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The Mississippi Link dedicates this Back-to-School Issue to the memory of the Queen of Soul – Aretha Franklin

The future Aretha Franklin, the legendary singer is now called the ‘Queen of Soul’, will be By Philip Calhoun buried August 31 in Detroit Incoming Vice President By Frederick H. Lowe Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant creatic cancer is an aggressive TriceEdneyWire.com As the 2018 school year be- form of cancer that develops Aretha Franklin, who died gins, I want to offer best wishes in the tissues of the pancreas. last week, will lie in repose Au- for a great academic season. A Located in the abdomen behind gust 28 and 29 at the Charles new school year always brings the lower part of the stomach, H. Wright Museum of African a sense of anticipation from the pancreas aids in digestion. American History in Detroit. students and teachers as they Incidences of pancreatic cancer The public will be able to view prepare to face challenges and are higher among blacks com- her body in an open casket opportunities in the year ahead. pared to whites, but the cancer each of those days from 9 a.m. My hope is that as this next is misunderstood because of to 9 p.m. A private funeral for chapter begins, we all have an its high death rates, according family and friends will be held eye toward the future and the to the book “Minorities and Calhoun 10 a.m. August 31 at Greater best path for our students. For Cancer.” The Sol Goldman Grace Temple, a 4,000-member the faculty and students of Mis- you learn and the choices you Pancreatic Cancer Research church in Detroit. sissippi schools, the future is make today. Always be aware Center at Johns Hopkins Medi- The funerals for Rosa Parks now. and open-minded and take ad- cine reported the incidence rate and Levi Stubs of the singing Whether this is your fi rst year vantage of all of the opportuni- for pancreatic cancer among group the “Four Tops” were of kindergarten or your fi nal ties available to you. The world blacks is 30 percent to 70 per- held at Greater Grace. year of high school, one thing is in your hands. cent higher than other racial The undisputed “Queen of is equally true: your future is As someone who manages groups in America. Soul,” whose recordings domi- yours to command. It begins in one of the most sophisticated Not only is the incidence nated the charts for 40 years, the classroom, where a tremen- manufacturing plants in the rate of pancreatic cancer high- died August 16 at her home in dous amount of learning and country, I am constantly search- er among African Americans, Detroit from pancreatic cancer. growing takes place every day. . ing for talented people to join they also have the poorest sur- Publicist Gwendolyn Quinn Wherever you are in school, our team. I can tell you what vival rates because their cancer told The Associated Press that this a good time to pause, refl ect kind of people companies like is often diagnosed at more ad- Franklin passed away Thurs- and consider where you want to Nissan need today. We are seek- vanced stages. Cigarette smok- day at 9:50 a.m. be next week, next year or ten ing out the curious, the consci- ing, growing older, diabetes “Franklin’s offi cial cause years from now. That’s because entious and the committed. Franklin and obesity increase the risk of of death was due to advanced where you are tomorrow is pancreatic cancer. Some 37.1 pancreatic cancer of the neuro- “Think, I Never Loved a Man lin sang at President Barack greatly impacted by the lessons Nissan percent of black men and 56.6 Continued on page 17 endocrine type,” said her on- The Way I Loved You,” “Do Obama’s fi rst inauguration. percent of black women are cologist, Dr. Philip Phillips of Right Woman” and “Soul Ser- Her death had been expected. obese, according to the Robert Karmanos Cancer Institute” in enade.” She won 18 Grammy She had canceled concerts and Wood Johnson Foundation, the Detroit. Awards and in 1987, she was friends and relatives had vis- nation’s largest public health Jackson Hinds Library She sang classics “I Say inducted into the Rock and Roll ited her at home where she was philanthropy. a Little Prayer,” “Respect,” Hall of Fame. In 2009, Frank- undergoing hospice care. Pan- See pictures page 19. Systems offers innovative services for children going Democrats that want to win in November back to school must advertise in the Black Press The Mississippi Link Newswire ing children will also be given a While you are out around town colorful plastic tote bag to carry By Stacy M. Brown purchasing last-minute school the books back and forth to the NNPA Newswire Contributor supplies, you may want to plan a library. The books will have an While there’s at least a perceived growing stop at one of the 14 local Jackson initial three week check-out pe- number of Democrats who say they want to Hinds Library branches. riod, and they can be renewed replace California Rep. Nancy Pelosi as the The library system is offering for three additional weeks. Even Democratic leader in the House of Repre- some new services that can help if the books are kept out longer sentatives, South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn children, aged 5-11, have a better than the six week program, no has emerged as a favorite among his peers chance to succeed in school this fi ne will accrue. As long as the to become the fi rst African American to hold year. Among the latest offerings books are returned within three that position. is the brand-new Fine-Free Kid’s months of the original check-out In an exclusive interview with the NNPA Card, which is now available at date, the child can continue to re- Newswire, the 25-year congressman said all 14 JHLS libraries throughout turn to the library and check out that, while he’s ready for the challenge, Jackson and Hinds County. the two books. If the items are not Democrats currently have much bigger fi sh The innovative card allows a returned at the three month mark, to fry. child to check out books without the child’s account will be frozen, “The fi rst order of business is to win the requiring parents to pay overdue and the child will need to return [midterm] elections November 6,” Clyburn fi nes or fees. How does the new the books or pay a lost book fee said. “That’s what I’ve been concentrating Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) says that President Trump has a deep-seated hatred for people of color card work? Any child aged 5-11 to reactivate the card again. on.” that manifests itself every day. In this photo, ahead of the anniversary of the Affordable Care Act on that lives in Hinds County can Who can register a child for the Clyburn and Congressional Black Caucus March 23, 2012, House Democratic leaders held a press conference to highlight the benefi ts of the enroll in the new program for program? Library Director Patty Chair Cedric Richmond each told the NNPA Affordable Care Act for America’s families and small businesses. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS free. No ID is necessary as long Furr said, “We are inviting par- Newswire that they’ve identifi ed 37 districts as the child is enrolled in school ents, aunts, uncles, grandparents, across the country they believe can be won the black vote; Democrats can’t afford to “We are also talking about districts where in Hinds County. Once the child teachers, church or youth group by Democrats this year, which would wrest take the African-American vote for granted. Obama won twice and where Hillary Clin- has the new Fine-Free Kid’s leaders to sponsor a child for the control of the House from Republicans. Secondly, the Democrats shouldn’t rely ton also won, but these voters don’t turn out Card in hand, they can check Fine-Free Library Card as long “We feel, with the right kind of effort, we on an anti-President Donald Trump wave to for the so-called ‘off-year elections,’” Cly- out 2 (two) books each time they as they can bring their children at can win,” Clyburn said. get out the vote. burn said. “We can’t let these voters feel like visit the library from the picture least once every three weeks.” Clyburn listed three keys to success this Finally, Clyburn said that candidates must we’re taking them for granted.” book, juvenile fi ction or juvenile November. advertise in the Black Press, if they want to non-fi ction sections. Participat- Library The fi rst key, Clyburn said, is to prioritize win in November. Advertise Continued on page 17 Continued on page 3

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Coverage of David Marion, Ph.D. reception for Marion in next Grand Basileus • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. week’s issue

The Mississippi Link Newswire Vice Seventh District Representative (3 Dr. David Marion is owner of Marion terms). Counseling Services, PLLC, a mental As the 21st Seventh District representa- health clinic that specializes in providing tive, Marion successfully leveraged the individual, group, marital or couple and tremendous platform of leading the largest family counseling, psychological evalua- district in Omega. During his tenure as dis- tions, psychiatric evaluations and employ- trict representative, chapters in the 7th Dis- ee assistance programs to organizations trict donated more than 1 million dollars in throughout the state of Mississippi. He has scholarships to college-bound high school been in the counseling fi eld since 1992 and seniors and fed more than 1600 families in in private practice since 1998. He holds a Mississippi and Florida. By utilizing the Ph.D. in counselor education with a minor talents of the brotherhood, the 7th District in public administration and public policy developed the fi rst online district-wide from Mississippi State University, a mas- meeting registration, dues payment and ter’s degree in rehabilitation counseling MSP candidate fee submission portal in the from Mississippi State University, and a Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. bachelor’s degree in business administra- Other accomplishments include increas- tion from Jackson State University. ing district scholarships for undergradu- Marion is a licensed professional coun- ate brothers to $80,000; creating the fi rst selor in the states of Alabama and Missis- “Healthy Ques” newsletter focusing on sippi and a licensed marriage and family health matters for black men and their Marion gives remarks after receiving resolution for becoming Grand Basileus, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Looking on therapist in the state of Mississippi. He is families; and overseeing 7th district mem- are Councilman Aaron Banks, Constable Jerry Moore and Lee Bernard, Omega Psi Phi. nationally certifi ed in counseling. He holds bership with approximately 5000 fi nancial professional membership in the American brothers in 147 chapters on the strength of Counseling Association and serves on the reclamation efforts. board of directors for the Clarity Founda- In July 2014, Marion was elected 1st Vice tion, the Friendship Foundation, Inc. and Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi during Three Undergraduates, Inc. the grand conclave in Philadelphia. In this Marion served as Sire Archon (president) role, he was responsible for the formation from 2015-2017 and Sire Archon Elect (vice and operation of all committees of Omega president) from 2013-2015 of Beta Gamma and the planning and execution of all na- Boule of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc. tional meetings of the fraternity. Marion Marion became a member of Omega Psi was elected Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in 1979 through the Phi in July 2018 at the grand conclave in Eta Xi Chapter in Starkville, MS. He has New Orleans. He is the fi rst Mississippian held the following positions: vice basileus to be elected to a national seat for the fra- – Eta Xi Chapter, basileus – Eta Xi Chap- ternity. ter, regional representative – North Region Marion has been married to Joyce Cole- Mississippi, state scholarship chair, State Marion, a licensed clinical psychologist Marshal, 1st vice state representative (Mis- and co-owner of Marion Counseling Ser- sissippi – 3 terms), state representative vices, PLLC, for more than 18 years. He (Mississippi – 3 terms), Seventh District has two children, Dr. Chelsea Marion, a historian, Seventh District Rule, Recom- physician in Atlanta and Chloe Marion, a mendations and bylaws chairman, and 1st ten-year-old boss of many. Councilman Aaron Banks, Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba, David Marion, Lee Bernard and Jerry Moore www.mississippilink.com AUGUST 23 - 29, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3 Positive not punitive: HCCSD integrates and executes two best practices A New Education Era, Holmes Co., Pt. 2

The Mississippi Link Newswire ment provider list was packed with with this valuable information, we can When the news broke last month that highly-skilled educator trainers who make better decisions when dealing the Board of Trustees of the Holmes imparted a wealth of resources: infor- with students who display less than de- County Consolidated School District mation, tools, strategies and networking sirable behavior,” he concluded. (HCCSD) voted to ban corporal pun- opportunities. “These were definitely some of the ishment, echoes of “What?” were heard “I attended Eric Cork’s training,” best professional development trainings around the county. said HCCHS Algebra I Teacher Heather we have ever had at the beginning of the Although the action may have been Clark. Cork’s session was titled, “Write year, and I have worked in the district surprising, there has been a trend to Now – Celebrating English Language going on 13 years,” Clark commented. outlaw such punitive measures in U.S. Arts and the Nuts and Bolts of Writ- “They were very engaging and the con- schools since the mid 1970’s. According ing.” “He was very energetic and kept tent was very beneficial to us as teach- to the National Education Association’s us engaged the entire time. He shared ers.” neaToday, between 1974 and 1994, 25 some very good ideas for using correct The tone for the opening of the states banned the practice, “recognizing grammar and writing in the classroom,” school year was set by the dynamic that it was an ineffective and inappropri- Gaye Lang (right) introduced the three-legged stool approach to Restorative Practice. Clark said. superintendent who coordinated, with ate school discipline measure.” English Teacher Tony Rhynes, in his the help of various partners, a unique HCCSD’s Superintendent of Schools, you have trust, value and voice. “Voice pen overnight,” she was quick to stress 10th year of teaching, also participated inaugural Back-to-School Convocation James L. Henderson, concurs. “Re- gives students a sense of belonging and in a recent telephone interview. She said in Cork’s session. He participated in featuring the Former U.S. Secretary of search has proven that corporal pun- ownership,” she stressed. “A voice in firmly, “It takes practice: 30 times or several others as well: Deborah Carr Education Rod Paige (the first and only ishment can be emotionally harmful to the circle helps build relationships.” more.” Saldana’s session on “Differentiating In- African American to hold the office) children,” he stressed. Leg Two is the Respect Agreement. Asked about the success of such mea- struction Using True Colors Personality and national gospel recording artist and Unfortunately, since the mid-1990s, Early on in education Lang pointed out sures, “she responded: “All you have to Profiles,” Tyrone Tanner’s seminar on songwriter, Kathy Taylor. only five more states have outlawed it, that “We used to have a list of rules in do is Google it.” She pointed out that “Creating Responsive Classrooms,” and Most educators, students and commu- leaving 19 that currently have not. Mis- our classroom for our students, and the school systems across the country from Jaime Kyles’ class on “Using Formative nity members say the mood in the district sissippi is still one of them. first thing they would do is break them.” New York to California are benefiting Assessments to Improve Outcomes.” He is moving along a positive path with high Nevertheless, the new era in public Respect agreement in layman’s terms from such best practices. said he benefitted from them all. expectations. “Overall, I have extremely education in Holmes County is connect- allows both the student and teacher to Holmes County Central High “Dr. Saldana’s training made me positive feelings about the future suc- ing for students’ success by integrating come to a mutual understanding of how School’s Intervention Specialist Kawa- think about something I had not thought cess of the newly created district,” said and executing more positive, research- to respect each other. “The student re- nna Horton said she thoroughly enjoyed about previously: the role a student’s veteran educator Carolyn Love. “I have based measures – not punitive ones. spects the teacher and the teacher re- and benefited from Lang’s session “be- personality plays in education. With been an educator in the district for over HCCSD educators are being trained spects the student,” she explained. The cause the delivery and presentation group assignments, I can group students 34 years and I have seen Holmes Coun- in Positive Behavioral Interventions & use of words such as “thank you, please, were practical.” with the same or different personalities ty Central High School (HCCHS) go Supports (PBIS) and Restorative Prac- and excuse me” are practiced when en- “As the school’s intervention special- based on the outcome I want,” he ex- through four name changes.” tice. Henderson stated that PBIS was gaging in the Respect Agreement pro- ist, I have spoken with a few students plained. A Lexington resident, she is a gradu- already in place in the district, “but not cess. in reference to their chosen behavior at Eric Cork’s session gave Rhynes ate of the formerly named Lexing- always executed with fidelity.” Leg Three is the Affective Statements the moment,” said Horton. “I am more tools to utilize when teaching the writ- ton Attendance Center (LAC) now, That is a reason why one of HCCSD’s often referred to synonymously as “I aware of not jumping to the corrective ing process to students, and Tanner’s HCCHS. Love said that although there workshops during its professional de- Statements.” Here is where everyone actions I once did,” she said. Now, I am session made him realize that a cultur- are still some who have fears, uncer- velopment conference, Aug. 1-2, was involved is allowed to express their more apt to say, ‘Why didn’t you think ally responsive classroom is not just for tainties, a lack of knowledge and resist “Integrating Two Best Practices – PBIS feelings about a certain behavior. Affec- before you did that?’ This will allow stu- schools that are racially diverse. change, she tries every opportunity to and Restorative Practice,” conducted by tive statements actually use “I” declara- dents an opportunity to first realize that “I attended Dr. Dora Washington’s inform people on the things that are Gaye Lang. tions, and each statement is centered on the system is not out to get them, but that “Trauma and Its Effect on Classroom positive and true. “I realize that we Lang has a reputation of “instilling modifying a behavior – either positive there is a system in place that will teach Learning,” shared Xavier Black, an 11- need to prepare our students for the confidence, inspiring and motivating or negative – and not the individual. “I them the expected behaviors.” year social studies teacher. “The infor- global economy,” she said. educators to act in the best interest of cannot use the word don’t. I will stay in “Dr. Lang had an interactive training mation obtained from the trauma train- “I have seen many students exit students.” The passionate champion for the positive and keep the negative out,” where we engaged in an activity dem- ing was so overwhelmingly relevant HCCHS adjust and excel in many av- students lived up to that reputation in she said. onstrating how to implement restor- that I decided to create a PowerPoint on enues across the country, but I have also Holmes County. Lang, who has 46 years of experience ative practices and positive behavior trauma and present it to the students,” seen many who have not. I feel that that “We call it a ‘three-legged stool,’” she in education, conducted her session over interventions and support (PBIS) in a Black said. He is grateful that district is not acceptable.” said as she briefly summarized the na- a two-day period and included PBIS to group setting,” said school counselor leaders saw the need for teachers to be- Horton strongly concurs that ture of Restorative Practice. Leg One is show how both can be integrated to Rashunda Archer. She appreciated the come aware of the phenomena because “Holmes County was due for a change considered community-building, or, es- achieve even greater classroom man- approach. “we have to deal with students suffering … this fresh start will benefit the entire tablishing the classroom circle in which agement results. “No, it does not hap- The HCCSD Professional Develop- from trauma. Now that we are armed county,” she expressed. Advertise Continued from page 1 Clyburn, 78, said he was recently taken remember sitting alone once in the Oval aback by one candidate, who said that he Office with Obama and I told him that this could win the black vote by running on an would be the kind of reaction he could ex- anti-Trump platform. pect,” Clyburn said. “Wait one second,” Clyburn said that “[Obama] was never going to get the he told the individual. “We can’t just go kind of respect for his presidency that was around being ‘Republican-light.’ We have shown to presidents before him,” Clyburn to be out there putting forth an alterna- said. “The narrative that exists in this coun- tive message, for our base, and we have to try is that there are certain things that black reach out to black voters and let them know folks are not supposed to do and one of we’re not taking them or any of our base those things is becoming the president of for granted.” the United States and [President Trump] To that end, Clyburn said advertising and his administration, feel they have to campaigns must largely include the Black do whatever they can to wipe out any sem- Press. blance that Barack Obama was ever presi- “It’s very, very important…Chairman dent of the United States.” Richmond and I have had candidates in and Clyburn continued: “[Trump] has a we’ve been telling them that one of the best deep-seated hatred for people of color and ways to demonstrate that you’re not taking it manifests itself every day.” the black vote for granted is to advertise in Though he doesn’t support or agree po- the Black Press,” Clyburn said. litically with former Trump aide Omarosa The National Newspaper Publishers As- Manigault Newman, Clyburn said he was sociation (NNPA) is the oldest and largest deeply troubled when Trump referred to trade group representing the Black Press, her as a “low life” and a “dog.” comprised of more than 200 black-owned “I’m the father of three daughters and newspapers operating in the the United I’m deeply insulted by the president of the States. United States referring to an African-Amer- “I’ve been in [the Black Press]. My ican women the way he referred to her,” he daughter and I ran a newspaper down said. “Politics aside, I’m insulted that the south, so I know that candidates tend to president of the United States would deni- take black media for granted,” Clyburn grate the office in this way.” said. “They tend to judge black media the Clyburn continued: “The president same way they do other media and you just asked an important question when he was can’t do that, because the business model is running, ‘What do we have to lose?’ Well, totally different.” we have lost dignity and the respect of the Each Sunday after attending Morris presidency, because of his coarseness in the Brown A.M.E. Church in Charleston, S.C., office. When you lose respect, you’ve lost Clyburn said he and other churchgoers about everything there is to lose.” habitually pick up the local black-owned While he still supports Pelosi, Clyburn newspaper. said that if the Democrats take back the “People tend to pay attention to the head- House, he’s up for the job as speaker. lines, the stories and the ads in the Black “I have always supported her, but I have Press so it’s vitally important that candi- always remembered a sermon I heard my dates know this,” Clyburn said. father give a number of times,” Clyburn A former history teacher, Clyburn said said. “That sermon stayed with me, ‘Keep Trump’s obsession with dismantling your lamps trimmed and burning to be Obama’s legacy is reminiscent of tactics ready when the bridegroom comes.’ My employed by Andrew Johnson to demean point is, I’ve never forgotten that sermon his predecessor, Abraham Lincoln. so I keep my lamp burning; so I’m ready.” Johnson, who was impeached by the Stacy Brown is an NNPA Newswire con- House, had a vision of America as a white tributor and co-author of “Michael Jack- man’s government, according to historians. son: The Man Behind the Mask: An In- “If you remember, it’s the same kind sider’s Story of the King of Pop.” Follow of reaction Johnson had to Lincoln and I Stacy on Twitter @stacybrownmedia. 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4 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK AUGUST 23 - 29, 2018 www.mississippilink.com Commissioner of Higher Education to visit MVSU Using data, staffi ng and instructional Mississippi Link Newswire his four years as president programs for student gain Commissioner of Higher of his alma mater, Rankins Education Al Rankins Jr. is provided leadership that By Kristen Dechert & Carl Smith O’Bannon Elementary School, spending his fi rst hundred helped the university enroll Special to The Mississippi Link days in offi ce touring the its largest freshman class Greenville Each year, public schools in the state campuses to gain insights in its history and increased First among the six values O’Bannon of Mississippi receive an accountability and perspectives on the the average ACT scores Elementary School touts on its website rating from the Mississippi Department university system from stu- of entering freshmen for is “All children can and will learn,” fol- of Education (MDE). Beginning with dents, faculty, staff, elected three consecutive years. lowed by “Higher expectations result the 2016-2017 school year, schools that offi cials and community The university achieved in higher achievement.” These student- earned a rating of F were engaged in leaders. its highest ever ranking centered values set a tone for the school an interview process led by the MDE The tour will include a by College Consensus as that success is not only important but Offi ce of School Improvement (OSI) stop at Mississippi Valley the #7 best HBCU and #1 inevitable if the right expectations are that provided schools with a platform State University Friday, best public HBCU in the set. to conduct a needs assessment. Us- Aug. 24. During the visit, nation. The university has In 2016, O’Bannon Elementary, part ing information from this assessment, Rankins will have intimate Rankins’ visit to MVSU His tour will continue established new academic of the Western Line School District in schools developed improvement plans conversations with vari- will kick-off Friday morn- with visits to the Universi- programs and made impor- Greenville, was rated F on the statewide that addressed high-leverage areas of ous MVSU focus groups, ing with sessions with ty of Southern Mississippi tant discoveries through its accountability system. Just one year lat- leadership, curriculum and instruction, including administration, MVSU President Jerryl Aug. 30-31; Mississippi research. er, the school received an A rating – a professional development, climate and faculty, staff and students. Briggs and administration. University for Women He was named president dramatic improvement by any standard safety and assessment. The visit will conclude An open forum will be Sept. 26; Mississippi State of Alcorn State Univer- but not necessarily a shocking one to This interview process and plan de- with an open reception for hosted from 11 a.m. to University Sept. 27-28; and sity March 4, 2014. Prior the district itself. velopment is a proven strategy for im- MVSU alumni and com- 11:45 a.m. in the Cliff E. Alcorn State University to that, Rankins served as When asked about how O’Bannon provement, according to the Council munity leaders. Williams Auditorium of Oct. 10-11. deputy commissioner for Elementary moved from an F to an A of Chief State School Offi cers, and it is “My objective is to listen MVSU’s Business Educa- Named Commissioner the Institutions of Higher rating in one school year, superinten- an integral part to the overall guidance and glean insight and in- tion Building. of Higher Education on Learning (IHL). While dent Larry Green pointed to three key schools receive from the OSI. However, formation that will inform Following the forum, March 23, 2018, Rankins serving as deputy commis- areas: coaching, progress monitoring each school is different – therefore the my work as commissioner Rankins will meet with began serving in this role sioner, Rankins also served and quality staff. plans developed are unique and targeted and ensure that we are fa- MVSU student leaders, July 1, 2018. As commis- as acting president of Mis- Like many elementary schools across for individual needs. cilitating progress on each faculty and staff members. sioner, Rankins provides sissippi Valley State Uni- the state, O’Bannon benefi ted from a But what does it take to move the campus,” said Rankins, The visit will conclude leadership to the university versity. concentrated, statewide effort to deploy needle and raise a school’s accountabil- in a prepared statement. with an Alumni and Com- system, including all eight Prior to his appointment literacy coaches into schools to support ity ranking? We sat down with some of “On each visit, I hope to munity Leaders Reception public universities in Mis- at IHL, Rankins served on the goals of the Literacy Based Promo- these schools who began the 2016-2017 meet with small groups of from 4:35 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. sissippi. the faculty at Mississippi tion Act, which mandates that students school year with an accountability rat- students, faculty and staff in the Business Education Prior to being named State University (MSU), must be reading on grade level by the ing of F, but by the conclusion of the to have productive round- Building Foyer. Commissioner of Higher where he was a tenured third grade in order to advance to fourth school year had demonstrated improve- table discussions, along Rankins’ prior campus Education, Rankins served associate professor in the grade. This literacy coach was “instru- ment that resulted in signifi cantly mov- with open forums and time visits included the Univer- as the 19th president of College of Agriculture and mental” to O’Bannon’s improved ac- ing the needle. to meet with alumni, com- sity of Mississippi, Jackson Alcorn State University, Life Sciences and exten- countability rating, said Green. Identify, Track, Follow Through and munity leaders and elected State University and Delta the nation’s oldest public sion specialist with the Follow Up Strategies offi cials.” State University. land-grant HBCU. During MSU Extension Service. Continued on page 7 www.mississippilink.com AUGUST 23 - 29, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 5 Hinds County School District Weekly Update Engaging-Empowering-Ensuring-Excellence HCSD Superintendent Gives Empowering Message to Students and Parents!

On Saturday, August 18, 2018, Superintendent Delesicia Martin served as the guest speaker at Salem MB Church for its Back to School Prayer Breakfast. The theme for the event was “POP the Power of Prayer.” Her message addressed: how teaching and learning has changed due to social media and technology; the importance of parents; high expectations for student success; and empowering students to be college and career ready.

Special guests Students

Kyndrial Magee, former THS gradu- Dr. Delesicia Martin, Superinten- Camia White, 10th grade student ate and Hinds CC student gives the dent of Education at THS, delivering prayer. welcome.

Students

Bonnie Gatlin, BMS Teacher and Minister Timothy Plummer prays Sgt. Clayton Johnson, from Jack- THS graduate, speaks to youth for all educational personnel son Police Department, speaks to Students youth EDUCATION

6 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK AUGUST 23 - 29, 2018 www.mississippilink.com Minority male educators discuss role in impacting student outcomes

Mississippi Link Newswire one black teacher in elementary black teacher in 3rd through 5th sults are even greater – their LaJeremy Hughes, a 3rd grade school are signifi cantly more grades reduced a black student’s chance of dropping out fell 39 English language arts teacher likely to graduate high school probability of dropping out of percent. at Della Davidson Elementary and consider attending col- school by 29 percent. For very Outcomes in the Oxford School District, lege. Also, having at least one low-income black boys, the re- Continued on page 17 knew his career path the fi rst day he stepped into a classroom. “I immediately connected to school and all it could offer. Over the past four years, the rea- son for teaching has changed. I look at teaching now as an op- portunity to promote change. It’s more than just the dissemi- nation of information, but it’s a chance to empower and ignite a fi re,” he said. Hughes is among the 6 per- Outcomes cent of Mississippi’s teachers Continued on page 17 that are minority men, and ef- forts are underway to increase the number of minority men in the teaching profession at a time when Mississippi and other states across the nation grapple with a teacher shortage. To that end, the Missis- sippi Department of Education (MDE) Offi ce of Educator Tal- ent Acquisition and Effective- ness, in partnership with the Mississippi Association of Edu- cators, the Mississippi Profes- sional Educators and Tougaloo College Division of Education, will host a one-day convening of minority male educators. The meeting is scheduled for Satur- day, Aug. 25, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Bennie G. Thompson Aca- demic Center on the campus of Tougaloo College. “I commend MDE for taking a stance and seeing the impor- tance of having minority male educators in the classroom,” said Thea H. Williams-Black, dean of the Division of Educa- tion, Supervision and Instruc- tion at Tougaloo College. “I like the fact that it was a call for edu- cators across the state, so you’re getting perspectives from edu- cators from various regions and that’s the real way you can see change.” The partnership will bring to- gether 75 minority male educa- tors from across Mississippi to seek strategies to grow the pipe- line of minority male educators, reduce the number of minority male educators exiting schools and classrooms, and strengthen educator preparation programs that prepare minority male edu- cators. The goal is to grow the event in the future and to en- courage more minority males to enter the teaching profession. “I look forward to participat- ing in this event. This effort is one piece of a comprehensive plan the MDE is implementing to address the teacher shortage,” said Carey Wright, state super- intendent of education. “Re- search has shown the positive infl uence that minority teachers have on minority students, and as the state continues to focus on improving outcomes for student groups that have been tradition- ally underserved, I believe that recruiting and retaining minority male teachers will be important to this work.” MDE has set a goal of in- creasing the number of minor- ity teachers to 32 percent of the workforce by 2021, up from the current 27 percent of teachers. In the 2017-18 school year, 48.5 percent of students in Missis- sippi’s public schools were Afri- can-American and 51 percent of students were male. “It is only fair that students see a well-balanced teaching staff, which consists of more males in the classroom and not just coaching. Recruitment and retention of male educators should be a primary focus to help with creating more diver- sity in our schools,” said Con- trell Terrell, a special education teacher in the Hattiesburg Public School District. A John Hopkins University study showed that low-income black students who have at least www.mississippilink.com AUGUST 23 - 29, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 7

Strategies Continued from page 1 Progress monitoring, a strategy with involved in their improvement. Thank You which many schools are familiar, was “We make a big deal when we see another tactic for moving the school up students moving forward. We know in the rankings. At O’Bannon, however, every child may not be profi cient, simply monitoring was not enough. but as long as they are showing sig- Message Rather, the monitoring was used to nifi cant growth, we are excited and guide improvement strategies and reme- celebrate those successes,” Sutton diation, particularly for students in the said. to the lowest quartile. To drive school improvement, “One of the most helpful things Sutton, who became principal in was [progress monitoring] every nine 2016, also made substantial opera- Communtiy weeks,” said Green. “If we fi nd [stu- tional changes at Lake Elementary dents] in the lower 25 percent, we bring by extending the school day and re- in the assistant teachers and others to organizing the staff. help them. That is vital – identifying, Extending the school day to 5 tracking, follow-through and follow- p.m. allowed teachers and adminis- On August 7, 2018 a up.” trators to address individual needs tremendous, resounding, and Finally, Green attributed quality staff more fully. Through this extended illuminative measure of support as a major component to school im- learning, over half of the school’s provement. This focus on teacher qual- students received an additional two was rendered to the Jackson ity is common in improvement conver- hours of education on a daily basis, Public School District. sations; however, when Green describes which led to increased instructional quality he means more than teaching time and allowed more individual- Today, on behalf of the ability. Certainly, teaching matters, but ized attention. Green explained other characteristics The staff reorganization better Campaign Committee, the JPS of teachers are important to school im- aligned teachers to their interests Board of Trustees, the entire provement as well. and areas of strength and developed staff, the teachers and most “You can’t [make improvements] a school leadership team as a deci- important of all: our Children: without good staff, and they were abso- sion-making body for the school. lutely not going to take another F, and Jannifer Frank, who teaches WE SAY THANK YOU!!!!! that shows a lot of pride in the staff and fourth and fi fth-grade math at the determination. It really did make a dif- school, credits the staff reorgani- Your investment in the youth ference with that school and the parents zation as an integral part of the will reap dividends in the form of measured growth through an improved work because they were excited about [the im- school’s improvement thus far: “It proved letter rating.]” was exciting to see the new admin- environment. Ever so Often, we as adults in this community are challenged to Redefi ning Academic Excellence istrator come in and reorganize our reach beyond our grasp and place value where there appeared to be no hope. Viola E. Lake Elementary School, staff and to be departmentalized Jackson based on our strengths, which im- However, with over 85% of the voting populace; our school district can Moving from an F in 2016 to a B in pacted the children as well because 2017, Viola E. Lake Elementary School the teachers were teaching the sub- now forge ahead, and, address some of the standards as Disclosed in of Jackson Public Schools also focused jects they really loved.” the Mississippi Department of Education’s Audit. We can safely say with on data use in its improvement strategy, These organizational shifts, Sut- confi dence that our children matter; and, the Message was delivered loud and but using data strategically isn’t as easy ton said, allowed her to capital- clear that “ An Education in Jackson, Mississippi is a shared responsibility”. as it sounds. ize on an existing, strong teaching “We had a vision of academic excel- force and help answer that initial lence for all children, but we had to de- question: What does academic ex- Now that this Bond Referendum is solidly endorsed by the voters; the job termine what academic excellence looks cellence look like? of accountability and oversight shall be realized as Resolved by the Trustees of like,” said LaKeisha Sutton, principal. “When you see an F rating you JPS. Often when educators and leaders dis- have a certain perception. You think cuss data-driven decisionmaking, they you have a group of teachers who are referencing student performance on are ineffective, you think about a Thank You Jackson, Mississippi for touching lives and making a difference in state tests or progress-monitoring test- culture of students who can’t learn, the youth of our community. Please stay engaged; And tuned in; for, our word is ing platforms. Although these data were or that the school is out of control, or our bond; and we all expect “excellence without any excuses”. a part of Lake Elementary’s strategy, you have a lack of community sup- Sutton decided on a broader defi nition port, and none of that was evident of data to drive a more well-rounded im- at Lake,” she said. “When I came Respectfully, provement plan. To tackle the diffi cult in…I saw a group of teachers who task of moving up in school ranking, were invested in the school, who LeRoy Walker, Jr. Sutton and her leadership team collect- are committed to the school, and ed and analyzed a host of data, including who are committed to the children teacher-evaluation ratings, academic ar- at Lake, so doing the work wasn’t Servant eas of strength and defi cit for individual hard. We just had to redefi ne what students, percentages of students scor- the work looked like and make a few ing at least profi cient on state tests, and instructional shifts to get to where more. we are.” a day three times a week every week of some, but once we kicked the program ents money because they had decreased This holistic view of data led to more Addressing the Whole Child the school year.” In total, students get off, we had 100 percent participation costs in after-school programs or for a conversations among teachers and staff Earl Travillion Attendance Center, about 300 additional instructional hours from our staff,” said Pollard. babysitter; they were able to keep that about how to truly drive improvement. Hattiesburg over the course of a school year. To get this buy-in from teachers, Pol- money in their home. If they were con- “When we looked at [the state] stan- Earl Travillion Attendance Center of You might expect a longer school lard provides them two hours every cerned about their teenagers being out dards, and staff began to look at lesson Forrest County School District in Hat- day to result in restless students and in- Wednesday to work in collaborative in the community and doing things they plans, and we began discussing how we tiesburg serves students in prekinder- creased discipline referrals, but Pollard teams to discuss and address student shouldn’t be, they knew their children could do things differently – that’s how garten through eighth grade, so the chal- and her staff have built in provisions, and school needs – and this time is paid. were with us until at least 5:30 p.m., if the change began. Then we began hav- lenges and opportunities vary across the such as additional physical education Pollard noted teachers are often asked you include the bus route home,” said ing regular conversations about data, grades and ages of students. time and a snack to divert unwanted be- to tutor after school or take their work Pollard. regular conversations about children, Despite this variance, principal Kris- havior. They also implemented mindful- home for no compensation, but with After implementing Tiger Time, the regular conversations about specifi c tina Pollard can point to two major ness, relaxation, art and other activities additional funds, she can pay them for school moved up to a D rating, and Pol- needs of students and attacking those changes that have brought her school to give the students a variety of ways to the extra hours and added work. This lard expect it will improve even more needs with differentiated instruction,” success: an extended-learning program cope with a longer school day. additional time to focus on addressing this year with the full extended-learning said Sutton. and increased opportunity for collabora- “If you want them to have that sharp school needs means teachers have a program in place. She also decided students needed buy- tion for teachers. attention, you’ve got to feed that brain little extra money in their pockets and “School improvement does not occur in to their academic success, so teach- In the 2015-2016 school year, Earl with energy and keep that blood pump- students receive benefi ts of a teaching in a vacuum. It is collaborative, strate- ers and students worked together to set Travillion was one of the lowest F ing,” said Pollard. staff that has more time to work togeth- gic, data-informed work at every level individualized growth goals. At the be- schools in the state, said Pollard, who As with any new program, buy-in was er professionally and to collaboratively of the educational system. It is about ginning of the 2016-2017 school year, quickly implemented a new program an initial challenge for Pollard and her plan learning goals. implementing effective practices that teachers met with students, and together called Tiger Time, which allotted 30-45 team, so she planned an aggressive pub- To convince parents, Pollard showed foster systems for teaching and learning they developed a plan for meeting or minutes every day for individualized tu- lic relations campaign early on to con- the monetary and peace-of-mind ben- that can be sustained over time. It’s not exceeding their goals, a process Sutton toring on defi cit areas. The school then vince faculty and parents of the benefi ts efi ts they would reap from having their easy work, but it is meaningful work,” said gave students ownership of their transitioned to a schoolwide extended- of an extended-learning program. children at school longer. said Sonja Robertson, director of the performance and made them feel more learning program that adds “two hours “In the beginning, it was scary for “For one, [the program] saved par- OSI.

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State test scores Hinds CC students begin bring good news The Mississippi Link Newswire Students showed improvement in every grade and subject area, with more students scoring in the top three profi ciency levels fi rst week of classes and fewer scoring in levels one and two. Perhaps the best news of all is that school districts that were rated F in 2017 showed The Mississippi Link Newswire considerable improvement. Every tradi- Hinds Community College tional public school district that was rated began fall classes Aug. 13. F last year increased the percent of students Students were able to regis- who scored profi cient and advanced. ter for the 16-week fall term Overall: or eight-week term through • in English/Language Arts, 40 school Aug. 17. districts had more than 45 percent of their Hinds offers more than 450 students score profi cient or advanced – academic courses guaranteed compared to just 22 districts in 2017 and to transfer to universities, 14 districts in 2016 plus more than 70 career and • in mathematics, 52 school districts had technical program options. more than 45 percent of their students score Students can take classes profi cient or advanced in mathematics – day or night at any of our compared to just 32 districts in 2017 and six locations, or take online 15 in 2016. classes from the convenience Fewer students met the new, higher profi - of their own home. ciency benchmark for the English II exam, Hinds also offers many and English teachers are crying foul. The different starting points, so score required for a student to be consid- students can begin college ered profi cient in English II was raised by when they are ready. Students at Hinds Community College’s Jackson Campus-Academic/Technical Center buy books and supplies the fi rst week of school. seven points for the 2017-2018 test. This On-campus classes: Pictured are, from left, book store employee Jerrica Murray and students Sarah Brown and Michel Davis, all Jackson residents. is a signifi cant change that masks some • 16-week (full term) of the academic growth that students and classes – Aug. 13 teachers worked so hard to achieve, and it • Eight-week classes – is likely to have at least some impact on Aug. 13 and Oct. 4 high schools’ accountability ratings. Some • Six-week classes – Sept. states set a three-point cap on the degree 4 and Oct.15 to which a raw score requirement can be • Four-week classes – Aug. raised from one year to the next. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 9 and Nov. “I’ve done a little digging through the 5 data for all grades and subjects, and I am Online classes astounded by the impressive gains being • 15-week (full term) made in so many of our school districts. classes – Aug. 20 Teachers and students, your hard work • Eight-week classes – is paying off. We are proud of you,” said Aug. 20 and Oct. 15 Nancy Loome, executive director of Par- • 4-week classes – Aug. 20, ent’s Campaign. Sept. 17, Oct. 15 and Nov. 12 “Hinds Community Col- lege takes pride in its mis- sion of providing a quality, Alcorn releases affordable education that fi ts the life needs of our stu- Hinds Community College Medical Data Technology instructor Angela Garrett of Monticello, standing left, gets class started at plans for dents,” said Raymond Cam- Jackson Campus-Academic/Technical Center. Students are, seated from left, Chavet Bryant of Jackson, Pakendra Hall of Jackson, pus Dean of Academics Ben Eboni Galtney of Clinton and Anastasia Ellis of Jackson. addressing student Cloyd. As Mississippi’s largest housing challenge community college, Hinds Community College is a comprehensive institution The Mississippi Link Newswire offering quality, affordable Alcorn State University leaders are leav- educational opportunities ing no stone unturned in its efforts to make with academic programs of sure the institution can meet the student study leading to seamless housing demand for the fall semester. With university transfer and ca- an increased demand for on-campus hous- reer and technical programs ing, all available beds on both the Lorman teaching job-ready skills. and Natchez campuses have been fi lled. With six locations in central Similar to last year, the university has de- Mississippi, Hinds enrolls vised appropriate alternatives to ensure that about 12,000 students each all registered students are accommodated fall semester. with university housing for the fall semester. To learn more, visit www. With all the Natchez campus residences as- hindscc.edu or call 1.800. signed, the university plans to offer a daily HindsCC. shuttle bus service to transport students to For more information on and from Natchez. Each student will also re- programs of study and sched- ceive the full meal plan to use on the Lorman uling, see www.hindscc.edu. Campus police Lt. Maurice Winford makes IDs for Hinds Community College students Sonya Watson of Canton, Alexus Jones of campus. Jackson, Mayia Horton of Jackson and Katlyn Stokes of Jackson at Jackson Campus-Academic/Technical Center. Alcorn’s interim president Donzell Lee re- ported that the school has recently received approval from the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning to contract with the Days Inn hotel in Natchez to meet any additional Alcorn State University preparing housing needs for a continually growing stu- dent body. Lee explained, “Alcorn desires to see all students housed on our Lorman campus. Un- campus for upcoming academic year fortunately, our available housing stock does not currently afford us this opportunity. The The Mississippi Link Newswire a similar project.” Posey concluded, university has been actively exploring all op- tions and alternatives possible to help us ad- With the start of the fall 2018 se- “We believe our residents in Revels equately address our growing housing chal- mester around the corner, Alcorn will be extremely pleased and appre- lenge. Thankfully, this arrangement gives us State University has been busily ciate these new improvements.” an opportunity to house students as needed preparing the campus for the return On the opening day of New and temporarily.” of students and faculty. Transfer Student Orientation Week- Tracy Cook, interim vice president for Throughout the summer, campus end of Welcome, Aug. 17, the Fa- Student Affairs added, “Alcorn’s goal is to maintenance crews and contractors cilities Management offi ce staffed accommodate every student who requests have been working progressively four helpdesks at various locations with a comfortable environment to live and towards ensuring all dormitories are to assist parents and students with learn on our campus. The hotel has amenities ready for the new academic year. addressing maintenance issues. The identical to on-campus dormitories – includ- The university is tackling every- helpdesks were located at the Hon- ing move-in ready furniture – that should of- thing from cleaning carpets, waxing ors Residence Hall Lobby, Medgar fer students a fairly similar experience. We fl oors, painting, replacing broken Evers Heritage Village Building C have also begun steps to overhaul our hous- faucets and replacing light bulbs and Lobby, Burrus Hall Lobby, and Rev- ing process to ensure we have a more effi - more. els Hall Lobby from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. cient application and assignment system in Over the last few years, the uni- soap dishes and towel holders. them,” stated Lee. “The university Additionally, the helpdesks provid- place in the future.” versity has again chosen to target Interim president Donzell Lee is will continue to be mission-driven ed complimentary shower curtain Campus police will be partnering with lo- resources towards improving one of pleased to see the increased focus on in its focus on strengthening our sets to all students who had a need. cal law enforcement to ensure a safe environ- the older student residence halls on campus improvements and beautifi - customer service delivery towards A crew of trades and custodial ment is maintained in our Natchez housing. the Lorman campus. This year the cation considering expected enroll- increased student satisfaction.” technicians were also available over Facility maintenance services for the Nat- Facilities Management Unit identi- ment growth. Jeff Posey, associate vice presi- the weekend to assist with any ur- chez campus residence halls will continue. fi ed Revels Hall men’s dormitory “Alcorn is our students home dent for Facilities Management, gent matters. Throughout the fall semester, the temporary shower facilities for renovations. away from home, and we want to be added, “Last year we renovated the Large-scale repair projects will housing solutions will be re-evaluated and The newly revamped showers will intentional in our efforts to provide showers in Burrus Hall, one of our need to be requested and scheduled students will be transitioned to the Lorman feature new fl oors with urethane the most comfortable and positive classic women’s dormitories and this through the residence life work or- campus based on availability. coatings, new plumbing fi xtures and living and learning experience for year we wanted to devote energy on der system. www.mississippilink.com AUGUST 23 - 29, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9 Bynum tells over 600 freshmen, transfer students to pick friends wisely, dream big

By L.A. Warren jsumsnews.com During New Student Convocation for the Class of 2022, JSU President William B. Bynum Jr. urged more than 600 fresh- men and transfer students to surround themselves with positive peers if they want to be academically successful. Bynum told them that they must know their true purpose for attending Jackson State University. While most sat in chairs on the basketball court in the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Cen- ter Sunday, the incoming fall class was so large that some students were seated elsewhere in a reserved section in the arena. Delivering his keynote address, By- JSU President William B. Bynum Jr. electrifi es the audience during the num spoke admiringly, yet assertively, to Class of 2022 New Student Convocation. He delivered a powerful key- the audience like a caring father dispens- note address that left guests spellbound as they learned how his hum- ing practical advice to a loved one start- ble beginnings and faith resulted in him becoming a two-time university ing a new chapter in their lives. president. PHOTOS BY CHARLES A. SMITH/JSU ‘Some people come here to extend Freshmen and transfer students absorb powerfully inspiring words from each of the speakers. high school. Some people come here to Bynum said. “It’s His grace, His mercy, ously described two types get away from something. You were cho- His favor that I get to stand before you,” of parents. came down to JSU, she said. enthralled by JSU’s warm welcome: sen for this journey. … Understand how said the longtime academician with 31 Type 1: These parents are extremely “Caleb and I talked about what he David Arrington IV, 18, is one of truly special these next four or fi ve years years in education and 27 years of those ecstatic about their empty nest and can’t wanted for his future and what kind of JSU’s newest football recruits as a de- will be,” he said. in higher education. wait to see their child move into JSU support he would need. The academic/ fensive back. The industrial technology “One thing I need to share with you as Bynum was not the only one rooting housing. Generally, they exit campus curriculum portion was similar to other major from Montgomery, Alabama, said, you start your journey and get to know for students’ success. Their peers who quickly after dropping off their child. universities, but the type of support and “I enjoyed convocation. I hope JSU will your classmates is to be careful who you hold leadership positions offered sage Then, they return to their home city encouragement that I felt he needed was make me a better person, help me fi nd a surround yourself with and who you call advice, too. ready to turn the now-empty bedroom not a component at those other institu- good job and help continue my growth. friends.” Jordan Jefferson, vice president of into an offi ce or gym. Finally, they cel- tions.” Cedric Dunbar, 17, is a biology major In addition, Bynum said, “Most of SGA and a political science major, urged ebrate because they won’t have to see She said she was particularly im- from Natchez, Mississippi, who also has us are here for great hopes, dreams and students to “take an interest in learning their child again until the Thanksgiving pressed from a “scriptural standpoint, joined JSU football as a center and tack- aspirations. … I hate to say that not ev- new things.” or Christmas holidays. and I love the president because he’s le. He described convocation as “a great erybody is here for that purpose. So, dur- Most importantly, he said, “Don’t take Type 2: These parents will hang giving new students the foundation. One ceremony where a lot of people came ing the course of this week you have to education for granted, and better your around the residential hall all day. They of the other parents and I were talking out.” As for 2022, he said, “I’m looking discern who’s serious about getting a col- future so you will learn how to make a become emotionally distraught, cry and about the importance of the foundation. forward to graduation and learning a lot. lege education and earning that college positive contribution in the world.” suffer from separation anxiety. They re- You have to dig out stuff: the rocks, the … JSU is a wonderful campus. I love the degree.” For his fi nal points, he urged newcom- luctantly leave the housing facility but gravel, even dirt to really get to a solid atmosphere.” He urged each student to take a litmus ers to “defi ne yourself by what you love. do so only after making sure their child’s foundation.” Jada Causey, 18, will study physical test to determine whether or not they’re … Be generous in your prayers. … Send room is cleaned and stocked with food She said Bynum does just that and therapy. She’s from the Delta in Hollan- surrounding themselves with the right thank-you cards. … Lift others up. … and appliances. Some parents even may won her over. dale, Mississippi. “I’ve been coming to people. Use your voice wisely … and exercise.” be forcibly led off campus. “The president is not ashamed and is Jackson State since I was small. Half of “If you’ve got a friend and you tell Mr. JSU Darrian Jackson, a senior One of JSU’s new students has parents able to articulate what so many of us be- my family went here. This is like home. them, ‘I want to be a cardiologist’ and physics major, delivered an equally up- who fall into both categories. The mother lieve but are not willing to say for fear of JSU cares about your education. It has a that friend says you ain’t smart enough beat message. He spoke about persever- is Type 1, and father is Type 2. repercussions for embracing God. We’ve very good program and a great president. to be a doctor. That’s the wrong person in ance in the face of losses. Carolyn Haley, a registered nurse from been told that we can’t proclaim God He cares about our education. … I aim your circle. You need to cut that person He urged peers coping with disap- New Orleans, is excited for son Caleb. due to separation of church and state. In to meet new people and get involved in right away.” pointments to turn those unfortunate ex- However, she said, “I want you grown fact, that is the foundation that all of us activities.” Bynum advised them to hang around periences into lessons that would allow and gone. My husband is Type 2. He need, particularly African Americans. As he prepared to wrap up his remarks, people who can “breathe life into you.” them to “mold you into a more confi dent would be here the entire weekend if he Our spirituality is what has brought us to Bynum asked the audience to refl ect on He gave an example: “You need peo- and wise individual.” Remember, he could.” this point.” one of his favorite quotes from author ple who’ll say, ‘If you want to be a car- said, “Where you start is not where you Father Charles Haley is not bashful She said forefathers who established Marianne Williamson: diologist and I want to be an orthopedic will end. So, never give up so that you about being so sensitive. “I know I will JSU would be so proud and happy that “Our deepest fear is not that we are surgeon, why don’t we start a practice can graduate.” cry when I leave campus,” he said. it continues to be what they envisioned. inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we together so people can have a one-stop Miss JSU Gabrielle A. Baker, a senior Also, the Type 2 dad, said, “I’m so Over 100 years ago they envisioned a are powerful beyond measure. It is our shop.” mass communications major, told the glad Caleb made this choice. I’ve never God institution that would train people light, not our darkness, that most fright- Bynum also had a message for parents young honored guests to slow down and attended a new student convocation, and and their minds. I’m excited about what ens us. Your playing small does not serve and guardians. He vowed that the urban appreciate where you are now because I also appreciate the Sunday service held the future holds. I’m excited there is a the world. There is nothing enlightened HBCU would provide the necessary care “in the blink of an eye you will be a se- earlier. I know my son will get a good place that’s interested in the whole man: about shrinking so that other people for their “baby.” nior. … Learn to live and not to just ex- education here. And, I’m going to like spirit, soul and body. JSU wants you to won’t feel insecure around you.” Even when students face obstacles, ist.” coming to the games during football and academically succeed, but it also wants Bynum then recited his standard ad- Bynum urged them to press forward. He She warned her peers to be careful basketball seasons. you to be a person of integrity, character, monition to the audience to help out shared his humble beginnings of grow- of their decisions because those choices Before her son’s decision to attend the to love God and make your community whenever it needs a compass for guid- ing up in the projects of Rocky Mount, come with consequences. Yet, Baker urban HBCU, Carolyn conducted her what it needs to be.” ance. North Carolina, with a “praying grand- said, “Chase your purpose because suc- own research and had a mouth full to say While his mother had a lot to say, Ca- “Look back and thank God; look for- mother” and “Holy Ghost-fi lled” mother. cess comes to those who dedicate every- about the history of JSU. leb was a bit laconic. ward and trust God; look around and “My parents separated while I was in thing to their passion in life. … There “I’m so impressed with Jackson State He simply wanted to locate a school serve God; look within and fi nd God. … kindergarten. My mother raised eight of will be bad times, but all things work to the degree of amazement.” with a solid sports management program When those praises go up those bless- us: fi ve girls and three boys. When God together for the good of them who love She said it was the fi rst college that ac- and a “nice place to meet new people and ings come down,” he said. Almighty delivers you from that environ- God.” cepted Caleb even though he submitted learn more about the history of the cam- ment and makes you a two-time univer- Meanwhile, in continuing his message applications to other colleges and was pus.” sity president, He deserves some praise,” to the entire audience, Bynum humor- accepted. However, the fi nal decision Other incoming students were equally JSU police opens new centralized substation to better serve faculty, staff, students

By L.A. Warren positive spin on things,” Albright said. tion is still available for everyone, we want jsumsnews.com JSU’s top cop also explained that “this faculty, staff and students to know that Jackson State University Police Depart- is an excellent location, and we’re going to we’re accessible here, too. Incident reports ment has a new substation located on the be doing a lot of great things with students. will be done in the substation. If there’s an lower level of the H.T. Sampson Library This station will allow us to meet students emergency, we still encourage everyone to to allow public safety offi cers to focus on where they are.” dial 601-979-2580.” community policing and better serve fac- Captain Janet Samuel is equally thrilled Samuel notes one change, however: ulty, staff and students in a more centralized about the new location, which she and an- “Lost and found” will be in the new loca- location. other co-worker spotted a year ago as a po- tion. And, Albright indicated that all lieu- Even with the new location, Chief Thom- tential place to expand. tenants are stationed in the new location as as Albright expressed that the main location “Public Safety has had a storage room in well. However, the command staff still will is still available, too, for many of the same the lower level of the library for quite some be in the main building. services. He also celebrated the opening of time. Last year, a co-worker and I noticed Meanwhile, Albright said more great the substation with a catered reception for there were a lot of empty spaces. We began things are on the horizon. campus offi cers. planning and talking to others such as Fa- “We’re even considering forming an in- “Offi cers work really hard and perform a cilities and Construction Management and tramural basketball team to play alongside lot of overtime. This is one of the ways that top personnel to get their consensus and to students. Also, there will be more presen- I can show them that I appreciate their ef- see if our idea for a new space would work. tations in residence halls to interact with forts. Oftentimes, people get called into the Eventually, we all made it happen,” she students about public safety and other mat- Campus public safety offi cers gathered recently to celebrate the opening of offi ce to handle a lot of negative incidents. said. ters. In general, we’re moving toward more its new substation located in the lower level of the H.T. Sampson Library. With this expansion, I just wanted to put a Also, Samuel said, “While the main sta- community policing,” Albright said. PHOTO BY KENTRICE S. RUSH STATE

10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK AUGUST 23 - 29, 2018 www.mississippilink.com GPSD partners with District hosts MVSU to Launch the Founder’s Day

The Mississippi Link Newswire were Norma Walker, Billy Wil- early college program The U.S. Army Corps of Engi- liams Jr., Jimmie Kirkwood and neers Vicksburg District hosted James Darnell for serving the dis- Founders Day in commemoration trict for 40 years. Mississippi Link Newswire make sure students are on a clear path About Our District: The mission of the district’s 145 years of service The Vicksburg District also rec- Greenville Public School District towards obtaining a college degree. of the Greenville Public School Dis- to the nation. This event celebrates ognized graduates of its Leadership is partnering with Mississippi Valley Competition for jobs is intense, so trict is to provide the opportunity for the founding of the Vicksburg Dis- Development Program. State University to launch a new pro- the district has provided various path- all to achieve success. For more in- trict by Capt. William Henry Harri- The ceremony concluded with a gram, Early College High School, in ways to ensure all students are college formation about our district, please son Benyaurd August 18, 1879. The cake cutting with a saber, held by the Greenville Public School District. and career ready. visit our website at www.gvillepub- Corps of Engineers has maintained Col. Michael C. Derosier, the senior Students’ fi rst school day on MVSU’s “Early college high school places licschooldistrict.com. a continuous presence in Vicksburg serving member Norma Walker campus was August 20. Freshmen students who desire to go to college on MVSU: Mississippi Valley State ever since and remains Vicksburg’s and newest serving member Janice students in the Early College will earn the college path at a faster pace. The University (MVSU), as a Carnegie second oldest business. Darby. college credit hours as they work to intent is to give them the coursework, Classifi ed Master’s university, pro- Vicksburg District Commander The District of the U.S. Army complete their high school diploma. college exposure and confi dence to be vides comprehensive undergraduate Col. Michael C. Derosier opened Corps of Engineers encompasses MVSU is the fi rst four-year Missis- successful in completing high school and graduate programs in education, the ceremony with remarks about a 68,000-square-mile area across sippi Institution of Higher Learning and college. This early college high the arts and sciences, and profession- the district and its team members. portions of Mississippi, Arkansas to participate in an early college pro- school partnership with Mississippi al studies. The university is driven “Today is a day of celebration, ap- and Louisiana that holds seven ma- gram. MVSU has graciously provided Valley State University is defi nitely a by its commitment to excellence in preciation, remembrance and an- jor river basins and incorporates ap- classroom space to house GPSD Early positive pathway towards student suc- teaching, learning, service and re- ticipation. Today we are celebrating proximately 460 miles of mainline College students. Students will spend cess.” Janice Page, superintendent of search – a commitment resulting in 145 years of district history.” levees. The district is engaged in their days on the campus of MVSU Greenville Public School District a learner-centered environment that The Vicksburg District recog- hundreds of projects and employs completing high school and college “We are excited to partner with the prepares critical thinkers, exceptional nized team members with 20, 25, approximately 1,000 people. courses. Professors from MVSU will Greenville Public School District for communicators and service-orient- 30, 35 and 40 years of service. To learn more about the Vicks- teach the college courses while GPSD the early college high school initia- ed, engaged and productive citizens. Among team members recog- burg District, visit our website, teachers will provide high school in- tive. This is a great opportunity for MVSU is fundamentally committed nized for their length of service www.mvk.usace.army.mil. struction. Greenville Public School GPSD students to gain hands-on ex- to positively District, in conjunction with a MVSU perience and develop habits tha st will impacting the agreement, will provide transporta- help prepare them for the rigors of quality of life tion to Itta Bena, MS, where MVSU college life and coursework. In addi- and creating is located. tion, these students will have the op- extraordinary The early college program is an- portunity to earn college credits while e d u c a t io n a l other opportunity that the Greenville completing their high school diploma, opportunities Public School District provides for which puts them in a great position to for the Mis- students to be successful. Participat- obtain a college degree,” said Con- sissippi Delta ing in an early college program while stance Bland, MVSU vice president and beyond. still in high school is a positive way to of Academic Affairs Thompson announces $73,685 awarded to Water Valley

The Mississippi Link Newswire Diesel Forklift for Valley Recently, United States Lumber & Hardware in Water Representative Bennie G. Valley, Mississippi. The re- Thompson (D-MS) announced maining $32,385 will be used The United States Department to purchase a Toyota Model of Agriculture Rural Develop- #8FGCU25 Forklift and a ment/ Rural Business Devel- Heftee 2000-H Workstation opment Program has awarded for Sartains Home & Auto, $73,685 to the City of Water Inc. in Water Valley. Valley for Valley Lumber and The new equipment will Hardware and Sartains Home allow the businesses to meet & Auto, Inc. the new production capacity This Rural Development needed by their customers. investment in the amount of For additional information $41,300 will be used to pur- contact Donald Gray at 662- chase a Clark Model C-40 473-2431. Thompson

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By Pastor Simeon R. Green III to scoff and make fun at it, but here only a little while, and then is the one that has you drunk this world. You do not have to sage and let it sink down into Special to The Mississippi Link there will be a judgment. we will be gone. The devil will on the wine of the world and be up and down in your Chris- your heart, you will fi nd that the Solomon wrote You do not have to wait un- work to cause you to waste your wrapped up in the things of the tian experience. You can get the devil does not like it. He will try in Ecclesiastes til the end to know that God’s life and to spend your life in sin. world. Unless you can get hold goods and press your way right to get your mind on what you 12:13-14, “Let us promised judgment will come The devil wants you to live it up of yourself by the help of God on, and then one day you will are planning to do tomorrow or hear the conclu- just as He has said it will. In through life; that is the reason he and take the exit that God is hear Him say, “Well done, My what you have done today. He sion of the whole Genesis, we read that God said keeps you so busy. He will keep making for you, you are going good and faithful servant.” does not like it when the Word matter: Fear God, that man became so wicked that your mind all wrapped up in the to be lost eternally. The devil does not want you of God reaches the heart and and keep his com- He was going to destroy man things of this old world. He does You need to get an experience to get saved. He does not even captivates the mind. mandments: for this is the whole whom He had created. He said not want you to get away where with God. You can dig down want the saints of God to read Next week, “Choosing your duty of man. For God shall bring He was going to send a fl ood it is peaceful and quiet and for and get all the rubbish out of the this message. He will work this Destiny” – Part IV every work into judgment, with and take away life from every you to really think about your way and really get on the Rock, way and that way to try to dis- Rev. Simeon R. Green III is every secret thing, whether it be man, but “Noah found grace in life, to think about what you are Christ Jesus. You need to get tract you. He is an enemy, and pastor of Joynes Road Church of good, or whether it be evil.” the eyes of the Lord.” (Genesis doing or to think about what is everything settled in your heart he does not get too alarmed God, 31 Joynes Road, Hampton My friend, there is going to 6:8) happening to you. and mind. My friend, you can because you choose to go to a VA 23669. He is a member of the be a judgment when this thing is You need to fear God, and you The devil does not want you dig right down and get an ex- church service, but whenever National Association of Evange- all over. The devil does not want need to pass the time of your to read this message. He does perience with God that will last you really shut out everything lism Church of God, Anderson, you to believe it. He wants you sojourning here in fear. We are not like to be uncovered. He you from now until you leave else and begin to heed the mes- Ind.

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12 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK AUGUST 23 - 29, 2018 www.mississippilink.com Omarosa Remembering Ron Dellums is Not Your and his radical devotion Dog, Trump! to people over politics By Julianne Malveaux NNPA News Wire Columnist By Marc H. Morial of Columbia and despite being a President and CEO well-known pacifi st, he chaired I am no fan of Omarosa Manigault National Urban League the Armed Services Committee, Newman, the mononymous diva who “If being an ad- becoming the fi rst African-Amer- dominates the airwaves whenever she vocate of peace, ican and anti-war activist to hold wants to. Her new book, Unhinged, justice and human- the position. which I won’t read, is billed as a tell-all ity toward all hu- Dellums’ campaign against op- on 45’s White House and its shenanigans. man beings is radi- pression and his fi ght for racial In making the rounds, Omierosie (my cal, then I’m glad justice extended to the plight of nickname for her) has played tapes that seem to corrobo- to be called radi- black and brown people abroad. rate at least some of her allegations about 45. More im- cal.” – Ron Dellums, American As a leader in the Free South portantly, her tapes are evidence that the game captured Activist & Politician, (November Africa movement, he wrote and the hunter. In other words, Omierosie took a page from 24, 1935 – July 30, 2018) sponsored legislation for the An- 45’s book and trusted fewer people than even 45 did. From the outside looking in, my ti-Apartheid Act of 1986, which Now the 45-defense machine, led by Sarah Huckabee interest in public service may ap- called for economic sanctions Sanders, has gone out of its way to paint her as all kinds pear preordained. I grew up dur- and trade embargoes against the of liars. Surprise, surprise. And folks have run to the air- ing the height of the civil rights apartheid regime in South Africa. waves to suggest that the People’s House on 1600 Penn- movement. I was as familiar with The legislation passed despite a sylvania Avenue is inhabited entirely by liars. the names and achievements of veto from President Ronald Re- If you elect a clown, expect a circus, but this is more civil rights heroes as sports fans gan, and South Africa repealed its than a spectacle now. It is the systematic denigration of are of their favorite teams and apartheid laws in 1991. black people that must be repudiated and rejected.The de- players. I was raised by activists. In 1998, Dellums retired from humanization of black people allowed whites to enslave My father, Ernest “Dutch” Mori- Congress. He ran a lobbying fi rm us and then justify enslavement. The defeminization of al, who served as the fi rst African- Dellums after retirement but returned to black women allowed white men to use us sexually, and American mayor of New Orleans, politics in 2006. The native-born shielded them, after enslavement, from any consequenc- and my mother, Sybil Morial, an Ronald Vernie Dellums was on’s “enemies list,” he would play son of Oakland returned to serve es. Legally, it was almost impossible, until recently, to author and unfl agging advocate born in Oakland, California, and a critical role in the establishment as his beloved city’s mayor, serv- convict a white man of raping a black woman. Recy Tay- for justice, made sure to teach and like me, he was raised in a fam- of the Congressional Black Cau- ing from 2007 to 2011. lor’s rapists got away with it, and white women stood by instill progressive social values ily that was no stranger to social cus, and he would witness the dis- Dellums’ public service was them. Omierosie may be an integrity-challenged lowlife in our home. And then I met Ron justice. His father, Terry Dellums, mantling of the brutal regime of guided by a simple philosophy. (that didn’t start with this book), but she is not a dog. Dellums. once worked as a sleeping car por- apartheid in South Africa. Senator Barbara Lee, who in- Calling Omarosa a dog is a sly way of 45 trying to I was 13 years old when I fi rst ter before he became a longshore- A successful run for a seat on terned for Dellums and later call her an *itch, or a female dog. She is, as we all are, saw Dellums speak at the Bright man. His uncle was an organizer the Berkeley City Council set succeeded him after his retire- a terribly fl awed human being. In naming her a dog, as Hope Baptist Church in Phila- for the Brotherhood of Sleeping the stage for his next campaign. ment from Congress, recalled in calling Congresswoman Maxine Waters “low IQ” is delphia. From that day on, he be- Car Porters, a labor organization Dellums was recruited by anti- that when it came time to make casting aspersion on all black women. The civil rights came a role model to me, and as I founded by civil rights activist A. Vietnam war activists to run for any decision, “He would say that activist Ruby Sales addressed this on a Facebook post am sure many would attest, Del- Philip Randolph. the House of Representatives. the only question we should ask that bears sharing. lums became – and will remain After joining the Marine It was during this campaign that when we made decisions about Trump called Omarosa a dog. For younger folk, let – a role model for many up and Corps., and later obtaining his Nixon’s White House branded anything is: ‘Is this the right thing me break it down. His slander is laden with white su- coming elected offi cials. He was master’s in social work, Dellums Dellums “an out and out radical” to do?’ Don’t ask about political premacist historical slander of black women in a culture a larger than life fi gure – a former began working in the Bay Area’s – a badge he wore with honor. expedience.” of white male rape and a reign of terror. Their assault Marine who unwaveringly cham- poorest neighborhoods, becom- Presidential animus aside, Del- Dellums was a fi ghter. In his against black women extends back to captivity and en- pioned peace. Dellums was infa- ing well-versed in the daily and lums won and served in his seat autobiography he recalls a day he slavement in sites of terror in a strange land where we mously relentless in his pursuit of systemic injustices born from rac- for an uninterrupted twenty-seven fought another student for calling were hostages to the sexual whims of white men. More- justice and was respected by his ism and neglect. This experience years, making history as northern him a slur. He took that fi ghting over, these men were also pedophiles who raped young colleagues and constituents alike prepared him for a political career California’s fi rst black congress- spirit and his distaste for injustice black girls. To justify their perverse behavior, desires for that powerful combination of that would span four decades. man. During his thirteen consecu- to the corridors of power in Con- and the colonization and invasion of the lives and body passion and principles that guided During that time, he would earn tive terms, Dellums chaired the gress and City Hall and now may territory of black girls and women, they slandered us as his decades-long advocacy work. a place on President Richard Nix- House Committee on the District he rest in power. whores and immoral sexual predators whose sexual ap- petites know no limits. So, when you sit quietly and allow Trump – no mat- ter what you think about Omarosa – to call her a dog, you give him a pass to raise up the white smear of us that your older sisters went to the mat placing our lives Omarosa out trumped Trump on the line to end this culture. Omarosa isn’t the only former White House aide who has written about the dys- By E. Faye Williams anybody says, but when you call a his favorite whipping person. He tions and El Salvador were racist functional White House. Sean Spicer did the same thing, Trice Edney Newswire sister who has taken so much heat called her a low I.Q. person and while he was discussing immi- yet he has not been called a dog. Instead, he was feted in Isn’t it a pity that for you a low life dog, you’ve we all know she is far from that. grants from those places. When Washington with a book party that actually charged an Americans don’t once again shown who you re- He threatened her with “Be care- he expressed a desire to increase admission fee. even have to ask ally are. When you add up all ful what you wish for.” immigrants from places like Nor- No shade and no disparagement from the White if there’s anything the gross, silly, hurtful, harmful, Trump has berated Colin Kae- way, his message was clearly rac- House. Censure seems only to come when a black wom- else that can be just unlawful things he’s done to our pernick and NFL players for pro- ist. an is speaking her truth. It is an interesting time to be as bad as what we country and to all Americans, the testing police brutality and rac- Whatever Omarosa’s faults may an African-American woman. On the one hand, during already knew? If title fi ts Trump a whole lot better ism. He’s called for fi ring them be, she has proof of what she’s this September month, we see eleven black women grac- Trump would throw his own son than it fi ts any woman, including in vulgar terms just for exercising saying these days. I don’t blame ing the covers of magazines. Beyoncé is on the cover of under the bus, why should we be Omarosa. their Constitutional rights. her one bit for fi nally seeing and Vogue, Rihanna on the cover of British Vogue, Tracy El- surprised about anything else he Trump has a history that is lon- Trump was crazy enough to expressing with evidence what lis Ross on the cover of Elle, Zondaya on the cover of says or does? What he does with ger than Omarosa’s, but let’s just try to demean the King – LeB- we always knew about Trump. Marie Claire. Issa Ray graces the cover of Ebony, actress his family is his business, but look at his recent history. He be- ron James – after he announced a There’s no way I can feel sorry and comedian Tiffany Haddish is on the cover of Glam- when he trashes black people, he gan his campaign disrespecting school and scholarships for at risk for him when he cries about “fake our, Lupita Nyong’o is on the cover of Porte and there are has gone too far. President Barack Obama by in- students in his hometown of Ak- news” and “witch hunts.” If he others who show up on smaller publications. Not many people in the black sisting he was not born in the U.S. ron, Ohio – something normally were a normal person, he could’ve In total, writes Joy Sewing, African-American women community were happy with – and he never apologized for that thought to be great – but not in taken issue with the news or with graced eleven magazine covers in the all-important Sep- Omarosa supporting Trump, and lie or as it was known “the birther Trump’s world. Even LeBron’s Omarosa without the crude per- tember issues, the issues that often attract the most ad- we often gagged when she de- conspiracy.” governor and Trump’s wife had sonal disparagement – and maybe vertising and also set trends for the fall and the rest of fended him, but no matter what, He and his chief of staff, John to agree that what LeBron did we would’ve listened. It’s obvious the year. The Beyoncé cover on Vogue is especially im- we never called her names. Kelly, insulted Congresswoman was a good thing. Don Lemon he can train a street fi ghter, but pactful because Beyoncé used her infl uence and editorial Trump doesn’t get a pass call- Fredericka Wilson who was work- of CNN interviewed LeBron and can’t stand it when she uses some direction to bring a young black man in as her photogra- ing any woman a dog or a crazed, ing with Sgt. LaDavia Johnson’s Trump labeled both men dumb. It of the tactics she learned from pher. It was the fi rst time that an African American was crying lowlife – especially not family during the sargent’s brutal seems that Trump enjoys trying him. Brilliant move Omarosa.You the cover photographer for Vogue magazine in its history. when he’s used her to advance death. We know Kelly and Trump to demean people of color. We’ve have out trumped Trump! On the one hand we are being celebrated, and on the his gross agenda. His comments were lying, but neither ever apol- heard him do similar things to E. Faye Williams is president other hand, we are being slammed. Commercial sensi- about her were racist and sexist. ogized to Wilson. Mexican Americans, Muslims and of the National Congress of Black bilities are out of sync with the bigotry of this president, Those terms are more descriptive Trump seems to have Con- immigrants. Women, and host of WPFW-FM but can these commercial sensibilities be used to topple of how he acts. I don’t have to gresswoman Maxine Waters on We can agree that his crude re- 89.3’s “Wake Up and Stay Woke.” 45’s bigotry? Beyonce brought a black cover photogra- agree with everything Omarosa or the brain. Until recently, she was marks against Haiti, African na- www.nationalcongressbw.org pher to Vogue Magazine. Can her Bey-hive bring change to prevailing racist attitudes? Will the women who pick up these magazine covers send a strong message to the woman-hating, genital grabbing president? Omorosa may be a lot of things, Chump, but she is not GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: your dog, and neither are the rest of us. Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist. Her latest book “Are We Better Off? Race, Obama and Pub- lic Policy” is available via www.amazon.com for book- ing, wholesale inquiries or for more info visit www.juli- www.mississippilink.com annemalveaux.com.

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www.mississippilink.com AUGUST 23 - 29, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 13 Children on the frontlines Aretha Franklin – Perhaps

By Marian Wright Edelman the greatest singer ever President, Children’s Defense Fund By Harry C. Alford “I can make a difference!” Every gorical. White was abusing her. One day NNPA News Wire Columnist July thousands of students from Chil- she showed up at the studio with a black dren’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom The fi rst time I learned eye. The guys of the Memphis Horns had Schools® sites across the country par- that there was a singer by become very attached to Aretha. They ticipate in the CDF Freedom Schools the name of Aretha Frank- approached White and warned him that National Day of Social Action. This lin was uneventful. My if Aretha ever shows up with another year’s action focused on the need to high school sweetheart, mark on her body they would kill him vote for children and the fact that ev- Brenda, showed me the and disappear his body into the Alabama ery vote matters. Though children and Columbia album cover swamps. He would eventually leave teenagers in Freedom Schools are too with this 16-year-old girl they claimed to Aretha. Apparently, he still lives at the young to vote themselves, they held be “The Next Nancy Wilson.” Big deal. age of 91. rallies and marches urging adults to Did we really need another Nancy Wilson “I Never Loved a Man” turned out to be get registered and vote for leaders this when the one we have was just beginning one of the greatest albums ever recorded. election cycle and in every election her long career? One of the singles on the album was “Re- who will stand for children. Young The problem was that Columbia re- spect.” It was a remake of an Otis Red- people are refusing to sit on the side- stricted this young talent. They thought ding hit. It took off and remains a favorite lines as they see even children’s most Marian Wright Edelman says that we owe all of the children who have fought for her destiny would be “Pop” music. Her to music fans around the world regardless basic needs under assault by many in civil rights a debt of gratitude. In this photo, Marian Wright Edelman, president manager was responsible for discover- of the genre. As Otis Redding remarked the Trump Administration and Con- of the Children’s Defense Fund, speaks during the Children’s Defense Fund Gala ing Billie Holiday and he was trying to to Wexler, “That gal done took my song!” replicate that through a young Aretha. It When Aretha would record a previous- gress. Awards at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA I am so proud of the Freedom turned out to be a “pipe dream.” Aretha ly released song, people would remember Schools scholars who have learned the U.S. Supreme Court as Brown v. fi nally reopen. personally had the blues. It would be in her version and forget the other versions. they are following in the footsteps Board of Education. The Brown case Remembering these past struggles that genre where her true talent would be Great songs like Dionne Warwick’s “I of children and youths who were the was named for lead plaintiff Oliver and the price of progress to get non- found. Say a Little Prayer” would soon be re- foot soldiers and infantry of the Civ- Brown, whose nine-year-old daugh- white children an equal education Her upbringing was gospel. Her father, membered mostly for Aretha’s version. il Rights Movement. Some of their ter Linda in 1950 was barred from makes recent threats and actions by C.L. Franklin, was a very popular min- Even the deep blues song of B.B. King, stories from the Movement are well attending all-white Sumner Elemen- the Trump Administration simply evil ister. His congregation was in Memphis, “The Thrill is Gone,” would be taken to known: six-year-old Ruby Bridges in tary School near their Topeka, Kansas – as they seek to halt or reverse course Tennessee. Her father was known for another level when Aretha recorded it. I New Orleans walked through white home with her white neighborhood on civil rights, education and juvenile philandering and when Aretha was nine fi rst heard her version on a Detroit radio mobs to attend school – even pray- playmates, and instead forced to en- justice protections; school desegrega- years old her mother left the family and station in 1971. I spent decades trying ing for those jeering at her; the Little roll in an all-black school miles away. tion; housing discrimination; and af- moved to New York. Aretha would be to get a copy of it, but it was so elusive. Rock Nine; the four little girls killed The landmark victory in Brown over- fi rmative action. raised by the church, basically by choir Thankfully, with all the remembrances in the bombing of Birmingham’s 16th turned the “separate, but equal” doc- On July 3, the Department of Jus- members. Gospel star Clara Ward had a of Aretha, YouTube has put it into their Street Baptist Church. Thousands of trine established under Plessy v. Fer- tice announced it was repealing 24 strong infl uence on her. Before long and catalogue along with dozens of long ago children were on the frontlines of his- guson. Years later Linda Brown, who federal guidance documents that all after the untimely death of her mother, Aretha tunes. I cried when I heard it again tory. Whether sung or unsung heroes, died in March of this year, engaged sought to clarify basic federal civil Reverend Franklin moved his ministry to after all these years. It’s like what Otis we owe all of them a debt of gratitude. as a parent in a follow up suit in To- rights protections for children, older Detroit. Redding said – she took a song from B.B. For example, in April 1951, black peka because the city’s schools were youths and young adults and the De- At the age of twelve Aretha gave birth King. students at Robert Russa Moton High still not fully integrated. She knew her partment of Education announced it to her fi rst child. It is still a mystery as Jazz, blues, rhythm and blues, soul and School in Prince Edward County, Vir- case had sparked transforming change would delay, for two years, a require- to whom was the father. Many believed everything else. Oh, you wonder about ginia – led by 16-year-old Barbara in our nation, but real change is slow. ment that states identify and address it could have been her own father whose gospel? Her live gospel album entitled Rose Johns – walked out of class to For children in Prince Edward racial disparities in special education, name she gave to the child. The only re- “Amazing Grace” is the greatest selling protest conditions at their segregated County, the Brown victory was including disparities in the ways chil- sponse Aretha would give about the ques- gospel album ever recorded. school. Moton was built for 180 stu- shamefully delayed. The county even- dren of color are disciplined. What a tion was, “It must have been one of the The song “Ain’t No Way” was the dents but had 450. Some classes were tually took Virginia’s policy of “mas- mean unjust slap in the face of our boys at school.” This was a pattern that best song you could use to dance with a held in old farm buildings. Students sive resistance” to school desegre- most vulnerable children. would last. Aretha never had a long – last- pretty lady. She would seem to melt into lacked all the basics such as science gation to its full extreme. In 1959 it We must continue to support and ing relationship with any man. your arms as the words of the song were labs, a gym or a cafeteria found at closed its entire public school system praise the action by today’s children Her fi rst relationship with a husband played. all-white Farmville High, just a few and created private schools to edu- and youths standing up against injus- was with Ted White. White was a notori- Aretha was indeed the greatest. Sadly, blocks away. When Johns complained cate the county’s white children using tice, gun violence, child poverty, and ous Detroit pimp. He recognized the tal- she could not fi nd a long-lasting love. She how unfair this was a teacher told her tuition grants from the state and tax unequal education and let them know ent in Aretha and became her manager. had four children who loved her dearly. she should do something about it. She credits from the county. No provision we stand with them, are determined It was his idea to have Aretha leave Co- Her second husband, actor Glynn Tur- did, leading her fellow students in a was made for educating the county’s not to go backwards, and will step lumbia and fi nd a label conducive to her man, seemed rather promising. But one strike. As she later said, “It was time black children, forcing them to move forward with them on the front lines gospel/rhythm and blues roots. He cut a day she would come home and fi nd him that Negroes were treated equally in with relatives in nearby communi- seeking justice. deal with Atlantic records and funded the in bed with another person – allegedly with whites, time that they had a de- ties or study in makeshift schools in Marian Wright Edelman is presi- costs with profi ts from his street hustles. her oldest son. cent school, time for the students church basements. Prince Edward dent of the Children’s Defense Fund It was at Atlantic that she met Jerry Wex- She died single but was loved dearly by themselves to do something about it. public schools remained closed for whose Leave No Child Behind® mis- ler and he took her to his recording stu- the entire world. Thanks for all the mem- There wasn’t any fear. I just thought fi ve years while legal challenges sion is to ensure every child a Healthy dio – Fame Records in Muscle Shoals, ories and rest in peace my beautiful sister. – this is your moment. Seize it!” That bounced between courts, and about Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Alabama. The supporting band would be St. Peter had a fantastic moment when strike was a critical push in the start of 1,700 black and lower-income white Safe Start and a Moral Start in life members of the “Memphis Horns” who you showed up at the “Pearly Gates.” America’s desegregation movement. students struggled to fi nd schooling and successful passage to adulthood help build the Stax Records empire. It Harry Alford is the co-founder, presi- The Moton students’ demonstra- elsewhere or stayed home. It took with the help of caring families and was there that Aretha found her voice. dent/CEO of the National Black Chamber tions resulted in a court case ultimate- another U.S. Supreme Court ruling communities. For more information The fi rst album was entitled “I Never of Commerce ®. Website: www.national- ly bundled with four others before to force Prince Edward’s schools to go to www.childrensdefense.org. Loved a Man” and it was certainly alle- bcc.org Email: [email protected] Let’s join the Open Arms mission to talk about HIV in Mississippi

By Deja Abdul-Haqq prevention, LGBTQ stigma, medical priate health care in our neighborhoods. Columnist discrimination, sexual and reproduc- Condoms everywhere. And adequate Open Arms Healthcare Center Chief tive health, health literacy and how transportation to get to all of these op- Operating Offi cer Dr. Sandra Melvin our youth are engaging in risky sexual tions. And stigma-free cities and towns recently addressed a room of approxi- behavior for fun and for funds. Our si- that don’t scrutinize a woman’s interest mately 100 people at The Westin Jack- lence is slowly and surely fueling the in family planning methods or a young son during a science-driven symposium epidemic when data-driven dialogue person’s interest in dental dams. And for public health professionals, stu- can do just the opposite. we should be able to talk about safer dents, and interns. And in honor of the the recent Na- sex like we talk about celery – in the Despite Emory University report- tional Community Health Center Week spirit of wellness. ing two years ago that 4 out of 10 gay celebration, I want to congratulate Dr. In the end, the only new ideas we will or bisexual men in Jackson, MS have Melvin and her clinical and social ser- consider are the ones that we share. Dis- HIV and the Mississippi Department of vices staff at Open Arms Healthcare cussions about disparity rates, causes Health reporting Hinds County as hav- Rates of adults and adolescents living with diagnosed HIV infection Year-end 2015 – Center where a multi-dimensional team and solutions is the only way for us to ing the highest incident rates of HIV United States and 6 dependent areas (CDC) of case managers, patient navigators, forge through the stigma to unearth a in Mississippi as well as Jackson, MS nurses, physicians and outreach crews Jackson that looks and feels like a great holding a national ranking of 4th high- chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis had millions of people are unaware of their remain well versed in the scientifi c truth place to live, work, play, pray…and est rate of HIV among U.S. metropoli- increased across the county – especially HIV status, not interested in receiving about comprehensive wellness and they stay. tan areas according to the Center for in the South. In fact, according to re- an HIV test, and are not using preventa- share and encourage that truth every Sounds of sighs will not “get Jack- Disease Control and Prevention, the ports, Mississippi’s syphilis rates cur- tive measures like condoms. day. As a part of the Open Arms mis- son to zero” like other cities that have room went agasp as Melvin presented rently double national averages. If the global experts are discussing a sion to increase access to quality, state- experienced drastic reductions in new the group with current HIV and STI Though the facts regarding HIV, STIs possible emergence of a second AIDS of-the-science, culturally-appropriate HIV cases. Actual discussions in our statistics. When she shared that African and the prevalence in Jackson, MS are pandemic due to a “dangerous compla- care for all Mississippians – especially schools, pulpits, beauty shops and state Americans account for a higher propor- a matter of public record on repeat, cency,” Jackson may need to consider underserved, overlooked communi- capitol about how and why Jacksonians tion of new HIV diagnoses, those living the idea that the Capitol City is expe- what it will do when the current number ties including the LGBTQ community, have sex and how we all perceive sexu- with HIV, and those who have ever re- riencing an endemic is still foreign to of HIV infected persons – 37 million – PLWHA, women, at-risk youth, food al and reproductive health can. ceived an AIDS diagnosis, compared to far too many. And considering what is increases by 37 percent in 2030, based insecure families and under-employed One day, I imagine Dr. Melvin ad- other races/ethnicities, a grunt-fi lled the happening in the fi eld of HIV on the on the current rate trajectory. If our households, the staff values the oppor- dressing an even larger crowd as she air in the room. Several people moaned world stage, optimism drowns in heavy bold, little city is holding the #4 spot tunity to discuss the global idea that makes a formal announcement that us- when she said African Americans ac- statistics. now – with few effective health poli- resonates with population health cham- ing prevention models including HIV counted for 44 percent of HIV diagno- During the 22nd International AIDS cies, fewer resources, low HIV status pions: if you have no options, there is no testing, medical adherence for persons ses, though they comprise 12 percent of Conference in Amsterdam last month, awareness, high HIV testing compla- choice. Thus, creating a culture of well- living with HIV and PrEP, Jackson has the U.S. population. researchers and scientists concluded in cency and less than desirable condom ness is catapulted by creating healthier witnessed a generation free of HIV. I Then, Melvin presented the group unison that HIV is positioned to actu- usage, imagine our projected circum- environments with options. Smoke-free imagine a standing ovation. Instead of with color-coded maps that refl ected ally add to its global death toll based on stances. spaces. Walkable communities with moans, cheers. Instead of sighs of ex- STIs across America. A deep, exhaust- data-driven projections. A couple of the Or, do more than imagine. Talk. walking trails and sidewalks. Farmers haust, sighs of relief. ed sigh was released in the back of the major causes: few effective health poli- Let’s start fostering discussions about markets offering local fresh fruits and Or I can do more than imagine. We room as she explained how rates of cies and fewer resources. Subsequently, HIV/STI status awareness, HIV/STI vegetables. Quality, culturally-appro- all can. Let’s talk about it. CLASSIFIED

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By Hazel Trice Edney told him privately, how has it causes TriceEdneyWire.com transformed him publicly?” Only two days after Presi- asked the Rev. Jamal-Harrison dent Donald Trump met with Bryant, pastor of the Empow- nearly two dozen predominate- erment Temple AME Church in ly black pastors, he tweeted yet Baltimore, also an organizer of another racially charged mes- the Sept. 6 Call to Conscience. sage calling CNN news anchor “Because whatever he said to Don Lemon the “dumbest man him privately, he called [Don on television.” In that same Lemon] the dumbest man … tweet, he insulted the intelli- What is their prophetic impact? gence of basketball star Lebron They don’t have any prophetic James, saying Lemon “made impact. The Bible says, ‘By Labron look smart, which isn’t their fruits shall you know easy to do.” them.’ So with all of that ac- In yet another angry tweet cess and insight, we have seen days later, he called his for- no transformation?” Annan mer White House assistant Both Bryant and Bishop Omarosa Manigault Newman Harry Jackson acknowledged TriceEdneyWire.com going ahead with negotiations a “crazed, crying low life” and that they were planning to sit Kofi Atta Annan, former against strong pressure from a “dog” amidst her release of down and meet with each other Secretary General of the U.N., Washington to stay away; and taped White House conversa- this week as a video of Bryant is being remembered for his he spoke out against the U.S. tions as promotion for her new strongly criticizing the pastors leadership over ten tumultuous invasion of 2003, deploring book. is still circulating on social me- years when the world faced a the American failure “to solve This most recent public vitri- Bishop Reginald Jackson dia. crisis of poverty, injustice and this problem by collective deci- ole – despite private meetings Bryant says he has great re- disease. Annan passed away sion.” with clergy and advisors – have spect for Bishop Harry Jackson this month at age 80. Afterward, he called the in- added to a long list of equally as a committed Republican. Annan, a polished diplomat vasion “illegal,” infuriating the unsavory tweets the president “He asked if we can get to- from Ghana and later the leader White House. has unleashed – many of which gether. We are supposed to be of the U.N., was considered a In his farewell address at the appear to be racist at the core. meeting next week, but the champion of developing world Truman Library, Annan un- What’s more, First Lady Mela- meeting is his. I think we need causes but encountered resis- leashed his frustration with the nia Trump has unveiled a plat- some black Republicans to tance from the U.S. U.S. “No nation can make itself form, “Be Best,” which in part, give us a larger world view so “He had the bad luck to be secure by seeking supremacy campaigns against cyberbully- that we’re not myopic because secretary general when Wash- over all others,” he said. World ing. in many ways the Democratic ington was run by a band of institutions could not accom- He has also verbally or elec- Party has taken us for granted ideologues,” Brian Urquhart, a plish much “when the U.S. re- tronically portrayed the media and has not delivered. So, I former undersecretary general mains aloof.” as the enemy of the people, think that we need somebody who is the dean of U.N. com- Of the crises he oversaw, African nations as “shithole” on the other side of the aisle,” mentators, said in an interview one in particular created deep countries; NFL players as sons Bryant said. “If nothing else; with the Washington Post. distress. As undersecretary of bitches; Congresswoman then we need to talk, have dia- Annan saw it as a top prior- general for peacekeeping, he Maxine Waters as a person with logue and discussion.” ity for the U.N. to focus con- received a cable Jan. 11, 1994, a “very low IQ” and President But the rising up of the black structively on the elimination from the U.N. force com- Obama as establishing “stupid” church to publicly speak truth of poverty in the developing mander in Rwanda asking for policies. to power is crucial, Bryant said. world. He called on rich na- reinforcements to prevent an These racial stereotypes – at- “I just want to underscore the tions to provide the funding and impending genocide in which tempting to denigrate the intel- importance of clergy coming poor nations to affect the neces- 800,000 mostly Tutsis would lect of black people – and other Sept. 6. It’s not just an AME sary reforms to “make poverty be massacred. obscenities and absurdities are call but all of us who are con- history.” A later U.N. investigation among the reasons that Bishop Bishop Harry Jackson science of what’s taking place When the world’s top fi nance found that Annan failed to Reginald T. Jackson, president in our community and want ministers voted to cancel the act urgently on the request al- of the Council of the African their voices heard and felt. It’s staggering debt of some devel- though the U.N. charter pro- Methodist Episcopal Church not just for clergy but for all of oping countries, Annan called hibits the U.N. from interfering (AME), is organizing an ecu- us, including our congregants. it “very encouraging,” adding in a nation’s internal affairs. menical “Call to Conscience: And I think it’s a critical mo- “This will offer a chance to “Guilt” over Rwanda has led Day of Action,” set for Lafay- ment for the black church.” fi nally overcome the resource Annan to now back military in- ette Park across from the White As he prepares to lead the shortfalls that have kept so tervention to stop genocide. House at 10 a.m. Sept 6. “Call to Conscience – Day many millions of people mired Global Information Network “We are calling pastors, of Action,” Bishop Reginald in squalor.” creates and distributes news congregants and citizens from Jackson says the White House A combination of self-assur- and feature articles on current across the country to join us in and the black pastors’ failure to ance, self-control and unpreten- affairs in Africa to media out- Washington D.C. September 5 report any substantive part of tiousness enabled him to make lets, scholars, students and ac- and 6, as we call the nation to the meeting was a disservice to the most of opportunities to act tivists in the U.S. and Canada. conscience. Additionally, Sun- the community. as an honest broker. He was Our goal is to introduce impor- day, September 2, is designat- “My only concern is the ones by nature a “diplomat’s diplo- tant new voices on topics rel- ed as ‘Social Justice Sunday.’ who went to the White House, mat.” But he also stuck to his evant to Americans, to increase We are asking every pastor to in fact, when they came out of guns even when powerful U.N. the perspectives available to preach a sermon related to ‘so- the meeting, why didn’t they members urged retreat. readers in North America and cial Justice,’” Jackson says in say to us that we discussed this A notable example was his to bring into their view infor- a statement. “There are some or raised our objections to this intervention in Baghdad in mation about global issues that who think the black church is or disputed him on that?” Jack- 1998 to defuse a crisis over are overlooked or under-report- weak and has little strength or son questioned. U.N. arms inspections in Iraq, ed by mainstream media. infl uence. This thinking is in- A release on the “Call to correct. We are at war and we Conscience” concludes: call all soldiers to active duty.” “Today the black church is The demonstration was Pastor Jamal-Harrison Bryant again called to be ‘the con- largely inspired by the news science of the nation.’ To speak SUBSCRIBE TODAY! that almost two dozen black and a half hours with Trump re- ing anything to the president?” to the nation about the right- pastors, led by Trump’s spiri- maining in the meeting for as Jackson answered that ques- ness or wrongness of its poli- tual advisor, Paula White, met much as 90 minutes. tion by noting that although he cies and behavior. This is par- with Trump at the White House “It went on for at least two has not publicly criticized the ticularly important when the so Aug. 1, saying they had been hours with others – the crimi- president, that doesn’t mean he called ‘Evangelical Christians’ The invited to discuss criminal jus- nal justice reform people, the has not spoken to him behind appear to be the dominant tice issues, including prison outreach people, and his staff- closed doors. voice for people of faith in this reform and other urban issues. ers in the room with us. And Also, when violence broke nation, supporting the nation’s But the meeting appeared to be we’re planning to have some out in Charlottesville last year leader who spouts racism, sex- little more than a photo op. ongoing dialog,” Jackson said. and Trump went on television ism and repeatedly lies to the Mississippi Bishop Harry Jackson, pastor He said he has maintained on- calling white supremacists nation. They appear to be the of the Hope Christian Church going communications with “very fi ne people,” Jackson dominant voice of people of in Beltsville, Md., was among the president about his urban said he and others did pull faith in the nation, because the those who attended the meet- agenda. Trump’s coat. black church has largely been ing. But, he says much of what “I’ve been talking with the “I personally talked with silent. Link was reported about the meeting president for 15 months and the president a few days after “It is time for the black was all wrong. with Jared Kushner about pris- Charlottesville – about race – church to speak, our congre- The White House only re- on reform. So, the presupposi- along with 15 religious leaders, gations and the nation need to For more information please call: leased an approximately 30 tion that this was just a photo and about how he could project hear us. Therefore, black de- minute video from the meet- op and you just ushered these himself better.” nominational and faith leaders ing, showing the pastors intro- black guys in was not true,” he Yet, a year later, some might have scheduled a ‘Call to Con- 601-896-0084 ducing themselves and praising said. argue that the daily tweets still science - Day of Action’ for the president as if his vitriolic But he conceded that no one coming from the president September 5 and 6 in Washing- or e-mail: public behavior did not exist. in the Aug. 1 meeting brought might need to be screened for ton D.C. It is not only time for But Jackson said there was a up the destructiveness of suitability for children – and us to say something, we must substantive meeting after the Trump’s public conduct. some adults. do something. We must fi ght [email protected] introductions. That meeting, he “So, yes. I think the con- “My question to Harry Jack- against, “spiritual wickedness said, lasted approximately two cern is valid. Is anybody say- son would be whatever you in high places.” EDUCATION

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Library Campus departments, units Continued from page 1 The card will only be effective in improving reading skills if the child can come to the library on a regular basis. Teachers within walking dis- tance of the library can get a Fine-Free Kid’s Card for their students as explain their roles to Class long as they are willing and able to bring their class to the library at least once every three weeks. Library visits by school classes must be sched- uled in advance with the branch manager. Furr comments, “We want to thank the Institute for Library and Mu- of 2022 during Resource Fair seum Services and the Mississippi Library Commission for allowing us to use these federal funds for such an innovative program. This particu- lar grant will allow the Jackson Hinds Library System to offer exciting By L.A. Warren computer coding activities for elementary-aged children using iPads, jsumsnews.com programmable robots and simple computers.” Furr adds, “This grant is JSU’s Division of Student Affairs, going to be so much fun for the kids who will be participating, as they along with its new Freshman Am- will be using iPads to guide robots through an obstacle course. They bassador Program, helped introduce will also learn how to create and control a “bot” on a computer screen fi rst-time enrollees to various campus and control its movements. All these activities are a fun way to learn departments during Welcome Week’s introductory computer programming skills, which in turn could interest Campus Resource Fair. a child in a future career in the computer coding industry.” Computer The event was held Wednesday in coding is a skill that is currently in great demand throughout the state, as the Student Center Ballroom to inform analysts predict that Mississippi will need about 30,000 computer cod- freshmen about the functions and ser- ers in the next ten years to meet the demands of high-tech industries in vices of numerous divisions, depart- the state. ments and auxiliaries. The Jackson Hinds Library System has partnered in the past with the Kendrick Spencer, director of the Mississippi Coding Academy. Furr explains, “We allowed the Missis- Center for Student Engagement and sippi Coding Academy to use the Technology Teaching Lab at Welty Leadership for Student Affairs, said, Library for the fi rst three months of the eleven month-long course. De- “We want to make sure that we in- veloping these kinds of coding skills over an eleven month period can The Division of Student Affairs, along with student supporters, presents infor- tentionally provide an opportunity for qualify graduates of the program to fi nd a lucrative career after just an mation about its many services and shirts to members of the Class of 2022. eleven month-long training course. This program can help high school new students to be exposed to various PHOTOS BY CHARLES A. SMITH/JSU departments throughout the campus graduates qualify for careers with Mississippi employers that pay over and better inform them about what’s $50,000-$60,000 a year. Hosting the coding program made our library going on at Jackson State University.” staff aware of the importance of developing an interest in coding at an Spencer said a number of fresh- early age.” men visited the fair and they spoke Furr continues, “Our elementary coding program, which is the fi rst of to numerous faculty and staff. “They its kind in the state, will help children experience how much fun it is to seemed excited and eager to learn control computers and robots using coding.” about the various units.” The program will start in November at several of our city libraries and He also commended the “amazing the program will travel to county libraries in the future. work” of the new Freshmen Ambas- The Jackson Hinds Library System is funded by the Hinds County sador Program made up of upperclass- Board of Supervisors and the City of Jackson. men. Its mission is to make sure new For more information, parents can access the library website at www. students attend Welcome Week events. jhlibrary,org for details of the program as the fall progresses. Among the vendors: Admissions Career Services Center Outcomes Dean of Students Offi ce Continued from page 6 Department of Psychology Hughes said that while the study highlights one part of the minority popu- Disability Services lation, it shows the impact of minority teachers on minority students. Division of Athletics “I also feel that minority teachers bring a unique set of values and experi- Events and Visitor Services ences to the classroom. It allows them to understand the daily experiences Facilities and Construction Man- of their minority students and offers an opportunity to empower them to agement be more than what their current situation is offering to them. I think those Financial Aid values and experiences coupled with their educational expertise will reap Housing and Residence Life huge benefi ts for students in high-minority, high-poverty districts,” he said. Information Technology Terrell said he became a teacher because he wanted a fi rst-hand oppor- JSU Army ROTC tunity to shape the learning and growth for students, especially those with JSU Global mild to moderate disabilities. Latasha Norman Center for Coun- “Teaching has always been a passion in my life and I could not see my life seling Services JSU Army ROTC informs students that it offers scholarships and leadership op- any differently,” Terrell said. Student Affairs portunities. Student Center Student Employment Center/Pay- Victoria Coleman, a staff nurse at domestic violence counseling. roll the center, said her facility handles “We deal with issues surround- Nissan Sodexo Magic “pretty much everything,” including ing depression, anxiety, bipolar and Continued from page 1 Title IX any acute illness. schizophrenia. We also handle con- These character traits are critical to one’s success as they speak to who University Health Center Don’t have insurance? No worry, cerns on a milder scale such as ad- you are and your connection with the world around you. All vendors appeared impressed Coleman said. “You don’t need that to justing to college, procrastination More practically, we are looking for people with an interest in STEM— with the crowd of students who sought be seen at the Health Center.” and time-management. We just want science, technology, engineering and math. The jobs of tomorrow will re- information about their roles on cam- She reeled off a list of other ser- to make sure students matriculate quire a much different set of skills, and it is important that students are pre- pus. vices: women’s reproductive issues, through college successfully and that paring for future success. Understanding the principles of learning presented Rodney Hall, recruiting operations pre-testing for students and health nothing gets in the way of their suc- through STEM will get you there. offi cer/leadership enrollment offi cer promotion, including providing care to cess.” Nissan Canton is like a city. While we have engineers and vehicle assem- in the Department of Military Science, student-athletes. Interestingly, he said, “Our students bly technicians, we also have nurses, athletic trainers, data analysts, pro- said his area focused on the following The Health Center also provides may know what’s going on with them grammers and just about any other job you can imagine, all under one roof. tasks while engaging with students: referrals and collaborates with other but may be unaware of the space to It is an active and contributing part of your community, and I want you to be Make incoming students aware of areas on campus such as the Latasha disclose their personal challenges. prepared to take advantage of it. what JSU Army ROTC offers and in- Norman Center for Counseling Ser- They need assurances about security To our teachers: thank you for your dedication to educating our young form them of scholarships and leader- vices as well as Disability Services. when addressing concerns about gen- minds. Because of your experience and commitment, you have a better ap- ship opportunities The staff also provides information der-based violence, for example, and preciation than most for what lies ahead for each soul in your care. Nissan Let them know they can take ROTC on inoculations and injections. mental health. A sense of protection is committed to being a strong education partner in our community, and we at no cost “When incoming students come in makes their experience even greater at stand with you in meeting your mission every day. View the military as a career objec- they need to send immunizations to us. Jackson State.” Mississippi schools have the charge of building strong minds and strong tive and, after graduation, they become We make sure they comply with the Finally, Information Technology character within the young men and women who pass through schoolhouse second lieutenants in the U.S. Army immunization series (MMR – measles, was among dozens of vendors helping doors every day. In my opinion, there is no more important mission – nor “The U.S. Army has great opportu- mumps and rubella). We don’t do them to round out the fair. one more noble – than the one you have accepted. nities,” Hall said. “We have more than in the clinic, but we make sure they Kedra Taylor, a systems integration 20 different career fi elds, ranging from have completed them.” analyst, works primarily with aca- administration to business and from Coleman said the center offers free demic technology to aid teaching and technology to combat arms. There is STD screenings that include HIV. learning in the classroom and online. Superintendent an array of opportunities working for “We’ve had this free program for the “As for the students, we’re talking Continued from page 23 the government.” past fi ve years. Students can come in to them about how to access email As Head of School at the Arts and Technology Academy in the nation’s In addition, Hall touted its CULP without having to see the doctor,” she and to make sure they use it as a sig- capital, Greene helped improve reading and math scores 20 percentage (Cultural Understanding and Lan- said. nifi cant means of communication with points and cut school suspensions in half. With family roots in Missis- guage Profi ciency) program that al- While it also inoculates against the whomever they’re dealing with at the sippi, Greene is excited to join the Jackson Public Schools community in lows students to travel abroad for three fl u, she said the center’s vaccines are university. We also talk to them about service to our students and families. weeks and interact with other cultures. limited. The cost is $25 for students wireless accessibility and make sure “I look forward to working closely with Dr. Greene toward improv- He also discussed internship camps: and employees. However, Coleman they activate their NetID for access to ing the academic achievement of our students across the District,” said a basic camp and advanced camp in recommends getting a free injection at our online library resource in the com- Interim Superintendent Freddrick Murray. which students receive $1,000 as they a pharmacy for those who have insur- puter lab. We also provide information Greene completed his undergraduate studies at Howard University in spend time at Fort Knox, Kentucky ance. on Canvas as a classroom teaching political science and obtained master’s degrees in education administra- and compete for ROTC scholarships. Meanwhile, the Latasha Norman and learning tool,” Taylor said. tion and policy from Howard University and Trinity University. Most Hall said new students at the re- Center for Counseling Services pro- Furthermore, she said, “Another recently, he earned his doctorate in education leadership from the Univer- source fair learned that JSU Army vided a wealth of information. important thing to know is that JSU sity of Pennsylvania. ROTC recently celebrated its 50th- Antonio Horton is project coordina- offers Microsoft Offi ce Space 365 for Following the appointment resolution passed by the Board, Greene’s year anniversary with the help of tor for the One S.A.F.E. JSU Initiative free to all enrolled students as well as credentials will be sent to the Mississippi Department of Education for former JSU President John Peoples, and a counselor at the Latasha Norman faculty and staff. We make sure they the issuance of a Mississippi Administrator license. Once the license is who, in 1967, initiated and petitioned Center. He said he wants students to know ahead of time that this service issued, the JPS Board of Trustees will move forward with the approval the federal government to establish know about available resources, espe- is available so they won’t spend their of Greene’s contract with an expected start date on or before October 1, an Army ROTC program. He also cially since suicide, for example, is the money on software the university pro- 2018. These character traits are critical to one’s success as they speak to boasted that the Tiger Battalion has second leading cause of death among vides for free.” who you are and your connection with the world around you. commissioned more than 700 cadets college students. Taylor also introduced freshmen to More practically, we are looking for people with an interest in STEM to second lieutenants – four of whom He also wants to help young people the JSU Mobile app, urging them to – science, technology, engineering and math. The jobs of tomorrow will have become General offi cers. deal with the stigma of mental health download it so they can keep in touch require a much different set of skills, and it is important that students are Aside from ROTC, the University and familiarize themselves with the and know about what’s going on at the preparing for your future success. Understanding the principles of learn- Health Center was another vendor. center’s many other services beyond university. ing presented through STEM will get you there. HEALTH

18 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK AUGUST 23 - 29, 2018 www.mississippilink.com Jackson Tractor Supply Vaping: Clouded by controversy hosting animal adoptions, airs August 30 on MPB Television pet supplies drive The Mississippi Link Newswire The Mississippi Link Newswire to check out Tractor Supply’s month- In a new Southern Rem- Tractor Supply Company in Jack- long Out Here With Animals events edy documentary called son is hosting pet adoptions, a pet sup- and deals at 3350 E. Michigan Avenue. Vaping: Clouded by Contro- plies drive and more Saturday, Aug. Contact the store at 517-788-6884 for versy, advocates and critics 25, as part of Out Here With Animals, more information or details about par- of e-cigarette use share how its month-long event for animals of all ticipating in the Aug. 25 pet adoption. the trend is impacting lives kinds and the people who care for them. For expert advice on raising pets and in Mississippi. The premiere On Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., other animals, visit TractorSupply.com/ airs at 7 p.m. August 30 on community members and their dogs, KnowHow and follow Tractor Supply MPB Television. Encore cats, pigs, goats and more are invited to on Facebook and Instagram. To receive presentations will air at noon make their way to the Jackson Tractor deals and rewards on pet and livestock September 2 and 10 p.m. Supply to support local pet adoptions. products, sign up for the Tractor Sup- September 3. “Our team members believe that ply Neighbor’s Club at NeighborsClub. Vaping is a $2.5 billion in- animals of all kinds are worth celebrat- com. dustry only 15 years old. 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On site 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tractor Supply is passionate about Some e-cigarettes look like Additionally, customers can support serving its unique niche, as a one-stop regular cigarettes, cigars or the local animal shelter community by shop for recreational farmers, ranch- pipes, while others resemble participating in Tractor Supply’s pet ers and all those who enjoy living the pens, USB sticks, and other supplies drive. Happening all month rural lifestyle. Tractor Supply offers an everyday items, according to long as part of Out Here With Animals, extensive mix of products necessary to the CDC. the retailer is accepting new sealed care for home, land, pets and animals The Southern Remedy food, toys, cleaning supplies and other with a focus on product localization, documentary includes inter- essential pet accessories such as beds, exclusive brands and legendary cus- views from former cigarette sippians, especially young Education and Research at the products can possibly scratching posts, leashes and bowls to tomer service that addresses the needs smokers who credit vaping people. We present a variety the University of Mississippi wean individuals from to- be donated to Jackson rescues and shel- of the Out Here lifestyle. The Company for helping them quit, vape of perspectives on the issue, Medical Center, explains bacco use, big tobacco com- ters. leverages its physical store assets with shop owners, healthcare pro- so the public can make in- concerns medical profes- panies are now selling vap- “The supplies drive is an important digital capabilities to offer customers fessionals and current vape formed decisions about their sionals have about the safe- ing products as well. component to Out Here With Animals the convenience of purchasing products users, some of whom fi rst health.” ty of ingredients in vaping Years of research will be because it allows our customers who they need anytime, anywhere and any tried vaping in their teens. Viewers will hear from products. “What it started needed to understand the don’t have the ability to adopt to still way they choose at the everyday prices “As Mississippi Pub- Mike Jefcoat, founder of out as is not important. It’s long-term health effects of give back in a much needed way,” said they deserve. As of June 30, 2018, the lic Broadcasting’s fl agship Mississippi Vaping Advo- what it ends up as is what’s vaping. Emery. company operated 1,725 Tractor Sup- health and wellness initia- cacy Association and a vape most important,” said Payne, Southern Remedy is un- Along with events that celebrate and ply stores in 49 states and an e-com- tive, Southern Remedy sets shop owner. Jefcoat had noting that ingredients can derwritten by a grant from support Jackson pets, Out Here With merce website at www.tractorsupply. out to educate Mississip- smoked cigarettes for 37 change once heated in a vape the University of Mississippi Animals will feature a sale on premium com. pians about health issues,” years but after being intro- tool. Medical Center. products for pets, small animals and Tractor Supply Company also owns said Kathryn Rodenmeyer, duced to vaping, he quit us- Few regulations exist to For more information on livestock, including items necessary for and operates Petsense, a small-box pet executive producer, South- ing tobacco altogether. monitor the vaping industry. MPB visit www.mpbonline. their health, care, growth and contain- specialty supply retailer focused on ern Remedy TV. “Vaping is Dr. Thomas Payne, Ph.D., As a result, critics claim the org. Find all MPB press re- ment. Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 22 meeting the needs of pet owners, pri- a public health concern that director of the ACT Cen- industry is unfairly market- leases here. through Sunday, Aug. 26, customers marily in small and mid-size communi- touches the lives of Missis- ter for Tobacco Treatment, ing to teenagers. And while – and their animals – can enjoy deals ties, and offering a variety of pet prod- on premium brands like Blue Buffalo, ucts and services. As of June 30, 2018, Purina Feed, 4health, Wholesomes and the Company operated 174 Petsense more. stores in 27 states. Newman treats young hematology, The Jackson community and their For more information on Petsense, leashed, friendly animals are invited visit www.petsense.com. oncology patients at alma mater If it’s fall in Mississippi, The Mississippi Link Newswire Pediatric hematologist and oncologist Dr. Laura New- it’s the season for man may be among new fac- ulty members at the Univer- sity of Mississippi Medical sports-related injuries Center, but she’s a familiar face. The Mississippi Link Newswire is wrong right away, and it tends to UMMC is the Greenville When athletes get hurt, there’s a swell signifi cantly.” native’s medical alma ma- fairly short list of common injuries If an ACL tear is suspected, he ter, and it is where she com- that come into play. Chief among said, a parent should ice the knee pleted her residency in 2015, them: ankle sprains, muscle strains, and bring his or her child to an ortho- and fellowship in 2018. concussions, shin splints and knee in- paedic or primary care doctor imme- She’s now treating patients juries such as anterior cruciate liga- diately during the workday or to an with blood disorders as well ment tears and meniscal tears. emergency department after hours. as cancer in the Children’s “The end of July going into Au- “If you’re not sure about it, getting Cancer Center at Batson gust is when football cranks up, and attention sooner than later is better,” Children’s Hospital. there will be a lot of football-related he said. “I love what I do,” she injuries over the next three to four Ankle sprains and muscle pulls said. “As long as I can re- months,” said Dr. Jim Hurt, assistant also are common, Hurt said. member, I wanted to be a professor of orthopaedic surgery at “We see a lot of kids whose ankle doctor. Both of my parents the University of Mississippi Medi- rolled or was stepped on,” he said. were nurses, so I was ex- cal Center. “Soccer follows that, and “Typically, if you can’t walk on it posed to the medical fi eld Newman listens to the heartbeat of Children’s of Mississippi patient Olivia Newman of Clinton. then basketball. The majority of in- within a day or so, there’s a high risk from an early age. Medicine juries in the younger population in that you broke something and need to was always my calling. It’s comprehensive care for Mis- children. All the physicians, takes great pride in seeing those sports will be knee injuries.” seek medical attention.” what God wants me to do.” sissippi patients with bleed- nurses and technicians are School of Medicine gradu- Although some student-athletes He suggests parents and students Newman specializes in ing disorders, such as hemo- experts in pediatric care. We ates join the faculty. with traumatic injuries or broken follow a “RICE” procedure: rest, ice, treating patients with blood philia,” Newman said. offer the kind of care I would “Seeing our students come bones are seen at UMMC’s Emer- compression and elevation. disorders such as sickle cell Treating hematology and want for my own children.” back to UMMC to teach, gency Department, the most common “If that doesn’t make it better in anemia, hemophilia and Von oncology patients at Batson Dr. Anderson Collier, conduct research and care thing Department of Orthopaedics the next couple of days, you need to Willebrand’s disease as well Children’s Hospital is excit- director of the Children’s for patients affi rms our mis- and Emergency Medicine physi- get it checked out and get X-rays to as cancers such as leukemia, ing, she said. “There is lots Cancer Center, said New- sion and confi rms the quality cians treat is knee injuries, said Hurt, make sure there’s not a fracture.” lymphoma and neuroblasto- of joy in my job, and I love man was a valued care team of the medical instruction whose specialty is sports medicine. Many young athletes have muscu- ma. She is among 19 new pe- taking care of these kids.” member during her fellow- here,” Taylor said. “It’s pretty epidemic among young lar imbalance and lower extremity diatric faculty members join- Survival rates for certain ship in hematology and on- Newman and her husband people, and a lot of it (is) related to weakness. There are numerous ex- ing UMMC this year, and types of pediatric leuke- cology. Matt are parents to Charlotte, lower extremity weakness and mus- ercise programs and ACL prevention one of eight hematologists mia at Batson, she said, are “Dr. Newman’s insight 4, and Callie, 2, and are ex- cular imbalance.” programs that work to decrease their seeing pediatric patients. above 90 percent. “We get and medical skills make her pecting their third child this Research shows about 70 percent chance of injuries, Hurt said. Newman has honed her to cure a lot of kids, and we an excellent addition to our summer. of ACL tears occur in females, and “They can increase your mind’s skills through time spent get to know the families so faculty,” said Collier, “and Being a parent, Newman most of them are non-contact inju- ability to know where your knees and during her UMMC fellow- well.” her caring and compassion said, changes how doctors ries. An athlete who is running might lower extremities are in space, and ship working with hema- Batson Children’s Hos- make her the kind of doctor practice pediatrics. “100 per- stop suddenly or cut directions. they can decrease your muscle im- tologists who specialize in pital is the only pediatric any family would want for cent. Being a mother and a “But the knee continues to go, and balance.” bleeding disorders at Chil- hospital in the state, which, their child. We’re happy to pediatric specialist are very the ACL can tear,” Hurt said. If a child takes a hard hit to the dren’s Medical Center of she said, makes care there see her continue her medical different, but raising your Such tears can be traumatic and head and reports blurry vision or Dallas and at Children’s of unique and specialized. career at UMMC.” own family changes how painful, he said. ringing in his or her ears, it could be Alabama in Birmingham. ”There is no place in the Dr. Mary Taylor, Suzan you relate to children and to “A student will feel a pop in their a concussion. “I am excited to be able state like Batson,” Newman B. Thames chair, professor parents. You don’t want to knee, and the knee basically dislo- Story continued online www.mis- to use what I’ve learned at said. “When you come here, and chair of Pediatrics, also leave them until you have cates. 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By Terri Schlichenmeyer non-traditional workers in non- becoming a Kelly Girl was and tech-savvy (or learning). and “churn” could churn one’s For business owners, it’s Columnist traditional ways. It was called advertised as a way to pay for Their backgrounds varied, as stomach... more complicated: temp work- Your allowance was never Uber, and its business concept life’s extras. But, no surprise, did their races; in other words, So is this “what the future ers and small tasks seem to enough, as a kid. seemed unusual; having grown research showed then – as it they fi t in with the average gig might look like,” as author Sar- go hand-in-hand, but Kessler Oh, sure, it bought you what up in rural Wisconsin, Kessler does now – that temp work- worker, the numbers of which ah Kessler says? In “Gigged,” outlines many laws and rules you needed but what you want- had no frame of reference, and ing and gig economy jobs are “grew 47-fold between 2012 she offers some tantalizing that might make your head ro- ed, well, you had to fi gure that she paid it little heed. taken more as a way to make and 2015.” clues and more than one ca- tate like a spin mop. And, as it out yourself. A dime here, a Eventually, though, she be- ends meet. While gig-working did, in- veat. appears, further legislation is dollar there, little chores-for- gan to see that the model Uber Intrigued, Kessler began fol- deed, pay the bills for Kessler’s For anyone who’s stuffed coming… pay, tasks for grandma and you was using – modifi ed in so lowing a few people who paid subjects, she also learned that envelopes for pennies, or won- Readers would be correct in made it work. And as you’ll many ways – was being used the bills with a string of non- it was not all good. Yes, there dered if there’s real cash to be assuming that we haven’t heard see in the new book, “Gigged” for a lot of start-ups and could, traditional jobs they took for was “independence, fl exibil- made gigging, this book sets the fi nal word on this subject. by Sarah Kessler, some things potentially, benefi t a lot of peo- a variety of reasons. She fol- ity and freedom” but at what it straight: Kessler’s subjects Change occurs frequently. In never change. ple. Was this gig economy re- lowed an African-American price? For workers, it offered made money but it was hard, the meantime, “Gigged” is Back in 2011, when she ally the way of the future? man who tried to bring the gig often-low pay, few-to-no ben- hard work and none of them interesting, informative, and was a reporter for a tech blog, It had been around awhile: economy to his impoverished efi ts, and no safety net. For are still gig-economy workers. timely – and until the dust Sarah Kessler became aware in the early 1970s, Kelly Girls and not-so-mobile town. Oth- employers, it saved money, Recommendations are sparse. has settled, that’ll have to be of a new start-up that utilized were available for temp work; er profi les were of the young but the hassles were daunting That says a lot. enough.

Q1. What’s New for 2018-2019? for all students enrolling in JPS schools for the 2018-2019 school year: Let’s Talk! We’ve made it even easier for you to share questions, comments, suggestions, con- New Students cerns, and kudos with District leaders 24/7. Simply click Contact Us (www.jackson.k12. 1. Valid photo ID. (No copies will be accepted.) ms.us/ContactJPS) on our website, or download the Let’s Talk! app and enter our ID 2. Certifi ed copy of student’s long form birth certifi cate. (JP1359) on your mobile device. You can remain anonymous or leave your contact 3. State of Mississippi Certifi cate of Immunization Compliance (Form 121) or Certifi cate information to continue the conversation. of Medical Exemption (Form 122). 4. Two Proofs of Residency documents. For a list of acceptable documents, visit the Revised Bell Schedules Registration Requirements page (www.jackson.k12.ms.us/Registration) or call (601) The regular bell schedules for middle and high schools were changed for the 2018- 960-8852. 2019 school year. Returning Students School Event Elementary Middle High 1. Valid photo ID. (No copies will be accepted.) School Opens 7 a.m. 7:25 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 2. Two Proofs of Residency documents. For a list of acceptable documents, visit the Homeroom Block 7–7:45 a.m. 7:30–8 a.m. 8–8:40 a.m. Registration Requirements page (www.jackson.k12.ms.us/Registration) or call (601) Instruction Begins 7:45 a.m. 8 a.m. 8:40 a.m. 960-8852. Instruction Ends/ 2:15 p.m. 3:20 p.m. 4 p.m. For more information, contact Enrollment Services (www.jackson.k12.ms.us/Enroll- Dismissal Times ment) at (601) 960-8852.

New Early College High School Established for 2018-2019 Q7. Is summer reading a requirement? Jackson Public Schools, in a partnership with Tougaloo College, will start the Early Yes. All students are required to read at least three books and complete a log for each they need this assistance. High school students should refer to page 17 of the Student College High School program in 2018-2019. The inaugural class will consist of 49 ninth book they read. However, the District encourages students to read as many books as Code of Conduct and Handbook which can be downloaded from the Student Dress graders. New ninth graders will be added each year until the program includes grades they can and complete logs for them. Students who read lots of books not only grow Code webpage. 9-12. An ECHS is a small, independent high school located on a partnering college academically but may receive incentives at their school and at a communitywide cel- campus or a location other than a traditional high school campus. Students enter as ebration to be held at the Mississippi Children’s Museum in September. Visit the Sum- Q13. How can I get involved at my child’s school? high school freshmen, with a goal of earning both a high school diploma and an as- mer Reading page (/www.jackson.k12.ms.us/SummerReading) for more information. JPS parents can become involved in their child’s school through the PTA (Parent sociate degree. Teacher Association) or PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association). For contact in- Jackson Public School District’s Early College High School is located on the campus Q8. How do I get my child to school? formation for JPS schools, visit the School Directory page (www.jackson.k12.ms.us/ of Tougaloo College. JPS school buses provide transportation for students to their’ schools and homes. Bus- SchoolDirectory). Visit the Early College High School (www.jackson.k12.ms.us/ECHS) webpage to learn es also provide round-trip transportation for students attending special programs, such more about the program and the application timeline. as the Academic and Performing Arts Complex, the three International Baccalaureate Q14. How do I view my child’s grades? schools, and McWillie Montessori School. The Transportation Department sends bus ActiveParent is a web-based application that parents can use to keep track of students’ Q2. How do I fi nd contact information for my child’s school? schedules to parents by mail before the fi rst day of school. Parents who do not receive records throughout the school year. To learn more and create an account, go to the For a complete list of JPS schools with contact information, go to the School Directory their student’s bus schedule should contact the appropriate JPS Transportation center JPS Active Parent page (www.jackson.k12.ms.us/ActiveParentSupport). page (www.jackson.k12.ms.us/SchoolDirectory) on our website. below. · Transportation Central - (601) 960-8919 · Transportation North - (601) 987-3587 Q15. When is the fi rst day of school for students? Q3. How do I fi nd out what school my child will attend? The fi rst day of school for JPS students is Wednesday, August 8, 2018. The District · Transportation South - (601) 960-5404 To determine your attendance zone school, contact Enrollment Services at (601) 960- Calendar At-A-Glance (www.jackson.k12.ms.us/DistrictCalendar) includes important For additional information, contact Transportation (www.jackson.k12.ms.us/Transpor- 8852 or the Transportation Department at (601) 960-8919. dates for 2018-2019. tation) at (601) 960-8919. Q4. What if my child was going to Brown, French, George or Q9. How much do school meals cost? Q16. What days will schools be closed? Schools will be closed on the days listed below in 2018-2019. Dates with an asterisk (*) Woodville Heights? JPS students receive breakfast and lunch meals at no cost as part of the Community If your child attended Brown, French, George, or Woodville Heights last year, here’s may be used for inclement weather makeup days if needed. Eligibility Program (CEP). It provides an alternative approach to offering school meals where they may be going to school this year: to local educational agencies and schools in low-income areas, instead of collecting DATE EVENT individual applications for free and reduced-price meals. The CEP allows schools that Brown Elementary: September 3, 2018 Labor Day (Districtwide Closure) predominantly serve low-income children to offer nutritious school meals at no cost to · Galloway Elementary, 186 Idlewild Street, Jackson, MS 39203 October 8, 2018 Fall Break (Districtwide Closure)* all students through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. French Elementary: October 22, 2018 Parent-Teacher Conference Day · Lake Elementary, 472 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Jackson, MS 39209 (No School for Students)* · Raines Elementary, 156 Flag Chapel Road, Jackson, MS 39209 Q10. How do I fi nd out what schools are serving for break- November 19-23, 2018 Thanksgiving Break (Districtwide Closure) George Elementary: fast and lunch? December 21, 2018 Winter Break Begins (60% Day for Students) · Isable Elementary, 1716 Isable Street, Jackson, MS 39204 Bookmark the Food Service Lunch Menus page (www.jackson.k12.ms.us/Lunch- Dec. 24, 2018-Jan. 4, 2019 Winter Break (Districtwide Closure) · Casey Elementary, 2101 Lake Circle, Jackson, MS 39211 Menus) for breakfast and lunch menus by grade level. The menus are updated once January 21, 2019 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Woodville Heights Elementary: a month throughout the school year. For more information, contact Food Service at (Districtwide Closure) · Bates Elementary, 3180 McDowell Road Ext., Jackson, MS 39204 (601) 960-8911. February 18, 2019 Parent-Teacher Conference Day · Oak Forest Elementary, 1831 Smallwood Drive, Jackson, MS 39212 (No School for Students)* · Timberlawn Elementary, 1980 North Siwell Road, Jackson, MS 39209 Q11. What supplies will students need for school? March 11-15, 2019 Spring Break (Districtwide Closure) April 19 & 22, 2019 Easter Break (Districtwide Closure)* Elementary school supplies are listed by grade on our School Supplies page (www. May 27, 2019 Memorial Day (Districtwide Closure) Q5. How do I register my child for school? jackson.k12.ms.us/SchoolSupplies). Students will need pencils and paper every day. Beginning Tuesday, August 21, the Offi ce of Enrollment Services will conduct regis- Students will also need a Library Card. School supply lists for middle and high school tration for parents and legal guardians needing Shared Residency and Non-Parental students must be obtained from the school the student will be attending. Get links to Q17. When are Parent-Teacher Conference Days? Affi davits between the hours of 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Parents and Legal Guardians with our school websites by visiting the School Directory page (www.jackson.k12.ms.us/ There will be two Districtwide Parent-Teacher Conference Days—October 22, 2018, two proofs of residency in their name will continue to report to the school to complete SchoolDirectory). and February 18, 2019. Schools will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Parents may need to Traditional Enrollment during regular school hours. For information about registration, schedule a time to meet with teachers. Check with your child’s school for procedures. contact Enrollment Services (www.jackson.k12.ms.us/Enrollment) at (601) 960-8852. Q12. Is there a dress code for students? JPS has a mandatory dress code policy for elementary and middle schools. The rec- Q18. How do I stay informed about District and school Q6. What documentation is required to register my child for ommended dress code guidelines are on the Student Dress Code webpage (www. news? school? jackson.k12.ms.us/DressCode). Schools provide assistance to families that have a We share news, announcements, and alerts on our website, social media channels, The following documentation is required by parents/guardians to complete registration fi nancial need to comply with uniforms. Parents should contact their child’s principal if and notifi cation systems.

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The Mississippi Link Newswire “Dr. Greene is a staunch ad- The Board of Trustees of vocate for children, a dedicated Jackson Public Schools an- bridge-builder and talented in- nounced the appointment of structional leader,” said Debo- Errick Greene to the position rah Gist, Superintendent of of Superintendent of Schools Schools in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tuesday, August 21. The ap- “While I am sad that he’ll be pointment concludes the search leaving Team Tulsa, I know Dr. for a permanent superintendent Greene will do an amazing job that engaged over 1,000 par- serving as your superintendent ents, students, community lead- and ensuring that all students ers, teachers, principals and and families are provided a district staff. quality education.” During the search process, Prior to his post in Tulsa, school district stakeholders Greene Greene served in public school articulated a clear and con- districts in Washington, D.C., sistent preference for a leader opment along with his ability to Baltimore, Detroit and Ingle- with deep experience working hear and connect the needs of wood, California. As special in urban school districts and a the community to the work of assistant to the Emergency proven track record of coura- the school district positions JPS Manager in Detroit, Greene geous change and community to improve and excel well into led efforts to restructure the engagement. the future.” district central offi ce. While in “Dr. Greene comes to Jack- Greene currently serves as D.C. Public Schools, he served son Public School District with the chief of schools in Tulsa, as an instructional superinten- a wealth of experience provid- Oklahoma, an urban school dis- dent where he supported the ing leadership on some of the trict with a 36,000 student pop- Chancellor addressing reform most challenging urban edu- ulation and demographics simi- efforts and successfully led a cation reform assignments in lar to JPS. As chief of schools, team of principals to improve the United States over the last Greene launched the district’s student achievement in some decade,” said Jeanne M. Hair- transformation initiative and of the district’s most troubled ston, president of the JPS Board provided executive leadership schools. of Trustees. “His command of across all areas of district oper- Superintendent instruction and principal devel- ations and school supervision. Continued on page 17 24 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK AUGUST 23 - 29, 2018 www.mississippilink.com

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