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By Shanderia K. Posey Helm Baptist Church held an We Go From Here?” “What I’m hoping that we Editor open dialogue of community Panelists were C.J. Lawrence, will do tonight is fi nd ways to No one professes to have all leaders to address the issue. attorney for the Jonathan Sand- continue the conversation,” said the answers regarding recent po- Elayne Hayes Anthony, dean ers family; Bryan Bailey, Rankin Anthony, noting that sometimes lice shootings across the nation, of Jackson State University’s County sheriff; Safi ya Omari, the media only gives attention to but many organizations and indi- School of Journalism and Media associate vice president for Re- topics as they happen. “We can’t viduals are making their voices Studies, was the moderator of the search and Sponsored Programs afford for this just to be a story heard on the topic. panel discussion titled “Search- Division of Research and Fed- that happened in July of 2016 Panelists were Safi ya Omari (from left), Jackson Police Chief Lee Vance, Recently, the Mississippi State ing for Shalom: Keeping Faith eral Relations at JSU; and Lee Attorney C.J. Lawrence and Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey. PHOTO Conference NAACP and Mount and Seeking Justice. Where Do Vance, Jackson Chief of Police. Police Continued on page 3 BY SHANDERIA K. POSEY Missionary Housing at Helm Place Baptists to hear Development revitalizes downtown Jackson Rev. Jackson’s address tonight By Shanderia K. Posey Editor The General Missionary Baptist State Convention is off to a great start with its Annual Session as attendees get ready to hear from state president the Rev. Isiac Jackson tonight. About 900 adults and 1,000 youth registered for this year’s session, which has included a number of new activities for the week’s events. “This year we have the AIDS Healthcare Foundation with us conducting on site testing as well as talking with leaders – cabinet members, board members and moderators – about the role the churches can play in addressing this public health issue,” said Angela Carson, public relations manager of the convention. “Sen. Barbara Blackmon and Rep. Omeria Scott gave a legislative update about all the new bills voted on.” A Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Share took place, July 18, at Cade Chapel M.B. Church where bags of women’s under- garments were gathered from various churches for women shelters. Convention attendees heard from representatives from the NAACP, AARP and Coalition for A Prosperous Mis- INSIDE sissippi. Red Cross classes, semi- See photos from nars, education classes and aux- convention, page 2 Rev. C.J. Rhodes, pastor of Mount Helm Baptist Church, and Gov. Phil Bryant cut the ribbon for the offi cial opening of Helm Place July 14, in iliary meetings were conducted. downtown Jackson. Standing with them are several local and national dignitaries involved in the development. PHOTO BY JAY JOHNSON On Wednesday the Miss Young Peoples Division held its annual pageant. YPD queen was Elizabeth Keyes of St. From staff and wire reports Thomas Church, 2nd place winner was Jasmine Guy of Cade Helm Place, a new residen- Chapel and 3rd place winner was Alexzandria Horn of Col- tial development surrounding lege Hill Church. On Wednesday evening the Young Peoples the historic Mount Helm Baptist Division featured national gospel recording artists JeKalyn Church in downtown Jackson, Carr and Alexis Spight in concert. celebrated its grand opening The Rev. Donaldson Jones of Alabama was the guest with state and local dignitaries speaker Wednesday night for the annual J. H. Jackson and at a ceremony and ribbon cut- David Matthews Night. ting July 14. Mount Helm Bap- The Rev. C.J. Rhodes of Mount Helm Baptist Church in tist Church is considered the Jackson has attended every state convention since 2010. He oldest African-American church has also taught several courses in the Congress of Christian in Jackson. Education. The development includes 88 Rhodes said it’s important for churches to attend the con- newly constructed, affordable vention for several reasons. market rate townhomes and a “Through the Convention, Baptist churches come together 4,000 square-foot community for greater kingdom impact statewide and in local communi- center. Each single-family home ties,” he said. “There is also fellowship, Christian education, measures 1,520 square feet, con- mobilization and edifi cation that bless the delegates,” said tains three bedrooms and two- Rhodes. and-a-half bathrooms, and has an enclosed two-car garage. During the ceremony several Helm Place residents stand with Rev. C.J. Rhodes (center), Gov. Phil Bryant (right) and Clarence Chapman of offi cials who played a role in Chartre Consulting (back row with tie). PHOTO BY JAY JOHNSON the development of Helm Place shared their enthusiasm for the “When our residents move they never dreamed they would offi cial opening. in here, they move into a home be able to afford and provide for Housing Continued on page 2 Black dollars pour into black banks across nation

By Michael H. Cottman father of three young children, told future,” said Murrain, who drives the United States.” Urban News Service Urban News Service. to work one hour each way, every While Washington’s Industrial Baltimore-based attorney Jelani Murrain, 38, said he and his wife day, between Washington, D.C. Bank is black-owned, Murrain pre- Murrain plans to transfer his hard- decided last week to open an ac- and Baltimore. fers to invest in Citizens, since his earned money to an institution of count with Atlanta’s Citizens Trust “A strong Citizens Trust Bank, of father lives in Atlanta. fi nancial empowerment: A black- Bank. course, will provide better fi nancial Murrain is not alone. owned bank. “A strong, vibrant black-owned services to all people of Atlanta, More than 8,000 people opened “The fact that black people have bank will hopefully ensure black not just black people,” he said. accounts at Citizens Trust between General Missionary Baptist State President the Rev. Isiac dealt with fi nancial discrimination people have an alternative if faced “The success of Citizens Trust is a Jackson (left) will give his annual address July 21. PHOTO BY is a matter of record,” Murrain, a with fi nancial discrimination in the win for the black community and Banks Continued on page 2 WARREN HALLMON

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2 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JULY 21 - 27, 2016 www.mississippilink.com Scenes from the Missionary Shaun Bridgeman’s graduation homegoing celebration Baptist State Convention - ‘From Earth to Glory’ - held PHOTOS BY WARREN HALLMON By Jackie Hampton titled “Something About That The General Missionary Baptist State Convention of Mississippi, Inc. kicked off its Annual Session Publisher Name.” July 18, in Jackson. Events have been held at the Downtown Marriott Hotel, Thalia Mara Hall and the Cade Chapel M.B. Church Buckley was speaking of Jackson Convention Complex. Events will continue through July 22. Rev. Isiac Jackson, state president, in Jackson was the location the name that Doris and Bill will give his annual address July 21. for the graduation homego- gave their frst child. He said ing celebration of Shaun Ki- that names do matter because faru “Kee” Bridgeman “From often times they carry mean- Earth to Glory.” ing. He researched the name The church, of which he was Shaun in both the Hebrew and a lifelong member, was flled Celtic language and found that to capacity at 10 a.m. July 16, the name “Shawn” had a dual where friends, family mem- meaning. In Celtic it is trans- bers, co-workers, school mates lated as “a gift from God” and church members gathered and in Hebrew it is translated to bid farewell to a young man “God is gracious.” who was described as an out- Buckley told Bill and Do- standing friend, husband, fa- Bridgeman ris Bridgeman their son was a ther and son. gift from God. He also stated Bridgeman’s daughter, Mor- roles in her husband’s life. She that the middle name ‘Ki- gan Elise Bridgeman, gave a especially thanked her two faru’ meant one of incredible tribute to her father. daughters, Morgan and Mia, strength, and it was not by “My father was the fnest for being such great helpers accident or coincidence they and gentlest soul who always during their father’s illness gave him this name but rath- put my mom’s needs, my and for never complaining er it was by providence God needs and my sister’s needs when she had to split her time led them to this name. Buck- above his own,” she said. between Shaun’s needs and ley said what Shaun would Morgan said the tears she shed their own. She thanked Kelvin be, what he would need, and each day are not sad tears be- and Theresa Hayes for being what he would demonstrate to cause she would rather see her such awesome godparents to others was all in the name of father with the Lord than for her two children and said she Shaun Kifaru. him to continue to suffer as a and Theresa were sisters for His memories will always result of his illness. life and she now would have be cherished by his faith- Tonja Bridgeman, wife, and to depend even more on her ful, loving wife of 19 years, Doris Bridgeman, mother, as well as Kelvin during this Tonja; two daughters, Morgan acknowledged the many in- journey without Shaun. and Mya; parents, Willie and dividuals who played impor- After the service, Theresa Doris Bridgeman of Jackson, tant roles in Bridgeman’s life and Kelvin acknowledged Miss., and brother, Patrick De- during sickness and in health. they would always be there for Juan Bridgeman of Nashville, Doris thanked everyone for the Bridgeman family, espe- Tenn. His legacy is also shared coming to share in her son’s cially their godchildren. The- by several uncles, aunts, niec- graduation ceremony “From resa said she has already had es, nephews, cousins, in-laws, Earth to Glory.” conversations with Morgan re- godsisters and godbrothers, Tonja spoke of the many garding plans for college. godparents, godgrandparents individuals and groups of in- The eulogy coming from and a host of friends and other dividuals who played special Pastor Reginald Buckley was loved ones. www.mississippilink.com JULY 21 - 27, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3

Housing Police Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 themselves and their fami- area. East Village Estates near another example of the trans- and that we impact that story mizing the concept of what we validate the culture of the people lies,” said Clarence Chapman, the Jackson Medical Mall formation underway in Mis- when we are doing roundup sto- call ‘broken windows polic- they are policing” problems oc- president of Chartre Consult- held a grand opening May 19. sissippi’s Capital City,” said ries at the end of the year. It’s too ing,’” Lawrence said. Essen- cur, she said, noting that not ing Ltd. Chapman’s company Timber Falls Subdivision was Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber important for that. This is a situ- tially, when police offcers stop understanding someone else’s designed Helm Place with the occupied in 2009. in a press release. “Helm ation that affects all of us. We’ve individuals for something like a culture leads to bias and fear of needs of the church and sur- Chartre had some specifc Place benefts not only the got to learn to solve conficts in a broken taillight “because it could others. “If you are afraid of the rounding community fore- obstacles in creating Helm residents in the area, but Jack- way other than violence.” lead to their death.” people who you are supposed most during the planning and Place. son’s downtown as a whole. In his overview of JPD poli- This was the case with Phi- to be protecting and serving I construction stages. One issue was that develop- The foundation of a strong cies, Vance touched on why po- lando Castile’s police shooting would suggest you fnd another The tax credit program that ers didn’t have “free reign” in community is safe, attractive, lice offcer shootings “rock the death in Minnesota, July 6. occupation,” she said. Mississippi Home Corpora- the downtown area, according affordable housing. We’re world.” Unnecessary stops by police is Bailey was asked to discuss tion administered at Helm to Rhodes. “We had to build hopeful Helm Place will in- “It’s because the expectation also an issue in the Sanders case. realities that impact communi- Place turned 30 this year, ac- in-between houses. We wanted spire other business and com- of police offcers is higher than According to Lawrence, Sand- ties, but before speaking, one of cording to Scott Spivey, exec- to make sure people (existing munity partners to invest in the average citizen,” he said. We ers was riding his horse around his deputies, Fletcher Trask, who utive director of MHC. “It has residents in the area) weren’t Jackson and its citizens.” are supposed to wave the banner 10 p.m. in Sunfower County in is African-American, shared been the most successful fed- pushed out. Also, there was a Developed by Chartre in of justice, the banner of service, July 2015. He was tailed by an a story of being stopped three eral housing program ever.” lot of back-and-forth between conjunction with the State of the banner of professionalism, offcer and stopped. “He was es- years ago by Rankin deputies. Spivey noted the program the State and the City with the Mississippi and the Mississip- so that’s the difference between sentially choked to death before Essentially, it was a case of ra- does more than meet mini- developer getting under the pi Home Corporation, Helm what happens with us and when three eyewitnesses,” Lawrence cial profling. One offcer asked mum requirements of building ground, (and) resurfacing the Place is designed to provide John Doe kills John Smith.” said, who could’t elaborate much him what he had been smoking. houses but it also invests in roads. Lastly, there were a lot quality, affordable housing Vance also noted in the United more because of a civil pending After giving the offcer his li- building communities through of issues with historic preser- to families supported by low- States there is not a national po- case. However, he did say, “You cense, Trask was questioned on health, safety and educational vation.” income wage earners. MHC lice service that conducts local can’t speed on a horse. There’s the direction in which he was seminars for residents. “That Chapman noted other issues awarded the development police service. There are thou- no crime for riding a horse at traveling. Then the offcer be- has a transformative impact such as elevated porches on $13.1 million in tax credits sands of police jurisdictions op- night and certainly, none that came adamant that Trask looked on residents’ lives,” he said. homes as well as the height of as part of the healthcare zone erating independently across the should have resulted in a public like he had been smoking drugs. “To go with strengthening brick siding. “They wouldn’t special cycle held in 2013. nation. execution.” “He said, I tell you what. I’m downtown Jackson by pro- let us do but so much brick, The MHC tax credits al- “So I get offended,” Vance Omari, a long-time communi- gonna pull you out of this car viding a safe place to raise a and we almost got into a court lowed for construction of the said, “when the rhetoric is mini- ty activist once arrested by a Los and take you to county jail and family, Helm Place will serve battle to getting it that high,” 88-unit single-family lease mized to say that ‘police are do- Angeles police offcer, addressed you can take a pee test,” Trask as an important piece of Jack- he said. “All the things the purchase development. Un- ing this, police are doing that.’ how differences in cultures can said of the offcer. When the son’s growing healthcare cor- Historical Commission re- der the program that made I’ve never even been to Minne- strain relationships with police. second offcer approached the ridor,” said Gov. Phil Bryant. quired us to do cost us about this development possible, sota. So I do think that one of the There are two kinds of culture, vehicle and asked “Who you got “I congratulate everyone in- $10,000 more a house here. the homes will be rented for solutions is these situations must she said. “There’s the culture over there?” he recognized Trask volved in making this project It made it a lot nicer house. the frst 15 years to residents be localized.” within an institution and there’s and told the other offcer to let a reality.” Aesthetically, we would have who initially qualify as low- By “localized” Vance ex- the larger culture in which that him go. “Helm Place is an extension liked a little different design income. After 15 years resi- plained that when hostilities institution exists.” When the incident was re- of our church’s mission to on the bricks, but they made dents will have the opportu- arise in communities, those com- Omari shared how her past ported to Bailey, he scheduled change lives that change the us put more money in the nity to purchase the home at a munities must work on their spe- experience as an activist would a meeting with Trask and his world,” said Rev. C.J. Rhodes, home, which means we have $50,000 fully fnanced price. cifc issues. have never found her sitting on a mom. Those deputies no longer pastor of Mount Helm Baptist a better home.” During the rental term, the de- When offcers are involved panel with a chief of police and work for the department. Church. “Decades ago, Mount As for the next phase of velopment will be profession- in shootings, systematic events being good friends. Trask began studying criminal Helm elected to stay in the Helm Place, which would add ally managed with life skills occur such as internal investiga- “That’s because the culture of justice in college and was later Farish Street community and 70 homes, Rhodes is hopeful and other programs provided tions and criminal investigations. the Jackson Police Department asked by Bailey to come work be a blessing to it. Today, we funding and partnership will to residents free of charge. The latter, he admitted, has been refects the culture of the people for the department. Now Trask is praise God for a long-term come through. Chapman said “This development is a shin- a source of criticism since D.A. that they serve,” she said, not- a patrol offcer. dream come true, and I am in about a month the company ing example of how affordable offces work with police offcers. ing how Vance went to school “That’s embarrassing to me humbled Mount Helm took should receive its last fund- housing is critical to revitaliz- Community oriented policing in Jackson and a lot of the JPD as the sheriff of Rankin County the lead in our neighborhood’s ing commitment, and then ing and invigorating commu- concept is in place at JPD. “All offcers know the people in the to have one of my offcers treat transformation.” the next phase could begin in nities,” said Chapman. “Aside that is, is an attitude change,” community. someone that way,” Bailey said. The pristine new develop- about four months. from the obvious physical Vance said. “We understand that “Their humanity is not in Of his 90 deputies and 216 em- ment replaces vacant lots Unfortunately, no new resi- improvements to the neigh- in 2016, law enforcement must question because we all come ployees, Bailey said he would and abandoned or dilapidated dent applications are being borhood, we are positively af- be seen in these communities from the same places,” she said. want them each to handle situa- housing. accepted due to more than 200 fecting our residents’ lives by doing more than enforcement.” To stress effects of community tions exactly the way he would, Helm Place is one of at least individuals already on a wait- providing a stable community And for those offcers who oriented policing, Omari shared but because people are individu- three developments Chartre ing list. in which they can educate and fnd themselves on the wrong that while living in Boston, als they will not. That’s why has created in the Jackson “This new development is raise their families.” side of the law, Vance said, “Po- Mass. the police department im- policies are procedures are vital. lice offcers who commit crimes plemented community oriented “What I want everyone to un- are of no value to me. I don’t policing and gang violence de- derstand is that police offcers want them on my force.” creased. have been in the news lately but Lawrence who is familiar with “Something like 40 percent how many professions have bad Vance’s community oriented in a period of three years. Why? apples in them? Every one has policing efforts, emphasized Because they required their po- bad apples,” Bailey said. the lack of uniformity of polic- lice offcers get out in the streets, He tells his offcers to treat ev- ing standards in the nation is a walk beats, know the communi- eryone nice unless they give you problem. “That’s something that ty that they were serving. When a reason not to. needs to be looked at; some of crime happened, people in the “And, don’t put a color with the successful ones and the un- community didn’t see police as anything. If they are going to successful models.” separate and apart from them. be a piece of junk, don’t let it be Lawrence also shared his They saw them as protectors and white or black, just let ‘em be a thoughts on unnecessary stops defenders, so they went to them piece of junk.” by police. and told them.” Shanderia K. Posey can be “One of the things we need to When the police come from reached at sposey@mississippi- look at in this country is mini- “a different culture that does not link.com. Banks Continued from page 1 July 13 and 18, according to news black-owned fnancial institu- ter’s lead. accounts. New customers fooded tions. Her daughter, Andrea Carter of the bank after hip-hop artist Kill- But this sudden interest in Atlanta, 47, transferred her mon- er Mike urged black residents to black-owned banks also coin- ey to Citizens. transfer their money there. cides with black Americans’ pro- Gaines plans to open an ac- And offcials at Houston’s Uni- tests against the police killings of count with black-owned, New ty National Bank say more than Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge Orleans-based Liberty Bank. It 700 new customers have opened and Philando Castile near Min- was founded in 1972 with assets accounts in the past week. neapolis. of $2 million. Alden J. McDon- “It’s fantastic. It’s a beautiful So, aside from symbolism, ald Jr. has led Liberty since day thing. We’re blessed,” said John what does money in a black- one and has grown its holdings Scroggins, president and CEO of owned bank achieve for the black to $374 million, according to the Unity. “It’s been overwhelming.” community that it doesn’t deliver bank’s website. Scroggins said eight to 10 people in a mainstream establishment? “Andrea’s actions reminded me open accounts in a typical week. Some black Americans believe that I have a much longer view of Scroggins said a local pastor investing in a black bank will this country and its history,” said told him he would withdraw his help circulate more money in the Gaines, a former Washingtonian money from Chase Bank and black community, revive neigh- who now lives in Lake Wylie, hand Unity a check for $250,000. borhoods, secure a black eco- South Carolina. “I’ve been in the lobby shaking nomic power base and enhance “She never saw U Street in hands and thanking customers,” black customers’ chances of re- Washington, D.C. when it was Scroggins said. He described ceiving small-business loans. lively with black businesses, in- them as African-American men There were 21 black-owned cluding a black bank,” she said. and women professionals. “One banks in America with approxi- Gaines said she is proud to in- customer told me, ‘The cause mately $4.7 billion in assets vest in Liberty Bank, which has is worth the wait.’” The cause, in 2013, according to HBCU opened branches in Kansas, Mis- Scroggins said, stemmed from Money. But times have changed: sissippi, Missouri and Texas. recent, high-profle police shoot- There were 54 such banks in “There was a pride that came ings of black men. 1994, the Federal Deposit Insur- over me when I walked on U “But,” he said, “the cause ance Corporation reports. Street,” Gaines said. “So, maybe quickly turned to a social con- Murrain, however, said he likes this time is the time when my sciousness about black empow- the stability of Citizens Trust daughter can experience a frac- erment and supporting black- Bank, which was founded by fve tion of the pride I felt when I lived owned businesses.” black businessmen in 1921. The in a neighborhood surrounded Scroggins said he plans to con- nation’s third-largest African- by black-owned businesses, and tinue re-investing in the black American-owned bank’s assets I followed my mother into the community by approving more exceed $350 million, according black-owned bank to get money small-business loans. to published reports. out of her account.” The surge in new accounts at “We are proud to celebrate 95 Several African-American Citizens, Unity and other black- strong years of service to our cus- celebrities also plan to open ac- owned banks springs, in part, tomers and our community,” says counts with black-owned banks. from civil-rights leaders who the bank’s website. Performers Usher, Killer Mike consistently have pleaded with Meanwhile Patrice Gaines, 67, and Jermaine Dupri joined Citi- black Americans to support said she will follow her daugh- zens Trust Bank in February. LOCAL

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Multicultural groups encouraged this month Daycare, 100 Black Men of Jackson to become organ, eye, tissue donors ensuring kids learn how to swim

The Mississippi Link Newswire The Mississippi Link Newswire they live. pot. “This partnership allows our career and lives. Our mission is to The Association for Multicultural Affairs in Water fun is one of the most in- This partnership is dedicated to students to spend roughly one to develop and teach habits and skills Transplantation and Donate Life America joined vigorating activities that an individ- offer every child an opportunity to one-and-a-half hours per day in the that set up your child for successful forces in 2015 to develop Donate Life ECHO, ual can enjoy; that is if you are not learn and develop the art of swim- water over a two-week period at learning and instill confdence.” which stands for Every Community Has Oppor- afraid of water. ming and appropriate water surviv- no additional cost to the parent(s). By giving the children the free- tunity. The owners of Education Depot, al practices, all while having fun. I love this program because at the dom to learn a variety of things in a It is being celebrated July 10 – 23, as a nation- a learning center for children locat- With the assistance of the local start of swimming classes, many of safe environment, Education Depot wide observance designed to reach multicultural ed at 4753 McWillie Dr. in Jackson, non-proft association, certifed in- the children are afraid of the water is proving that it stands by its mot- communities. want all of the children they care structors and lifeguards are on duty but by the end of the program they to: “Give your child an early start The observance has two objectives: one is to for to enjoy one of the favored ac- to teach, guide and protect the chil- are eager to swim.” for success.” focus on the power of sharing one’s personal deci- tivities of the summer while learn- dren from Education Depot. Swimming, according to the Cen- Education Depot began in 1997 sion to register as an organ, eye and tissue donor ing to swim and/or be safer as they The swimming participants from ters for Disease Control and Pre- to provide innovative, quality child- with members of one’s community; the second is splash around with friends. the daycare are ages 6-12 and can vention, is a skill, once learned, will care that is affordable and safe. Its to encourage registered donors to ask members of Expounding on their motto “Give only participate in the swim classes stay with an individual forever and founders wanted to help children their personal networks and extended communi- your child an early start for suc- with the approval of a parent. if the activity is learned at a young have a great start to life by teach- ties to talk about organ, eye and tissue donation cess,” the local daycare has con- “This is more than an aquatics age, the swimmer is prone to a have ing them success skills that can be and register as donors. nected with 100 Black Men of class. We want our children to be- a better/healthier quality of life. learned at an early age. By learning Through the ECHO concept of reiteration and Jackson, a non-proft organization come comfortable with the water Education Depot posts on its web- to learn, children develop a founda- repetition with people sharing the life-affrming whose emphasis is on mentoring but we also want them to know site – www.eddepot.com – that it is tion for success. message of donation within their community and implementing programs de- the proper techniques to use while “about helping your child develop For more information call Edu- more lives will be saved and healed. signed to empower the lives of chil- in the water,” said Glenn Farmer, success habits and skills that they cation Depot at (601) 982-0305. Multicultural communities play a vital role in dren and the communities in which one of owners of Education De- can use throughout their academic donation and transplantation. Indeed, statistics gathered by the United Network of Organ Sharing confrm that the percentage of multicultural donors who save and heal lives account for 34 percent of all deceased organ donors. Yet, the need for enhanced advocacy and engagement persists. This is especially compounded by the fact that ethnically diverse communities are disproportionately in need of lifesaving organ transplants, especially kidneys. Currently, nearly 58 percent of the U.S. trans- plant waiting list is comprised of ethnically diverse patients. Research shared by UNOS further confrms that, “successful transplantation is often enhanced by the matching of organs between members of the same ethnic and racial group.” As such, increasing educational efforts and outreach through innovative campaigns is a critical step toward increasing the number of registered donors in multicultural communities. Accordingly, Donate Life ECHO offers a simple yet powerful conduit for sparking dialogue and action. The Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency has scheduled three volunteer training sessions across the state to recruit and train new volunteers who want to promote the lifesaving and life healing gifts of organ, eye and tissue donation. This strategic initiative is about empowering individuals to echo the message of donation in diverse communities, and in so doing, increase donor registrations,” said Remonia Chapman, president of AMAT. “Donate Life ECHO also cre- ates an opportunity for multicultural professionals, working in healthcare, to join together to promote lifesaving transplantation. Indeed, we hope to inspire future generations of clinicians, nurses, social workers, community educators and healthcare advocates to consider becoming part of this wonderful calling to save and heal lives through the gift of organ and tissue donation.” To register your decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor in the Donate Life Mississippi Registry, go to www.DonateLifeMS.org. Jackson native empowers women with BAD event

The Mississippi Link Newswire The BAD (Blessed And Delivered) Girls Con- ference is an inspirational event for young women and girls ages 16 and older set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 30, at Gallery 1 on Jackson State Uni- versity’s campus. Come join other BAD girls for some fun, inspiration and renewed faith. Attendees can expect interactive workshops given by powerhouse speakers such as Jackson’s own young entrepreneur and author, Marissa Simms and author Ty Patterson (to name a few), live entertainment, lunch, raffe prizes and more. Networking and shopping from local vendors will be available also. Merieta Bayata, a Jackson native and author, along with her team are excited to make a difference in the lives of young women and girls alike during this spectacular and inspirational event. All are welcome. For tickets or vendor registration, visit www. badgirlsms.eventbrite.com, www.merietabayati. com or email [email protected] for more info. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged. GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: www.mississippilink.com www.mississippilink.com JULY 21 - 27, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 5 Holy Temple celebrates Pastor Hall’s 10th Anniversary

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Holy Temple M.B. Church celebrated Pastor Audrey Lynne Hall’s 10th anniversary last weekend with a banquet July 16 and service July 17. Pastor Jennifer Biard of Jackson Revival Center was the guest speaker at the banquet. Overseer Ava Sanchez Harvey was the speaker for the service. The theme for the weekend activities was “A Servant Sent From God’s Heart.” Hall is a member of Alpha Kappa Sorority and the colors for the events were pink and green. COMMUNITY

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and SUMITT Awards program Mississippi Link Newswire Musical trailblazer Jarekus Singleton, touring in support of his Alligator Records debut, Re- fuse To Lose, will give a free performance at 7:30 p.m. during the Byram Swinging Bridge Festival in Byram July 29. Singleton melds hip-hop wordplay, rock energy and R&B grooves with contemporary and traditional blues, turning audienc- es of all ages into devoted fans. Award recipients each received an engraved plague for their contribution to the tourism industry. With his untamed guitar licks and strong, soulful voice effortlessly Mississippi Link Newswire moving from ferocious and funky It has almost been a quarter to slow and steamy to smoking of a century since the incep- hot, Singleton is a fresh, electrify- tion of the Hometown Hero ing bluesman with a bold vision and SUMITT Awards Pro- for the future of the blues. gram. These awards celebrate Springing from the same Mis- and recognize hard working sissippi soil as Charley Patton, Jackson tourism industry pro- Muddy Waters and B.B. King, Singleton PHOTO BY PAUL NATKIN fessionals who contribute to 30-year-old Singleton’s cutting- the viability of Jackson’s lo- edge sound – equally rooted in North Atlantic Blues Festival, The formed as a rap artist, writing his cal tourism industry and the rap, rock and blues traditions – is PA Blues Festival, The Cincinnati own lyrics. Before long though, strengthening of its economy. all his own. Blues Festival and the Festival he began combining his rap word- The event was held July 12, Refuse To Lose features a scin- International du Blues de Trem- smithing with the music of his on the third foor of Thalia tillating guitar attack and lyrically blant, Singleton is on the cusp of Mississippi heritage, creating a Mara Hall. How beftting for startling original songs all sung international stardom. thoroughly modern, masterfully it to be held in Jackson’s pre- with a natural storyteller’s voice. Born into a family of church updated take on the blues. mier performance venue. Produced by Singleton along with musicians and vocalists on July In 2009, he formed The Jarekus President and CEO of Visit Alligator Records president Bruce 11, 1984 in Clinton, Singleton Singleton Blues Band, quickly Jackson, Wanda Collier-Wil- Iglauer and recorded at PM Music was immersed in gospel music as building a reputation as a tre- son, opened the awards pro- in Memphis, the album is an im- a child. Taught by his uncle, he mendously gifted musician and gram and refected on the ex- possible-to-ignore frst step onto began playing bass guitar at age performer. Singleton self-released citing year that tourism had in the world stage. nine in his grandfather’s church his frst CD, Heartfelt, in 2011, 2015. She shared that Jackson Singleton has been tearing up band. He later switched to lead and fans and media quickly took had 2.85 million visitors who clubs and festivals across the guitar and began to sharpen his in- notice of these brand new original spent $296 million. South and performed twice at the strumental and vocal skills, falling songs. “I’m honored to lead our world-renowned Chicago Blues in love with the music of all three Singleton was named a “star area’s destination marketing Festival. He has been featured Kings (B.B., Albert and Freddie) on the rise” by Blues and Rhythm organization and to be a part at South Carolina’s Lowcountry as well as Stevie Ray Vaughan, magazine in the UK. Guitar Cen- of an industry that is powerful Blues Festival and Festival of rappers Twista and Jay-Z, and ter named him the 2011 King of and a substantial asset for our Discovery as well as many other even country artist Brad Paisley. the Blues in Mississippi. He re- city,” Collier-Wilson said. this year was “Celebrate standards of involvement and festivals in the South and clubs In his late teens, Singleton ceived the Jackson Music Award The event was flled with Tourism.” cooperation to develop Jack- throughout Mississippi. With pursued a career in basketball, for 2012 Blues Artist of the Year eager nominees, friends, fam- Collier-Wilson and Ex- son’s tourism future. the addition of high-visibility becoming a top-seeded national and 2013 Local Entertainer of ily and cohorts anxiously ecutive Vice-President and Hometown Heroes – rec- performances including Spring- player in college until an injury the Year. The Jackson Free Press waiting to see if their name Awards Coordinator Rickey ognizes Travel and Tour- ing The Blues Festival, Biscuits took him back to his music full named him the 2013 Best Local would be called. The event Thigpen shared exciting plans ism Industry employees in and Blues in San Francisco, The time. 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By Carey Miller overheard someone say that I had tem, which uses a motion con- for me now.’” Health and Research News Service a stroke, and I thought ‘Am I go- troller, to help patients regain Crenshaw then gave Taylor a As a graphic design instructor ing to be able to walk again?’” motor control. sketchbook that he and his sons at Mississippi College, Karlos He was in a wheelchair when “We encouraged him to play took turns drawing in. Taylor relies on his artist’s hand he started therapy at Methodist video games because it would “The more I did that, the more and his gift of gab to inspire stu- Rehabilitation Center in Jackson, help him work on his right hand they became confdent in my re- dents. some two weeks after his stroke. and his visual perception,” Cren- covery,” he said. But after a stroke last year, he “The frst thing they told me shaw said. “He made real sure Getting back on his feet also found himself stripped of those when I got to MRC was to rest that his fancée heard me say helped show his boys that dad gifts and unsure if he would ever well the frst night, because that.” was going to be OK. get them back. you’re about to work,” Taylor Brianna Turner, his girlfriend, “He was in a wheelchair when Everything seemed normal said. “And that was the truth!” was a cheerleader for Taylor dur- he got here and needed maxi- the night of October 26. Taylor With the help of physical ther- ing his therapy. “She was a very mum assistance to walk,” Glo- had been having some head- apist Megan Glorioso and occu- instrumental part of my recov- rioso said. “But by the time he aches, but attributed them to the pational therapist Chuck Cren- ery,” he said. “She encouraged left, he was walking mostly with stress of his job. shaw, Taylor began the work of me by writing scriptures on my supervision. He made some fast “But as I was going to bed, I overcoming his defcits. dry erase board every day.” progress while he was here.” felt very dizzy,” Taylor said. “His right side was really weak His two sons, Avery, 11, and Glorioso used mirror therapy Soon, Taylor couldn’t move and very uncoordinated and rigid Keagan, 9, were also an inspira- to help Taylor recognize how Mississippi College graphic design instructor Karlos Taylor works with his right arm or leg and col- early on,” Crenshaw said. “He tion. he was moving his leg. And af- graduate student Xin Jiang on a project during a class. lapsed to the foor. He could had a lot of trouble with his vi- “My kids look up to me – my ter fnding out that he loved to barely speak or breathe. His sion – which was a problem for youngest wants to be an artist dance, she incorporated it into his sister called 911, and he was him because he’s a graphic de- just like me,” he said. “But they therapy to get him moving. rushed to St. Dominic Hospital signer and loves video games. know me by my drawing. And I “I don’t really want to have in Jackson. All the things he likes to do are knew if they could see me draw this publicized, but I guess if I “It was pouring down rain that visual.” again and working on the com- don’t tell it, they will,” Taylor night and as they carried me out “From a physical therapy puter again, they would know I said. “When I was getting ready on a stretcher, I could feel the perspective, his proprioception was going to be OK.” to leave inpatient, I danced. I drops hitting the left side of my – that is, awareness of his own Taylor wasn’t confdent he did the Nae Nae. And they vid- face but not the right,” he said. “I limbs – was pretty much nonex- could grip a pencil well, much eotaped me doing it. It was like thought, ‘Why can’t I feel it?’” istent in his right leg,” Glorioso less sketch like he could before a victory dance. And it goes to Taylor had suffered a cerebral said. his stroke. But one day in thera- show that they’ll think of any- hemorrhage, a devastating type Taylor said he was a bit sur- py, Crenshaw insisted that Taylor thing to make you better.” of stroke caused by a blood ves- prised at some of the therapies try his hand at painting. After leaving inpatient rehab, sel rupturing and bleeding inside devised for him. “And I painted a Ninja Turtle Taylor enrolled at Quest, MRC’s the brain. “The frst time I saw Chuck, – Leonardo,” said Taylor, who is comprehensive outpatient pro- “I was in and out for days, I he asked me, ‘Do you like video also a huge fan of comic books. gram for people with brain or spi- At Quest, MRC’s outpatient program, Taylor performs exercises to didn’t know what was going on,” games?’” Taylor said. “And I “At that point, everyone in the nal injuries who wish to make a strengthen the muscles that were weakened by having a stroke. Taylor said. “I kept waking up said, ‘Are you kidding me?’” gym was watching what I was successful return to work, school in a different place and seeing MRC therapists often use the doing and it made me feel so in- or home life. different people. At one point I Nintendo Wii video game sys- spired. I thought, ‘There is hope “I had to make a list of my goals when I got there,” Taylor said. “I feel like my therapists at Quest would have done anything to help me reach them.” One goal was to continue to strengthen his right side, and physical therapist Patricia Oyarce pushed him to reach his potential. “She would always ask, ‘Are you feeling it?’” Taylor said. “If I was brave enough to say no, she would go to great lengths to repo- sition me so I could feel it in tar- Taylor chats with Quest speech therapist Cassie Means, who helped him get muscle groups. She referred work on his oratory skills to get back to teaching after having a stroke. to them as ‘sweet spots’ – they must have been sweetened with Stevia, because they had a bitter aftertaste.” His sights were also set on getting back to his teaching post at MC, so he began working with speech therapist Cassie Means. “Our primary focus was his speech output – his articula- tion,” Means said. “We practiced that and worked on his speech rate, getting him to slow down to make his speech clearer. We also worked on his endurance, Taylor, seen here by the crosses that adorn Mississippi College’s campus, because he said he was getting says his faith guided him through his recovery. “God chose to keep me fatigued easily.” here,” he said. Taylor said speaking clearly was very important to him as he Harris helped pair him with some High blood pressure is called teaches a number of English as adaptive computing equipment. “the silent killer” because it often a Second Language (ESL) stu- “I was having trouble using a has no clear symptoms. dents. mouse again, so she introduced “My father died of a heart at- “She would have me do mock me to a vertical mouse, which tack brought on by high blood lectures and would give me feed- made it easier for me to click,” pressure when I was 5,” he said. back on how I was doing, testing Taylor said. “I fnished my frst “When I had my stroke I thought my endurance, clarity and things graphic design piece since my of him.” like that,” Taylor said. “She even stroke after about two months of Taylor hopes his story can had me reciting poetry! Now, that going to Quest.” serve as a warning to others who is cumbersome.” Taylor “graduated” from the struggle with hypertension to “He recovered greatly,” Means Quest program on June 3, and monitor their health closely. said. “He was very proactive, and returned to teaching the same “I’m living by the mantra of any suggestion I had he would month. ‘know your numbers’ now,” he take it to heart. He always gave “I’m glad to be back to work, said. “And if I have to eat noth- 110 percent.” and I’m playing video games ing but leaves to stay right, I’ll Taylor also wanted to get back again like a fend,” he said. “My eat them.” to using a computer for graphic kids and I play together quite a Taylor feels like he has been design, a goal his physical and bit.” given a second chance by the occupational therapists worked His ordeal has led him to re- grace of God, and says he together on to help him achieve. fect on what caused his stroke. wouldn’t have made it without Oyarce employed Interactive Now 40, he was diagnosed with the support of his fancée, his Metronome (IM) training. Dur- hypertension at the age of 36, and kids, and his church, New Vision ing this therapy the user dons had been controlling the condi- Fellowship in Brandon. headphones and synchronizes tion with medication. “Every day I was in the hos- hand or foot movements to a “I stopped taking my blood pital, someone from my church computer-generated tempo. pressure meds,” Taylor admits. family would visit me,” he said. “IM improves attention, mo- “I thought I was Superman. I “God chose to keep me here. tor planning and sequencing,” thought I was feeling OK. But I I think He still has things He Oyarce said. “Fine motor skills was ignoring the fact that I was wants me to accomplish, like be are so important for working on having repeated headaches, be- there for my kids. I’m a living the computer.” cause I thought they were from testament for them of the power Occupational therapist Allison the pressure of my job.” of prayer.” EDUCATION

8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JULY 21 - 27, 2016 www.mississippilink.com Southern Miss’ Heath awarded Staff Council Miss. State debuts Service Award new mobile app Mississippi Link Newswire Mississippi State’s new information-packed mobile app debuted July 18, to help users stay in touch with the latest MSU news and announcements, while accessing information that is most rel- evant to their needs and inter- ests. The development of the new mobile app was led by MSU’s Offce of Information Technol- ogy Services with input from MSU’s Offce of Public Affairs and other key university units. “Mississippi State values the role of technology in keeping everyone informed and connected,” said Mike Rack- ley, MSU’s chief information offcer. “Our new mobile app called myState Mobile is Andre Heath (left) is shown with Charles Childress, USM Staff Council uniquely designed to help the president. Bulldog family stay connected wherever they are – and to per- Mississippi Link Newswire for students in STEM programs form the academic interactions André J. Heath, assistant to was immense,” said Berry. that students have long said John Killebrew, a junior pre-architecture major, displays the myState app that became available for the dean for Recruitment, Re- While advising, mentoring they desired.” download July 18. PHOTO BY CHASE NEAL tention and Strategic Initiatives and training a diverse popula- Along with the social media in the College of Science and tion, Heath is responsible for hub introduced last year, the Salter, MSU’s chief commu- • Athletics – Find news, balance and make a payment. Technology, has been awarded the coordination of activities, mobile app provides insights nications offcer. “We believe schedules and scores for all of • Parking – Purchase a per- The University of Southern events and programs that en- into the people, places, activi- users will like the fnished your favorite Bulldog sports. mit, view citations and appeal Mississippi Hattiesburg Cam- courage the recruitment and re- ties and accomplishments that product that includes informa- • Students – View course citations. pus Staff Council Service Award tention of underrepresented mi- make Mississippi State a pre- tion about upcoming events, schedules, grades, library re- • myState – Access myState by the USM Staff Council. norities in science, technology, mier research university where on-campus locations, and the sources and more. portal. The purpose of any Staff engineering, and mathematics students are driven to make a latest in news and sports.” • Future Students – Apply, • myCourses Ticklers – Council scholarship or service (STEM). difference. Available features include: visit campus, request informa- View myCourses assignments, award is to recognize a univer- “I am honored to be recog- The mobile app’s advanced • Latest News – Easy access tion. events and announcements. sity employee for dedication, nized as this year’s award re- visual interface allows users to important university news • Shuttle Service – Access • myCourses – Access my- leadership, services and unself- cipient by such a distinguished to fnd the information they’re and information. bus routes and schedules and Courses. ish contribution of time and ef- group of servant leaders. The looking for quickly. Content • Campus Maps – Explore track the real-time location. • Social Media – Easily ac- fort in the promotion of the mis- USM Staff Council does an out- encompasses academics, ath- MSU’s Starkville and Meridian • Schedule – Create and man- cess offcial MSU social media sion and goals of the University. standing job in representing our letics, campus organizations, campuses with intuitive maps age class schedules. accounts, including Facebook, Dana Berry, Academic Ad- staff and promoting excellence faculty and staff directories, that show academic and stu- • Grades – Check absenc- Twitter, Instagram and You- vising coordinator for the Of- in service,” said Heath. maps and parking, concert and dent buildings. es, progress grades, and fnal Tube. fce of the University Regis- The USM Staff Council was event schedules, and more. • Campus Directory – View grades. Mississippi State’s free mo- trar nominated Heath. “In frst established in 1989 to serve as “The ITS leadership and important numbers and quickly • Registration – Add or drop bile app will be available for meeting André, his selfessness a representative voice for staff staff did a marvelous job of in- search for faculty and staff con- courses. download for iOS and Android was very evident, his leadership members working throughout tegrating the functionality into tact information. • Holds and Notifcations – devices. skills (both in and out of the of- the University from the Gulf this new app that our research • Events Calendar – View View holds on your student ac- For more information about fce) were second to none and Coast, Stennis and Hattiesburg indicated that students, faculty, events happening across cam- count. the myState app, visit www.ms- his knowledge on opportunities campuses. and alumni wanted,” said Sid pus by category. • Financials – View account state.edu/mobile/ Jackson Heart Foundation grants HBCUs to expand entrepreneurship JPS $59,600 to purchase ovens programming options for students Mississippi Link Newswire The Jackson Public School District is the proud recipient of a $59,600 grant from the Jack- son Heart Foundation to support healthy lunches for schools. The funding will be used to purchase combi ovens for two schools in JPS. “The Jackson Heart Founda- tion’s frst installment of this commitment to enhance JPS’ nutritional culture is a huge in- Participating in the presentation of a check to Jackson Public Schools vestment in our children and our were (from left) JPS Superintendent Cedrick Gray, Lizzy Lacoste, ex- Pictured are (from left) Von Nkosi, HBCU EEI program coordinator; Connie Walton, Grambling State community,” said JPS School ecutive director of Jackson Heart Foundation; Dr. Clay Hays, Jr, vice University; Curessia Brown, Mississippi Valley State University; Bruce James, Philander Smith College; Board President and Jackson chairman of Jackson Heart Foundation; Bill Leeboard, Board member Lawrence Alexander, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff; Chris Masingill, Delta Regional Authority; Heart Foundation Board mem- of Jackson Heart Foundation; Gwen McKee, Board member of Jack- Clencie Cotton, Rust College; David Beckley, Rust College; Lawrence Awopetu, University of Arkansas ber Beneta Burt. “We are most son Heart Foundation; Dr. Harper Stone, chairman of Jackson Heart at Pine Bluff; and Donald Andrews Southern University. grateful. We hope this example Foundation; Beneta Burt, JPS School Board president and Board Mississippi Link Newswire challenges other businesses and member of Jackson Heart Foundation; and Marc Rowe, JPS Food Ser- portunities for young people The selected schools will organizations to fnd creative vice Supervisor. Six Historically Black Col- in our region and this initia- receive up to $24,000 in sup- ways to help us help our stu- leges and Universities in the tive is our way of helping our port services to host a two- dents.” The Jackson Heart Founda- advance the district’s wellness Delta region have been se- region’s HBCUs invest in the day technical assistance and The ovens, which employ a tion promotes and safeguards programs, from giving students lected to advance entrepre- entrepreneurial growth of their rapid acceleration workshop combination of dry heat and cardiovascular health for the access to fresh produce to sup- neurship among their students students and thus the Delta to teach aspiring and advanced steam, allow cafeteria staffs to community to empower people plying Cardiopulmonary Resus- and grow the region’s entre- communities around them,” student entrepreneurs about opt for healthier cooking meth- through education and encour- citation kits to high schools. preneurial ecosystem through said Chris Masingill, federal the skills and resources need- ods than frying. ages healthy lifestyles for our The Jackson Heart Founda- the inaugural HBCU Entrepre- co-chairman of the DRA. ed to launch and scale their “The Jackson Public Schools families. tion has provided many other neurial Ecosystem Initiative, The following schools have businesses. Food Service Department is “Heart disease affects mil- resources to Jackson Public the Delta Regional Authority been selected to participate Upon completion of the two- grateful and very appreciative lions of people,” said Dr. Clay Schools including educational announced July 18. through a competitive applica- day session, student entrepre- of the funding provided by the Hays, vice chairman of the gardens at Davis IB Elemen- The initiative will help the tion process: neurs will pitch their ideas for Jackson Heart Foundation to Jackson Heart Foundation. tary School and Casey Elemen- institutions expand program- • Grambling State Univer- a chance to be selected to rep- assist the District in provid- “And now our youngest genera- tary School. It has also provided ming opportunities and sup- sity | Grambling, La. resent their schools and the re- ing healthier meals for our stu- tion is at risk because of child- CPR kits to Callaway, Jim Hill port services for their student • Mississippi Valley State gion at Founders Weekend on dents,” said Mary Hill, execu- hood obesity. If we can teach and Provine high schools. populations engaging HBCU University | Itta Bena, Miss. the AEI campus in Lithonia, tive director of Food Services them the importance of mak- The Jackson Heart Founda- leaders, community leaders • Philander Smith College | Ga. Winning entrepreneurs on for Jackson Public Schools. ing healthy decisions regarding tion also collaborated with the and student entrepreneurs in a Little Rock, Ark. each campus will receive pitch “The steam ovens will help nutrition and exercise, then we Baptist Health Foundation for series of activities that support • Rust College | Holly practice, mentorship with food service staff to improve will help make a difference in the HealthTeacher project to the growth of minority-owned Springs, Miss. successful minority entrepre- the thousands of breakfasts and the health of our future genera- provide a comprehensive online businesses on college campus- • Southern University | Ba- neurs, business model devel- lunches served every month to tions.” curriculum resource on health es in the Delta region. ton Rouge, La. opment, and other technical students and staff in Jackson The foundation has been an education for Jackson Public “Entrepreneurship is one of • University of Arkansas at assistance leading up to the Public Schools.” ongoing partner with JPS to Schools. the strongest economic op- Pine Bluff | Pine Bluff, Ark. Founders Weekend activities. EDUCATION

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Brown named NSF awards JSU $3.7 million for ‘STEM Statewide Reunifcation STARS’ teacher preparation program Champion The Mississippi Link Newswire Alcorn State University The Mississippi Link Newswire our STEM students on campus and alumna Josie Brown is in the Jackson State University was as they bring advanced teaching spotlight for her commitment awarded a fve-year $3.7 million techniques to transform the educa- to helping others. National Science Foundation grant tional experiences for students in Brown, a Hattiesburg, Mis- to address the challenge of provid- schools in our communities,” said sissippi native, was selected ing high-quality science, technol- Dr. Laurence B. Alexander, chan- by the Child Welfare and ogy, engineering and mathematics cellor of the UAPB. Child Advocacy Committee of Brown teachers for all students in high- “We know that the cultivation and the Mississippi Bar Association as a Statewide need school districts. The project nurture of the scientifc and engi- Reunifcation Champion in June. Brown was titled “Science, Technology, Engi- neering talent among our K-12 stu- honored for her dedication to assisting and sup- neering and Mathematics Scholars dents requires outstanding teachers porting families impacted by the child welfare Teacher Academy Resident System of science and mathematics, (who system. or STEM STARS” was developed are) able to encourage passion and Brown has more than 38 years of experience in from lessons learned during a suc- imagination. We at Xavier Univer- child welfare, health care and the juvenile court cessful three-year pilot project led sity of Louisiana are very pleased to system. She is a licensed social worker with 14 by JSU in partnership with Xavier partner with colleagues at Univer- years of professional experience. She works University of Louisiana where sity of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and at closely with the Mississippi Court Improvement 32 new science and mathematics Jackson State University to prepare Program, Forrest County Youth Court, Missis- teachers were licensed and placed such teachers, STEM STARS, and sippi Department of Child Protective Services in high-need schools. Jackson State University administrators Dr. Evelyn J. Leggette, provost and to assure the readiness of students and many state and local stakeholders to ensure William McHenry, executive di- senior vice-president, Academic and Student Affairs; Dr. William McHenry, in Louisiana, Mississippi and Ar- needs are being met for small children and their rector of the Mississippi e-Center executive director, Mississippi e-Center Foundation; Dr. Carolyn W. Meyers, kansas,” said Dr. C. Reynold Ver- families. Foundation and professor of chem- president; and Dr. Daniel Watkins, dean, College of Education. ret, president of XULA. Brown is happy to receive recognition for be- istry at JSU, serves as the princi- Data show that there is a clear ing a helpful source for families in Mississippi. pal investigator. Daniel Watkins, e-Center at JSU leads the NSF ini- nected to National Board Certifed need for a research-driven inter- “I am very happy that I have made a difference dean of the College of Education at tiative to produce 120 new STEM “CyberMentors” (coaches) to assist vention to increase the number of in the lives of families and children in the state of JSU; Renee Akbar, division chair of STARS (science and mathematics with their professional develop- licensed science and mathematics Mississippi,” said Brown. Educational Leadership at XULA; teachers) for the ArkLaMiss region ment. teachers in the U.S. The STEM When speaking on her inspiration to be help- Mary E. Benjamin, vice chancel- and develop and test a research- The partnership between three STARS partnership with its focus ful to others, Brown credited her mother for her lor for Research, Innovation and based strategy. historically black universities, on middle school and secondary sci- accommodating attitude. She told the story from Economic Development at the Uni- McHenry said, “The goal of which have a major role in the na- ence and mathematics helps make it her childhood when she witnessed her mother’s versity of Arkansas at Pine Bluff STEM STARS is to democratize tion’s STEM and teacher education, unique in its approach to increasing generosity. (UAPB); and Melvin Davis, execu- STEM education by providing will focus on science and math- the number of high-quality, cultur- “When I was in frst grade, I had a classmate tive director of the Mississippi Ur- effective science and mathemat- ematics education at the middle ally responsive and licensed middle that came to school some days without lunch ban Research Center at JSU, serve ics teachers in high-need school school and secondary levels and and secondary science teachers pre- money. I felt so bad that everyone was eating but as co-principal investigators on the districts. Research shows that the will center on continuing research pared to teach in the nation’s high- her. I told my mother and she came to the school project. most important resources in high- and evaluation to inform project need urban and rural schools. and gave the teacher $3. Our lunch was 25 cents STEM STARS is a partnership need schools are frst-rate teachers. implementation. STEM STARS is Project outcomes are expected and milk was 10 cents, so my mother told the between JSU, XULA, UABP and We will adopt the medical school the only program of its type to ex- to inform the design of additional teacher to use the money when the child did not diverse urban and rural school dis- clinical model (TRA-Teacher Resi- plicitly incorporate National Board Teacher Residency Academies that have lunch money on some days and use it for tricts in Jackson, New Orleans and dency Academies) to establish a standards and assessments into its will serve as novel alternatives to milk on other days. When the money ran out, Pine Bluff, Ark. – the ArkLaMiss pathway for STEM graduates to requirements. the traditional teacher preparation she took more money to the school. My mother region serves more than 175,000 enter the classrooms. We will use “We are pleased and honored to and post-baccalaureate certifcation taught me at a very early age to reach out and students. STEM STARS program the TRA model to recruit, license, join with these two great institu- programs common throughout the help people.” will prepare 120 teacher residents induct, employ and retain middle tions on a major project to greatly nation. The 120 teacher-residents who will gain clinical, mentored school and secondary science and enhance the number and quality of supported by the program will ob- experience and develop familiar- mathematics teachers for high-need exceptional STEM teachers. The tain state licensure/certifcation in ity with local schools, which is de- schools in the Deep South.” NSF funds for this partnership will science teaching, a master’s degree JSU’s Urban, Regional signed to enhance teacher retention McHenry also stated that this enable our STEM STARS to shine and initiation to National Board and diversity rates. The Mississippi class of new teachers will be con- brightly in their interactions with certifcation. Planning Department receives two-year Women’s Foundation $50,000 grant will support JSU Sex Ed program accreditation extension

The Mississippi Link Newswire eight-week long summer program. the curriculum and activities of all The Mississippi Link Newswire The Jackson State University The Project is designed around incoming Jackson State University Jackson State Undergraduate Studies and Cyber- three goals: freshmen. University’s De- Learning Unit received a $50,000 Goal No. 1: To decrease risky Goal No. 3: Increase university partment of Ur- grant from the Women’s Founda- sexual behaviors among male and retention and graduation rates by ban and Regional tion of Mississippi to fund the JSU female adolescents enrolled in the working with university offcials Planning, located Bridge to Success: Teen Pregnancy JSU Summer Bridge to the Future and stakeholders to create a model on the downtown Prevention Program. This program Latiker Latham Program through assisting them for a four-year college/university campus, received is designed to address a signifcant in clarifying their personal values, sexual education program targeting an additional two- barrier to university student reten- can lead to risky sexual behaviors implementing strategies to reduce incoming college freshmen. years on its four- tion and graduation – teen preg- and unwanted pregnancies by in- risk-taking, and sharing accurate Dr. Tony Latiker, associate pro- year accreditation Brown nancy. corporating weekly workshops information concerning HIV and fessor of Elementary and Early term. This distinction extends the department’s It will specifcally promote strat- with trainers utilizing the Missis- other STDs utilizing the BART Childhood Education and Josie accreditation through December 31, 2020. egies to help incoming JSU fresh- sippi Department of Health en- Curriculum. Latham, coordinator of interven- According to Ricardo A. Brown, dean of the men in the JSU Bridge to the Fu- dorsed Becoming a Responsible Goal No. 2: Endorse the incor- tion services, are the co-principal College of Public Service, “Very few programs ture Program avoid situations that Teen (BART) curriculum in an poration of BART workshops into investigators on this project. enjoy the privilege of receiving such an extension.” Created in 1998 as a result of the Jake Ayers settlement, the department is the only accredited planning program in Mississippi. It boasts an Walker starts her path to medicine, research with internship annual enrollment of approximately 50 doctoral students, 25 master’s students and 14 undergrad- The Mississippi Link Newswire prominent doctors such as Dr. Ben Carson and uates. When Alcorn State University senior Ariel Dr. Alexa Canady have inspired her in her pur- Many of its graduates go on to pass the Ameri- Walker was in the fourth grade, she had an ex- suit of a career as a neurosurgeon. Carson is can Institute of Certifed Planners exam and gain perience that would later shape her career path. known for separating conjoined twins and devel- employment as city and regional planning direc- During that time, Walker had dreams of becom- oping a hemispherectomy technique for control- tors throughout the nation. ing a veterinarian, but that changed when she wit- ling seizures. Canady is the frst woman and frst Lisa Johnson, student coordinator and publi- nessed her father suffer a massive stroke. While African American to become a neurosurgeon in cist for the department, explains that programs visiting him in the hospital with her family, her America. seeking accreditation must consider the follow- interest in becoming a doctor was sparked. “I really like Dr. Carson’s story because he ing criteria: awarding degrees to at least 25 stu- “My family and I were in and out of the hos- was a prominent black neurosurgeon. His story dents or more; overall university accreditation pital with my father at the time, so that’s when I really motivated me and gave me hope in my status; timeframe for degree completion; and decided that I wanted to become a doctor,” said Walker chances to follow in his footsteps. Dr. Canady program focus and preliminary factors. Walker, a Detroit, Mich., native. inspires me because it’s good to see other black The department tracks crucial statistical With her summer internship as a research in- thopedic research. Her research focuses on bet- people, especially women, have success in the data, which includes student demographics and tern at the Army Research Laboratory in Aber- ter equipping soldier’s boots for battle and ex- feld that I want to work in,” Walker said. achievement as well as monitoring the career deen, Md., Walker is laying the foundation for a plosions. She received the internship through the For Walker, this opportunity is a chance for progress of the DURP alumni. career in the medical feld. She works in soldier Thurgood Marshall College Fund. her to ultimately make her way to her real pas- Accomplishing an accreditation extension is protection services, which requires her to do or- Besides experiencing her father’s ordeal, sion, which is studying the human brain. no easy feat and all involved in the process are elated. “This is exciting news and a refection of the hard work that our faculty engages in daily to GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: keep our curricula current, innovative and rel- evant,” Brown said. “Having accredited programs in our college is not optional it’s mandatory. Our students deserve to receive the best training possible. Congratula- tions to the faculty and staff for doing their best work.” The department’s next self-study report is due www.mississippilink.com in 2019. 10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JULY 21 - 27, 2016 www.mississippilink.com NEWS FROM THE WORD Message from the Religion Editor

Learning to sufer God’s way By Daphne Higgins Religion Editor By Rev. Leon Collier teous; but the LORD delivers him is a long extended period of ease in er of Christ and we must avoid cov- Special to The Mississippi Link The call comes that no one out of them all (Psalm 34:19 RSV). your life, Satan does not want to rock etousness at all cost. As one friend wants but we all will be the re- As we start this new Notice, it said many affictions of the the boat so that you will remain at said, we must not let our possessions cipient of it one day. The call is series of articles, this righteous. Why are the righteous af- ease and ineffective as a Christian. possess us. the loss of a loved one and this one may be the most ficted so greatly? Jesus said people In the New Testament, Jesus also God wants to know as Jesus asked week, I got it twice. valuable one to date love darkness rather than light (John said Christians would suffer. I have Peter; do you love me more than My 56 year old (frst) cousin because when Chris- 3:19). Therefore, Christians will suf- said this to you that in me you may these? Are you willing to suffer for lost his battle to triple cancer: tians go through dark fer many affictions because they have peace. In the world you have God, because you choose Him above brain cancer, throat cancer and stomach can- valleys it teaches live as light in a dark world and light tribulation; but be of good cheer, any suffering and anything or any- cer. A hospice patient for four months, we all Christians how to suffer the way God gets rid of darkness thereby reaping I have overcome the world” (John body in the world? Since, suffering is knew that we would be losing him soon. intends. The title “Learning to Suffer havoc upon itself. An African Prov- 16:33 RSV). inevitably a part of the human expe- To be honest, we knew that we’d lose our God’s Way” is unattractive, but if one erb says that people who tell the truth The Greek word for tribulation is rience and certainly, a guarantee for second family member soon too, but what we reads the articles they will fnd life have no friends. interpreted pressure. In this world as Christians, we may as well learn to didn’t expect is that it would be within a mat- and inspiration for challenging times. If you, as a Christian, are never a Christian, you will be under pres- deal with it and even develop a phi- ter of days. This frst article is the introductory confronted, never offended or never sure. The world will attempt to si- losophy or theology of suffering. My mother’s oldest sister had been frail for piece to set the tone for this article attacked in some way by evil, then lence you to stop the gospel. Rev. Leon Collier is the pastor years, but survived all of her sisters. As we all series. you must not be letting your light The Greek word for tribulation of Makarios Worship Center, 464 know, it is diffcult to get dementia patients On the web, I once read there are shine because the world does not also means affiction, suffering, bur- Church Road, Madison. He and wife, to comprehend/retain a lot of information. 20 things people in their 20s need to love light (Christians), it loves dark- dened, or persecution. No wonder Je- Minister Yolanda, are the proud par- When family members informed her of the stop doing. No. 14 said, “Stop reject- ness. sus said if you follow Him, you must ents of three daughters. Rev. Collier death of her second son, she seemed to not ing the potential to feel pain. Suffer- If you were of the world, the world be willing to carry a cross and, if you has received degrees from Criswell understand what they were saying but days ing is a universal constant for human would love its own; but because you are not willing to suffer, and be bur- College in Dallas, Texas; South- later, the message registered and she suc- beings. It is not unnatural to suffer. are not of the world, but I chose you dened or afficted then you cannot be ern Methodist University – Perkins cumbed within hours from a mother’s heart- Being in a constant state of suffering out of the world, therefore the world a disciple of Christ. Based on this, do School of Theology; and a Masters break. is bad, but it is often hard to appreci- hates you (John 15:19 RSV). you qualify? of Divinity from Memphis Theologi- Now, my family will be laying two of our ate happiness when there is nothing The world of guile does not like This is why God had no problem cal Seminary; as well as participated members to rest – a mother and son. This to compare it to. Rejecting the poten- the Word of God, because the Word allowing Satan to attack Job, and his in the Theological Opportunities mother, who mothered all of us in so many tial to suffer is unrealistic.” takes the letter L out of the word - children; allowed Satan to strike his Program at Harvard Divinity School ways, was alert when her son began his can- The Old and New Testaments guar- world, and turns it into the word. As body with a horrible skin disease. As in Cambridge, Mass. He may be cer journey and during many conversations antee affiction for God’s followers. Christians, we are in a constant battle in Job’s case, there will always be reached at (601) 260-3016, (601) with us, let us know that she did not want her Many are the affictions of the righ- with Satan. Sometimes when there gaining and losing in life as a follow- 855-7898 or e-mail karab5@live. baby boy to be alone so she made the ultimate sacrifce; she joined him. Isaiah 49:15-16 English Standard Version (ESV) reads: 15 “Can a woman forget her nursing child, Church and neighborhood: A new place for all that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you. By Daphne Higgins Church family in 1943. It was agreed mony approximately two years ago. It Jim Crow reigned supreme. Because 16 Behold, I have engraved you on the Religion Editor that the black members could worship is believed by some in the community of your grace this church and the palms of my hands; your walls are continu- The new buildings that now sur- in the basement while holding their that that prayer continues to resonate Farish Street District prospered with ally before me. round the historic church are trans- own services. as an anthem for the new presence Christian virtue and commerce and Lord, thank you for unconditional love. forming the area and as that physical In 1867, following the abolishment that is now Helm Place. culture in spite of such evil. Thank you for praying and loving mothers transformation takes place, Mount of slavery, the departure from First Reposted prayer by Rev. CJ Now in these last days, after many (fathers, family and friends). Thank you for a Helm Baptist Church, 300 E. Church Baptist Church occurred. Land was Rhodes, MDIV. From Feb. 14, 2014 years of neglect and abuse, this church mother’s love and your promise to never for- St., Jackson, is within steps of its new donated to the black congregation “God of our weary years, God of and this community are in need of re- get any of us. neighbors to offer a spiritual transfor- by Thomas E. and Mary Helm. The our silent tears vival and resurrection. So we thank As my family says good-bye to two of our mation. Helm’s gift allowed the former First Thou who has brought us thus far you, Lord, for this this day for this family members, I say “thank you” to God The grand opening of Helm Place, Baptist members to build their frst on the way moment. For by faith we believe that for the love that surrounds all of us. God is a newly developed community that church in 1868 at the corner of what is By your kind providence You were these houses are signs of new hope good and so is the life that He has blessed us offers 88 townhomes and a 4,000 now Lamar and Church Streets. In ap- present with our enslaved ancestors and new life. May the decline, der- with, even though, we don’t always recognize square foot community center to its preciation of this gift, the new church as they worshiped You in the base- eliction and dilapidation give way to it as such. We should all praise Him during residents, was recently held at the building was named Mount Helm ment of First Baptist Church-Jackson better days and better things. the good and what we may think is the bad. historic church. The church’s choir Baptist Church. By that same providence your May they and may we be built on We should always share His name. rendered songs of praise for this cel- Still located in what is now known mighty hand led them joyfully from a sure and strong foundation even as The Mississippi Link, a messenger for news ebrated event. as the Historic Farish Street District, their cruel captivity to this place, we yearn for buildings not made by in and around the state of Mississippi, would Mt. Helm is the oldest historically the church has seen the area thrive and their Promised Land human hands, eternal in the heavens. like to serve as your personal messenger to black congregation in Jackson. The later suffer from the fight of many of By your loving providence You Bless Mount Helm and Helm Place share your good news and the news of those church’s history shows that although its residents, but Mount Helm chose moved upon the hearts of Thomas and and all who are gathered together to- you love. its original members were only al- to remain in the area to ring “out its Elizabeth Helm, white Presbyteri- day – young and old, rich and poor, As always, we ask that you let us help you lowed to worship with their slave call to worship over the city,” as noted ans, whose benefcence blessed those black and white, Democrat and Re- to communicate the good news of our Lord. owners at the already established First in the church’s history. frst black Baptists with property and publican. Isaiah 52:7 reads (NIV) reads: “How beauti- Baptist Church, it is documented that Now, a resurgence of the neigh- for whom this church is honorably To You, O God, be the glory in ful on the mountains are the feet of those who the black members of the congrega- borhood is here and another era of named. the church and community, for great bring good news, who proclaim peace, who tion believed that through prayer and the church’s commitment to the city By your preserving providence, things You have done and great things bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, worship a better life would prevail. is noted. Rev. CJ Rhodes, the pastor You sustained this church in the days You shall do. In the name of our Rock, who say to Zion, Your God reigns!” A brick and mortar building was f- of Mt. Helm Baptist Church, offered when hope unborn had died and in our Foundation, our Strong Tower. To share your news, contact Daphne M. nally constructed for the First Baptist prayer at the ground-breaking cere- the days when the demonic powers of In Jesus Name, Amen.” Higgins at [email protected], fax (601) 896-0091 or mail your information to The Mississippi Link, 2659 Livingston Road, REIGNING ANNOUNCEMENTS Jackson, MS 39213.

Cade Chapel M. B. Church, 1000 a.m. and 11 a.m. services; and dur- Vacation Bible School will be held West Ridgeway St., Jackson, will ing the Great River Revival at the G. at the church from 8 a.m. to noon host a celebration for the Rev. Regi- W. Henderson Senior Recreation July 25–29. A church picnic will be nald and First Lady Lecretia Buck- Center, 1165 Abbay Dr., Tunica, at held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 30. ley for their ninth year anniversary 2 p.m. July 31. The organization will Youth day will end the month of fel- at 11 a.m. July 24. The Rev. Robert not host its monthly prayer break- lowship at 11 a.m. July 31. For more McCallum, pastor of Priestley Cha- fasts at respective churches in the information call (601) 981-8569 or pel M. B. Church, Canton, will be metro Jackson area but the organi- visit www.newjerusalemcogic.org. the speaker. For more information zation will host morning gatherings Dr. Andrew Friday Sr. is the pastor. visit www.cadechapel.org or call across the state throughout the (601) 366-5463. month of July. For additional infor- Greater Pearlie Grove M. B. mation on the cities and times, call Church, 1640 County Line Road, Mission Mississippi, 840 E. River (601) 353-6477 or visit Jackson, will observe “Turn Signal Place, Suite 506, Jackson, presi- https://missionmississippiorg.word- Sunday” & “Come As You Are Sun- dent, Neddie Winters, will preach press.com/whatwedo/calendar-2/ day” July 31, during the 8 a.m. and at various churches in the Jackson 11 a.m. services. For more infor- area during July. His preaching en- New Jerusalem Church of God in mation call (601) 354-2026 or visit gagements will include: New Hope Christ, 3387 Medgar Evers Blvd., www.gpgmbc.org. Rev. Stephen Baptist Church, 5202 Watkins Dr., Jackson, will observe its women’s Mason is the pastor. Jackson, on July 24, during the 8 day celebration at 11 a.m. July 24. www.mississippilink.com JULY 21 - 27, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11 PRESERVED Living for God Tone deaf to truth means making

By Shewanda Riley commitments are insensitive to the differences slavery and its continued impact instructions on what to do, seek Columnist between musical pitches. In other on race relations. Him which means we will stay Alton Sterling, words, you hear the musical notes For some, it’s much easier to close to God and turn from wick- Philando Castile, but they all sound the same. remain tone deaf than open our edness which means we are less Part II Brent Thomp- Similarly, because they were ears to the truth. likely to do wrong/sin. After we son, Patrick Za- unwilling or unable to see the However, the Bible gives us do these things, God promises to By Pastor Simeon R. Green III to make total commitments. We marripa, Michael Special to The Mississippi Link complexities of the issues in in- the strategy on how to fnd truth hear us, forgive us and heal us. must have a fervent love for Je- Krol, Lorne terviews, some politicians and in diffcult situations in II Chron- We run the risk of staying tone As children sus Christ and the Church. If we Ahrens and Mi- analysts gave tone deaf and su- icles 7:14: ”If my people who are deaf to truth if we do not fol- of God, the only truly love the Church, we will chael Smith. The shocking news perfcial solutions. called by my name will humble low this strategy and allow God way to measure love the people of God and live of the deaths of these men broke Getting together at prayer ral- themselves and pray and seek my to move in the midst of diff- to truth is to the Gospel. the heart of our nation last week. lies and interfaith meetings, does face and turn from their wick- cult situations like the shootings bring under our The church of the living God Even though Sterling and Cas- not mean that we will “hear” each ed ways, then I will hear from from last week. We must pray fesh daily. We is a separate people. We must tile were the victims of police vi- other as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick heaven and will forgive their sin for peace and comfort for all the need to look at be saved if we preach, play the olence, and the others, victims of showed with his infammatory and heal their land.” God spoke families who experienced loss God’s word and say, “Lord, we piano, lead the worship service a vicious ambush, their senseless comments about the Black Lives these words to Solomon after he of loved ones last week and for want to see the church go for- and songs, collect offerings, deaths last week rocked the world Matter movement and protesters dedicated the temple to him. wisdom for our leaders as we as ward.” Of course, all of us have teach Sunday School, or what- for the same reason: their deaths just hours after he participated In this short verse, we see God a nation attempt to move forward had failures in the past, however, ever ministry, we do in the work exposed the sharp divisions in in the service at Thanksgiving tell Solomon to do fve things: and heal. we need to go forward for God. of God. our society regarding activism, Square in Dallas. Recognize we are called by God Shewanda Riley is the author If we allow Satan to cause us to We must be established and race, racism, police brutality, Like that famous line from the which confrms our purpose, of the Essence best-seller “Love sit around, moan and cry over grounded in our experience with mental illness and gun violence. movie A Few Good Men, I don’t humble ourselves which allows Hangover: Moving from Pain what has happened in the past, God and committed to the con- Unity is not our biggest prob- think our nation is yet ready to us to be sensitive to the needs to Purpose after a Relationship we will be unable to pass the gregation. lem; tone deafness is. To be tone “handle the truth” specifcally of others, pray to God which ends.” She can be reached at truth to others. We fnd in Ephesians 4:5, deaf means that you can’t hear or about our nation’s original sin of ensures that we will get Godly [email protected]. We all have experience when “We need to have one baptism, things go wrong. At that time, one faith and one Lord.” We people always want to blame must serve God regardless of the others. My friends, we must consequences. Remember, the press the battle on. Never give Hebrew boys refused to touch up. or eat the king’s meat because it The Top 10 Gospel Songs from the Billboard We need to live the word of had been offered to idols. God, walk in unity and teach We read in Hebrews 12:1-2, plus preach the same thing. Yes, “Wherefore seeing, we also are Gospel Charts for the week of July 21 we need to follow the same path compassed about with so great the saints of old followed. We a cloud of witnesses, let us lay should not stay home from the aside every weight, and the sin house of worship when we can which doth so easily beset us, SONGS ARTISTS ALBUM be there. We are living in a time and let us run with patience the when people miss church for all race that is set before us, look- 1. Wanna Be Happy? Kirk Franklin kinds of reasons. It is alarming ing unto Jesus the Author and to witness key leaders not at- Finisher of our faith; who for 2. Put A Praise On It Tasha Cobbs Featuring Kierra Sheard tending Bible study or noon day the joy that was set before Him 3. Better Hezekiah Walker prayer service. As a watchman, endured the cross, despising the it should cause pastors to watch shame.” 4. You’re Bigger Jekalyn Carr and pray. My friends, we need to hold 5. Made A Way Travis Greene The excuses are alarming; tight to what God has given us. laundry, washing cars, families Ministers, we need to protect the 6. Spirit Break Out William McDowell Featuring Trinity Anderson having lunch or a get-together, church of the living God. We 7. 123 Victory Kirk Franklin all during worship hour. Our must blow the trumpet and warn duty is to go to the house of wor- the people. Obey God’s word. It 8. The Anthem Todd Dulaney ship. A little discomfort should is past time to get serious about 9. It’s Alright, It’s Ok Shirley Caesar Featuring Anthony Hamilton not keep us from the house of the Word and things of God. We worship. are not the church of tomorrow, 10. Be Like Jesus Deitrick Haddon I believe when God’s people but we are the church of today. are serious and honest about our Please, I urge each of us, who To listen to snippets of these songs, please visit billboard.com/charts/gospel-song commitment to Him, we will are believers born into the fam- walk as the Lord wants us to ily of God, to get on our knees, walk, and we will get along in study our Bible, get involved in perfect harmony. the work of God and hold fast Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master When unity is lacking, we the faith. need to fnd out with whom we “Beloved, when I gave all are walking. We fnd in He- diligence to write unto you of brews 11:1-2, “Now faith is the the common salvation, it was substance of things hoped for, needful for me to write unto you, the evidence of things not seen. and exhort you that ye should For by it the elders obtained a earnestly contend for the faith good report.” Verse 6 says, “But which was once delivered unto without faith it is impossible to the Saints” (Jude 3). please Him: for he that cometh Rev. Simeon R. Green III is 1750 to God must believe that He is.” pastor of Joynes Road Church My friends, do we remember of God, 31 Joynes Road, Hamp- SUNDAY when we received salvation (de- ton VA 23669. He is married to www.nhcms.org Worship Services liverance from sin). Thank God Velma L. Green. He is a member 10:00 a.m. for His Son, Jesus Christ! He of the National Association of Sunday School 8:45 a.m. forgave us of all our sins. We Evangelism Church of God, An- must put our total trust in God. derson, Ind. 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12 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JULY 21 - 27, 2016 www.mississippilink.com Hip-hop culture is the monster Recent police shootings show our the black community created nation’s hypocrisy

By Raynard Jackson structions, somehow, we still end stein,” Dr. Frankenstein did not set more militaristic tone with the cre- NNPA News Wire Columnist up dead. out to create a monster, but rather ation of “gangsta rap.” This too, By Julianne Malveaux I am quite conf- Many blacks feel like there has he was a scientist playing around was a verbal extension of the Civil NNPA News Wire Columnist dent that what I am been an unoffcial war declared in his laboratory. As a result of Rights movement, but more in the Just a day after millions of Americans cel- about to write will on us, especially on young, black this experimentation, he created a spirit of Malcolm X on steroids. ebrated the “Fourth of You Lie,” our nation prove to be quite males. monster that neither he nor society These artists represented those got more evidence of the lie we live when we controversial, but As tragic as these actions were, could control. in the “hood” who felt trapped and “celebrate” freedom. On July 5, 2016, Alton I implore my read- they should spark a larger, sepa- In a similar manner, one could abused by the system. They felt Sterling was killed by white police offcers in ers to please read rate conversation about the im- argue that blacks, specifcally in like no one cared about them and Baton Rouge, La., in an encounter that was carefully what I am about to write. ages that we have created around Hip-Hop, have experimented in that life was about the here and blessedly videotaped. The footage showed a I will preface this column with black life and black culture. Re- the laboratory called a recording now – immediate gratifcation, so man being shot, even as he was down on the ground. A day one of my favorite Bible verses, gardless of these images, there is studio; and by exercising their screw the future. They wanted to later, on July 6, Philando Castile was shot four times as he at- Proverbs 4:7: “Wisdom is the no justifcation for killing those First Amendment Right to free- “get theirs now.” They wanted to tempted to comply with a police offcer’s request to provide principle thing, therefore get wis- young, black men. Let’s be clear dom of speech and expression live fast, even if it meant dying identifcation. Diamond Reynolds, his fancé, videotaped the dom; and with all thy getting, get about that. through music, they have created young. encounter, as her 4 year-old daughter sat in the backseat. understanding.” For the past 30 years, we have their own version of Frankenstein. This ultimately led to the “thug” If patriotic freworks make you feel warm and fuzzy about Let’s see if we can get some un- created images of blacks in the In the beginning, like with culture, personifed by hit movies our nation, these two videos ought to be enough to throw ice derstanding as to why it seems that most negative of lights. For those Frankenstein, people marveled like “Scarface,” “New Jack City” water on them. I am chilled, disgusted and angered at yet blacks, especially young black who would say it’s just music, at this new creation and people and “Carlito’s Way,” each glorify- more senseless killings of black men by police offcers, 136 males, seems to have a bullseye on it’s just a movie, it’s just a reality were willing to pay to see and ing the criminal lifestyle. so far this year (about 25.3 percent of all police killings). them when it comes to routine en- TV show, I say now there is just hear it. There was “Rappers’ De- Then you had the crack epidem- You ought to read Frederick Douglass’ speech and under- counters with police departments another black body lying in the light,” there was “The Message,” ic of the 1990s with the violence stand why those videos leave me with cold antipathy for “my all across the country. streets of America. and there was “Fight the Power.” that it brought into the hood. All country.” Many things have changed since he delivered this Who could not help but be Before you go to war, the frst Then, the imagery and lyrics took these factors combined to cre- oratorical masterpiece in 1852. Many things have not. stunned at the shocking death of thing that is needed is to create a a twisted turn under a perverted ate a narrative that black life was Watching Castile’s blood seep from his body reminds me Alton Sterling last week in Baton psychological operations cam- interpretation of the First Amend- worthless and that young black of our nation’s hypocrisy and of Douglass’ searing words: Rouge, La.? Who could not help paign (psy-ops). This is a tactic ment called “keeping it real.” males were a menace to society. “What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July? I an- but be in tears at the heart-wrench- that the military uses to marginal- Now, the establishment, espe- It’s too bad the rap world didn’t swer; a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in ing death of Philando Castile in ize its targeted population so that cially the police, had become the heed the words of Chuck D, KRS- the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the Minneapolis, Minn.? when the troops are sent in to de- enemy. Hip-Hop was a counter- One, Doug E. Fresh, Heavy D, constant victim. To him, your celebration is a sham; your Police clearly had Sterling on stroy this group, there is little or culture movement that turned into MC Lyte, Kool Moe Dee, D-Nice, boasted liberty, an unholy license; your national greatness, the ground with two policemen on no public outcry. a monster that could no longer Daddy-O and others on the all- swelling vanity; your sound of rejoicing are empty and top of him when one of the police- Just look at how the U.S. mili- be controlled. Women became time classic, “Self Destruction,” heartless; your denunciation of tyrants brass fronted impu- men shot him point blank in the tary vilifed and demonized former “bitches and hoes,” men became which had as its chorus, “Self- dence; your shout of liberty and equality, hollow mockery; chest, all under the guise of him Iraqi president Saddam Hussein hyper-sexualized thugs who were Destruction, ya headed for Self- your prayers and hymns, your sermons and thanksgivings, having a gun in his pocket. and terrorist Osama Bin Laden, only out to force themselves on Destruction.” with all your religious parade and solemnity, are to him, Castile was shot while follow- before we set out to kill them. your daughters and to “Get Rich Raynard Jackson is founder and mere bombast, fraud, deception, impiety, and hypocrisy – a ing orders from a Hispanic-Amer- Upon their deaths at the hands of or Die Tryin.’” chairman of Black Americans for thin veil to cover up crimes which would disgrace a nation ican policeman. The policeman the U.S. military, the American When rap music started, it was a Better Future (BAFBF), a fed- of savages.” was informed by Castile that he people cheered because we had a verbal extension of the Civil erally registered 527 Super PAC Indeed, while there is talk of fghting the terrorism of had a licensed gun on him along devalued and marginalized them Rights Movement of the 1960s in established to get more blacks ISIS, when will we fght the terrorism that too many African with his permit to carry; follow- before the American people. the spirit of the Dr. Martin Luther involved in the Republican Party. Americans experience? If a law-abiding person with a right ing the policeman’s commands I can’t help but ask the black King Jr. It was about the uplifting BAFBF focuses on the black en- to carry a gun (Hello, National Rife Association) can be to show the documentation, he community, have we unleashed of our community and providing trepreneur. For more information killed because his taillight is busted, that’s terrorism, defned reached into his pocket to retrieve a psy-ops campaign on our own a voice to those often without a about BAFBF, visit www.bafbf. as the use of violence and intimidation in pursuit of political them and was shot and killed. people? voice. org. Follow Raynard on Twitter @ aim. The aim is the maintenance of white supremacy “lite.” Even when blacks follow in- In the horror movie “Franken- Then in the 1990s, rap took a raynard1223. It dictates “the talk” all young African-American men get from their dads (white men don’t have to have the talk because they aren’t the victims of violence and intimidation). It explains the fear and mistrust between so called law enforcement offcers and the African-American community. It O’Reilly says MLK would not have is a gut-wrenching reminder that, black president or not, it is still important to assert that Black Lives Matter. Reynolds is a woman of amazing grace and courage. She had the foresight to use Facebook to livestream what hap- supported Black Lives Matter pened after her fancé, Castile, was shot four times in Falcon Heights, Minn. She had the composure to respond with civil- By George E. Curry notion that somehow people who fes him to be an expert on what marched from the capitol build- ity and respect, and in a level tone of voice, to the hysteri- George Curry Media Columnist are asking for fair treatment are Dr. King would say or do if he ing here in Washington, D.C., to cal human being masquerading as a police offcer who shot Fox News Host somehow, automatically, anti-po- were still alive. the front of the White House in a Castile. She had the presence of mind to remind the offcer Bill O’Reilly es- lice, are trying to only look out for Those who are active in the Civ- very peaceful demonstration with that Castile had indicated that he had a conceal carry permit calated his ongo- black lives as opposed to others. I il Rights Movement today have a number of members of Con- for a weapon before he reached into his jacket to provide the ing attack on the think we have to be careful about no doubts that Dr. King would be gress. In much the same way those identifcation that had been demanded. Black Lives Mat- playing that game.” supportive of the young people marched in Dallas, Texas, we saw If you had a heart, the 10-minute video would break it at ter Movement by It’s a game O’Reilly plays well, who make up the core of Black things very differently. We have to least a dozen times. I know that when the offcer barked at asserting without which is why he has the gall to Lives Matter. take on those issues in a very sig- Reynolds to get out of the car and get on her knees, my stom- a hint of evidence that if Dr. Mar- claim that Dr. King would not “Dr. King would enthusiastical- nifcant way,” Shelton said. ach lurched and I cried out in outrage. After witnessing an tin Luther King Jr. were alive, he support the Black Lives Matter ly embrace the philosophy and ac- “Let us not forget two things. execution, and clearly not armed, why was Reynolds forced would not support the group. Movement. tivism which inspires Black Lives Number one is that those marches onto her knees and handcuffed? Did that sick white police “With all due respect to Presi- Credible civil rights leaders Matter because every life mat- were for good reasons. Indeed, if offcer think he was a god that had to be knelt to, paid hom- dent Obama, well-meaning activ- strongly disagree. ters,” said Marc Morial, president we look at the disparities and the age to? He already had a license to kill. I guess a badge also ists do not associate themselves Bernard LaFayette Jr., who and CEO of the National Urban attacks of African Americans and gives you a license to humiliate. Reynolds had done noth- with a group that often commits worked with Dr. King as a feld or- League. “The continuing dispari- the killings of African Americans ing wrong. The police, surely, had a right to detain her as a violent acts, and encourages vio- ganizer and now chairs the board ties and unequal treatment most by police offcers, even unarmed material witness to Castile’s murder. They also claimed the lence through irresponsible rheto- of the Southern Christian Leader- apparent in but not limited to the African Americans, the num- right to demean her and to deny Castile’s relatives the right ric. Dr. King would not participate ship Conference (SCLC), the or- police/ community relations and bers and the data is important as to identify his body the morning after his death. in a Black Lives Matter protest,” ganization Dr. King co-founded, the criminal justice system dem- well... when we look at the data, I am, oh, so weary of these police killings, and all the more he said in a Fox News commen- said: “Dr. King supported the onstrates that all lives have not we see that twice as many African weary of our nation’s hate, hubris, and hypocrisy. I am weary tary. Student Nonviolent Coordinating mattered equally. Americans and unarmed African of the attempts, already, to discuss Sterling’s criminal record. First, Black Lives Matter does Committee [SNCC] so it stands “Black Lives Matter sends a Americans are shot by police of- And I will be weary of the conversation that will ensue as not, contrary to O’Reilly’s asser- to reason that he would support powerful wake-up call to our na- fcers than white Americans in our these murders are investigated and as the so-called police tion, often commit violent acts or Black Lives Matter as long as they tion in the same way that a young society. That raises a problem.” offcers are not prosecuted, because there was “reasonable encourage violence through what practice nonviolence.” Dr. King activist of the 50s and And the problem is that Bill doubt” that they “intended” to kill. he characterized as irresponsible Rep. John Lewis knows that 60s shook the foundation of the O’Reilly and others of his ilk pre- In the wake of Michael Brown’s murder, President Obama rhetoric. He is part of the crowd from frst-hand experience. As segregated South.” fer to blame the Black Lives Mat- appointed the Task Force on 21st Century Policing. A year that thinks the chant of “Black chairman of the upstart SNCC, he This was not the frst time ter Movement for how they react ago, they submitted a report that talked about issues like Lives Matter” should be discarded participated in numerous marches O’Reilly has disparaged Black to police disproportionately kill- trust between police offcers and communities, and “best in favor of “All Lives Matters.” with Dr. King, including the 1963 Lives Matter. ing African Americans rather than practices” for police offcers. Nearly 50 years ago, President Forever trying to bridge the gap March on Washington and the Sel- On July 8, he told Hilary Shel- police misconduct that precipitat- Lyndon Johnson appointed a similar commission, the 1967 between blacks and whites, Presi- ma to Montgomery, Ala. March ton, Washington bureau chief of ed the marches. President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and Adminis- dent Obama explained the nuanc- that led to the passage of the 1965 the NAACP: “I think that if you George E. Curry is president tration of Justice. In their report, “The Challenge of Crime in es associated with the phrase. Voting Rights Act. really want, if African Americans and CEO of George Curry Media, a Free Society,” one of the major fndings stated, “Offcials “I think it’s important for us to Lewis has praised the Black really want to bring the country to- LLC. He is the former editor-in- of the criminal justice system . . . must re-examine what they also understand that the phrase Lives Matter Movement and quot- gether and have good racial rela- chief of Emerge magazine and do. They must be honest about the system’s shortcomings ‘black lives matter’ simply refers ed Dr. King, as he did at a recent tions, they have to distance them- the National Newspaper Publish- with the public and with themselves.” to the notion that there’s a specifc protest in the Capitol, by saying, selves from Black Lives Matter.” ers Association News Service Not much has changed in 50 years. Too many police of- vulnerability for African Ameri- “The time is always right to do Instead of doing that, Shelton (NNPA). He is a keynote speaker, fcers are guided by hate and hubris, and protected by hypoc- cans that needs to be addressed,” what is right.” distanced himself from O’Reilly’s moderator, and media coach. Cur- risy, and too many black men are the “collateral damage” of he told a gathering of enforce- O’Reilly, never a King sup- advice. ry can be reached through his Web our broken system. ment offcials, civil rights lead- porter, opposes many of the things “I believe in my conversations site, georgecurry.com. You can Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist based ers, elected offcials and activists Dr. King fought for during his life- with leaders of Black Lives Mat- also follow him at twitter.com/ in Washington, D.C. Her latest offering “Are We Better recently in Washington, D.C. “We time, including affrmative action. ter, and even my participation currygeorge, George E. Curry Fan Off? Race, Obama and Public Policy is available via Juli- shouldn’t get too caught up in this Nothing in his background quali- in a demonstration in which we Page on Facebook, and Periscope. annemalveaux.com or Amazon.com

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www.mississippilink.com JULY 21 - 27, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 13 America continues in race crisis Louisiana capital – NAACP calls police shootings city struggles with ‘21st Century lynching’ 2 weeks of violence

Trice Edney Newswire National outrage had just begun after the videotaped police killing of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, La. But the next day came the police killing of Phi- lando Castile in Falcon Heights, Minn., – live on Facebook. The back-to-back killings quickly took righteous indigna- tion to decibel levels across the nation. Then, amidst protests over the appar- ently callous shootings by police came the third blow – fve police offcers killed and nine wounded – shot down by a black man – Micha Johnson, a mili- The Mississippi Link Newswire sued Baton Rouge law enforce- tary vetera – during a peaceful protest BATON ROUGE, La. – In the ment agencies over their treatment in Dallas. past two weeks, the Louisiana of protesters. The police chief de- These national tragedies – which capital has seen a black man shot fended the response, saying au- quickly turned international as President to death by white police and night thorities discovered a plot against Barack Obama spoke from Poland – has after night of protests, followed by law enforcement that weekend. left America reeling this week. a fatal attack on three offcers by Tensions continued to simmer, In the wake of the shootings of Ster- a gunman who appeared to be tar- but the protests largely dissipated ling outside a convenience store in Ba- geting the badge. as Sterling’s family laid him to rest ton Rouge, La. and Castile inside a car Now Baton Rouge is a town Friday at a memorial service that in Falcon Heights, Minn., nearly 2,000 marked by memorials – fowers, drew thousands. arrests have been made during protests balloons and stuffed animals with Just as the city appeared to take in cities across the nation against con- NAACP President/CEO Cornell Brooks sent this historic photo with his statement on the notes of condolences. a breath, the next blow hit Sunday, tinued police violence against blacks. police killings in Louisiana and Minnesota. The city of 229,000 is better when a masked former Marine Tensions have skyrocketed for police known for its championship col- ambushed law enforcement along offcers now under threat of retaliation. lege football team and its political a busy highway, killing three of- Civil rights and church leaders have also scene. But this broiling summer, it fcers and wounding three more risen up to not only speak to the unprec- has been churning through tension before he was shot and killed. edented chain of events but to call for and grief and taking a leading role Police said they don’t know if immediate and lasting change. in a national debate. Gavin Long’s attack came in re- Offcer Jeronimo Yanez who shot Sterling Pierce, a 32-year-old sponse to Sterling’s death, but Sterling this week claimed through his black appliance store worker, was Louisiana State Police Col. Mike lawyer that he thought Sterling was a shaken up Tuesday as he paid his Edmonson said it’s clear offcers robbery suspect. Castile, 32, was shot respects outside the convenience were “intentionally targeted and after he told the offcer that he was li- store near where the offcers were assassinated” by the 29-year-old censed to carry a concealed weapon; killed. A memorial at the site was black gunman. then obeyed police commands by reach- growing as mourners streamed in Slain was 45-year-old Gara- ing for his wallet to show his driver’s to lay fowers and get hugs from a fola and two offcers from the police chaplain. A sign read: “God license. Castile’s girlfriend, Diamond Alton Sterling was killed by police July 5. Philando Castile was killed by police July 6. Baton Rouge Police Department: Reynolds, videotaped Castile as he bled ... please help us heal!” 32-year-old Montrell Jackson and to death with her 4-year-old daughter in “There was a 21st century lynching black, approved the use of a robot carry- Shaking his head, Pierce strug- 41-year-old Matthew Gerald. the back seat. Yanez is on administrative yesterday. And the day before that, too,” ing an explosive to kill Johnson. Brown gled to make sense of recent Sterling’s family decried the leave. he wrote July 8. “Activists created the later said the 25-year-old was carrying events and to foresee an end to the offcers’ deaths. Even Louisiana Offcers Blane Salamoni and Howie NAACP more than a century ago to fght multiple high-powered guns, but no ex- violence. He showed bullet marks State University’s football coach, Lake II, involved in the shooting of racialized violence. Then, we called it plosives. However additional arsonal on his car and said the city’s prob- Les Miles, weighed in, saying in a Sterling, have also been placed on ad- ‘lynching.’ Today, we call it ‘police bru- was discovered in his home; including lems run deep. statement that his heart “hurts for ministrative leave. They had responded tality,’ but the effect is still the same – bomb-making materials, Brown said. The killing “is not going to stop Baton Rouge and what’s happened to a 911 call from a homeless man, who our lives are in danger, endangered by People of multiple races have shown down here,” he said. “It’s never in our community.” said someone had waved a gun at him. some of the very people who are called up to protest in the wake of the latest po- going to change.” Cleve Dunn Jr., a local business- The offcers approached Sterling, who to protect and serve us. We are all tense, lice shooting of black men. But Brooks Pierce said he was friends with man and leader in the black com- regularly sold CDs and DVDs in front angry, devastated and grieving.” said he takes no solace in the fact that Alton Sterling, the black man shot munity who has been involved in of the store. The videotape shows the of- Brooks continued, “We grieve for “outrage over this 21st century form by white police offcers two weeks the protests, denounced the blood- fcers pulling Sterling to the ground and Alton Sterling. We grieve for Philando of lynching is not isolated to the black ago. He also knew one of the of- shed. attempting to restrain him when one of- Castile. And we grieve with the rest of community.” fcers killed this week, East Baton “If your heart cries out for Alton fcer took out his gun and shot several the country over the senseless loss of He said it is more necessary that uni- Rouge Parish sheriff’s Deputy Sterling and his family, your heart times, killing the 37-year-old father of lives in Dallas, too – because the execu- fed action is taken by Americans of all Brad Garafola, a repeat customer should cry out for the offcers,” he fve. tion of police offcers does not end the races and ethnicities in order to “put an at the store where Pierce works. said. “And if your heart cries out The Department of Justice prepares execution of black Americans, and it end to the epidemic of violence – gun “This just messed me up,” he for only side, then you need to to investigate both killings. Meanwhile, will not put us on the path to change.” violence in particular – in this country. said. “I don’t know how to feel.” check yourself, and you need to President Obama has sought to calm Kristen Clarke, president and execu- Now is the time to come together as one As he spoke, Pierce was ap- look in the mirror because you’re and console the nation in the midst of tive director of the Lawyers’ Commit- in grief, in protest and in pursuit of real, proached by a white woman, Deir- part of the problem.” the chaos. tee for Civil Rights Under Law, said the measurable change.” dre Breaux, who hugged him. But while Sterling’s death had “We’ve seen activists and grassroots tragedies open new opportunities to in- Despite the widespread outrage, Pres- “We’re all the same on the in- started discussions about how to groups who have expressed concern tensify the addressing of issues that too ident Obama says race relations are not side. We’re just a veneer on the improve relations between minor- about police shootings, but are also ada- often get dropped. as bad as they appear. outside,” said the 49-year-old an- ity communities and law enforce- mant in their support of the Dallas Po- “The events of this past week under- “So when we start suggesting that tiques collector from nearby Cen- ment, Dunn said the shooting lice Department,” President Obama said score that violence disrupts the fabric somehow there’s this enormous polar- tral. deaths of the offcers damaged during a press conference after the Nato of our nation. Now is the time for com- ization, and we’re back to the situation She was more hopeful, saying those efforts. Summit in Warsaw, Poland. He also munities to work together to address in the ‘60s – that’s just not true. You’re she was encouraged by the tone Now police are “going to be praised Dallas for its successful police- systemic issues that plague our country not seeing riots, and you’re not seeing and actions of local, city, state and on high alert,” he said. Protesters community relations program that has – excessive use of force against African police going after people who are pro- federal offcials. have already been in that place. become a model across the country. Americans, the proliferation of assault testing peacefully. You’ve seen almost “I see them lining up. They want That’s a dangerous spot for every- That’s the spirit that we all need to weapons and hate,” she said in a state- uniformly peaceful protests. And you’ve to see progress, change,” Breaux body to be on the front lines, with embrace. That’s the spirit that I want to ment. seen uniformly police handling those said. “What we don’t need are out- that type of anger and that type of build on.” According to the NAACP, those is- protests with professionalism,” Presi- siders bringing their propaganda heartbreak being felt.” President Obama announced that he sues would be addressed by two poli- dent Obama said. and upsetting what we’re trying to The protests have temporarily will reconvene the task force that he set cies that the civil rights group has been He concluded, “And so, as tough, as heal.” ceased, but Dunn expects them to up after Ferguson, but will build it by pushing. hard, as depressing as the loss of life Thousands of people turned out resume after the funerals for the “inviting both police and law enforce- “What will put us on the path to justice was this week, we’ve got a foundation at several locations around Baton slain offcers. ment and community activists and civil is the passage of the Law Enforcement to build on. We just have to have the Rouge for protests in the after- “We still want to move forward rights leaders” to the White House. Trust and Integrity Act (LETIA) and confdence that we can build on those math of Sterling’s July 5 death. with our demands for justice and “I want to start moving on construc- the End Racial Profling Act (ERPA). better angels of our nature. And we have The 37-year-old was killed as two protest, but let’s stand down a min- tive actions that are actually going to Radical reform of policing practices, to make sure that all of us step back, do white offcers pinned him to the ute and pay respects to these off- make a difference, because that is what policies, and laws at all levels must be some refection, and make sure that the pavement outside a convenience cers and their families so the mes- all Americans want,” he said. made – immediately – because the cur- rhetoric that we engage in is construc- store where he sold CDs. sage isn’t taken out of context,” he Meanwhile the NAACP and other civ- rent system is taking too many lives,” tive, and not destructive; that we’re not The killing was captured on cell- said. il rights groups took to social media and Brooks said. painting anybody with an overly broad phone video and widely circulated Only days before his killing, one other airwaves. NAACP President/CEO Micah Johnson, cornored in a parking brush; that we’re not constantly thinking online. The footage drew attention of the slain offcers, Jackson, had Cornell William Brooks issued a state- garage, was killed by Dallas police after the worst in other people rather than the to strained race relations and long- written a Facebook post express- ment describing the killings of Castile he threatened to kill more offcers. Dal- best. If we do that, then I’m confdent standing inequities in a city with a ing how diffcult it was for him to and Sterling as lynching. las Police Chief David Brown, who is that we will continue to make progress.” 55 percent black population that be both a black man and a police is informally segregated. The Jus- offcer. In it, Jackson described tice Department has opened a civil himself as “tired physically and rights investigation. emotionally.” GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: The weekend after Sterling’s “I swear to God I love this city, death, police in riot gear arrested but I wonder if this city loves me. nearly 200 protesters. The clashes In uniform I get nasty hateful looks grew increasingly intense after a and out of uniform some consider deadly police shooting in Minne- me at threat,” he wrote. He urged sota and the killing of fve offcers people: “Please don’t let hate in- in Dallas. fect your heart. This city MUST www.mississippilink.com Civil rights groups and activists and WILL get better.” CLASSIFIED

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Contract documents may Lots 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32, Douglas Square, a subdivision accord- Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the be obtained from: ing to the map or plat thereof, on fle and of record in the offce of the Andrew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Build- Chancery Clerk of the First Judicial District of Hinds County at Jackson, ing, 200 S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Professional: Engineering Resource Group, Inc. Mississippi, as now recorded in Plat Book 3 at page 86. Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at which time all parties interested in or af- Address: Post Offce Drawer 16443 fected thereby will be heard both pro and con on said question, after Jackson, Mississippi 39236 Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the which a record will be established upon which the City Planning Board Phone: 601-362-3552 Andrew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. 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Any objec- tor at least 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to accommodate larities and to reject any or all bids. NOTE: Telephones and desks will not be tion thereto may be made by any person owning property within the area, citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing available for bidders use at the bid site. and if made in writing must be fled with the City Zoning Administrator impaired. before said time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is desired, Glenn R. Kornbrek, Bureau Director or by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning Administra- WITNESS my signature this 1st day of July 2016. Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management tor at least 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing /s/Ester L. Ainsworth 7/21/2016, 7/28/2016 impaired. Zoning Administrator City of Jackson, Mississippi WITNESS my signature this 1st day of July 2016. LEGAL 7/14/2016, 7/21/2016 /s/Ester L. Ainsworth NOTICE OF APPEAL FOR A REZONING Zoning Administrator City of Jackson, Mississippi ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ZONING CASE NO. 3942 7/14/2016, 7/21/2016 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED SERVICES by the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G IN CONNECTION WITH at page 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in LEGAL THE REHABILITATION OF THE SOUTH APRON AT any way affected thereby, that Deborah H. Gant has fled with the Planning HAWKINS FIELD AIRPORT Board for the City of Jackson, an application requesting a Rezoning from PUBLIC NOTICE (JMAA PROJECT NO. 006-16) C-3 (General) Commercial District to SUD Special Use District to have a low power FM radio station on property located at 824 Medical Plaza, in the First TO THE PUBLIC, OWNERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND TAXPAYERS The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (“JMAA”) will receive sealed Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more particularly de- OF THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, AND OF THE bids at the Jackson- Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (“JAN”), scribed as: JACKSON MUNICIPAL SEPARATE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Main Terminal Building, Suite 300, in the City of Jackson, Rankin County, Mississippi, until 10:00 a.m. central time on August 18, 2016 (the “Bid Starting at the Northwest Corner of Lot 4, Oakwood Terrace Subdivision, a You are hereby notifed that the ad valorem tax assessment schedule of Deadline”), for construction and related services in connection with the plat of which is on record in the offce of the Chancery Clerk, First Judicial Dis- motor vehicles in the City of Jackson and in the Jackson Municipal Sepa- Rehabilitation of the South Apron at Hawkins Field Airport (the “Work”). trict, Hinds County Jackson, Mississippi; thence East along the North bound- rate School District containing assessed valuation of all motor vehicles in ary of Lots 4 and 5, Oakwood Terrace Subdivision, and the South boundary said City and School District which the City shall use in the collection of JMAA will publicly open and read aloud all bids at 10:05 a.m. central time of Raymond Road (Mississippi State Highway 18) a distance of 170.4 feet to ad valorem taxes thereon for the taxable year beginning August 1, 2016, on August 18, 2016 (the “Bid Opening”), in the Community Room, Third the East boundary of Medical Plaza; thence South and parallel to the West has been prepared, fled, equalized and approved by the Council of the Floor of the Main Terminal Building at JAN. lot line of Lot 4 aforesaid and along the East boundary of Medical Plaza, ac- City of Jackson, Mississippi, pursuant to Chapter 588, Laws of 1958, as cording to Baxter F. Wade Engineers’ Plat of South Central Commercial Park, amended, subject to the right of motor vehicle owners and taxpayers to The outside or exterior of each bid envelope or container of the bid dated August 10,1960, recorded in Book 1232, Page 502, in the offce of the object to any of said valuations appearing on said assessment schedule; must be marked with the bidder’s Mississippi Certifcate of Responsibil- Chancery Clerk, First Judicial District, Hinds County, Jackson, Mississippi, that said schedule for special equipment, trailers, motorcycles, ambulances ity Number or write that the bid does not exceed $50,000.00 and with a distance of 176 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence East and parallel and hearses is now ready for inspection and examination by the public, at the wording: “Rehabilitation of the South Apron at Hawkins Field Airport, with the North boundary of Lots 5 and 6, Oakwood Terrace Subdivision and City Hall located at 219 S. President Street in the City of Jackson and said JMAA Project No. 006-16.” Bid proposals, amendments to bids, or re- parallel to the South boundary of Raymond Road (Mississippi State Highway schedule for passenger vehicles and light trucks is located in the computer quests for withdrawal of bids received by JMAA after the Bid Deadline 18) a distance of 117.5 feet to the West boundary of a 15 foot service drive; system of the Hinds County Tax Collector and is now ready for inspection will not be considered for any cause whatsoever. JMAA invites Bidders thence South and parallel to the West line of Lot 4, Oakwood Terrace Subdivi- and examination by the public at the Hinds County Chancery Court Building, and their authorized representatives to be present at the Bid Opening. sion, and along the West boundary of the service drive a distance of 50 feet; and that any objection to valuation of motor vehicles set forth and contained thence West and parallel to the North line of Lots 5 and 6 and parallel to the in said schedule shall be made in writing, setting forth in detail the grounds JMAA will award the Work to the lowest and best bidder as determined South boundary of Raymond Road (Mississippi State Highway 18) a distance for such objection and claim for adjustments, with a full and complete iden- by JMAA in accordance with the criteria set forth in the Information for of 117.5 feet to the East boundary of Medical Plaza; thence North along the tifable description of the motor vehicle involved, and fled in duplicate with Bidders. The Information for Bidders contains, among other things, East boundary of Medical Plaza and parallel to the West lot line of Lot 4 a the City Clerk of the City of Jackson, Mississippi, at City Hall located at 219 a copy of this Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders and an distance of 50 feet to the Point of Beginning. S. President Street, in Jackson, Mississippi, on or before 10:00 a.m. on July Agreement to be executed by JMAA and the lowest and best bidder. Any 26, 2016 as provided by law, and particularly Section 27-51-21, Mississippi Addendums issued clarifying and/or changing plans and specifcations; Said application was heard by the City Planning Board on Wednesday, June Code of 1972, as amended. clarifying and/or changing instructions in the Instruction to Bidders; and/ 22, 2016 with a recommendation to deny. The applicant has fled an Appeal or answering questions in relation to the Instruction to Bidders, including of the recommendation of the Planning Board. The Case will be heard at the The Council of the City of Jackson, Mississippi, will meet in the Council plans and specifcations, shall become part of the Information for Bid- City Council’s Zoning Meeting in the Council Chambers, First Floor, City Hall, Chambers of City Hall located at 219 S. President Street in said City on ders. Plans and specifcations related to the Work are considered a part 219 S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 2:30 p.m., on Monday, said date and will then commence hearing any objection to any valuation of of the Agreement. August 15, 2016. motor vehicles set forth and contained in said assessment schedule which has been made in writing and fled with the City Clerk, as hereinabove pro- The Information for Bidders, including plans and specifcations, is on fle WITNESS my signature this 15th day of July 2016. vided, and will remain in session from day to day thereafter, considering and open for public inspection at JAN at the following address: such objection and claim for adjustment until all parties in interest have /s/Ester L. Ainsworth been heard and such objection for claim for adjustment is disposed of as Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport Zoning Administrator provided by law. Suite 300, Main Terminal Building City of Jackson, Mississippi 100 International Drive 7/21/2016 Jackson, Mississippi 39208 7/21/2016, 8/4/2016 Telephone: (601) 939-5631 ext. 462 Facsimile: (601) 939-3713 Attention: Meenakshi Nieto, A.A.E. LEGAL Director of Capital Programming NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A USE PERMIT follows, to-wit: A copy of the Bid Documents (including plans and specifcations for the Work) may be obtained upon payment of a $100.00 refundable fee per ZONING CASE NO. 3946 AND ALSO: set. Bid documents must be returned to the JMAA’s Project Engineer, EJES, Inc. in useable condition for purchase cost to be refunded. The By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by A perpetual, non-exclusive easement for drainage purposes over and across Engineer for this Project reserves the right to determine quality of plans the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at page the following land and property situated in the First Judicial District of Hinds upon return. Payment for the bid documents is to be in the form of a 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way County, State of Mississippi, more particularly described as follows, to-wit: company or cashier’s check made payable to EJES, Inc. The check affected thereby, that the Catholic Diocese of Jackson has fled with the Plan- may be presented upon pick-up of the Bid Documents at the following ning Board for the City of Jackson, an application requesting a Use Permit to Being situated in that certain 10 acre Lot 8 N., according to the H. C. Daniel address or may be mailed to the following address: operate an emergency shelter/mission in a C-3 (General) Commercial District Map of Jackson, said lot being situated in the North ½ of the Northeast ¼ of on property located at 921 N. President St., in the First Judicial District of Hinds Section 3, Township 5 North, Range 1 East, City of Jackson, Hinds County, EJES, Inc. County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as: Mississippi and being more particularly described by metes and bounds as 405 Briarwood Drive, Suite 110 follows, to-wit: Jackson, MS 39206 A lot or parcel of land situated in the City of Jackson and known address of 912 Telephone: (601) 691-1060 North Congress Street, also situated in that certain 10 acre lot 8 N. according Commence at the intersection of the northern right of way line of Barksdale Facsimile: (601) 691-1646 to H. C. Daniel Map of Jackson, said lot being in the N½ the NE ¼ of Section Street with the western right of way line of North President Street and run Email: [email protected] 3, T5N, R1E, Hinds County, Mississippi, and more fully described as follows: thence North 08 degrees 57’ 11” East for a distance of 636.50 feet along the said western right of way line of North President Street to the Point of Begin- Bid Documents may be picked up or shipped to the person making the Commencing at a point on the north line of Barksdale Street and the East line ning for the easement herein described; thence leave said western right of request. Documents will not be distributed or mailed, however, until pay- of North Congress Street as both are now laid out and in use; run thence N way line and run North 78 degrees, 54’ 49” West for a distance of 162.92 feet ment is received. 9°17’E along the East line of said North Congress Street 568.9 feet to an iron along the northern property line of the Grantee; thence leave said northern pin marking the Point of Beginning at the Southwest corner of the property property line of the Grantee and run North 09 degrees 57’ 41” East for a JMAA will hold a Pre-Bid Conference at 10:00 a.m. central time on herein described; thence from the Point of Beginning continue along the East distance of 3.31 feet; thence South 80 degrees 03’30” East for a distance of August 4, 2016, in the Conference Room, in the Terminal Building at line of North Congress Street N 9°17’E for 70.0 feet to an iron pin set; thence 162.77 feet along a line which is 6.0 feet north of and parallel to the northern Hawkins Field Airport, West Ramp Road, Jackson, MS 39209. Atten- S 82° 25’40” E for 160.19 feet to an iron pin found at northeast corner of said edge of a brick building and the extension thereof to the said western right of dance at the Pre-Bid Conference is mandatory for all those submitting lot; thence S 9°50’30” W for 72.98 feet to a 2” steel post at fence intersection; way line of North President Street; thence 08 degrees 57’ 11” West for a dis- bids as a Prime Contractor for the Work. Identifed Sub-Contractors and thence N 81°22’ W E for 159.42 feet to the point of beginning. tance of 6.57 feet along the said western right of way line to the Point of Begin- or persons seeking opportunities to provide work as a Sub-Contractor ning, and being the same Easement described in that certain Instrument No. are encouraged to attend the pre-bid conference, though attendance is ALSO: 708642, dated July 23, 2001, recorded in Book 5424, at Page 244 of the Chan- not mandatory. A lot or parcel of land situated in the City of Jackson and known address of 921 cery Clerk’s records for the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi. North President Street, also situated in that certain 10 acre lot 8N according to JMAA reserves the right to amend the plans and specifcations for the H. C. Daniel Map of Jackson, said lot being in the N½ of the NE ¼ of Section Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the An- Work by Addendum issued before the Bid Deadline; to reject any and 3, TSN, R1E, Hinds County, Mississippi, and more fully described as follows: drew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. all bids; to waive informalities in the bidding process; and to hold and President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, July 27, examine bids for up to ninety (90) days before awarding the Contract. Commencing at a point marked by an iron pin on the north line of Barksdale 2016, at which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will be heard Street and the west line of North President Street as both are now laid out and both pro and con on said question, after which a record will be established If it becomes necessary to revise any aspect of this Request for Bids in use; run thence N 8° 50’ E along the west line of said North President Street upon which the City Planning Board can make its recommendation to the City or to provide additional information to Bidders, JMAA will issue one or 566.5 feet to an iron pin marking the point of beginning at the southeast corner Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may be made by any person owning more Addenda by posting on JMAA’s website (http://jmaa.com/RFQrfb- of the property herein described; thence from the point of beginning continue property within the area, and if made in writing must be fled with the City Zon- center/). JMAA will also endeavor to deliver a copy of each Addendum along the west line of North President Street 8° 50’ E for 70.0 feet to an iron ing Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof to all persons on record with JMAA as receiving a copy of the Information pin found; thence N 79°02’W for 162.92 feet to an iron pin found at northwest is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning for Bidders via email. corner of said lot; thence S 9°50’ 30” W for 72.98 feet to a 3” steel post at fence Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to accom- intersection; thence S 80°05’ 30” E for 164.12 feet to the point of beginning. modate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing JMAA has established a DBE participation goal of 20% for the Work AND ALSO: impaired. solicited by this RFB. A perpetual, non-exclusive easement for drainage purposes over and across WITNESS my signature this 1st day of July 2016. JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY the following land and property situated in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, State of Mississippi, more particularly described as follows, to-wit: /s/Ester L. Ainsworth DATE: July 20. 2016 /s/ Carl D. Newman, A.A. E. Zoning Administrator Carl D. Newman, A.A. E., Being situated in that certain 10 acre Lot 8 N., according to the H. C. Daniel City of Jackson, Mississippi Chief Executive Offcer Map of Jackson, said lot being situated in the North ½ of the Northeast ¼ of Section 3, Township 5 North, Range 1 East, City of Jackson, Hinds County, 7/14/2016, 7/21/2016 7/21/2016, 7/28/2016 Mississippi and being more particularly described by metes and bounds as www.mississippilink.com JULY 21 - 27, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 15

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Mississippi Link Newswire award.” lot of adversity in her personal Mississippi Link Newswire Miller (Grambling State), Josiah Former Alcorn State Univer- Although she has garnered life and overcame injuries dur- BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Freeman (Prairie View A&M), sity Lady Braves basketball star lots of success, Haynes remains ing last season. She was able to Southwestern Athletic Conference and wide receivers Chad Williams Norianna Haynes added another humble. She continues to give overcome those bumps in the released its 2016 SWAC Preseason (Grambling State) and Daniel Wil- award to her mantle for her dom- credit to her coaching staff and road to win both SWAC Player Teams with Southern running back liams (Jackson State). inance on the court. teammates for pushing her to be of the Year and now the Female Lenard Tillery and Alabama State Berry, who won the 2015 The 2015-2016 Southwestern her best. Athlete of the Year at the HBCU linebacker Kourtney Berry being SWAC Defensive Player of the Athletic Conference Women’s “Without their support, none Awards.” tabbed for individual honors. Year award, has led the SWAC in Player of the Year won the Fe- of this would be possible. Their Haynes is close to reaching the The teams were released during stops during each of his frst three male Athlete of the Year Award at motivation is the sole reason why pinnacle of her basketball career. the 2016 SWAC Football Media seasons. The Merrillville, Ind. the Sixth Annual HBCU Awards I have been able to perform at a “Playing professional basket- Day after ballots were completed product accounted for a league- Ceremony July 15, at the Univer- high level. They also played a ball is another giant step in my by the league’s head coaches and best 130 tackles and two fumble sity of the District of Columbia. big role in encouraging me while career. I feel that if I stay con- Haynes sports information directors. recoveries. He is a three-time First She led the SWAC in scoring I was dealing with injuries. For sistent with my performance, Fifty-one players were named Team All-SWAC performer and by averaging 20.3 points a game. the news. She said that she ap- that, I am thankful.” then everything would work out to this year’s preseason teams, has earned several pre-and post- Her 568 total points ranks 39th preciates all of the high praise for Lady Braves head coach for me. So I’m really looking with several returning players that season honors. in NCAA. She recorded a league her hard work. Courtney Pruitt congratulates forward to the opportunity,” she earned all-conference at the con- Joining Berry on the preseason high 12 double-doubles. In con- “I am so honored,” said Haynes for being a stand out ath- said. clusion of the 2015 season. frst-team defense are: defensive ference play, Haynes averaged Haynes, a Meridian native who lete and person. She expressed Haynes said that she has nar- Should a player that was named linemen Stacey Garner (Alcorn 20.9 points and 9.9 rebounds. graduated from Alcorn in May. her faith in her former player’s rowed her choices down to Puer- to the frst team during the post- State), Javancy Jones (Jackson She recorded 222 free throw at- “This is a big accomplishment. ability to earn more accolades in to Rico, Spain and Portugal. She season not return, the second-team State), Mike Brooks (Alcorn tempts (seventh in NCAA), mak- There are so many talented play- the future. expects to sign her frst profes- player for that position was elevat- State), and DeVohn Reed (Prairie ing 157 (14th in NCAA). ers and for them to select me as “I’m very proud of Norianna,” sional basketball contract next ed to the frst team. Players were View A&M), linebackers Darien This is a huge achievement for the best among those players is said Pruitt. “I’m so happy for week. ranked in their position based on Anderson (Alcorn State) and Haynes. She was overcome with simply amazing. I’m really excit- her. This couldn’t have happened HBCU Digest sponsored the the number of votes received. Willie Duncan (Arkansas-Pine positive emotion upon receiving ed about winning this esteemed to a better person. She faced a Sixth Annual HBCU Awards. After leading the league in rush- Bluff), and defensive backs Guy ing en route to a second-straight Stallworth (Grambling State), frst-team All-SWAC nod, Tillery Marquice O’Leary (Prairie View JSU’s Berry, a soccer star, named 2016 SWAC Woman of the Year was the voters’ favorite for the A&M), Danny Johnson (South- SWAC Preseason Offensive Play- ern) and Marquis Green (Missis- Mississippi Link Newswire Sigma National College Athlete leader by holding key positions er of the Year award. For the third- sippi Valley State). Jackson State soccer player Honor Society, Beta Gamma in several organizations. She was straight year, Berry was tabbed as Kicker Marc Orozco (Gram- Eroncia Berry has been named Sigma International Business the Golden Key International SWAC Preseason Defensive Play- bling State) and punter Haiden the 2016 Southwestern Athletic Honor Society, Phi Alpha Delta Honor Society community ser- er of the Year. McCraney were each tabbed as Conference Woman of the Year. Law Fraternity charter member, vice director, Fannie Lou Hamer Tillery rushed for 1,211 yards on frst team selections for special Berry, a 2016 graduate of W.E.B. Du Bois Honors College, Pre Law Society business man- 197 carries (6.1 average) in 2015, teams. Jackson State University and Golden Key International Honor ager and JSU Women’s Soccer scoring a SWAC-best 14 touch- Two-time defending cham- former forward for the Lady Ti- Society, Fannie Lou Hamer Pre community service director. downs on the ground for the Jag- pion Alcorn State totaled 44 votes ger soccer team, is the epitome Law Society and the Allen En- As SWAC Woman of the uars. He was the only runner to av- points as it was named the pre- of scholar-athletes, representing trepreneurial Institute Training Year, Berry will also serve as erage 100 yards or better a game, season favorite out of the East JSU by excelling on the feld and Program. the league’s nominee for NCAA posting an average of 110.1 yards Division. Alabama State followed in the classroom. These traits Berry received numerous Woman of the Year consider- per contest. with 35 points, Jackson State re- The Baton Rouge, La. native is and her strength of character Berry awards and honors as a student- ation. The NCAA selection com- ceived 28 points, followed by Ala- made her the best candidate for athlete that include Who’s Who mittee will choose the top 10 one of fve Southern players on bama A&M (16) and Mississippi this prestigious award. Berry was named to the 2013 Among Students, Arthur Ashe honorees in each division. From the preseason frst-team offense, Valley State (12). As a Lady Tiger, Berry played SWAC Tournament team and Student-Athlete Scholar, Wheat- those 30 candidates, the selec- with quarterback Austin How- Out in the West Division, Prai- 39 games with eight goals, one to the 2014 SWAC Preseason ies Scholar Athlete, JSU Student tion committee will determine ard, offensive linemen Anthony rie View A&M was chosen as the assist and 17 total points. She Team. Athlete of the Month (September the top three in each division. Mosley and Terrell Lee, tight end division favorite after amassing 41 scored several game winning As a scholar, Berry maintained 2015), National Student Athlete The Committee on Women’s Dillon Beard and return special- points in the voting. Grambling goals during the 2013 SWAC a 3.974 GPA, was named a Presi- Day by the National Consortium Athletics will select the 2015 ist Willie Quinn. Rounding out State followed with 35 points, and Championship Tournament to dent’s List Scholar and a Dean’s for Academies and Sports recog- NCAA Woman of the Year, and the frst-team offense are running Southern received 32 points. Texas help JSU grab its second SWAC List Scholar. She was a member nition and JSU Women’s Soccer the winner will be announced at back Martez Carter (Grambling Southern (16) and Arkansas Pine Soccer Championship. of the Alpha Lambda Delta Na- Academic Achievement Award. a ceremony on Oct. 16 in India- State), offensive linemen Deto- Bluff (11) rounded out the order of Because of her performance, tional Honor Society, Chi Alpha Berry proved herself as a napolis. nio Dade (Alcorn State), Justin predicted fnish.

Kern panelist at Coaches Institute

Mississippi Link Newswire in April, sat on a panel with Old Mississippi Valley State Uni- Dominion University head foot- versity head women’s basketball ball coach Bobby Wilder and coach Jessica Kern was selected University of Maryland Associ- to serve as a panelist at the 2016 ate head football coach Mike Coaches Inc. Institute. London to discuss the challenges The event, which was held in of balancing being a parent and Washington D.C. June 24-25, a coach. was attended by approximately Kern was joined at the event by 50 coaches and athletic admin- her son, Bobby Lee Collins Jr., istrators from across the country providing a frst-hand example of who met to discuss a variety of how she’s worked hard to incor- current issues in college athletics. porate her family into her life as Kern, who was hired at MVSU a basketball coach. Kern (center)

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By Terri Schlichenmeyer sar. She’d fnally get to partake could easily pass – but for four trips and introduced her to a life can graduate. her tale itself, readers can expect Columnist of the bittersweet rites that senior years? of wealth and comfort. And then In her afterword, author Karin a wonderful, tightly-told semi- Always be true to yourself. students enjoyed, and she antici- Education was important to her Anita got a little too careless… Tanabe says she came across this biographical period piece with an It sounds like a poster, a memo pated a post-graduate future as a family and though it had taken a Alrighty then. I guess the next story some years ago and decided explosive pinnacle. or advice that’s always been in the scholar of Greek studies, maybe lot of diligence and care, Anita thing to do is to fgure out who’ll that it needed telling. In doing so, When you pack your bags for background of your life. Putting even a professor. She studied hard knew that graduation would be play whom in the movie version she also pulls readers into the late vacation, work or just a day away, on airs, pretending to be someone and made what she hoped would worth every night-out denied, of “The Gilded Years.” Yes, this Victorian age: a time of swooning toss this book on the top. You’ll you’re not, keeping up the ruse, be lifelong friends, but she was al- every study-session alone, each is the stuff that Hollywood (and femininity, burgeoning women’s want to dive into it as much as it’s harder than it looks and be- ways careful. dance missed. It was all about to readers) love because there really consciousness and racism that possible, because “The Gilded sides, genuineness is a trait people She had to be. pay off. was an Anita Hemmings and she sizzled in places unexpected. Years” is truly a worthy read. like. Anita was African-American. And then she was assigned to really did matriculate at Vassar As for the real Anita Hem- Terri Schlichenmeyer can be Always be true to yourself un- Vassar had an offcial ban on be Lottie Taylor’s roommate. by “passing.” In fact, she became mings, while Tanabe admits to reached at bookwormsez@ya- less, as in the new book “The black students. Everybody on the East Coast that college’s frst African-Ameri- taking slight literary license with hoo.com. Gilded Years” by Karin Tanabe, She’d been dreaming about at- knew the Taylor family, Lottie in temporarily living a lie could tending Vassar since she was a particular. She was rich and beau- change your future. little girl, but she’d been warned tiful, well-traveled and fun-loving. For three years, Anita Hem- about their admissions policy. Lottie was never without her large mings had worked for this mo- Even so, someone at her church wardrobe, her mischievous streak ment. told her to try anyhow; two of or a beau, and she embraced Ani- It was the fall of 1896, the Anita’s ancestors were white, and ta without question. She pulled frst day of her last year at Vas- her skin was “high yellow.” She Anita out of solitude, took her on Film Review All female Ghostbusters flm remake funnier than original

Ghostbusters features actresses Leslie Jones (from left), Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon.

By Kam Williams nie Hudson and Annie Potts in a token booth clerk scared by a Columnist new roles. spook she saw in a subway tunnel. Released way back in the sum- The point of departure is stately But the fallout from bad buzz mer of ‘84, Ghostbusters raked in Aldridge mansion in Manhat- causes all the profs to lose their almost a quarter-billion dollars tan, where we fnd a tour guide jobs. Undeterred, they proceed to at the box offce, making it the (Zach Woods) inadvertently return a loft above a Chinese res- most successful comedy of the leasing the disembodied spirit of taurant into a research lab, hire a 1980s. Enough time has appar- Gertrude Aldridge (Bess Rous), a handsome, half-witted secretary ently passed to remake the much- serial killer who had been perma- (Chris Hemsworth) and convert a beloved farce, though director nently locked in a dungeon and hearse borrowed from sassy Pat- Paul Feig (Bridesmaids) has seen fed through a slot in the door after ty’s mortician uncle (Ernie Hud- ft to tweak the plot, starting with killing all of her family servants son) into the offcial Ghostbusters changing the gender of the leads in 1894. mobile. Cue the resuscitated, Os- from male to female. An attack by the evil apparition car-nominated theme song. Wisely, Feig has not only prompts the slimed victim to enlist Soon, these self-proclaimed tapped a quartet of consummate the assistance of Abby Yates (Mc- “Conductors of the Metaphysi- comediennes in Melissa McCar- Carthy) and Jillian Holtzmann cal” develop an arsenal of high- thy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKin- (McKinnon), professors of the tech gadgets ranging from ray non and Leslie Jones but crafted a paranormal at the mythical Hig- guns to a ghost shredder to a mo- script which plays to each of their gins Institute of Science. tion-activated proton glove. And respective strengths. The eccentric academics are not a minute too soon, since the The upshot is a hilarious re- gung ho to explore the haunted next thing you know, New York boot that pays homage to the frst house, despite the fact that they City is being invaded by an army flm while remaining refreshingly have been unable to prove the of menacing apparitions. unique in its own right. Plus, existence of any apparitions. En A laff-a-minute, female em- the movie features surprisingly- route, they pick up Abby’s es- powerment fantasy far funnier amusing appearances by original tranged BFF, relatively-skeptical than the original. cast members Bill Murray, Dan Columbia Professor Erin Gilbert Kam Williams can be reached Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Er- (Wiig), and Patty Tolan (Jones), at [email protected]. Cryptogram A cryptogram is a puzzle where a sentence is encoded by substituting the actual letters of the sentence with different letters. The challenge of the puzzle is to ‘decode’ the sentence to reveal the original English sentence. We have provided a few of the decoded letters to help get you started. Hint: Quote by Arnold Palmer

www.mississippilink.com JULY 21 - 27, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 19 Harriet Tubman’s Underground Railroad offers living history on Maryland’s Eastern Shore

By Michael H. Cottman Urban News Service “I never ran my train off the track, and I never lost a passenger.” – Harriet Tubman CAMBRIDGE, Maryland – Joe Manokey stood along a stretch of the Underground Railroad and spoke proudly about his legendary distant cousin, Harriet Tubman. “Our family has always pushed to get Harriet Tub- man more recognition,” said Manokey, 45, who was born in Dorchester County where Tubman became a famous abo- litionist. “The Moses of Her People” helped more than 70 Mural of Harriett Tubman on Mary- Street sign for Harriet Tubman families and friends escape land’s Eastern Shore. PHOTOS BY MI- Birth Place on Maryland’s East- Joe Manokey is a distant cousin of slavery through her Under- CHAEL COTTMAN ern Shore. Harriett Tubman. ground Railroad. “Harriet Tubman led black to repeated requests to explain through Dorchester County on “I’m hoping it will spark a people to freedom, but she was his opposition to the Tubman the Eastern Shore, tourists can discussion about race relations also a spy for the Union Army, $20. visit the 17-acre Harriet Tub- here,” said Anderson, who a nurse, a cook and a scout,” “It’s not about Harriet Tub- man Underground Railroad grew up in Cambridge. Manokey said. man, it’s about keeping the State Park and Visitor Center. “Cambridge is a racially di- “She is an important part of picture on the $20,” King said The grand opening, next March vided city, and the Harriet Tub- history,” said Manokey. “And to Politico last week. “Why 10, will unveil a memorial gar- man Park and the Tubman $20 Adrian Holmes, co-owner of Liv Again, in Cambridge, Maryland she is important to me as a would you want to change den, walking paths and more. bill present a better opportunity member of my family.” that? I am a conservative, I like The Byway’s 35 marked to talk about race.” Manokey pointed to a walk- to keep what we have.” sites include Long Wharf in Cambridge has a long his- way on the Harriet Tubman “This is a divisive proposal Cambridge, where slave ships tory of racial friction. Black Underground Railroad Byway, on the part of the president, offoaded enslaved black peo- residents protested against dis- a 125-mile driving tour across and minds unifying,” King ple who were sold along the crimination and advocated for Dorchester and Caroline coun- said. “It says just don’t change waterfront; Malone’s Church civil rights. The city suffered ties, dotted with 35 historical anything.” in Madison, where free and en- race riots in 1963 and ‘67. sites. The Treasury has no cost slaved black people gathered; Buildings burned, shots rang Manokey said that his fam- estimate for the Tubman $20, and Joseph Stewart’s Canal, out and blacks clashed with po- ily is honored that Tubman’s saying the expense will depend where enslaved blacks dug a lice. Then-U.S. Attorney Gen- image soon will appear on the largely on security improve- seven-mile canal through the eral Robert F. Kennedy invited $20 bill. ments and new accessibility thick marsh on Taylors Island Cambridge community leaders, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew features for the visually im- between 1810 and 1832. These both black and white, to Wash- announced in April that Tub- paired. enslaved Africans were the ington, D.C. in 1963 to stop the man would replace slave owner Meanwhile, Cambridge resi- property of the affuent Stewart violence. Andrew Jackson on the $20 dent Adrian Holmes – a co- family. Tubman toiled in Jo- Meanwhile, Donald Pinder, bill. This would make Tubman owner of Liv Again, an upscale seph Stewart’s home and felds. president of the Harriet Tub- the frst woman in more than a store featuring diverse art, nov- Though they celebrate Tub- man Organization, Inc., said century – and the frst African- el furniture and home décor – man’s profound contribu- Tubman’s museum in Cam- American woman – to appear said Tubman inspires women. tions to America, many black bridge is a testament to her for- on U.S. paper currency. “Harriet Tubman being fea- residents in Cambridge say an titude. The revised bill’s 2020 ar- tured on the $20 bill makes her undercurrent of racial tension Asked if the recent Tub- rival will coincide with the cen- more attainable,” Holmes said. has festered for decades along man publicity will encourage tennial of women’s suffrage. “She’s not a mystery woman Maryland’s scenic, slow-and- Dorchester County to engage But not everyone is cheering. from the past. Everywhere she easy Eastern Shore. in candid discussions about U.S. Rep. Steve King (R–Iowa) went, she made a difference. Jermaine Anderson, 42, co- race relations, Pinder paused. tried to block the Treasury’s Everywhere she went, she im- owner of Liv Again, wants “What people will say pub- plan, but the Republican-led pacted her community, and that Tubman’s new-found national licly is different from what House Rules Committee killed is inspiring.” recognition to encourage more people will say privately,” Pin- his measure on June 21. The road to Emancipation openness among Cambridge der said. “Sometimes the truth King’s offce did not respond is well documented. Driving residents. never comes out.” 20 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JULY 21 - 27, 2016 www.mississippilink.com

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