical programs. With tinue to prosper through fundraising and “friendrais- Holtzclaw and Pickens were both and the Margaret Walker Center. Holtzclaw, a pioneer in African- six locations in central Mississip- ing.” She described Meyers as a quintessential leader Booker T. Washington protégés, Andrews’ work centers on Af- American education. The project pi, Hinds enrolled nearly 12,000 noted for broadening academic disciplines, including but while Holtzclaw remained a rican-American autobiography, will contribute to a growing body credit students in fall 2015. STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathe- Bookerite, Pickens had become along with the historical linkages of research and interest in the To learn more, visit www.hind- matics), Liberal Arts, School of Public Health, College by 1922 a supporter of Du Bois. between white and black writers “Little Tuskegees” as important scc.edu or call 1 (800)-HindsCC. of Business – especially entrepreneurship, and all other schools and colleges on campus. Hodge also wants to assist JSU with its ongoing efforts to foster JSU Global’s Passport to the World program. She’s especially proud that her alma mater em- Clara Ross Stamps named Compliance Coach of the Month braces cultural diversity that allows students to study Mississippi Link Newswire tution’s commitment to maintain always pursue academic excel- abroad. Another dedicated Alcorn State institutional control of its intercol- lence.” Furthermore, as a new Cabinet member, she aims University employee has been legiate athletic programs. Jason Cable, assistant vice pres- to help garner resources from key contributors – areas recognized for contributing to the Being the team player that she ident for Compliance and Aca- with which Hodge is quite familiar. As a former re- success of the University’s stu- is, Stamps shared the award with demic Services, explained why gional CEO for the nonprofit American Red Cross of dent-athletes. her staff. She expressed how her it was important to acknowledge Mississippi, she was its chief development officer and Clara Ross Stamps, vice presi- division values the progress of the Stamps’ efforts. fundraiser and provided leadership in securing financial dent for the Division of Marketing university’s students. “Mrs. Stamps is in constant resources, board leadership, critical partnerships/spon- and Communication, was named “The entire Division of Market- communication with the Of- sorships, facilities and mission-delivery needs. Compliance Coach of the Month ing and Communication team is fice of Compliance,” said Cable. Aside from generating revenue, seeking sponsors and March 24 at the Compliance Mini all about Alcorn students,” said “Through her efforts, the Office of donors, she also actively pursued training for staffers Session in the Ray Johnson As- Stamps. “I share this award with Compliance has become more ef- to help the Red Cross reach benchmarks for deliver- sembly Center. the entire division. We are hon- fective in monitoring social media ing services to communities. Over the years, she has The award goes to faculty, staff ored to receive this recognition for student-athletes, coaches, staff worked with many city and state leaders, including and coaches who exhibit the insti- and encourage our students to and alumni.” Stamps mayors and governors, to assist people and territories amid disasters such as tornadoes and hurricanes. In general, Hodge said in her new role she will target efforts that “encourage more people to invest in JSU’s rich legacy so they can help catapult the university Alcorn’s honor students support Child Development Center further into history.” She said such accomplishments show that Mississippi is developing some of the “best Mississippi Link Newswire and individually wrapped candy Dr. Wandra Arrington, assis- dren. They did a great job.” and brightest minds to meet the needs for an innovative The Alcorn State University and gave them to the children. tant director of the Honors Cur- For more information on the workforce and global leadership.” Honor Student Organization The HSO members and stu- riculum Program and HSO advi- Honor Student Organization, Hodge credits her successes to lessons taught by her members and the Student-Ath- dent-athletes conducted a group sor, thought that this was a great call (601) 877-6138, 6139 or mother, who with a third-grade education, urged her to lete Services students collabo- demonstration session that in- university collaborative service email [email protected]. “keep God close and get a good education.” That ad- rated to conduct a Easter Service cluded a book reading, bunny project. For more information on the vice placed her on a trajectory to influence many others Project with children at Alcorn’s hop game, coloring book activ- “Our students are always Student-Athlete Services, con- and helped her become a key member in boardrooms of Child Development Laboratory ity and an Easter egg hunt. Due surprising me by continuing to tact Michelle Harper, coordina- various organizations. Center March 24. to rainy weather, the students serve the university and local tor of Student-Athlete Services Hodge said her other goal will be to “help lead JSU’s The HSO members created hid 100 Easter eggs in the class- communities,” said Arrington. for the Office of Athletic Aca- Development Foundation to greater efficiencies, -op 25 Easter baskets containing a rooms for the children to find. “They strengthened their civil demic Enhancement, at (601) erations and excellence to provide funding for scholar- small rabbit, crayons, books, The children ranged from ages 6 responsibility by helping others 877-6480 or email at mharper@ ships, internships and helping increase JSU’s endow- pencils, stickers, plastic eggs weeks to 5-years old. and bringing joy to young chil- alcorn.edu. ment to support programs that advance our mission.” MVSU hosts 36th Annual Social Work Conference Byrd releases novel of short stories

Mississippi Link Newswire SU’s social work program fo- cerning Mississippi’s attempt Mississippi Link Newswire The Department of Social cuses primarily on rural areas. to maintain authority over its “Umbrellas and hammers are not items that Work at Mississippi Valley “It is important for us to focus child protection services.” we use daily, but eventually it rains and in some State University will host its on what we have to do to help Olivia Y. was filed in March situations you may need a hammer,” said Sh- 36th Annual Social Work Con- our rural communities and ru- 2004 in the United States Dis- landa Byrd, published author and recent Mis- ference on April 14-15 at the ral citizens,” he added. trict Court for the Southern sissippi Valley State University graduate. Leflore County Civic Center in “Our schools are suffering District of Mississippi – Jack- Byrd referenced the significance of umbrel- Greenwood. Registration will and our agencies need people son Division, against the Gov- las and hammers to describe the implication of begin at 8 a.m. to remain in the Delta to con- ernor of Mississippi, the execu- her recently published novel, “Building Mar- The conference is designed tinue to work. We have to chart tive director of the Department riages That Will Last.” to bring together social work- new directions to keep people of Human Services and the The novel is composed of 10 short, fictional ers, counselors and other prac- interested in working here. This director of the MDHS, Divi- stories. “Although the characters in the novel titioners to discuss new trends year’s conference will serve as sion of Family and Children’s are not real, the stories teach valuable, real life and issues within the social a gateway into new ideas for its Services, all in their official ca- lessons,” she added. “The stories are primar- work profession. attendees.” pacities. ily about how God places certain people in our She would like for the novel to serve as an The theme for this year is The conference will fea- This case alleged that Mis- lives for specific reasons, but we ignore them.” instructional manual or a point of reference for Charting a New Direction for ture Michael Daley, author of sissippi’s foster care system According to Byrd, when an individual has single and married women. “I wrote this book Social Work in the Mississippi Rural Social Work in the 21st was failing to adequately pro- a relationship with God, it makes them sensi- from a married woman’s perspective,” con- Delta. Century and David Chandler, tect children in its custody and tive to what the spirit is trying to say to them. tinued Byrd. “My experiences, as a married Participants will learn about director of Mississippi’s Divi- provide necessary services in “Some people miss out on a lot of things be- woman, caused my eyes to open to a view that promoting social justice, abor- sion of Family and Children’s violation of their federal con- cause they do not have a relationship with God I would not have imagined.” tion, mental health, gay and Services. stitutional rights. This law- and they fail to obey His will,” she added. “We After jotting down the first few pages of the lesbian rights and more. “We are extremely excited suit sought only court-ordered have to be able to understand God’s purpose novel, Byrd said she wanted a second opinion “The Delta presents more about this event,” he said. changes in the system; money for our lives.” about the quality of her work, so she contact- challenges than in most places “Chandler is charged with the damages were never an issue. Byrd said she was inspired to write the novel ed her sister and read it to her. “My sister was in the country,” said Dr. Vincent responsibility of meeting the For more information or to after years of life experiences and dreams. “I speechless,” she added. “She felt the first story Venturini, conference chair. terms of the Consent Decree register for the conference, have some of the most amazing dreams,” she correlated with what she was going through “The poverty level remains the with the United States Justice contact the Department of So- added. “One night, after awakening from a at that time. I had no idea that she was having same, but the dimensions of the Department in the case of Ol- cial Work at (662) 254-3365 dream, I wrote down every single detail that problems in her marriage.” problem are changing.” ivia Y,” Venturini added. “He or email Venturini at vincent@ I could remember, and from there, arose this “My prayer is for this book to be a blessing in According to Venturini, MV- will have much to tell us con- mvsu.edu. novel.” the life of every reader,” she added. 10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 7 - 13, 2016 www.mississippilink.com Message from the Religion Editor

By Daphne Higgins not do the same thing in God’s Religion Editor house? I know that I am a strong believer that Century old institutions host God does know our hearts but you don’t need to be reminded God also expects our best. Ro- that it is April, mans 12:1 (KJV) tells us – “I so I won’t. How- beseech you therefore, breth- Fiscal Responsibility Forum ever, what I will ren, by the mercies of God, share with you is that ye present your bodies a Special to The Mississippi Link the dilemma so many people living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your College Hill M. B. Church (females especially) are hav- reasonable service. In lay- Deaconess Ministry in collabo- ing trying to dress appropri- men’s terms –present your best ration with Beta Delta Omega ately for worship service dur- to God. He’s blessed you; now and Gamma Rho Chapters of ing this month that is filled honor Him.” Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- with such climate/temperature Again, in this season we all ity, Inc. recently hosted a Fis- uncertainty. may leave home in jackets, cal Responsibility Forum for I mentioned a similar topic sweaters, boots, etc. but by the members of the church, lo- a couple of years ago and was end of service, we may feel cated at 1600 Florence Ave., told by a devoted member of like we’d be more comfortable Jackson. another church that it was a in picnic attire. We need to re- An activity, “The Game of topic I should not have ad- member, not just during this Life” presented to the youth dressed because no one should season, but all year round, that and college ministries of the tell anyone what to wear to as we dress to enter into God’s church was held in the family church. Well, I disagree. I house, we must honor and re- life center of the church, while won’t go on a tangent about spect Him. So whether we are the adult component of the fo- men or women wearing full clad in warm or light fabrics, it rum was presented in the sanc- suits to Sunday worship. I do should still be presentable and tuary. understand that retailers are pleasing to God. Andrea Hopkins, a Regions making it harder to even make Members of the College Hill Youth Ministry gather around the table to review their simulated spending Now please don’t run any- Bank branch manager, spoke this happen. with a hostess from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. one away from worship ser- on personal finances, includ- What I do want to share is vice because of their attire but ing budgeting, saving and in- that as the weather begins to remember when we know bet- vesting. Kodi Hobbs of Alfa play tricks on us, we often find ter, we do better. An occasion- Insurance – The Hobbs Group, ourselves becoming a little al helpful reminder is always referenced various types of in- more liberal with our church appropriate so don’t be afraid surance available to consumers attire. The norm for warmer to share Romans 12:1. and Rep. Kimberly L. Camp- weather has become more ca- The Mississippi Link, a mes- bell, Esq., made a presentation sual. Many females wear thong senger for news in and around on estate planning. sandals or even flip flops. The the state of Mississippi, would The two institutions have guys are wearing T-shirts more like to not only share your been providing services to often than ever and let me not news of praise and good works their communities for more get started on the gym shoes. but that of your places of wor- than 100 years. I know that somebody is ship, as well. Remember, the College Hill recently cel- going to say that God doesn’t verse that I often share with ebrated its 109th year of exis- look at what you wear; it’s you: Isaiah 52:7 (NIV) reads: tence and Alpha Kappa Alpha what in your heart because 1 “How beautiful on the moun- Sorority, Incorporated, the na- Samuel 16:7 (NIV) tells us – tains are the feet of those who tion’s first sorority established But the Lord said to Samuel, Rev. Michael T. Williams, pastor of College Hill M. B. Church, and church members who are also mem- bring good news, who pro- by African American women, “Do not consider his appear- bers of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., pose after a Financial Forum hosted at the church. claim peace, who bring good is 108 years old.” ance or his height, for I have Pictured are (from left) Williams, Tara Walker, Frances G. Morris, Mildred Kelley, C. Denise Wright and rejected him. The Lord does tidings, who proclaim salva- VondaKay Medford. not look at the things people tion, who say to Zion, Your look at. People look at the out- God reigns!” ward appearance, but the Lord To share your news, contact looks at the heart.” I often hear Daphne M. Higgins at reli- this verse as an excuse to dress [email protected], fax REIGNING ANNOUNCEMENTS down but yet, the majority of (601) 896-0091 or mail your these same people will gladly information to The Mississip- put on a uniform or dress more pi Link, 2659 Livingston Rd., appropriately for work; so why Jackson, MS 39213. College Hill M. B. Church, 1600 Florence Priestley Chapel M. B. Church, 177 Virlilia Ave., college ministry will host a retreat for Road, Canton, will host its annual spring re- all college-aged students April 9, at Camp vival on April 11–13, at 7 p.m. nightly. The Lineup grows Pioneer Campgrounds beginning at 10 a.m. theme for the week is “Committed to Him” The ushers of College Hill will hold their an- taken from II Corinthians 5:14 -15. Rev. Reg- nual usher day program at 3 p.m. April 17. inald Buckley, pastor of Cade Chapel M. B. for 17th Allstate The church’s spring revival will be held April Church of Jackson, will be the guest speaker. 25–27, beginning at 7 p.m. nightly. Dr. Mar- For more information call (601) 859-8449. Gospel Superfest vin K. Myles Sr. will be the evangelist. For Rev. Robert E. McCallum is the pastor. more information call (601) 355-2610. Rev. set for May Michael T. Williams is the pastor. New Hope Baptist Church, 5202 Watkins Dr., Jackson, Young Matron’s Auxiliary will Black PR Wire TV network affiliated stations The Allstate Gospel Super- including ABC, CBS, NBC, Greater Pearlie Grove M. B. Church, 1640 host Mother’s Morning Out April 16, at Pris- fest, heralded as one of the na- FOX, CW and MYTV. West County Line Road, Jackson, will host sy Paintbrush, 896 Centre’ St., Ridgeland. tion’s top tier events in gospel More than 40 national acts music television, continues to will take the stage as the show its spring “Meet and Greet” from 11 a.m. to Childcare will be provided at the church for add to its roster of musical tal- marks 17 years of providing 1 p.m April 9. The church will observe Na- participants. For information regarding pay- ent. This year, the event takes viewers with some of Ameri- tional Child Abuse Observance from 8 a.m. ments visit www.newhope-baptist.org or wo- place on the campus of Coppin ca’s most recognized and leg- State University and will be endary gospel recording artists. to 2 p.m April 10. For more information call [email protected]. For additional informa- hosted by actress and producer, Headliners tentatively sched- (601) 354-2026. Rev. Stephen Mason is the tion call (601) 366-7002. Dr. Jerry Young is Vivica A. Fox. uled to appear are: Karen Clark “The Allstate Gospel Super- Sheard, Deitrick Haddon, Pas- pastor. the pastor. fest production will continue tor Shirley Caesar, Dorinda its tradition of inspiring concert Clark-Cole, Jonathan McReyn- goers with a spectacular show olds, James Hall, William Mc- St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 816 Madison Ave., New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, this coming May,” said Dr. Dowell and Lonnie Hunter. Madison, Sons of Allen will hold its annual 3387 Medgar Evers Blvd., Jackson, will host Bobby Cartwright Jr., Allstate “Allstate encourages empow- men’s day celebration from 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. its family day on April 24 during its 11 a.m. Gospel Superfest founder and erment and positivity in the executive producer. “The amaz- community and we are proud April 10. For more information call (601) 898- worship service. For more information call ing list of talent committing to to have been the title sponsor 9610. Rev. Byram D. McKinzie is the pastor. (601) 981-8569 or visit www.newjerusalem- perform makes this year’s event of the Allstate Gospel Superfest one not to be missed.” for the past eight years,” said cogic.org. Dr. Andrew Friday Sr. is the pastor. The Allstate Gospel Super- Georgina Flores, vice presi- fest is one of the nation’s larg- dent of marketing for Allstate. est TV recordings in the field “The Allstate Gospel Superfest of urban-targeted, inspiration- brings families and the com- al music and entertainment. munity together to celebrate a GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: Founded in 1998, the show has powerful night of music.” maintained a consistent pres- For more details, performer ence in broadcast syndication updates and hotel information for 16 consecutive years. Re- go to the show’s official website leasing five one-hour specials at www.gospelsuperfest.com or a year, The Allstate Gospel call the show’s hotline at (800) www.mississippilink.com Superfest is carried by major 219-0337. www.mississippilink.com APRIL 7 - 13, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11 PRESERVED We live in perilous Handwriting on the wall times – evil days

By Shewanda Riley God gives me warning signs should not only read the hand- words or paragraphs have been Columnist Part II every time there is a major writing on the wall but also the omitted. Usually, the omissions Like oth- shift. For whatever reason, I punctuation marks that accom- are because the words are not By Pastor Simeon R. Green III Christ-like and pursue peace, ers who have chose not to pay attention to the pany it. Some of those punctua- necessary or important to the Special to The Mississippi Link enjoyed the handwriting on the wall. tion marks are: overall meaning of the sen- then the world will become a excitement The phrase “handwriting on Period (.) – signals that there tence. In his infinite wisdom, The Apostle better place to live and to share of working in the wall” refers to the biblical is the end of a thought but also God will remove people, jobs Paul records in the Good News of Jesus Christ. broadcasting, I story of Daniel who was able signals the beginning of anoth- and circumstances out of our Ephesians 5:15- We find in 1 Timothy 2:8, “I have also expe- to prophetically interpret and er. It’s been said that when God lives because they are no lon- 21 these words, desire therefore that the men rienced the discouragement of gave an interpretation of the closes one door, another one is ger necessary. They are not part “See then that pray everywhere, lifting up being fired from an on air radio writing on the wall for King already open. He wants us to of God’s plan for our future. you walk cir- holy hands, without wrath and broadcasting job. I remember Belshazzar. Daniel was called walk boldly with faith toward I encourage anyone going cumspectly, not doubting.” Our creator values being shocked and disappoint- upon by the king to give insight that next open door and not through a season where you as fools but as wise, redeeming honesty and a Christ-like ated the last time it happened in on some puzzling handwriting waste time trying to open the want questions answered about the time, because the days are titude. We must never display 2003. Even though I knew that that none of the king’s spiritual one that has been closed. why and find yourself getting evil. Therefore do not be un- communications which is dis- broadcasting could be unstable, advisors could understand. Question Mark (?) – com- frustrated because the answers wise, but understand what the honest. I want to encourage us I remember my mixed feelings Because of God’s anointing pletes a question. It’s fair to don’t seem to be coming, to will of the Lord is. And do not to put our trust in the service of of confusion and frustration at on his life, Daniel gave a cor- have questions because they check the handwriting and be drunk with wine, in which is God. the termination. The ratings rect reading of the wall. Dan- start a dialogue between us punctuation on the wall. God dissipation; but be filled with If we know of those who are were good and despite my best iel 5:17 reads, “Then Daniel and God. Some of us only may have already given you the Spirit, speaking to one an- not serving Him, we need to efforts to find out, I was never answered the king, “You may talk to God in our prayer time your answer. other in psalms and hymns and make sure they know the plan given a reason why. keep your gifts for yourself and when we question not getting Shewanda Riley is a Dallas spiritual songs, singing and of salvation in order for them to Two questions that repeat- give your rewards to someone what we wanted. However, the Fort Worth-based author who making melody in your heart to be saved (delivered from sin). edly bothered me were whether else. Nevertheless, I will read end result of asking questions can be reached at lovehang- the Lord, giving thanks always We are in the last days. Just there were any warning signs the writing for the king and tell won’t always be to get a quick [email protected]. for all things to God the Father read the daily news, watch the and if so, how did I miss them? him what it means.” answer from God. in the name of our Lord Jesus local and national TV channels However, I realize now that During troubling times we Ellipses (…) – indicates that Christ, submitting to one an- and we will realize what is hap- other in the fear of God.” pening around us. As Christians and followers Remember, we can’t com- of our Lord Jesus Christ, we pete with the devil. Just as he must keep our standards and confronted Jesus, he is de- conduct high, act with wisdom termined and will confront The Top 10 Gospel Songs from the Billboard from above and do good at all us. God delivered Daniel, times. We must continue to keep Shadrach, Meshach and Abed- the word of God in our hearts. nego from the fiery furnace. It Gospel Charts for the week of April 7 By obeying the word, we will appeared impossible for those not sin against God. The Bible young men of God to be deliv- challenges us, “Resist the devil ered but without a doubt, they and he will flee.” If we don’t believed in God and had con- SONGS ARTISTS ALBUM show resistance to the devil, he fidence, trust and assurance in will not leave us. He is in every God. place. He comes to destroy and My friends, if we trust and 1. Wanna Be Happy? Kirk Franklin torment our lives. believe in God, He will see 2. Worth Anthony Brown & group therAPy Every day we must exam- us through. The Apostle Peter ine ourselves. As leaders in shares with us in 1 Peter 5:7, 3. Intentional Travis Greene the church, home and on the “Casting all your care upon 4. 123 Victory Kirk Franklin job, we must daily examine Him, for He cares for you.” If ourselves according to God’s we are carrying daily struggles, 5. I’m Yours Casey J word. The Apostle Peter writes stresses and emotional wor- 6. Put A Praise On It Tasha Cobbs Featuring Kierra Sheard these words in 1 Peter 3:12, ries all by ourselves, it shows “For the eyes of the Lord are on our lack of doubt and trust for 7. I’m Good Tim Bowman Jr. the righteous, and His ears are God. However, when we turn 8. The Anthem Todd Dulaney open to their prayers; But the to God in a repentance attitude face of the Lord is against those and allow Him to take all of our 9. You’re Mighty J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise who do evil.” anxieties and struggles away, 10. Like No Other Byron Cage What the world needs now He will bless us according to are effective peacemakers who His will. actively seek and pursue peace. Rev. Simeon R. Green III is To listen to snippets of these songs, please visit billboard.com/charts/gospel-song The Hebrews writer shares pastor of Joynes Road Church these in Chapter 12 verse 14, of God, 31 Joynes Road, Hamp- “Pursue peace with all people, ton VA 23669. He is married to and holiness, without which Velma L. Green. He is a mem- Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master no one will see the Lord.” Sin ber of the National Association and evil will always separate of Evangelism Church of God, us from God. A right relation- Anderson, Ind. He serves as ship with God will help us to chairman of the Southeastern have a right relationship with Association of The Church of others. As we become more God, Inc.

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By George E. Curry should be doing that when ev- In case you were unaware, Pres- and historical amnesia we’ve planning its military incursion REAGAN OPTICS, Sep- George Curry Media Columnist erybody else is worried about ident Obama is evidently the seen over and over again.” into Grenada. tember 6, 1986 – Again, while Not even where ISIS is, who they’re go- first president to take vacations; To refresh their memories:ß REAGAN OPTICS, October on vacation at his California President Obama ing to kill next and are they go- he’s the first president to play • EVENT, October 10, 1981 22, 1983 – Reagan remained on ranch, Reagan went horseback would argue it ing to come over here. Perhaps golf; he’s the first president to – The funeral of assassinated vacation at the Augusta Nation- riding with the First Lady and was the best of he should be giving a different be photographed without a suit Egyptian President Anwar Sa- al Golf Club in Georgia. Repeat: was photographed with a “Just timing. impression of strength and pres- or tie; and he’s the first president dat. golf resort. Say No” sign. While he was ervation of freedom and safety.” to routinely use a teleprompter. REAGAN OPTICS, October • EVENT, July 18, 1984 – On top of that, conservatives on the first leg Aside from the reality of If you believe any of that, then 10, 1981 – Reagan went horse- 21 people were killed and 19 had the temerity to criticize of a two-stop trip to mend a 50- Obama having access to the you’re a moron who needs to back riding at Camp David. wounded when a gunman en- First Lady Michelle Oabma’s year non-relationship with Cuba same tools he would have had if refresh your memory about all • EVENT, August 29, 1983 – tered a San Ysidro, Calif. Mc- decision to showcase her well- and a 20-year isolation from he had returned to Washington, things pre-2009. There you’ll Two Marines were killed and 14 Donald’s and opened fire. sculptured shoulders early in the Argentina, terrorists attacked he is being held to a different find that not only are Obama’s wounded in Beirut. REAGAN OPTICS, July Obama presidency. Yet Donald Brussels. Instead of rush- standard. vacations and so forth in line REAGAN OPTICS, August 21, 1984 – On the day when Trump’s wife can expose more ing home, which would serve Bernard Goldberg, a former with most previous presidents, 29, 1983 – Reagan remained on many of the gun massacre vic- intimate body parts on the cover as propaganda for terrorists, CBS broadcaster, acknowl- but in terms of overall time off, vacation at Rancho Del Cielo, tims were to be buried, Reagan of magazines and expect to re- Obama continued his scheduled edged, “...too often conserva- he’s taken the fewest vacation Calif. went horseback riding at Camp ceive a pass. journey. tives on radio and television days of any modern president • EVENT, September 1, 1983 David. George E. Curry is president But instead of being applaud- wouldn’t give Barack Obama other than Bill Clinton. – Reagan was still on vacation • EVENT, April 2, 1986 – and CEO of George Curry Me- ed for his resolve, the president credit if he found a cure for can- “The latest round of outrage in California when the Sovi- Four Americans were killed in a dia, LLC. He is the former edi- was attacked for everything cer. Look, we need honest anal- directed at the president has to ets shot down Korean Airlines terrorist attack at a TWA counter tor-in-chief of Emerge magazine from attending a baseball ball ysis, and too often what we’re do with his so-called ‘bad op- Flight 007. at the Athens Airport, Greece. and the National Newspaper game in Cuba to dancing the getting is not honest opinion tics’ – allegedly inappropriate REAGAN OPTICS, Sep- • REAGAN OPTICS, April Publishers Association News tango at a state dinner in Argen- journalism.” non-presidential behavior. In tember 1, 1983 – According to 4, 1986 – Two days later, here’s Service (NNPA). He is a keynote tina. That’s the understatement of this latest case, Obama’s crazy Fox News Channel’s Chris Wal- Reagan’s uber-presidential op- speaker, moderator, and media Andrew Napolitano said on the year. decision to remain in Cuba for lace, as well as contemporane- tics, while on vacation (!!) at coach. Curry can be reached Fox News Channel’s Fox & As was pointed out by this his historic reopening of U.S./ ous accounts, Reagan planned Rancho Del Cielo. through his Web site, george- Friends, “At a time when we website, “A particularly intol- Cuban relations following the to remain on vacation until he • EVENT, September 5, 1986 curry.com. You can also follow have a crisis, is that the impres- erable meme continues to play dual terrorist attacks in Brus- was photographed horseback – The Pakistani military stormed him at twitter.com/currygeorge, sion that he wants to convey? out in the news media and on- sels. A cursory check of AM riding and was convinced to re- the hijacked Pan Am Flight 73. George E. Curry Fan Page on He’s a great dancer and maybe line: apparently U.S. history be- talk radio, Fox News Channel turn to the White House. 22 people were killed, including Facebook, and Periscope. See he didn’t want to change his gan on January 20, 2009 when and conservative Twitter re- • EVENT, October 22, 1983 two Americans and 150 were previous columns at http://www. plans. But I’m not so sure he Barack Obama was inaugurated. veals the usual double-standard – The administration began injured. georgecurry.com/columns. Vote for democracy’s sake Is God a white racist? By Lee A. Daniels – today. the black voter-turnout rate sur- By Rev. Susan K. Smith tional community care about color?” George Curry Media Columnist George Curry Media Columnist On March 15, 1965, eight passed that of whites. The mas- people of color? Why can’t it I got no answer. This year’s days after the infamous ‘Bloody sive voting-booth support black, Why doesn’t feel the pain of little black and Since the beginning of presidential elec- Sunday” assault of civil rights Hispanic and Asian-American God do some- brown children, orphaned and 2016, 241 cases of terrorism tion has cast the marchers at the Edmund Pettus voters (along with Jewish- and thing? stripped of security as their have been recorded, from importance of vot- Bridge in Selma, President Lyn- Muslim-American voters) gave Not just parents have been ripped out all over the world, many in ing and of Ameri- don Baines Johnson stood before the president, underwrote his about terrorism of their lives? Why is the salt places where there live people can citizens’ right Congress to declare that within victory. and the capaci- of the tears and the blood of of color. Our media, and the to vote in the days he would submit the legis- The swift racist reaction that ty of human beings to destroy the wounds of people of color world media, have only given sharpest relief – and no more so lation that became the landmark exercise in democracy provoked each other, but why doesn’t ...just not all that important? extensive coverage to places than the month of March. Voting Rights Act of 1965. led the following year to the Su- God do something about the I have not ever heard a where the victims were pri- One reason is our contem- LBJ opened his great speech, preme Court’s then-majority con- fact that it seems that only politician or anyone, for that marily white people. porary drama: Donald Trump’s “The American Promise,” with servative bloc gutting the VRA’s some lives matter when it matter, call on law enforce- Many black people have success in wrecking much of the these resounding words: “I speak most important protection, the comes to having compassion ment to patrol more heavily wondered where God is in “old” Republican Party; the pop- tonight for the dignity of man so-called pre-clearance clause. for those who suffer? the neighborhoods of white this whole sordid experi- ularity among GOP voters of the and the destiny of democracy.” That violation of democracy, in When the terrorists struck people who have committed ence called, racism, but some “platform” of bigotry both Trump He was doing so, he proclaimed turn, inspired a substantial in- Boston, and all those people acts of terror against people of white people have wondered and Ted Cruz are running on; the midway through the speech,”... crease in the efforts of Republi- were injured and killed, there color. Remember Dylan Roof, as well. continuing efforts of GOP-con- because it is not just Negroes, can-dominated state legislatures was an indignation, righteous the white teen who shot and Matt Tittle, a white Uni- trolled state legislatures to block but really it is all of us, who must to enact voter identification laws indignation, that was justified. killed black people at Moth- versal Universalist minister, black and Hispanic voters from overcome the crippling legacy of and other measures to limit the When terrorists hit Paris, there er Emmanuel AME Church wrote a sermon titled, “Is voting; and the Republican effort bigotry and injustice.” number of Democratic-leaning again was indignation and a in South Carolina, who was God a White Racist?” And to prevent President Obama’s And then, for emphasis, he re- voters from reaching the ballot surge of empathy and sym- peacefully apprehended by the question was dealt with, nominee to the Supreme Court peated words that were the sig- box. pathy for the victims. Current police after his horrendous of course, by the late William from even being considered by nature declaration of the Civil Those efforts are sure to in- GOP presidential candidates act and was even taken to a Jones in his book, Is God a the Senate. All these are rooted Rights Movement: “And we shall crease between now and Novem- Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Burger King by police to get White Racist? A Preamble to in conservatives’ “long-game” overcome.” ber, as Trump and Cruz, for their Cruz have been on the war- something to eat as he was be- Black Theology. strategy to preserve white con- A decade earlier no one would part, make it more and more clear path since the San Bernadino ing taken to the police station Some people would say, servative control of state govern- likely have imagined an Ameri- how threatening a Republican attacks, and now, since the at- to be booked ...for multiple categorically, that God is not ments and the Congress by deny- can president speaking those in the White House would be to tack in Brussels. murders? a white racist; I have heard in ing as many Americans of color words. Instead, civil rights Americans of color and the inter- But on March 14, there Or, recall how the armed re- some interviews of white su- as possible their right to vote. forces had to brace for the fun- ests of democracy. was a terrorist attack in An- sisters in Oregon, refusing to premacists, on the other hand, But a second reason is because damental message of the South- That reality has intensified kara, Turkey, which resulted get off federal property, were that God certainly is a God for March itself has an extraordinary ern Manifesto of 1956. That campaigns by a constellation in the deaths of 37 people. accommodated and waited white people, that God wants history in the post-World War document, signed by nearly all of Hispanic-American, Asian- Two Americans were among upon by law enforcement offi- this world to be white. II freedom struggle. That his- the Southern Senators and Rep- Americans and Muslim-Amer- the dead who died in a terror- cers to ...come to their senses? There is the seed of the tory underscores the point that resentatives in Congress and ican groups, respectively, to in- ist attack in Istanbul, Turkey They were treated as humans; problem, it seems. We serve not since the struggle for black made public on March 12, 1956, crease their representation on the on March 19, and in January, their pain and concern were an almighty God...who seems Americans’ voting rights in the was the White South’s answer to nation’s voting lists. Those cam- Boko Haram attacked a vil- treated as worthy of respect. to be if not powerless, then South – which reached its dra- the 1954 Supreme Court Brown paigns, along with similar efforts lage in Nigeria, killing at least But when it comes to peo- ambivalent, about the worth matic climax 51 years ago in Sel- decision outlawing racial seg- to get more blacks registered 65 people, burning some of ple of color, there is no such of the races. ma, Ala. – has the fundamental regation in public schools: That and confident of their ability to them alive. In April, 2014, a capacity to understand and If we have no real assurance question Americans have always white Southerners’ “massive overcome states’ voter identifica- terrorist group killed 142 peo- appreciate their humanity. that God cares about people grappled with been so clear and resistance” to equal rights for tion laws, are the bedrock of this ple in Kenya, mostly students. One woman, when I asked of color, what do we do? so stark: Is America to be a de- blacks should include violence. year’s voting-rights movement. Why don’t the tears of about the lack of concern One thing is sure: the plight mocracy or not? (Among those who didn’t sign They underscore what is righ- people of color, and the pain about terrorist acts commit- and suffering of people of col- Before 1965, it was a democra- the statement was Lyndon Ba- teous Americans’ most important of the people of color, earn as ted in African nations, said or ...will continue to be tossed cy for whites only. Negro slavery; ines Johnson, then the Senate responsibility in 2016: to vote much attention, care, concern to me, acidly, “We can under- aside and forgotten. And that the decimation of First Nations’ Majority Leader.) Democratic - for democracy’s and outrage as do the tears of stand the French. Their lives is a problem. peoples; rampant discrimination It was white Southerners’ alle- sake. white people? are like ours. We don’t relate Susan K. Smith was or- against Hispanic Americans and giance to the Southern Manifes- Lee A. Daniels, a former re- The international commu- to people in those other coun- dained in the United Church Asian Americans and Asian im- to that made the Voting Rights porter for The Washington Post nity wailed in horror after tries.” of Christ. She is the author migrants characterized the hor- Act of 1965 necessary that year and the New York Times, is also 12 employees of the French Her statement made me of several books, including rible flip-side reality of white and ever since. The law’s pro- a former editor of The National satirical magazine, Charlie pause. The Book of Jeremiah: The Americans’ incessant boasting of tections enabled black voters to Urban League’s The State of Hebdo, were murdered by And then it made me ask Life and Ministry of Jeremiah their commitment to “liberty and marshal their voting power and Black America. He is a keynote terrorists. The whole world God: “Why did you create A Wright Jr., and the award- justice for all.” play smart politics in the only speaker and author whose books stood in solidarity with the people of color, along with winning, Crazy Faith: Ordi- The Selma Movement, build- party open to them, the Demo- include Last Chance: The Politi- French people, but for the white people, demanding that nary People; Extraordinary ing on decades of struggle across cratic Party. That four-decade- cal Threat to Black America. He Nigerian students, or for the we all love each other, when Lives. She is currently work- the South, set in motion a dra- long effort reached a pinnacle is writing a book on the Obama people in Turkey and Kenya so many white people don’t ing on the biography of Civil matic expansion of democracy in President Barack Obama’s years and the 2016 election. He and Istanbul, there was noth- even have the desire to have Rights legend Rev. C.T. Viv- that is still producing progress – 2012 re-election. Then, for the can be reached at leedanielsjour- ing, no such solidarity. compassion for the suffering ian. She may be reached at and provoking fierce resistance first time in American history, [email protected] Why doesn’t the interna- and conditions of people of [email protected]

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By Joan Lowy luminate a straight roadway suf- researcher. buyers check the institute’s rat- how much headlights varied of differently priced models. Associated Press ficiently to see a pedestrian, bi- “We found the same light ings at http://www.iihs.org. from the base model to higher Mercedes-Benz said in a Are your car’s headlights cyclist or obstacle up to 387 feet bulb, depending upon what re- The report comes as halogen trim or accessory packages, statement that it was “greatly keeping you in the dark? ahead. At that distance, the ve- flector or lens it’s paired with lamps are being replaced by Zuby said. surprised” by the test and re- The beams on most cars hicle could be traveling up to 70 and how it’s mounted on the high-intensity discharge (HID) Eighty-two different head- mains “confident our lighting aren’t doing a good job of help- mph and still have time to stop. vehicle, can give you very dif- and LED lamps in many ve- light systems were available for systems provide important safe- ing drivers see down a dark road But halogen headlights in the ferent visibility down the road,” hicles. Headlights that swivel the 31 2016 models assessed in ty benefits for real world condi- at night, according to rating of BMW 3 series, the worst-rated he said. with the car’s steering to help the study. tions.” more than 30 midsized car mod- models, were able to illuminate It gets more complicated. see around curves are also To get the top-rated head- Government standards for els. only 128 feet ahead. At that dis- Consumers cannot buy a more becoming more widespread. lights in the Prius V, consum- judging the performance of Only one model, the top trim tance, the vehicle couldn’t be expensive model or add an ex- While these changes can have ers would have to purchase the headlights “are essentially un- level Toyota Prius V, earned a traveling at more than 35 mph pensive technology package and advantages, they do not guar- advanced technology package, changed” since they were set grade of good. Of the rest, about and still have time to stop, ac- necessarily expect to get better antee good performance, the which is only available in the back in the 1960s, Zuby said. one-third were rated acceptable, cording to the study. headlights, the report said. report said. top trim level. Standard halogen “In the standard, they are one-third were marginal and That’s important because The halogen headlights in the Researchers tested the headlights without high-beam assist measuring the light coming one-third were poor. of the more than 32,000 traf- economically priced base model lights after dark at the institute’s in less expensive Prius V trim out of the light source – right The difference between the fic deaths last year, about one- four-door Honda Accord, for test track in Ruckersville, Vir- levels received a poor rating. in front of the light bulb, in es- top- and bottom-rated models half occurred at night or during example, earned an acceptable ginia. A special device measured High-beam assist automati- sence – and not looking at how for a driver’s ability to see down dawn and dusk when visibility rating while halogen and LED the light from both low beams cally adjusts the headlamp the light is projected down the a dark road was substantial, ac- is lower. headlights in two pricier Mer- and high beams as the vehicles range for the distance of vehi- road, which is what our tests cording to the study released The reason for the big per- cedes-Benz models were rated were driven on five different cles ahead or oncoming traffic. do,” he said. March 23 by the Insurance In- formance gap is that there’s a poor. approaches: traveling straight, Toyota officials declined to The institute hopes its study stitute for Highway Safety, an lot more to how well headlights Zuby said with no reliable a sharp left curve, a sharp right comment. will encourage the National industry-funded organization help drivers see than merely the clues such as the price of the car curve, a gradual left curve and BMW said in a statement that Highway Traffic Safety Admin- that evaluates automotive safe- brightness of the bulb or even or the type of light, it’s hard for a gradual right curve. Research- the company was disappointed istration to improve standards, ty. what type of bulb is used, said consumers to figure out which ers also evaluated headlights for by the ratings, but remains con- or inspire automakers to make The LED headlights in the David Zuby, the institute’s ex- vehicles will provide the safest excessive glare. fident that its headlight systems better headlights on their own, Prius V tested were able to il- ecutive vice president and chief visibility. He recommended car They were surprised to find are “very effective” for a variety Zuby said. Paypal cancels plans for $3.6 million expansion in N. C. over discrimination law

By Emery P. Dalesio ficult to attract talent. some customers have pulled out on PayPal’s decision. Just days the taxpayers of North Carolina adopting their own anti-discrimi- AP Business Writer PayPal’s announcement came of one of the world’s largest fur- before signing the law March 23, shouldn’t insert itself into the nation and living wage rules. RALEIGH, N.C. – PayPal said days after Lionsgate decided to niture markets in High Point, McCrory was on hand when Pay- bathroom policies of the state.” Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin, Tuesday that it was scrapping a move the filming for the pilot and New Jersey-based Braeburn Pal announced plans for its new The legislation marked the first a Democrat, offered his state as $3.6-million, 400-job expansion episode of a comedy series to Pharmaceuticals said it was re- operation center in Charlotte, his state law in the nation limiting a site for PayPal’s expansion in in North Carolina, the biggest Canada. considering building a $50 mil- hometown. the bathroom options for trans- response to the company’s an- tangible economic backlash so “This decision reflects PayP- lion facility in Durham County A group that supported the gender people, requiring them to nouncement. In a statement Tues- far to a new state law that restricts al’s deepest values and our strong that would have created 50 jobs legislation said PayPal pulled use those conforming to the sex day, Shumlin said he had written protections for lesbian, gay, bi- belief that every person has the paying an average of $76,000 a out after receiving millions in on their birth certificates. The law to PayPal CEO Dan Schulman sexual and transgender people. right to be treated equally and year. corporate incentives. The North also excludes lesbian, gay, bisex- pointing out that Vermont has a More than 100 corporate lead- with dignity and respect,” the Republican Gov. Pat McCrory Carolina Values Coalition said ual and transgender people from “proud history of non-discrimi- ers have decried the law, saying it company said in a statement. and legislative leaders did not in a statement that “a company anti-discrimination protections, nation and protecting the rights of is unfair and makes it more dif- Meanwhile, organizers say respond to requests for comment with its hands in the pockets of and blocks municipalities from all citizens.”

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON City of Jackson distribution system in order to identify a pool of targeted City of Jackson MISSISSIPPI REGULATING THE ANNUAL WATER sampling sites in the same manner as mandated by state and federal law, Jackson, Mississippi SAMPLING OF MUNICIPAL WATER FOR THE and which is sufficiently large to ensure that the water system can col- DETECTION OF CONTAMINANTS OF LEAD lect the number of lead and copper tap samples required for standard Sealed, signed bids are invited and will be received by the City of Jackson, OR COPPER. monitoring. All sites from which first draw samples are collected shall be Mississippi, until 3:30 P.M. in the City Clerk’s Office of Jackson, the bid selected from this pool of targeted sampling sites. Sampling sites may not must be stamped in by 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at which time said WHEREAS, the Jackson City Council finds that the public health, safety include faucets that have point-of-use or point-of-entry treatment devices bids will be publicly opened at the City Hall located at 219 South President and general welfare are of paramount concern; and designed to remove inorganic contaminants. Street (City Council Chambers) in City Hall for the following: WHEREAS, the United States Department of Environmental Protection Annually, or more frequently if so required by a state or federal agency, 19090-050316 Twenty-four Month Supply of Citric Acid (Liquid Form) Agency (EPA) has found that lead and copper enter drinking water primar- the Director of the Department of Public Works or his designee, shall iden- 55054-050316 Twenty-four Month Supply of Traffic Sign Posts ily through plumbing materials. Exposure to lead and copper may cause tify whether the following construction materials are present in the City of 88536-050316 Twenty-four Month Supply of Polymer health problems ranging from stomach distress to brain damage; and Jackson distribution system and report to the State of Mississippi: 88538-050316 Twenty-four Month Supply of Liquid Chlorine 88544-050316 Twenty-four Month Supply of Alum WHEREAS, the Safe Drinking Water Act was originally passed by Con- a) Lead from piping, solder, caulking, interior lining of distribution mains, 88570-050316 Twenty-four Month Supply of Aluminum gress in 1974 to protect public health by regulating the nation’s public alloys and home plumbing; Chloral Hydrate (ACH) drinking water supply; and 88575-050316 Twenty-four Month Supply of Fluorosilicic Acid b) Copper from piping and alloys, service lines, and home plumbing; 88579-050316 Twenty-four Month Supply of Potassium Permanganate WHEREAS, in 1991, EPA published a regulation known as the Lead and 88584-050316 Twenty-four Month Supply of Sodium Chlorite Copper Rule (LCR) to control lead and copper in drinking water. Under c) Galvanized piping, service lines, and home plumbing; 88596-050316 Twenty-four Month Supply of Anhydrous Ammonia LCR, the treatment technique for the rule requires systems to monitor 88597-050316 Twenty-four Month Supply of Hydrated Lime drinking water at customer taps. If lead concentrations exceed an action d) Ferrous piping materials such as cast iron and steel; level of 15 ppb or copper concentrations exceed an action level of 1.3 ppm The above must comply with the City’s specifications. Copies of proposal in more than 10% of customer taps sampled, the system must undertake e) Asbestos cement pipe; and forms can be obtained from the Purchasing Division, 200 South President a number of additional actions to control corrosion; and Street, Room 604, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Copies f) Other materials of construction present in distribution systems that may of bid specifications are filed with the City Clerk for public record in ac- WHEREAS, under LCR if the action level for lead is exceeded, the system contribute contaminants to the drinking water, such as vinyl lined asbestos cordance with House Bill No 999, 1986 Regular Session of the Mississippi must also inform the public about steps they should take to protect their cement pipe or coal tar lined pipes and tanks. Legislature. health and may have to replace lead service lines under their control; and Council Member Stokes moved adoption; Council Member Stamps sec- The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in WHEREAS, to ensure that drinking water is safe, EPA sets up multiple onded. Public Purchasing. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and barriers against pollution. These barriers include: source water protection, equal business opportunities for all persons doing business with the City. treatment, distribution system integrity, and public information. Yeas- Barrett-Simon, Foote, Hendrix, Priester, Stamps, Stokes and Till- As a pre-condition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offer shall submit man. Nays- None. a completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan Applica- NOW, THEREFORE BE IT BE ORDERED by the City Council of Jack- Absent- None. tion, with each bid submission, in accordance with the provisions set forth son, Mississippi that an ordinance is hereby created to ensure that the by authority of the City of Jackson’s EBO Ordinance. Failure to comply standards of drinking water and requirements for water systems to test for ATTEST: with the City’s EBO Ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder or of- contaminants in the water to make sure standards are achieved annually Kristi Moore City Clerk fer, from being awarded an eligible contract. For more information on the and is regulated by an ordinance which shall read as follows: I, Kristi Moore, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk and lawful custo- City’s EBO Program, please contact the Office of Economic Development dian of records of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal of said at (601)960-1638. Copies of the EBO Ordinance, EBO Plan Application ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON MISSISSIPPI REG- City, certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Ordinance and a copy of the EBO Program are available with the Office of Economic ULATING THE ANNUAL WATER SAMPLING OF MUNICIPAL WATER passed by the City Council at its regular meeting on the 10th day of March, Development at 218 South President Street, Second Floor, Jackson, Mis- FOR THE DETECTION OF CONTAMINANTS OF LEAD OR COPPER. 2016, and recorded in Minute Book “61”, pages 585-586. sissippi. Monitoring requirements for lead and copper in tap water. WITNESS my signature and official seal of office, this.223-6- day of The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The City also re- March, 2016. serves the right to waive any and all informalities in respect to any bid sub- Annually, or more frequently if so required by a state or federal agency, mitted. 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ADVERTISEMENT FOR RFP LEGAL Professional: Dungan Engineering, P.A. Address: Post Office Box 150 Advertisement for RFP NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A REZONING Columbia, Mississippi 39429 Phone: 601-731-2600 RFP 2016-05 - Lead Partner for JPS High School Literacy Initiative ZONING CASE NO. 3934 Email: [email protected]

Sealed, written formal RFP proposals for the above RFP will be received By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance A deposit of $200.00 is required. Bid preparation will be in accordance with by the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Busi- by the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G Instructions to Bidders bound in the project manual. The Bureau of Build- ness Office, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 2:00 at page 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in ing, Grounds and Real Property Management reserves the right to waive P.M. (Local Prevailing Time) April 14, 2016, at which time and place they any way affected thereby, that Jennifer Welch DBA Tandem Investments, irregularities and to reject any or all bids. NOTE: Telephones and desks will will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees reserves LLC has filed with the Planning Board for the City of Jackson, an application not be available for bidders use at the bid site. the right to reject any and all RFPS, to waive informalities, and to withhold requesting a Rezoning from R-1 (Single-Family) Residential District & C-3 the acceptance of any RFP if approved for forty-five calendar days from the (General) Commercial District to NMU-1 – (Neighborhood) Mixed-Use Dis- Glenn R. Kornbrek, Bureau Director date bids are opened. Proposal forms and detailed specifications may be trict on property located at 1032 Spengler Ave. (Parcel #1025-43) & Parcel Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management obtained free of charge by emailing [email protected], calling 1025-48, in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being (601) 960-8799, picked up at the above address or downloaded from JPS more particularly described as: 3/31/2016, 4/7/2016 website at HYPERLINK “http://www.jackson.k12.ms.us” www.jackson.k12. ms.us. Tract I LEGAL 3/31/2016, 4/7/2016 A parcel of land located in the Southeast corner of Lot 19,Spengler Sub- division, Section 2,Township 5 North, Range 1 East, Hinds County, Mis- NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A USE PERMIT sissippi, being further described as follows: Point of beginning being an LEGAL iron pin marking the Southeast corner of said Lot 19, run thence Northerly ZONING CASE NO. 3936 along East side of said Lot 19 a distance of 70 feet, run thence Westerly NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A USE PERMIT and parallel to South property line of said Lot 19 a distance of 41 feet, run By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by thence Southerly 70 feet to a point on the South property line of said Lot 19 the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at ZONING CASE NO. 3935 a distance of 43 feet to point of beginning. page 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected thereby, that Matt Saunders\RGT Management has filed with By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by Also, one-half of a 15 foot alley along the East side of said Lot 19 and North the Planning Board for the City of Jackson, an application requesting a Use the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at of Madison Street being further described as follows: Beginning at an iron Permit to allow for a fast food restaurant within a C-2 (Limited) Commercial page 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any pin marking the Southeast corner of said Lot 19, run thence Northerly along District on property located at 2804 Suncrest St., in the First Judicial District way affected thereby, that Alonzo Roberts has filed with the Planning Board East side of said Lot 19 a distance of 14 feet, to point of beginning, run of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as: for the City of Jackson, an application requesting a Use Permit to allow for thence Northeast along the North line of Madison Street a distance of 11.9 a day care center as an accessory use within a I-1 (Light) Industrial District feet to a point in center of alley, run thence Northerly parallel to East side of A parcel of land containing 7.11 acres located in the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of on property located at 741 Harris St. Suite B, in the First Judicial District of said Lot 19 and along center line of alley a distance of 46.8 feet to a point. Section 24 and the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 13, Township 5 North, Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as: Run thence Westerly and parallel to South side of said Lot 19 a distance of Range 1 West, City of Jackson, First Judicial District, Hinds County, Missis- 7.5 feet to a point, run thence Southerly along East side of said Lot 19, a dis- sippi, more fully described as follows: Being situated in the South ½ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 2, Township 5 tance of 56.0 feet to point of beginning. Alley was closed by City of Jackson, North, Range 1 East, City of Jackson, First Judicial District of Hinds County, January 24, 1967, and recorded in Minute Book TT, Page 502. Begin at the Northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 16, Woodville Heights, Part Mississippi and being more particularly described by metes and bounds as 7-B, a subdivision of the record Plat of which is filed In Plat Book 2 at Page follows, to-wit: All above property located inside City of Jackson, Section 2, Township 5 6 of the land records for the First Judicial District of Hinds County, and North, Range 1 East, Hinds County, Mississippi. proceed thence: Commence at the intersection of the West right of way line of Monroe Street with the South right of way line of Vine Street Extended Westerly and run Tract II Easterly along the North line of Lot 1, Block 16, Woodville Heights, Part thence North 08° 26’ 13” East for a distance of 433.21 feet along the said Lots 22, 23, and 24 in Spengler Subdivision of five acre Lots 13 and 14 7·B and the North line of Lots 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 of Oak Forest West right of way line of Monroe Street; thence North 44° 27’ 56” East for a according to plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Chancery Subdivision Part 16 for 820.0 feet to the West side of the right-of-way for distance of 339.37 feet along the Northwest right of way line of Harris Street Clerk of Hinds County in Plat Book 1at page 33, LESS AND EXCEPT that the Caney Creek Channel; thence, Northwesterly through a 115 degree 37’ to the POINT OF BEGINNING for a distance of 374.90 feet along the said portion of Lot 24 taken by the City of Jackson (1939) for street purposes and angle to the left along the west line of the right-of-way for the Caney Creek Northwest right of way line of Harris Street; thence leave said Northwest being more particularly described as that part lying Southeasterly of and Channel for 95.44 feet; thence, Northwesterly through a 14 degree 54’ an- right of way line and run North 44° 54’ 22” West for a distance of 105.405 adjacent to a line that extends Northeasterly from a point on the Westerly gle to the right along the West line of the right-of-way for the Caney Creek feet; thence Southeast of and parallel to the center line of the most Easterly property line of said Lot 24,10 feet, more or less, Northerly from the South- Channel for 308.96 feet to a point on the South line of the 75 foot wide right- of three railroad tracks; thence South 45° 32’ 09” East for a distance of west corner thereof to the Northeast corner thereof. of- way for McDowell Road, thence, Westerly through a 69 degree 18’ angle 105.405 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 0.9085 acres more to the left along the South line of the right-of-way for McDowell Road for or less. Situated in the West Half of Section 2, Township 5 North, Range 1East of 433.8 feet to the Northeast corner of the property conveyed to Humble Oil the Choctaw Meridian in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi. and Refining Company by the Warranty Deed recorded in Deed Book 1918 Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the An- at Page 485 of the land records for the First Judicial District of Hinds County drew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the An- and subsequently conveyed to Thomas Jerry Summerford and Julianne H. S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, drew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 Summerford by the Warranty Deed recorded in Deed Book 3038 at Page April 27, 2016, at which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, 559 of the land records for the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Missis- be heard both pro and con on said question, after which a record will be April 27, 2016, at which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will sippi, thence; Southerly through a 81 degree 17’ angle to the left along the established upon which the City Planning Board can make its recommenda- be heard both pro and con on said question, after which a record will be East line of the above described Summerford property for 150.0 feet to the tion to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may be made by established upon which the City Planning Board can make its recommenda- Southeast corner of the Summerford property; thence, Westerly through a any person owning property within the area, and if made in writing must be tion to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may be made by 81 degree 17’ angle to the right along the South line of the above described filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof any person owning property within the area, and if made in writing must be Summerford property for 9.75 feet; thence, Westerly through a 04 degree or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof 02’ angle to the right along the South line of the above described Summer- is made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request ford property for 140.25 feet to a point on the East line of the 60-foot wide will take steps to accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary is made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City right-of-way for Suncrest Drive; thence, Southerly through a 94 degree 41’ aids for the visually/hearing impaired. will take steps to accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary angle to the left along the East line of the right-of-way for Suncrest Drive aids for the visually/hearing impaired. for 266.25 feet to an angle point; thence, Southerly through a 09 degree 23’ WITNESS my signature this 30th day of March 2016. angle to the left along the East line of the right-of-way for Suncrest Drive for WITNESS my signature this 30th day of March 2016. 94.08 feet to an angle point; thence, Southerly through a 10 degree 21’ 40” /s/Ester L. Ainsworth angle to the left along the East line of the right-of-way for Suncrest Drive for Zoning Administrator /s/Ester L. Ainsworth 13.42 feet to the Point of Beginning. City of Jackson, Mississippi Zoning Administrator City of Jackson, Mississippi The above described property is the same as that conveyed to SouthWood 4/7/2016, 4/21/2016 Realty Company by the Warranty Deed recorded in Deed Book 1782 at 4/7/2016, 4/21/2016 Page 314 LESS AND EXCEPT the property conveyed to Humble Oil and LEGAL Refining Company by the Deed recorded in Deed Book 1918 at Page 485 ADVERTISEMENT FOR RFP of the land records for the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A REZONING which property was subsequently conveyed to Thomas Jerry Summerford Advertisement for RFP and wife, Julianne H. Summerford by the Warranty Deed recorded in Deed ZONING CASE NO. 3937 Book 3038 at Page 559 of the Land Records for the First Judicial District of RFP 2016-06 – Pre-K Curriculum Hinds County, Mississippi. By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G Sealed, written formal RFP proposals for the above bid will be received by Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the An- at page 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Busi- drew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 any way affected thereby, that Gina Rodez has filed with the Planning Board ness Office, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 2:00 S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, for the City of Jackson, an application requesting a Rezoning from C80-C3 P.M. (Local Prevailing Time) April 21, 2016, at which time and place they April 27, 2016, at which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will (General) Commercial District to C-3 (General) Commercial District with a will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees reserves be heard both pro and con on said question, after which a record will be Use Permit, to operate a Used Car Dealership on property located at 4966 the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, and to withhold established upon which the City Planning Board can make its recommenda- Hwy 80 W., in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and the acceptance of any bid if approved for forty-five calendar days from the tion to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may be made by being more particularly described as: date bids are opened. Proposal forms and detailed specifications may be any person owning property within the area, and if made in writing must be obtained free of charge by emailing [email protected], calling filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof Lot 3 Block E, Westhaven Heights, a subdivision according to the map or plat (601) 960-8799, may be picked up at the above address or downloaded or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request thereof which is on file and of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of from JPS website at HYPERLINK “http://www.jackson.k12.ms.us” www. is made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi, and recorded in Plat Book 6, at page 26 jackson.k12.ms.us. will take steps to accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary reference to which is hereby made in aid of and as a part of this description. 4/7/2016, 4/14/2016 aids for the visually/hearing impaired.

Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the An- WITNESS my signature this 30th day of March 2016. drew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, /s/Ester L. Ainsworth April 27, 2016, at which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will Zoning Administrator be heard both pro and con on said question, after which a record will be City of Jackson, Mississippi established upon which the City Planning Board can make its recommenda- tion to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may be made by 4/7/2016, 4/21/2016 any person owning property within the area, and if made in writing must be filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request Cryptogram Solution is made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing impaired.

WITNESS my signature this 30th day of March 2016.

/s/Ester L. Ainsworth Zoning Administrator City of Jackson, Mississippi

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College Baseball Hall of Fame named The buzzer-beating 3 that Villa- Braddy to its 2016 Induction class. “This nova’s Kris Jenkins poured in on top is unbelievable when they called me two of that was the result of months, even weeks ago to tell me I was being consid- years, of practice making perfect. It ered,” said Braddy. “Then they called me might go down as the sport’s most a few days ago and said congratulations memorable game-winner. you are being inducted.” Robert “Bob” Braddy Two huge buckets in the span of After graduating from Jackson State, 4.7 seconds Monday night turned a Villanova forward Kris Jenkins celebrates after the NCAA Final Four tournament Braddy spent the next 34 years in service tion in 1962 and 1963 as a pitcher. back-and-forth, edge-of-your-seat college basketball championship game against North Carolina Monday in Hous- to his dear old college home, as either the “Jackson State University has been so national title game into something ton. Villanova won 77-74. AP PHOTO/CHARLIE NEIBERGALL baseball coach or athletics director. Dur- great to me. To think that in 1973 a coun- even better. ing that time span he participated in and try boy was chosen as Jackson State’s Jenkins walked away the winner. Georgetown. Villanova shot 78 per- career here,” Berry said. “He’s just a oversaw some of JSU’s greatest success- first head coach and now this. I had no His 3 at the buzzer, two steps behind cent that night. In this game, the Cats tough guy.” es. “We are excited to induct this class,” idea that this would be the end result.” the arc and with a 6-foot-9 defender shot 58.3 percent in the first half, The Tar Heels (33-7), the only No. said Mike Gustafson, president and CEO In 2003, Braddy became the first Af- flying in his face, gave Villanova a 58.3 percent in the second half and 1 seed in the Final Four, trailed by 10 of the National College Baseball Hall of rican American to be inducted into the 77-74 victory and the second national 100 percent with the final buzzer with 5:30 left. At that point, Williams Fame. “It is remarkable that this is our American Baseball Coaches Association title in program history. sounding. said he promised his team that if he 11th induction class and they are this ac- Hall of Fame. He was also inducted into “I think every shot’s going in,” Wright said every coach designs did what they said, they would have complished.” the JSU Sports Hall of Fame in 1985 Jenkins said, “and this one was no plays for game-ending situations a chance to win. Braddy is only the second coach from and the SWAC Hall of Fame in 2005. In different.” with less than four seconds, four to Then, after Paige hit his shot, the the SWAC to be inducted into the NCB- 2009, JSU’s home baseball facility was ‘Nova coach Jay Wright barely seven seconds, seven to 12 seconds. senior told his teammates they just HOF. Grambling State’s Ralph Waldo named Robert L. Braddy Sr. Field in his flinched when Jenkins’ shot fell with They practice it. A lot. When needed to play 4.7 seconds of de- Emerson Jones was inducted in 2011. honor. the buzzer blaring. “Bang,” he said, showtime comes, the coach puts the fense, and they would win the over- “One of the greatest things you can re- Although he has not coached on the calmly, before walking to midcourt ball in his players’ hands and hopes time. ceive is to be recognized by your peers,” collegiate level since 2001, Braddy is to shake Carolina coach Roy Wil- they can execute. He knows that with Never happened. said Braddy. still a key fixture in baseball. He recently liams’ hand. the senior, Arcidiacono, running the “It was helpless,” Williams said. Braddy is the winningest baseball received a charter to start a little league Wright has been coaching that play play, odds are the Wildcats will get a “It was not a good feeling.” coach in Southwestern Athletic Confer- baseball/softball team in the city of Jack- for months, even years. good look. The tears flowed out of the ence history (824 wins). Between 1973 son. With the game tied and 4.7 seconds “Every kid dreams about that shot,” 65-year-old coach, who fell to 2-3 in and 2001 his teams won 12 conference “I just believe there is a correlation be- left, Jenkins inbounded under the said Arcidiacono, who finished with title games. It’s never fun being on championships, more than any other tween crime and the lack of our young Villanova basket to point guard Ryan 16 points and two assists, one more the wrong side of hoops history. coach in league history, and he led the people being involved in activities. It is a Arcidiacono. Forward Daniel Ochefu memorable than the other. “I wanted Back in 1983, Lorenzo Charles Tigers to three NCAA Tournament ap- passion of mine to give back to our youth set a pick at midcourt to free things that shot, but I just had confidence in dunked after an air ball to lift North pearances, two NCAA play-in games and and help our boys and girls develop into up, then it was up to Arcidiacono to my teammates, and Kris was able to Carolina State to its improbable title. four NAIA Tournaments. He was named useful citizens.” create. He underhand flipped a pass knock down that shot.” In 1987, Keith Smart made one SWAC Coach of the Year nine times. This year’s National College Baseball to Jenkins, who was open. The junior Not too much earlier, trailing 74- from the side late to lift Indiana to a During his 28 year coaching career, 52 Hall of Fame class includes Matt Desal- spotted himself up, and with North 71, Paige knocked down his. championship. of his players reached the professional vo (Marietta College), JD Drew (Florida Carolina’s Isaiah Hicks running at No coach could draw up that sort In 1992, Christian Laettner took ranks, producing two first round draft State), Augie Garrido (San Francisco him, launched the shot. of thing. Grant Hill’s pass and hit a turnaround picks in David Clark (1983) and Earl State/Cal Poly/Cal St. Fullerton/Illinois/ Swish. Confetti. Party time. Or, as The senior guard took a skip pass jumper to help Duke beat Kentucky Sanders (1986). Texas), Rick Monday (Arizona State), Jenkins put it, “One, two step, shoot from Joel Berry II, almost lost the and make the Final Four. In 1978 his Tigers posted a 52-12 re- Tom Paciorek (University of Houston) ‘em up, sleep in the streets.” handle, dribbled twice, and with Ar- Now, this. cord, which is a SWAC and JSU record. and Tommy Thomas (Valdosta State). The Wildcats (35-5) took the title cidiacono running at him, hit a dou- “The last play, we were just calm Braddy also played baseball for the Ti- For more information about the Na- for the first time since 1985, when ble-clutch 3 from two steps behind in the huddle, honestly,” Arcidiacono gers under head coach Joe Gilliam Sr. tional College Baseball Hall of Fame Rollie Massimino coached the pro- the arc. said. “We knew what we were going and was named an All-Conference selec- please visitwww.collegebaseballhall.org. gram to a title-game victory over “He’s been doing that his whole to do and we just executed.” JSU Lady Tigers make history, bring home first bowling title Mississippi Link Newswire entire championship game. the 2016 SWAC Championship Title. The Jackson State University Lady Junior bowler, Briana Reid, scored JSU swept the first three games in Tigers Bowling Team made history Most Valuable Bowler after leaving the second match, but allowed the Lady by defeating Prairie View A&M Uni- only one frame open out of 11 games. Panthers to take the fourth by a differ- versity, 4-2 (Match 11), to win their She was the only bowler on the team to ence of 30 pins and the fifth by 14. first-ever bowling championship at the remain clean the entire second match. The sixth game opened with each SWAC Tournament on Sunday, March Jackson State dropped its first game team throwing strikes – a total of six 27, at the International Training and of the tournament, falling 1-4, to Prai- before breaking the streak. Both teams Research Center in Arlington, Texas. rie View (156, 128, 174, 210, 169 to would continue the game tied until the The Lady Tigers went undefeated 202, 203, 169, 211, 178) in the first top of the sixth frame when Reid rolled (7-0) after the first two days of com- match of the day (Match 10). a strike to pull the Lady Tigers ahead petition to score a spot in the champi- The Lady Tigers rebounded in by two pins. onship match. They would finish the Match 11 and defeated the Panthers This is head coach Michael Boykins’ JSU President Carolyn W. Meyers congratulates the Lady Tigers Bowling Team and its tournament with a Game Six score of 4-2 (195, 168, 216, 181, 170, 278 to first SWAC Championship title in his coach, Michael Boykins, on their first-ever championship in the SWAC. 278. That score was the highest of the 181, 160, 162, 211, 184, 224) to claim three years at JSU.

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By Kam Williams For example, why bother revisit convoluted adventure less con- around, you’re so tired of peek- tience-testing blockbuster add- sensuality Mississippi Link Newswire the backstory about what in- cerned with coherency than with ing at your watch that you just ing up to way less than the sum Running time: 151 minutes Let’s face it, Christian Bale’s spired Bruce Wayne to become atmospherics, action and special want it over and done with as of its parts. Distributor: Warner Brothers Batman was going to be a hard Batman, when the murder of his f/x. fast as possible. Make it stop! Fair (1 star) Pictures act for any actor to follow, es- parents had previously been ad- Besides those superficial bells A classic case of moviemak- Rated PG-13 for intense vio- Kym Williams can be reached pecially Ben Affleck who had dressed in numerous other epi- and whistles, director Snyder ex- ing excess resulting in a pa- lence, pervasive action and some at [email protected]. already proved underwhelming sodes? hibits an annoying fondness for as a superhero when he played The second issue with the pro- support characters with nothing Daredevil back in 2003. And the duction has to do with Batman much to do, from Clark Kent’s departure from the franchise of and Superman’s (Henry Cavill) colleague Jimmy Olsen (Mi- Chris Nolan, the legendary di- being cast as adversaries for the chael Cassidy), to his boss Perry rector of the critically-acclaimed bulk of the film. Yes, the source White (Laurence Fishburne), Dark Knight trilogy, only served of the tension between the two to Bruce Wayne’s butler Alfred to lower expectations even fur- is adequately explained, but the (Jeremy Irons). ther. audience nevertheless grows in- The film also features a pleth- Thus, it’s no surprise that Bat- creasingly impatient since we’d ora of cameo appearances by man V Superman: Dawn of Jus- much rather see our beloved he- celebrities Neil deGrasse Tyson, tice would indeed prove to be a roes quickly resolve their differ- Anderson Cooper, Brooke Bald- bitter disappointment. The pic- ences in favor of joining forces win, Soledad O’Brien, Nancy ture was directed by Zack Sny- to fight a real villain. Grace and Dana Bash who der who also helmed the 2013 After all, there is an eminently merely distract from rather than reboot of Superman, called Man detestable adversary waiting in advance the plot. of Steel. the wings in the person of the More enjoyable are the rela- The first problem with this diabolical Lex Luthor (Jesse tively-purposeful roles played terribly-flawed, second offering Eisenberg). by Lois Lane (Amy Adams) and in the DC Extended Universe Too bad this tortoise-paced Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot). series rests in its interminable blockbuster takes forever to ar- But by the time the long-awaited 2-and-1/2 hour running time that rive at that epic showdown. In- battle royal with Luthor and his could have easily been trimmed stead, we’re forced to endure the henchman Doomsday (Robin down to less than 90 minutes. meaningless machinations of a Atkin Downes) finally rolls

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By Kam Williams blames on a “Republican noise those across the church aisle Mississippi Link Newswire machine designed to distort, the wrong way. Jen Senko’s father, Frank, confuse, create fear, smear Regardless of one’s political was a life-long Democrat until people and deliberately dis- persuasion, the picture does he retired and started watching seminate misinformation.” make a persuasive bipartisan Fox News and listening to con- And she sets about proving point, namely, that TV is likely servative talk radio hosts like that statement in The Brain- to continue enjoying its perva- Rush Limbaugh. Gradually, the washing of My Dad, a scathing sive influence so long as the aging World War II vet’s open- indictment of the right-wing masses remain “lazy and want minded beliefs were replaced media as dangerous tools in the their thinking done for them.” by right-wing attitudes. hands of a power elite interest- A thought-provoking exami- Frank began parroting the ed in mind-control. nation of the media’s effect on talking heads and eventually Directed by Ms. Senko and Boobus Americana. became so intolerant of minori- narrated by Matthew Modine, Very Good (3 stars) ties, gays and the poor that he this is a cautionary expose’ apt Unrated could no longer discuss politics to resonate with the viewer to Running time: 90 minutes with or even sleep in the same the extent one agrees with its Studio: JSenko Productions / bed with his relatively-liberal progressive point-of-view. Cinco Dedos Peliculas wife. Thus, I suspect that it will Kym Williams can be reached These developments dis- appeal to folks sitting in the left at kam_williams@hotmail. tressed Jen who placed the side of the choir while rubbing com.

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www.mississippilink.com APRIL 7 - 13, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 19 Lopez: San Antonio incident is Tatyana Ali is engaged, fodder for new comedy series expecting baby By David Bauder said. “It wasn’t like I did a dis- caught between old compa- AP Television Writer sertation on what I don’t like dres who see him as moving NEW YORK – Comic about San Antonio. But what beyond them and wealthy new George Lopez says he plans I’ve seen and read is vile. To associates not quite comfort- to use the recent flap over his create things that are so insen- able with a minority. He sub- remark about San Antonio as sitive and personal. I’m hurt.” verts stereotypes: In the first fodder for his new comedy “There’s a larger issue about episode, Lopez absentminded- on TV Land, which is loosely comedy. Everybody is so sen- ly hands a ticket to someone he based on his life. sitive right now,” he said. “The thinks is a valet only to learn Lopez has apologized for political correctness is de- that it’s former Los Angeles slurring the Texas city on- stroying comedy. We used to Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, stage during a March 19 per- be the reporters of the absurd.” who flames him online for the formance of the Comedy Get Lopez Still, he recognizes the ex- mistake. Down tour in a Seattle arena. perience as prime material for In the show, rapper Snoop The remark was recorded and Antonio when he was onstage a future episode of his show; to Dogg tries to get Lopez to per- posted online without context, in Seattle. The comedy tour’s examine the idea of viral clips form a comedy routine for his angering many Texans. previous stop was in San An- of a performance taking on a Latina maid. “There’s a lot of hate lying tonio. life of their own. “I’ll disguise That’s taken from real life – underneath,” Lopez said in an Lopez tried to heap praise it by using a city other than the number of people who ask interview. “If this one thing on Seattle by saying, “You San Antonio,” he said. him to be funny in social situa- that I apologized for can create guys have outdone San Anto- His show, “Lopez,” which tions who wouldn’t necessarily that much negativity for me in nio. F--- San Antonio.” debuted last week on TV Land, think of asking a doctor they San Antonio, maybe I don’t Once that clip was distrib- is reminiscent of HBO’s “Curb met at a cocktail party to take a have the fans that I thought I uted, Lopez became the target Your Enthusiasm” in that he look at a mysterious rash. did in San Antonio.” of online critics. “George, you plays himself and responds to “It’s ridiculous,” he said. Lopez said he was trying to should have known better than odd things that happen in his “You wouldn’t think that any- deflect ridicule for a fellow to mess with Texas,” was one life. one would have the nerve to do comic, who had just mistak- of the clean comments. The show’s Lopez is a suc- that, but it happens more often enly referred to being in San “It wasn’t even long,” Lopez cessful Mexican-American than not.” Tatyana Ali and Vaughn Rasberry are making plans to marry this summer. PHOTO BY YERO BROWN

Eurweb.com after Ali took a dip into online Jay-Z’s Tidal preparing legal action against former owners Congratulations are in order dating. for Tatyana Ali as she gears up “Vaughn and I met on eHar- By Karl Ritter scribers was well below the communicated clearly,” it to enter two new eras of her life. mony!” the actress reveals. “It Associated Press 540,000 reported to us by the said. According to ETOnline, was my first time dating online. STOCKHOLM – A business prior owners. As a result, we Norwegian financial news- the 37-year-old former “Fresh We wrote letters for months be- controlled by rapper Jay-Z has have now served legal notice paper Dagens Naeringsliv Prince of Bel-Air” star is en- fore we decided to Skype. And notified the former owners of to parties involved in the sale,” posted the letter from Project gaged to her fiancé, Vaughn then, of course, met.” the Tidal music service of po- Tidal said in a statement. Panther Bidco Ltd. on its web- Rasberry, and is also pregnant. From there, the seeds of love tential compensation claims, The Norway-based Schib- site. It says, “Panther has suf- The pending arrival will be were planted for Ali, who had saying they overstated the sted Media Group, the big- fered significant damage” for the first child for the couple, no problem detailing the “per- number of subscribers before gest of the previous owners, which it reserves the right to who will marry later this sum- fect” proposal. the sale. confirmed it had received the claim compensation, though it mer. “He took me on a 45-minute Project Panther Bidco Ltd. letter, adding it disagrees with doesn’t mention any figures. Speaking on her latest per- hike in the Redwoods [in Yo- bought Tidal’s Scandinavian the accusations and any poten- Schibsted spokesman An- sonal developments, Ali voiced semite, Calif.], which he knows parent company, Aspiro, for tial claims. ders Rikter confirmed the let- her excitement over her upcom- I absolutely love,” Ali shares. ing nuptials as well as her up- “And proposed in the most pic- $56 million a year ago. But it Jay-Z “Schibsted is of the opinion ter was authentic. now says it was misled about that the information given by Tidal says it now has more coming bundle of joy. turesque clearing. Just the two how many people subscribed price tag was too high. the company Aspiro has been than 3 million subscribers “Planning our wedding has of us. It was so thoughtful and to the service, suggesting the “The total number of sub- very thorough and open and globally. been so exciting, but when we perfect. We’re best friends.” found out we were expecting, With Russo on board to plan our perspective shifted com- the wedding, Ali and Rasberry pletely,” Ali said. “We want our look to be in good hands. Ce- ceremony to really celebrate lebrity weddings he’s handled our newest blessing. Plus, I include those for “Dancing have the best wedding planner, With the Stars” pro Witney Michael Russo. He’s making Carson and Carson McAllister; everything so fun and stress Kevin Jonas and Danielle De- free.” leasa; Joey Fatone and Kelly Ali and Rasberry’s engage- Baldwin; and Beverley Mitch- ment comes a year and a half ell and Michael Cameron. Jay Z’s alleged love child taking paternity scandal to Capitol

Eurweb.com on discuss- Jay Z’s alleged son, Rymir Sat- ing “corrup- terthwaite, will reportedly speak tion and oth- to Congress about his headline- er problems making paternity scandal. within the The Family Civil Liberties court sys- Union recently voiced support tem,” par- for Satterthwaite’s paternity case ticularly as it against Jay Z in order to bring Satterthwaite relates to his national attention to the case. case, according to the insider. Now, Radar Online is report- Insiders say this new public- ing that the move worked and ity could be the push that Sat- Rymir’s next stop is the U.S. terthwaite’s family – including Capitol. his godmother Lillie Collie and A source told Radar, “A fam- mother Wanda Satterthwaite – ily advocate in Baltimore, Md., needs to resolve their case after Nicky Roberts, was given op- several years. portunity to have several people “Wanda Satterthwaite was from around the country speak asked to provide information about their problems with fam- to U.S. Congressman Ryan ily court and/or attorneys. Rymir Costello, who believes family has been approved to speak and court issues are national prob- will get about five minutes in lems which many have across front of Congress.” the nation. Wanda has provided Tentatively scheduled for her information already too,” the April 29, Satterthwaite, 22, plans insider told Radar.

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