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Red Sand: Addressing Modern-Day Slavery No holiday break for Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith is moving forward preparing his defense

By Othor Cain tion for the upcoming January Editor trial. While most of us are preparing Juan Gray, an investigator with for traditional Thanksgiving Day the Hinds County DA’s offi ce at- celebrations which include pre- tempted to serve Edwards at her paring meals, socializing, wel- Rankin County home. After sev- coming family members home, eral attempts of ringing the door entertaining friends and every- bell with no answer, Gray left the thing in between, Hinds County home but stayed in the neighbor- District Attorney Robert Shuler hood. Gray later parked his car Smith is preparing his defense. near the home. After sometime, And he’s doing it as upbeat as Gray was greeted with a gun by possible. “As I’ve said before, a visitor in the home whom The we can not allow folk to think Mississippi Link has learned is they can do anything they want Edward Seward. Seward said he to and get away with it,” Smith didn’t answer the door because said. “This isn’t just about me, its he thought Gray was Smith. about everybody that has faced Upon greeting Gray, Seward had or will face injustices…we can his gun pointed and appeared not quit.” ready to fi re. Smith and his defense team A short time later, Edwards re- Red Sand Project bags ready for the sidewalks. PHOTO BY AYESHA will appear in a Rankin County turned home and had a gun in her K MUSTAFAA Court Wednesday for motion possession. You might recall that a gun has been a part of this case hearings. His team fi led a new Smith motion Tuesday asking the judge between Edwards and Smith. By Levell Williams Sunny Slaughter. to allow his subpoena of the ac- “The actions by Mr. Seward is a Tougaloo Student Writer same as fi led by the state. cause of ‘transferred intent.’ Un- Stephen Rozman, board cuser Christie Edwards’ cell Last week, as The Mississippi der court mandate, the defense felony offense,” Smith said. “At Students, faculty, staff and member of the Historians phone records be permissible in Link fi rst reported, another new and prosecution are suppose to best it is a threat against a pub- other guests gathered in front Against Slavery and James court and that the judge would development took place that exchange the necessary informa- Smith of the historic Woodworth Stewart, historian, whose deny an opportunity to quash the could cause additional arrests be- tion with each other in prepara- Chapel at Tougaloo College cooperation with the An- Continued on page A3 November 14 for the Red drew W. Mellon Foundation Sand Project press confer- helped to fund the earthwork, ence. were also present. The event was hosted by Maberry said that the the college’s Study of Mod- Study of Modern-Day Slav- ern-Day Slavery Institute. ery Institute gives the col- Defense saves the day and The goal was to promote lege a place to conceptualize awareness of the seldom student art for modern day recognized issue of human slavery. At the ceremony, traffi cking and mass-incar- one of such artworks, Justin maybe coach Hughes’ job ceration that affects an es- Ransburg’s “The Teacher’s timated 40 million people Struggle,” was on display. By Tim Ward worldwide. Rozman said that in all of Contributing Writer President of Tougaloo, his forty-six years of projects Soul Bowl 2017, no longer B.W. Hogan, greeted the as- and grants, “this one is the called the Capital City Classic, sembly, expressing the col- most important.” The college ended with a surprising outcome lege’s gratitude for the privi- has reached out to its fellows, for many. “Nobody gave us a lege of hosting the Red Sand such as Morehouse College, chance,” JSU coach Tony Hughes Project, a symbolic pouring because, “The Mellon Foun- said. “Nobody but us. We fully of red sand between side- dation wants Tougaloo to be expected to come in here and win walk cracks. a model for other HBCUs,” this game.” Tiger Nation always Tougaloo is the fi rst according to Rozman. roots for their Tigers to win. HBCU to display the newest Present also was Molly But there is some truth to development of the project – Gochman, creator of the Red Hughes’ statement after the game. an alarming Red Sand Earth- Sand Project. She expressed Offensive woes have hindered work, a shallow mote of her excitement for the Red “the process” all season. Jackson red sand in the shape of the Sand Earthwork’s comple- State scored 20 points or more US-Mexico border. Hogan tion. “I think [Tougaloo] is only twice and lost both games. said that “it’s in [Tougaloo’s] the perfect place,” she said. Quarterback changes, offensive DNA” to be a voice against She explained that fi ve line injures, play calling and more such an atrocity as modern- years ago, organizations all factored in this season. JSU day slavery. kept telling her that aware- fans were hopeful Saturday but Among those present were ness was the primary issue not as confi dent in years past. Tougaloo’s own Rukia Lu- in modern-day slavery. Now, Alcorn State University rolled mumba, activist for social her Red Sand Project has into Jackson having secured a equity and Derrick Johnson, spread to all fi fty states and birth in the SWAC championship game in Houston, December 2. president and CEO of the seventy countries. Red sand The Darkside Defense was awesome PHOTO BY TIM WARD National NAACP. Key sup- seeps between the cracks of Alcorn will play the winner be- porters of the event included sidewalks around the world, tween Grambling and Southern, JSU held Alcorn without a touch- 250 yards of offensive, but never Kennedy gashed the Braves de- associate professor of art reminding observers of how who play in the Bayou Classic this down the entire game. Alcorn made it into Alcorn’s redzone. fense right up the middle late in Johnnie Maberry and na- victims all over slip through weekend. Alcorn really struggled was stopped inside the 5 yard line Terrell Kennedy’s 69 yard touch- the second quarter. Quarterback tional human rights and so- offensively or you can say Jack- and forced to kick a fi eld goal. down run provided the only points cial justice expert/consultant Red Sand son State dominated defensively. Jackson State scraped together needed to win. JSU Continued on page A3 Continued on page A3

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The Mississippi Link Newswire oil can cause a “fl ash-over,” a sudden Never stand directly over hot oil. Always keep a fi re extinguisher Serving nearly 20 counties, AMR’s Thanksgiving is a holiday people eruption of oil onto the source of heat. Always make sure the oil is com- with you when using a turkey fryer. companies in Mississippi are the might not associate with building Then the oil itself can catch on fi re. pletely cooled before removing it If the fryer catches fi re, immediate- state’s busiest ambulance servic- fi res or burn injuries, apart from mi- Always lower the turkey slowly from the fryer. ly call 911. The oil itself may be burn- es. The Mississippi Department of nor burns from wrestling a turkey out into the oil. Nearly all fryers come Always use long-sleeved, fl ame- ing, so do not attempt to extinguish Health has reported AMR companies of the oven. But deep-frying turkeys with a hook that attaches to the bird. retardant gloves when putting the tur- the fi re with water. Hot oil doused transported more than 40 percent defi nitely increases burn and fi re haz- Using the hook keeps your hands sev- key into the fryer or taking the turkey with water can erupt with deadly re- of ambulance patients statewide in ards, sometimes with disastrous con- eral inches above the hot oil. or oil out. sults. some recent years. sequences. AMR paramedics recommend fol- lowing these safety tips from the Burn Institute to help you and your loved ones prevent serious injuries and property loss when using a tur- key fryer. Never leave turkey fryers unat- tended. Due to the risk, it is wise to have two fry cooks. Always keep children away from the fryer. AMR recommends drawing a circle ten feet in diameter around the fryer and declaring it a “kid-free zone.” Always use turkey fryers outdoors. Do not use them in garages or under carports. Always keep fryers away from fl ammable materials. Do not use them under eaves or porches or near leaves, bushes or trees. Always place fryers on a fl at, sta- ble, non-fl ammable surface such as concrete. Do not fry the bird on a deck. Never overfi ll the fryer. Always follow the fryer manufac- turer’s warnings and recommenda- tions for use. Never heat oil above the recom- mended temperature. Always use a thermometer to moni- tor food temperature. Never move the fryer once it is in operation. Never let the cooks consume alco- hol while tending the fryer. Always thaw your turkey com- pletely before placing it in the fryer. Putting a still-frozen turkey in hot www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 23 - 29, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • A3

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Benjy Parrish caught 7 passes. PHOTOS BY TIM WARD JSU coach Hughes

Jordan Williams passed for 130 yards on 14 of alumni have clamored for Hughes to be replaced. 26 passes. He also extended some drives with his Some say give him one more year. Winning three legs running for first downs. of his last four and one of them being Alcorn As the clock expired, Tiger Nation erupted. definitely helped his cause. New offensive coor- Players, coaches, trainers, all rushed the field. dinator, new recruits, strong offensive line, who Hughes was splashed with the Gatorade cooler knows, maybe he can turn it around. as he walked across the field. The sounds of the I remember years ago, when a coach winning Sonic Boom filled the stadium, blue and white only seven games a season would get him fired. pom poms rocking, cheerleaders tumbling, fans Going to the SWAC championship game two of high-fiving, greek organizations dancing, it was three years and not winning got coach Comegy a sight to see and one that the Tiger Nation hadn’t replaced. Some have called for him to come back. seen enough in two years. And this just in – Mississippi Valley State has Despite winning three of the last four games, confirmed that they will not renew Comegy’s JSU has only won 6 in two years. Many of the contract. Hmmmmm…..

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Red Sand Project press conference at Tougaloo College.

the cracks of society. But with the heighten awareness by this alarm- ing red display, victims no longer have to go un- noticed. Victims’ sentiments were, as she said, ‘this project doesn’t use one of our faces.’ It is an excellent way to remind the public of the subtle but constant presence of trafficking. According to Gochman, twenty-four human trafficking cases have been reported this year in Mississippi alone. Sadly, this does not speak for those cases, which may have occurred but not have been reported. The work of saving these 40 million untold victims and of caring for the sur- vivors of modern-day slavery is a work that is far from done. Selika Corley, advocate against human traffick- ing since 2012, told the story of her daughter’s trafficking nightmare at the age of nineteen. “We were blessed,” she said, noting that her daughter was recovered the following year. However, she admitted solemnly, “I’ll never have her back, not the one who left here... We still have to deal with the triggers.” Unfortunately, Corley said that her daughter Concluding the press conference, was a Q&A was a case of “re-victimizing the victim,” as session. Conversation was facilitated about how people did not believe her story; they claimed to prevent trafficking, when one spots it happen- that she simply ran away from home out of teen- ing, how the church can contribute and other im- age rebellion. After mentioning her daughter’s portant topics. A hotline (1-888-373-7888) and silence about her traumatic experiences, Corley various suggestions were mentioned. The con- said, “I use my voice until she can use her own.” versation led one student to share about the death She noted that many find it difficult to believe of her high school friend, a victim of modern-day that human trafficking could even happen in their slavery. communities. To this mindset Corley responded, After the press conference, red sand was pro- “Just as sure as you have an elementary school or vided. Students participated in Glochman’s Red high school, it’s [going on],” she said. She made Sand Project by pouring sand between the cracks it passionately clear that the issue is of extreme of the sidewalks in spots all over the historic importance, yet far too little attention is given to campus. it. The day would continue to be given to the is- Tougaloo students at the press conference sue of awareness, as a speaker-forum would be showed great concern for the issue. Christian held some hours afterward. Hogan, Lumumba Ratliff-Mason, a senior, opened with the first of and Stewart would speak to the attending audi- multiple student presentations. Ratliff-Mason ence with Slaughter acting as moderator. expressed that it is necessary to care for victims Awareness of a neglected issue was promot- simply because they are people, even if one does ed. Gochman’s Red Sand Project and Red Sand not know them personally. A group of students Earthwork were established with Tougaloo as a gave a theatrical presentation of the less known venue. Yet, the work of eradicating slavery per- forms of harassment, discrimination and sexual sists. The end of modern-day slavery begins with abuse that occur in American prisons, communi- the spread of the knowledge of its egregious ex- ties and even the military. istence.

Smith Continued from page 1 lic official, aggravated assault against a law en- ally held in their custody for over five months in forcement official and conspiracy.” 2016 after arresting him. “I honestly believe that Smith according to the latest motion believes everything the court needs can be found in those he has the right to fully investigate and present messages,” Smith said. “The burden of proof is his own defense, especially in a search for excul- on the prosecution…what do they not want the patory information. That’s information that has judge, the jury or the public to see,” he asked? either been destroyed, missing or intentionally Smith plans to appear in court Wednesday, deleted that could prove his innocence, includ- while the country is preparing for a Thanksgiv- ing cell phone records. ing feast. “Even with all of this, I hope to get Smith alleges that the content of all the text some fishing in and rest just a bit,” he said. messages have been lost due to the fact that the Smith, 46, of Jackson, is charged with two State never attempted, for almost two years to misdemeanor counts of simple domestic vio- obtain the contents of the text messages from ei- lence and two felony counts of (1) aggravated ther the alleged victim’s (Edwards) cell phone or stalking and (1) robbery. These were filed as two his blackberry cell phone, which the State actu- separate indictments. A4 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 23 - 29, 2017 www.mississippilink.com BOOK REVIEW: “WEDLOCKED: THE PERILS OF MARRIAGE EQUALITY” BYKATHERINE FRANKE C.2015, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS $26.00 / HIGHER IN CANADA • 275 PAGES

By Terri Schlichenmeyer Martha’s head but moreover, defi nitions of “marriage” within “the inability to marry creates a Columnist it was an acknowledgment on African-American communities kind of freedom from the ‘bonds’ You’re not in any hurry. Washington ’s part that shows then; and by somewhat of a lack of marriage?” At a time when The ring’s on your fi nger, the one complexity of slavery: mar- of awareness in the LGBT com- the rates of marriage in the black engagement was just announced, riage between the Washington munity, complicated by different community are low and LGBT and you both feel like you’ve slaves meant that freeing his state laws now. parents are demanding new legal got plenty of time. Now’s your without freeing hers could break The bottom line that’s often defi nitions of “family,” will mar- chance to enjoy the process of up families. This issue, and oth- not emphasized: when a couple riage become antiquated? Or is getting married. Here’s your op- ers before and after the Civil War, marries, the state suddenly “ac- the “freedom” to marry just an- portunity to plan the future. But illustrates how “many of the ex- quires a legal interest in your other way for society to meddle “Wedlocked: The Perils of Mar- periences of African Americans relationship.” Now, as then, in the lives of marginalized indi- University, and in this book, she for legal battles. riage Equality” by Katherine held out a message to the same- marriage may also be legally viduals? asks hard questions between But which other right would’ve Franke asks the question: why sex marriage movement today.” “forced” on a couple: in the case Surely, few readers would con- jaw-dropping history lessons and been better? The answer to that marry at all? Throughout American his- of former slaves, to gain benefi ts sider “Wedlocked” a fun week- proof that marriage is both bur- seems to be left open for discus- When President George Wash- tory, Franke says, the “rules” of in wartime; for LGBT couples, in end read. It’s not exactly what den and boon to anyone who’s sion; indeed, readers are given ington died, his will stipulated marriage for non-white or gay the continuation of health bene- you’d take to the beach with you. not white and straight. That’s much to ponder from this heavy- that his slaves be given their free- individuals hid a double-edged fi ts. Even after all that, marriage, Fun, no. Interesting, absolutely. not to say that the institution is duty, scholarly book. Just beware dom when his wife, Martha, who sword of enhanced rights and en- as Franke reminds readers, has It’s also quite thought-pro- dead; instead, Franke wonders if, that time is the key to opening inherited them, would die. forced matrimonial laws compli- never offered a guarantee from voking. Franke is, in part, di- of all rights denied former slaves “Wedlocked,” now in paperback. This, says Katherine Franke, cated by pre-Emancipation fl u- discrimination. rector of the Center for Gender and gay individuals, marriage Enjoy and contemplate, but don’t accidentally “put a price on” idity of relationships and looser Is it possible, Franke asks, that and Sexuality Law at Columbia may’ve been the oddest choice be in any hurry.

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By Kam Williams the point of view of a gang of vision features a lot of humor- New Testament lore. sion of holiday classics, start- kiddie cartoon adventure guar- Columnist anthropomorphic barnyard ani- ous asides, much of it coming Think of The Star as an irrev- ing with the familiar strains anteed to enthrall tykes of any Most movies based on the mals that apparently played a courtesy of a trash-talking cam- erent cross of Shrek (2001) and of “Carol of the Bells.” If the race, color or creed. Bible have limited appeal be- critical role in the birth of the el played by the irrepressible The Nativity Story (2006). The name doesn’t ring a bell, it’s Very Good (3 stars) yond the faithful, because the Christ child. Who knew? Bo Tracy Morgan (“Three wise movie marks the noteworthy the catchy tune now better Rated PG for mature themes stories are ordinarily dry ad- the donkey (Steve Yeun) is the men don’t get lost!”) Betwixt directorial debut of Timothy known as the “Give-a-Give- Running time: 86 minutes aptations basically recounting ringleader of the meandering and between all the wisecracks, Reckhart, who recruited a big a-Give-a-Garmin” jingle from Production Studio: Affi rm popular parables in straightfor- menagerie ultimately huddled we witness the assorted ordeals name cast that included Oprah, the GPS commercial. Films / The Jim Henson Com- ward fashion. A novel excep- around the manger in the icon- of Joseph the Carpenter (Zach- Tyler Perry, Mariah Carey, Ving Also on the soundtrack are pany / Walden media tion to the rule is The Star, an ic creche tableau everybody ary Levi) and the Virgin Mary Rhames, Anthony Anderson such standards as O Holy Night, Distributor: Sony Pictures animated reimagining of the knows. (Gina Rodriguez) as they nego- and televangelist Joel Osteen. The Little Drummer Boy, God Animation Nativity. Furthermore, instead of serv- tiate the perilous gauntlet from To make sure you get the Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, We To see a trailer for The Star, What makes the production ing up a purely pious plotline, Nazareth to a sacred stable in Christmas spirit, the score has Three Kings and Ave Maria. visit: https://www.youtube. unique is that it unfolds from this relatively-lighthearted re- Bethlehem, in accordance with been stocked with a profu- The Nativity revisited as a com/watch?v=tVgQuZf5o1M FILM REVIEW: “DESTINED” CORY HARDRICT STARS AS BOTH A GANGSTA AND AN ARCHITECT IN ALTERNATE REALITY, SCI-FI SAGA

By Kam Williams ego. full-length feature. Instead, we’re Columnist The picture was written and di- treated to a one-trick pony that Sheed Smith (Cory Hardrict) is rected by Qasim Basir who made repeatedly illustrates the diverg- a drug dealer roaming Detroit’s a spectacular directorial debut in ing fates of a guy who kept his mean streets in a bloody turf war 2010 with the relatively-moving nose clean and that of an identical being waged in the ‘hood where he Mooz-lum. This disappointing stranger who ventured to the dark was raised. Meanwhile, his dop- sophomore offering earns an A side. pelganger, Rasheed Smith (also for ambition, if only a C for ex- An amusing idea that runs out of Cory Hardrict), is an idealistic ecution. steam not long after the premise is architect overseeing an urban re- Hardrict stars as both Sheed and established. newal project designed to revital- Rasheed in a split screen saga that Fair (1.5 stars) ize the same ghetto. fl its back and forth between story- Unrated However, the two look-a-likes’ lines that never intersect. Unfortu- Running time: 91 minutes paths never cross. That’s because nately, neither plot is well enough Production Studio: Whitewater they exist in parallel universes. developed to fully engage the Films / Tilted Windmill Produc- You see, Destined is one of those viewer. tions / Confl uential Films “What if?” affairs set in a couple I suppose Basir was too in love Distributor: XLrator Media of alternate realities. Thus, we are with his bifurcated, sci-fi script To see a trailer for Destined, able to compare bad boy Sheed’s to consider jettisoning one-half visit: https://www.youtube.com/ fate to that of his straitlaced alter and fl eshing out the other into a watch?v=r6fzjsU7nqY

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By Pastor Simeon R. Green III reason or another and left es- ing in holiness with the family can be brought forth from Isa- thankfulness Special to The Mississippi Link tablished congregations for of God. iah 40:28-31. In verse 29, we By Shewanda Riley First Thes- something else, but they lived Fear destroys faith. Fear fi nd that the Lord gives power big and small favors that they do Columnist salonians 4:11 to regret their moves. and faith cannot exist in the to the faint and strength to for me, however, when I show says to “study Over the process of time, same heart. Where fear takes the weak. Verses 30-31 read: “Actions speak them with my actions, it means to be quiet.” many people have ended up hold, the enemy will be there “Even the youths shall faint louder than so much more. We need to with less godliness in their to give them another move: and be weary, and the young words.” We’re all The way we show God our learn how to lives. Many of them have set “Go this way” or “Go that men shall utterly fall: But they familiar with this thankfulness is to live according still our soul aside previously held convic- way.” No doubt, we have that wait upon the Lord shall phrase and apply to his word, love with the uncon- to bring calmness when the tions of truth and moral prin- heard it said that every time renew their strength; they it to various per- ditional grace that He showers storm is raging around us. We ciples. Many people have left the devil opens his mouth, he shall mount up with wings as sonal and profes- us with and outwardly show our have to learn how to quiet our the truth thinking they could is lying to us. We should do as eagles; they shall walk, and sional areas of our lives. In my appreciation. We show thanks to soul. Also, we must learn to still hold to the same truths, the Psalmist records in Psalm not faint.” If we learn to wait own life, I often remind myself God when we share his love and be patient and learn to wait on but before long they began to 46:10, “Be still, and know that on God, we will never be dis- of the truth in this phrase as I are compassionate towards oth- God. He will not fail us. sacrifi ce standards. I am God: I will be exalted appointed. God will never fail work on showing my apprecia- ers. We show thanks to God for Over the years, many dear First, the outward standards among the heathen, I will be us. tion to others. his transforming power when we folks have made decisions began to be sacrifi ced; next, exalted in the earth.” In other Happy Thanksgiving to all Many of us don’t have a hard turn away from sin and embrace and moves that they lived to the inward holiness began to words, we must quiet our soul. families. time thanking God for what He holiness. It’s not always easy regret. The Psalmist said in be sacrifi ced. They began to We need to quiet our mind Rev. Simeon R. Green III is has given us. It’s very easy to but we should strive to give our Psalm 62:5, “My soul, wait open their homes to things and quiet our heart. In quiet- pastor of Joynes Road Church thank God when enjoying bless- time, talent and treasure to oth- thou on God.” Have we ever that they never would have ness there is strength. The of God, 31 Joynes Road, ings that you have prayed in faith ers without expecting anything needed to say to ourselves, allowed because they started work of righteousness shall be Hampton VA 23669. He is a to receive. We eagerly share our in return. “Soul, stop and wait on God?” living in a different land sur- peace, and its effect is quiet- member of the National Asso- testimony with others about how Psalm 28:7 reminds, “The Some good saints of God have rounded by different values. ness. ciation of Evangelism Church good God has been to us. LORD is my strength and my become dissatisfi ed for one There is no substitute for liv- Many powerful thoughts of God, Anderson, Ind. However, I think God wants shield; my heart trusts in him, more from us than just words of and I am helped. My heart leaps thankfulness. I believe that God for joy and I will give thanks to wants us to develop a lifestyle of Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master him in song.” thanksgiving. Like worship, be- Does your lifestyle of thank- ing thankful to God should be a fulness to God depend on daily part of our lives. Thank- whether and how He is bless- fulness is not only about what ing you? The obvious answer is you receive but the attitude in no….we should be thankful to which you receive it: the attitude God for who He is and not for of gratitude is what some call it. what He does. When we remind Just like having a bad atti- ourselves of that every day, it tude changes your perception, becomes easier to be thankful. so does having an attitude of The more we thank (and think thankfulness. And that attitude 1750 of) God, the more thankful we comes from making thankful- become. Like the lifestyle of SUNDAY ness a part of your life...not just worship, the lifestyle of thank- Worship Services www.nhcms.org an afterthought to a conversa- fulness requires that we com- 10:00 a.m. tion. pletely give our hearts to him. For example, I try to make it Have a wonderful Thanksgiv- Sunday School 8:45 a.m. point to thank people who do ing Holiday. things for me. The challenge Shewanda Riley is a Dallas, MONDAY always comes in how to thank Texas based author of “Love them. One friend is satisfi ed Hangover: Moving From Pain Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m. with a note of thanks, whereas to Purpose After a Relation- another wants a monetary show ship Ends” and “Writing to the WEDNESDAY Michael T. Williams of appreciation. Another friend Beat of God’s Heart: A Book of Pastor just wants a good, home-cooked Prayers for Writers.” Email her Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. meal every now and then. I know at preservedbypurpose@gmail. Classes: Children • Youth • Adult - 7:00p.m. how important it is to say thank com or follow her on Twitter @ you to each one of them for the shewanda.

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www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 23 - 29, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • A9 Mississippi artist hand crafts We’re Hiring! ornaments to accompany Field Organizer: the National Christmas Tree Northern Region The Mississippi Link Newswire Ornaments by a local Mississippi artist will dazzle President’s Park (White House) in Washington, D.C. as part of the 95th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting display. Teresa Haygood from Jackson, de- signed ornaments that showcase ar- tistic, architectural, cultural and his- The Mississippi Link Newswire ucts toric elements of Mississippi’s major The Mississippi Democratic Party is • Ability to train and instruct volun- regions in glittering mosaic globes. hiring a fi eld organizer in the northern teers The handcrafted ornaments will portion of Mississippi to assist in party- • Excellent listening skills and abil- adorn one of 56 trees representing building efforts. This position reports ity to communicate effectively, both in each U.S. state, territory and the directly to the Mississippi Democratic writing and verbally District of Columbia from Dec. 1, Party chairperson and Administrative • Strong organizational, management 2017, through Jan. 1, 2018, as part Committee chairperson. and interpersonal skills of the America Celebrates display. Duties include but are not limited • Experience in setting and achieving “It is an honor to decorate my to: measurable targets, managing teams, home state tree and help the nation • Building and managing volunteer and coordinating between multiple celebrate the holidays in one of our canvasses and call centers stakeholders most recognizable national parks, • Reaching volunteer recruitment • Ability to handle multiple priority especially during Mississippi’s bi- goals projects and meet established timelines centennial year,” said Haygood, mo- Malcolm White and designer Teresa Haygood show off Mississippi ornaments. • Planning and managing surrogate • Ability to execute strategic goals and saic artist tapped by the Mississippi events work effectively with regional and local Arts Commission to represent the • Reaching supporter identifi cation leaders state. “I am excited to be a part of the goals • Enjoys working with varied mem- America Celebrates display because • Persuading voters to support our bers of the general public I see it as an opportunity to shine a candidates • Valid driver’s license, reliable trans- spotlight on Mississippi’s proud tra- • Getting out the vote in your area portation, must pass background check. dition of artistic excellence.” • Training volunteers one-on-one and The Mississippi Democratic Party Haygood decorated globes provid- in group settings is an equal opportunity employer and ed by the National Park Service with • Outreach to constituency groups, does not discriminate based on appear- glass mosaic on the outside surface clubs, and organizations ance, religion, disability, gender, age, of each sphere using tiny pieces of • Other duties as assigned race, origin, sexual orientation or gender opaque and translucent stained glass Required skills: identity. that allow light to shine through • Experience working for or volunteer- Interested candidates should submit and illuminate the designs, some of ing on Democratic political campaigns their resume, cover letter, and three ref- which overlap and create an interest- • Enthusiasm for Democratic politics erences to [email protected] no ing artistic effect. • Great time management and organi- later than the close of business of De- Each of her ornaments tells a story zation skills cember 1, 2017. No phone calls will be about an aspect of the state or a par- • Competent in Microsoft offi ce prod- accepted. ticular region. One ornament com- memorates Mississippi’s bicenten- Handcrafted Mississippi ornaments will decorate christmas tree in Washington, D.C. nial year; another depicts a magnolia fl ower in honor of the “Magnolia 1923, each succeeding president has House and its grounds since 1933. The Mississippi Highway Patrol will begin State.” Among other design inspira- carried on the tradition. President’s Park, which includes the the 2017 Thanksgiving Holiday Enforcement tions are Elvis Presley’s birthplace in Through a partnership with the Ellipse and Lafayette Park, was of- Period Wednesday, November 22, at 6 p.m. and Tupelo, Miss, the Choctaw symbol National Park Foundation, the of- fi cially included in the national park conclude Sunday, November 26, at midnight. for happiness and “the crossroads” fi cial charity of America’s national system in 1961. In an effort to enforce traffi c laws and reduce of Highways 61 and 49 where blues parks, Hallmark Channel will exclu- Visit us at: www.nps.gov, on Face- traffi c crashes, MHP will participate in Opera- legend Robert Johnson sold his soul sively broadcast the National Christ- book: www.facebook.com/national- tion Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort dur- to the devil to gain success. mas Tree Lighting December 4. parkservice, Twitter: www.twitter. ing the holiday period. As part of Operation Presented by the National Park About the National Park Ser- com/natlparkservice, and YouTube: CARE, all available troopers will be assigned to Service and National Park Founda- vice. www.youtube.com/nationalparkser- saturation patrols to combat speeding and dis- tion, the National Christmas Tree More than 20,000 National Park vice. tracted driving issues. Safety checkpoints will Lighting is one of America’s oldest Service employees care for Amer- For more event information and also be established during the period to remove holiday traditions. ica’s 417 national parks and work updates, please visit www.thenation- impaired drivers from the roadways and promote seatbelt usage. The fi rst lighting took place 95 with communities across the nation altree.org and follow the National During the period in 2016, MHP investigated 171 crashes with two fatalities years ago on Christmas Eve in 1923, to help preserve local history and Christmas Tree on Twitter at @ and made 67 DUI arrests on state and federal highway systems. We are asking when President Calvin Coolidge lit create close-to-home recreational TheNationalTree. Join the conver- motorists to join with us in making the roadways safer in Mississippi and to a Christmas tree in front of 3,000 opportunities. The National Park sation online using the hashtag include safe driving as part of their traveling plans. spectators on the Ellipse. Since Service has cared for the White #NCTL2017. Captain Johnny Poulos Director, Public Affairs Division Mississippi Highway Patrol Students from Jackson, Clinton, Natchez and Southaven P. O. Box 958 Jackson, MS 39205 attending Mississippi School for the Blind visited the Capitol Offi ce: 601-987-1391 Cellular: 228-234-5384 [email protected]

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The visit was Franklin’s idea, and it garnered reactions that ranged from ecstatic shouts to tears of joy, but every face beamed with a broad, radiant smile. “I was stunned to see him on campus,” said Alisha Newell, a Legendary gospel artist Kirk Franklin poses for selfies with JSU students during a campus Kirk Franklin (center), on the JSU campus, combines contemporary Christian and Hip-Hop for senior integrated marketing ma- pop-up visit Nov. 16, 2017. PHOTO BY ANISSA HIDOUK/JSU a strong, compelling and an emotional mix of music that resonates with youth. jor. “We had the best homecom- ing concert and now this. I’m so and administrators in reprising the choir, was floored by the He continued by sharing that it’s because we innately have the present day where he faced chal- proud to be a Tiger.” “Melodies from Heaven” before singer, and said: “Just to be in the why’s of life have to be ex- DNA of villages,” Franklin said. lenges that included a teen preg- After viewing a video on so- sharing an inspiring testimonial the presence of someone who is plained through a metaphysical The musician has released 12 nancy and the murder of a friend. cial media that showcased JSU with the audience. a legend in the music and gospel lens that is divinely inspired so albums – several going platinum However, the young musician students and campus ministries The singer with an infectious industry is an amazing experi- people can understand the reason – and has accumulated a dozen and choir director would eventu- singing his hit “Melodies from energy discussed his adoption, ence all around.” for and their role in existence. Grammys and 40 Stellar Awards, ally reestablish his strong con- Heaven,” during the university’s at the age of 4, by a 64-year-old The senior political science “So, when you see something among other significant acco- nection with God. “I believe that homecoming earlier this year, woman who had a fourth-grade major was also moved by the like that (the video) especially on lades. He has worked with Mary your purpose finds you when you Franklin shared the video on his education. He praised students motivation and support Franklin the campuses of institutions of Mary, Bono, Mary J. Blige, Ste- are mobile. I think a lot of people Instagram page and asked for saying, “You are the bar to ev- offered the choir that had only higher learning it gives you great vie Wonder and Lacrae. Still, he get in the corner; they sit on the the identity of the school. erything I couldn’t be” and he been established three weeks hope to believe,” Franklin said. remains humble, shrugging off couch and they clock-out. They When he learned that the vid- challenged them to persevere. ago. When it comes to the sig- any suggestion that his style of don’t move. There is power in eo originated from the HBCU Music education major Gavin “He encouraged us not only nificance of HBCUs in today’s mixing contemporary Christian failing,” he said. located in the same city where Hughes was the featured singer to sing and sing well, but he told landscape, Franklin said they are and hip-hop culture greatly influ- Franklin also wants students he was scheduled to perform in the original video that brought us to live what we sing and to more relevant than ever “because enced the face of gospel music. and others to know that there is during “The Rebel, The Soul & Franklin to the HBCU. To date, be a light on our campus. That I think that there is a personal in- “I don’t think anybody can character development and an The Saint Tour” with neo-soul the video has nearly one million when people see us and associ- vestment when people of color take credit for what’s happening immense lesson in making mis- singer Ledisi, he reached out to views on Facebook, and 7,000 ate us with the choir, they should can groom and grow younger in the atmosphere because we’re takes. He warns that people have JSU administrators and sched- retweets on Twitter. Hughes ex- see something positive,” Knight people of color.” all standing on the shoulders of grown overly cautious, lazy or uled the surprise appearance. pressed his elation over being said. The Fort Worth, Texas, native somebody before us,” he says. entitled and no longer want to Students were told that cam- a part of such a larger than life Later, Franklin agreed that points out that elders recognize “We’re all individuals that are fail. pus ministries would be hosting moment. watching the students engaged in that beyond textbook education, planting our seeds in the process, Franklin said, “We automati- a Thanksgiving holiday hotspot, “I thought it was awesome. I worship confirmed that God was the youth need a greater 360-de- and we may see harvest while we cally assume winning comes as so when Franklin showed up, was glad that the campus could still relevant among the youth. gree lens on life. He adds that live or we may not see it. We are soon as we take our first step, but the plaza was brimming with a get notoriety more so than me “It gives you hope to be able to African Americans are inherently all benefiting from the work of it’s the failing that is the building horde of folks singing a variety being on the video,” Hughes know that there is a remnant; that products of a village. someone else.” blocks of the winning. So, I want of gospel songs accompanied by said. “It’s not all about me. It’s there is a generation that still be- “That’s why black people Franklin, a father of four, has to encourage people to get out DJ Treon Young. about the school as a whole. lieves even though science tries never meet a stranger. If you run been married for 21 years to there and fail. The failing is what Franklin joined the JSU mass I was glad that our school was to explain how it is not able to into someone black on the other Tammy Collins. In interviews, he gives you the sauce – the failing choir, the Rev. Maxine Bolden, shown in a positive light.” explain why,” said the “I Smile” side of the world, there’s going to has openly discussed his spiritual is the sauce.” students and some faculty, staff Jauan Knight, director of the singer. be a hug, some dap, a pound and journey from adolescence until Lockheed Martin presents $100K gift to CSET

The Mississippi Link Newswire Convention Before accepting a check for Mark A. Newsome $100,000 from Lockheed Martin Nov. Winston and Alma Pittman 17, JSU President William B. Bynum Dr. Walter Rayford Jr. described the benefactor as an out- Southern Heritage Foundation, Inc. standing corporate partner and pre- Sonda N. White sented the company with two Legacy Luther and Ruth Williams awards honoring its support. Sponsorship Recognition: During the check presentation cer- Legacy Banquet Sponsorships emony, Lockheed received the “Pinna- Presenting Sponsor cle of Excellence Award” in the high- BankPlus est-giving business category and was Gold Sponsor also added to the “President’s Legacy Regions Bank Society.“ Silver Sponsor Bynum said, “We’re very thankful Brian Johnson, Fisher-Brown Bot- for all investments Lockheed Martin trell Insurance has made to our College of Science, Butler Snow, LLP Engineering and Technology. We’re Guyna “Gee” Johnson also glad to have our alumni with Blue Sponsors Lockheed giving back to Jackson State Atmos Energy University. Banks, Finley, White and Company Lockheed area director Karmyn Nor- Transamerica/Catchings Insurance wood, JSU Class of 1994, said, “We Agency look forward to helping teachers and Darryl and Laverne Pilate students and really developing the kind Environmental Management Plus, of university you want it to be.” JSU President William B. Bynum Jr. displays his appreciation to Lockheed Martin for its donation to the College of Science, En- Inc. Other awards were given previously gineering and Technology (CSET). He’s joined by Lockheed director Karmyn Norwood, a JSU alum; Dr. Richard A. Alo, dean of Hall Education Services during the Legacy Banquet Nov. 3 in CSET; and Derrick McGowan, diversity outreach manager for Lockheed. PHOTO BY KEVIN BRADLEY/SPECIAL TO JSU Jackson Area Federal Credit Union the following categories: JSU College of Public Service Alumni: ‘Thee I Love Award,” Rod- President’s Legacy Society Shell Oil Company Foundation Ford Motor Company JSU Tiger Fund erick Paige $50,000 to $99,999 Tiger Fund Athletic Association Jimmie L. Harmon JSU National Alumni Association, Business: “Pinnacle of Excellence Entergy Union Pacific Corporation Myleme O. Harrison Inc. Award,” Lockheed Martin JSU Class of 1966 USA Funds Horne CPAs and Business Advisors Nissan North America Friend: “Jackson State Supporter Lockheed Martin Corporation Foun- $10,000 to $24,999 JSU Huntsville Alumni Chapter Owens Moss Attorneys Award,” Roosevelt Robinson III dation BankPlus JSU Meridian Alumni Chapter Sims Chiropractic Clinic Alumni Chapter: “Tigers Forever Nissan North America Blue Bengal Athletic Association JSU Metro-Atlanta Chapter Southern Heritage Foundation, Inc. Award,” JSU Metro-Atlanta Chapter Dr. Roderick & Stephanie Paige Howard and Danella Catchings JSU National Alumni Association, StayCool Cap Golden Class: “Golden Tigers Regions Bank Clyde and Dr. Jasmin Chapman Inc. The Crear Group, LLC Award,” JSU Class if 1966 Roosevelt D. Robinson, III CSpire Foundation Dr. Alfred L. Martin Jr. Trustmark National Bank Charles Ayer Society Founders’ Club Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., John W McGowan Turner and Associates, Inc. $100,000 and above $25,000 to $49,999 State of Mississippi Julie L. Miller Walter Payton Foundation Robert M. Hearing Foundation Dr. William and Lillian Cooley Dixon Hughes Goodman Foundation Mississippi National Baptist State WT Consulting B2 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 23 - 29, 2017 www.mississippilink.com A JPS elementary and middle school among the top in the state

JPS Interim Supt. Freddrick Mur- Recognition of B-rated schools, ray, left, and principals of A-rated from left – Nicole Menotti, Spann; schools—Christie Hollingshead, LeKeisha Sutton, Lake; JPS Bailey APAC; Sandra Reed, Power Interim Supt. Freddrick Murray; APAC; Kathleen Grigsby, Davis Dionne Woody, Key; Kevin Culver, Magnet; Shaunna Nicholson- Northwest Middle; Cynthia Veals, Johnson, Baker Lee; Catrina Crawford, Isable; Rhoda Yoder, Casey; and Linda Murray, Barr

Mississippi Link Newswire The Mississippi Depart- ment of Education released letter grades for schools and districts based on the state’s A-F accountability system that evaluates how schools FREE and districts performed in the 2016-17 school year. The Mississippi State Board of Education ap- proved the results during its October 20 board meet- ADMISSION ing. The grades are based on the results of the Missis- sippi Assessment Program (MAP) for English language arts and mathematics. MAP THE MS ORGAN RECOVERY AGENCY PRESENTS tests were administered to students in grades three through eight and in high school for the first time dur- ing the 2016-17 school year. These tests are aligned with the Mississippi College and Career Ready Standards. They will continue to be used in future years to assess students statewide. Three JPS elementary schools and one middle school earned an “A” rating. The district’s A schools are: PRAISES Baker Elementary Davis Magnet Elementary Power APAC Elementary Bailey APAC Middle The nine schools that re- ceived a “B” rating are: Barr Elementary Casey Elementary Isable Elementary Key Elementary Lake Elementary Lee Elementary Spann Elementary HOPE McWillie Elementary Northwest Middle f Two high schools were among the district’s “C” rat- A GOSPEL SHOWCASE ed schools: Pecan Park Elementary Clausell Elementary FEATURING: Murrah High Provine High Two schools, Lake Ele- mentary and Spann Elemen- tary, improved from F rat- ings in 2015-16 to B ratings in 2016-17. Additionally, the follow- ing schools were recognized for improving one letter grade: Poindexter Elementary* Boyd Elementary Callaway High Lanier High JPS experienced several significant accomplishments including: Davis Magnet Elementary ranked No. 1 elementary school in the state. Bailey APAC ranked No. 5 middle school in the state. An increase in the number of “B” rated schools. An increase in the high school graduation rate. “We are proud of the ac- complishments of our stu- dents and commend teach- ers, students, and staff on 1 - 4 P.M. the gains made on the state tests,” said Interim Superin- DOORS OPEN UMMC CONFERENCE CENTER tendent Freddrick Murray. “We have been deliberate 350 WOODROW WILSON DR. in analyzing our shortcom- AT 12:30 JACKSON, MS 39213 ings in an effort to make the necessary improvements. We are also working very closely with our partners to continue to leverage the col- lective impact that it will INTERESTED SINGERS AND PRAISE DANCERS, CONTACT BECKY PIERSON AT 601.933.1000 OR [email protected]. take to move Jackson Public Schools to a high performing VISIT US ON SOCIAL FOR ADVANCE TICKET LOCATIONS. District.” *Poindexter Elementary consolidated with Barr El- ementary at the end of the 2016-17 school year. @DONATELIFEMS WWW.MSORA.ORG HEALTH

www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 23 - 29, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • B3 JLJ’s commitment to the Children’s Campaign of Mississippi reaches $1 million

Mississippi Link Newswire The Junior League of Jackson, for decades a strong supporter of children’s health, has made com- mitments totaling $1 million to the Campaign for Children’s of Mississippi, a philanthropic effort to fund expansion of pediatric fa- cilities at the University of Mis- sissippi Medical Center. The nonprofi t organization’s gift includes a $400,000 donation to the campaign in May. Since then, the group has pledged an- other $600,000, bringing their giving to $1 million. So far, more than $60 million has been raised toward the campaign’s $100 mil- lion goal. “The Junior League of Jack- son, from its very beginning, has been focused on improving the lives of children in Mississippi,” said Heidi Noel, JLJ president. “Our efforts and gifts are focused on an enduring impact, one that will help children and families now and in the future. This proj- ect, updating and expanding pe- diatric facilities, will do just that, and it is a project we are proud to Celebrating the Junior League of Jackson’s $1 million commitment to the Campaign for Children’s of Mississippi are, from left, Children’s of Mississippi CEO Guy Giesecke; Dr. LouAnn support through philanthropy and Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine; JLJ President Heidi Noel; Dr. Mary Taylor, interim chair of Pediatrics; and Dr. Brian Kogon, chief of pedi- awareness.” atric cardiothoracic surgery. The Campaign for Children’s of Mississippi construction plans families. “We are so grateful for the legacy care and an imaging center dedi- care at UMMC, raising the funds “Having a facility ready to care include an enlarged and renovated Expansion of the Children’s of the Junior League of Jackson’s cated to pediatric patients will used to construct the Children’s for the state’s sick and injured neonatal intensive care unit, more Heart Center is also on the draw- philanthropic support of UMMC only increase the advances we Cancer Center, which opened children is vital to families in rooms for the pediatric intensive ing board. “With these generous and Batson Children’s Hospital.” are already making in treatment 1991, and sending hundreds of Mississippi, said Dr. Mary Taylor, care unit, more operating rooms gifts, the Junior League of Jackson Pediatric cardiology is among of congenital heart disease,” said volunteers to Batson Children’s interim chair of Pediatrics. “In the and the creation of an imaging is making a lasting investment in departments that will put the Ju- Dr. Brian Kogon, professor and Hospital over the years for pro- effort to provide the best of care to clinic especially for pediatric pa- the lives of Mississippi children,” nior League of Jackson’s philan- chief of pediatric cardiothoracic grams ranging from Rockin’ Ma- our children, it is critical to have tients. A new pediatric clinic will said Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice thropy to good use. surgery mas in the neonatal intensive care allies. We are thankful for the make care for outpatients more chancellor for health affairs and “Having additional operating The Junior League of Jackson is unit to car seat safety and parties friendship of the Junior League of convenient and comfortable for dean of the School of Medicine. rooms, more space for critical a longtime supporter of pediatric for patients. Jackson.” CRYOTHERAPY Forrest General Hospital N O W OPEN hosts Mobile Learning Lab ELEVATE for physicians and staff YOUR HEALTH

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Place of Sale: Archie Towing & Storage & Recovery, 6700 Medgar Evers Blvd., 1. CASE NO. 2017-24, REQUEST BY: CENTURY CONSTRUC- DISCUSSION Jackson, MS TION/HELM PLACE III, LLC (APPLICANT: STUART POVALL), TO CONSTRUCT UP TO 70 NEW HOMES FOR PHASE III OF HELM 1. PRESENT UPDATED CITY OF JACKSON’S HISTORIC Sellers reserve the right to bid on the above property and to reject any and all bids. PLACE DEVELOPMENT AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, LOCATED IN RESOURCES INVENTORY PACKET. Time: 10:00 A.M. THE FARISH STREET HISTORICAL DISTRICT (CASE NO. 2017-24 WAS TABLED AUGUST 31, 2017 DUE TO LACK OF SUPPORTING III. ADJOURN 11/9/2017, 11/16/2017, 11/23/2017 DOCUMENTATION). 11/16/2017, 11/23/2017 2. CASE NO. 2017-45, REQUEST BY: DR. ROSLIND MCCOY SIB- LEGAL LEY (APPLICANT: ROY C. FARRIS, II), TO INSTALL A CONCRETE HANDICAPPED RAMP W/ WROUGHT IRON RAIL, RESURFAC- NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS ING OF EXISTING FRONT PARKING AREA, INSTALL A SIDEWALK FROM BUILDING TO STREET AND A YIELD SIGN AT INTERSEC- Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 77-3-16 of the Mississippi Code TION (ON CITY PROPERTY) AT 526 N. FARISH ST., LOCATED IN of 1972, as amended, requesting names to be added to a list of contractors THE FARISH STREET HISTORICAL DISTRICT. (CASE NO. 2017-45 Help Wanted and suppliers qualifi ed to perform contracts within the scope of proposed WAS TABLED NOVEMBER 8, 2017, APPLICANT/REPRESENTA- OTR Drivers CDL-A: utility projects concerning construction, extension, and/or repair of electric TIVE DID NOT ATTEND MEETING) public utility facilities for or on behalf of Entergy Mississippi, Inc. Names of Paid 25% of the load! qualifi ed contractors or suppliers desiring to be added to such list may be B. NEW BUSINESS Benefi ts! Paid Weekly! submitted to supplierqualifi [email protected]. 3. CASE NO. 2017-47, REQUEST BY: DOUG PYRON (APPLICANT: JOHN WEAVER), TO BUILD A NEW ONE STORY GARAGE, EX- Haul food grade products. Tanker end. required Please include contact information, type of contractor or supplier and a TEND CONCRETE DRIVEWAY TO THE GARAGE AND BUILD A 319-754-1944 x112 description of qualifi cations. Questions Call 1-844-387-9675. NEW BRICK RETAINING WALL AT 719 GILLESPIE ST., LOCATED IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORICAL DISTRICT. 11/23/2017, 11/30/2017 3/9/2017 thru 12/28/2017

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B6 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 23 - 29, 2017 www.mississippilink.com Major announcement History of Thanksgiving from Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. on his is a quest for unity By Marc H. Morial amongst us, and amongst the rest invited his fellow citizens not only to President and CEO their greatest king Massasoit, with set apart the last Tuesday of Novem- health and future National Urban League some ninety men, whom for three ber “as a day of Thanksgiving and “This history [of days we entertained and feasted.” Praise to our beneficent Father who Thanksgiving] teaches Another English settler who arrived dwelleth in the Heavens,” but also us that the American in- shortly after that first feast, William to “fervently implore the interposi- stinct has never been to Hilton, wrote in a letter to his cousin tion of the Almighty Hand to heal the seek isolation in oppo- described “the Indians round about wounds of the nation and to restore site corners; it is to fi nd us” as “peaceable and friendly.” it as soon as may be consistent with strength in our common Over the next century and a half, the Divine purposes to the full enjoy- creed and forge unity from our great Thanksgiving was celebrated at dif- ment of peace, harmony, tranquility diversity. On that very fi rst Thanks- ferent times by the separate colonies. and Union.” giving celebration, these same ideals The Continental Congress issued In an effort to lengthen the Christ- brought together people of different the first National Proclamation of mas shopping season and stimulate backgrounds and beliefs, and every Thanksgiving in 1777: “It is therefore the economy in the midst of the De- year since, with enduring confi dence recommended to the legislative or ex- pression, President Franklin D. Roo- in the power of faith, love, gratitude, ecutive Powers of these United States sevelt briefly changed the date of the and optimism, this force of unity has to set apart Thursday, the eighteenth holiday to the next-to-last Thursday, Jackson sustained us as a people. It has guided Day of December next, for Solemn but the move was considered an af- us through times of great challenge Thanksgiving and Praise…” Over front to Lincoln’s memory and trig- The Mississippi Link Newswire I have been slow to grasp the gravity and change and allowed us to see our- the year, various days of Thanksgiv- gered partisan outrage. November Dear Friends and Supporters, of it. For me, a Parkinson’s diagnosis selves in those who come to our shores ing would be proclaimed by Congress 30, 1939, was considered “Repub- On July 17, 1960, I was arrested, is not a stop sign but rather a signal in search of a safer, better future for and Presidents, as well as governors, lican Thanksgiving” and November along with seven other college stu- that I must make lifestyle changes and themselves and their families.” – Pres- but an annual, recurring, nationwide 23 as “Democratic Thanksgiving” or dents, for advocating for the right to dedicate myself to physical therapy ident Barack Obama, 2016 holiday would not be proclaimed until “Franksgiving.” The experiment ap- use a public library in my hometown in hopes of slowing the disease’s pro- While Thanksgiving is clearly a 1863, in the middle of the Civil War. peared to fail, with no measurable of Greenville, S.C. I remember it like gression. celebration of gratitude for a bounti- He was prompted by the writings boost to the 1939 and 1940 Christmas it was yesterday, for that day changed I am far from alone. God continues ful harvest, its origin and history in of magazine editor Sarah Josepha shopping seasons. On December 26, my life forever. From that experience, to give me new opportunities to serve. the United States tell an unexpected Hale, who wrote to him September 1941, Congress passed a law making I lost my fear of being jailed for a This diagnosis is personal but it is tale of unity that is particularly rel- 28, 1863: “You may have observed Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday of righteous cause. I went on to meet Dr. more than that. It is an opportunity for evant in in these divisive times. that, for some years past, there has November, where it has remained – a King and dedicated my heart and soul me to use my voice to help in fi nding While the early history of the Unit- been an increasing interest felt in our bipartisan celebration – ever since. to the fi ght for justice, equality, and a cure for a disease that affl icts 7 to ed States is rife with atrocities com- land to have the Thanksgiving held It’s instructive that we find the piv- equal access. In the tradition of the 10 million worldwide. Some 60,000 mitted against Native Americans, on the same day, in all the States; it otal moments in the development of Apostle Paul, I have offered myself – Americans are diagnosed with Par- the “first Thanksgiving” – a three- now needs national recognition and modern Thanksgiving in the United my mind, body and soul – as a living kinson’s every year. day feast in 1621 – was a peaceful authoritive fixation, only, to become States at the time of the Civil War and sacrifi ce. I will continue to try to instill hope moment of fellowship between the permanently, an American custom the Great Depression. We are once Throughout my career of service, in the hopeless, expand our democ- English settlers and the Wampanoag and institution.” again facing a crisis of division. As God has kept me in the embrace of racy to the disenfranchised and free among whom they lived. Lincoln’s proclamation was more we give thanks for the blessings that his loving arms, and protected me innocent prisoners around the world. In one of two existing accounts of than a declaration of a holiday, but a have been visited upon us, let us also and my family from dangers, seen I’m also spending some time working that feast, Edward Winslow wrote heartfelt plea for the end of the war remember to pray for healing and a and unseen. Now in the latter years of on my memoir so I can share with oth- of the “many of the Indians coming and a reunification of the nation. He reunification of our nation. my life, at 76 years old, I fi nd it in- ers the lessons I have learned in my creasingly diffi cult to perform routine life of public service. I steadfastly af- tasks, and getting around is more of a fi rm that I would rather wear out than challenge. My family and I began to rust out. notice changes about three years ago. I want to thank my family and For a while, I resisted interrupting my friends who continue to care for me Tax Deform for Corporations work to visit a doctor. But as my daily and support me. I will need your physical struggles intensifi ed I could prayers and graceful understanding no longer ignore the symptoms, so I as I undertake this new challenge. As acquiesced. we continue in the struggle for human and the Wealthy After a battery of tests, my physi- rights, remember that God will see us cians identifi ed the issue as Parkin- through, even in our midnight mo- By Julianne Malveaux teachers who spend about $500 a year that both houses agree that the corpo- son’s disease, a disease that bested my ments. TriceEdneyWire.com from their pockets to buy school sup- rate tax rate should be cut, no matter father. KEEP HOPE ALIVE! Desperate for a pol- plies. Increasing the amount of the what kind of deficit it causes. We’ve Recognition of the effects of this Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. icy win, Republicans childcare deduction works against walked down this “trickle down” path disease on me has been painful, and have proposed “tax low-income families if what is now a before. The theory is that if you cut reform,” which is re- credit is changed to a deduction. With corporate taxes, corporations will ally an attempt to re- a credit you get money back if the have more money to pump into the ward their base at the credit is more than the tax you owe. economy, and that will generate jobs expense of the rest of With the deduction you get no money and more economic growth, which us. Whether you look at the 429 page back. will generate more tax dollars. There (really? Who reads all of that) House All of these changes are designed to is no evidence whatsoever that such a of Representatives version (which make up for the revenue that will be theory works. Indeed, it didn’t work reduces the number of tax brackets, lost by cutting the corporate tax rate. when Ronald Reagan was president, raises the standard deduction, elimi- State and local tax exemptions are on and most recently, bailing the banks nates the personal deduction), or the the chopping block, which will hurt out in 2008 didn’t pump more mon- equally long Senate version that does people who live in high-tax states like ey into the economy as the theorists some of the same (the Senate keeps New York and California (inciden- hoped. Instead, banks held onto the the seven tax brackets, as is presently tally, states that voted against 45). money many hoped they would in- the case), the consistency between the The ability to deduct mortgage inter- vest, and tightened credit require- two versions is that the corporate tax est will be curtailed for people whose ments making it more difficult for rate will be cut from 35 percent to 20 homes cost more than $500,000. In individuals and businesses to borrow percent). some places, like Manhattan, parts of and impeding growth. Cutting the corporate tax rate will Washington, DC and San Francisco, Why are Republicans so intent on cost more than $1.5 trillion, an as- $500,000 may not buy much. But Re- rewarding corporations at the expense tounding sum from the so-called publicans need a win, and they are of individuals, especially those with “deficit hawks” who have previously willing to do almost anything to get it. incomes below $100,000? Because said that adding to the deficit is bad So they are willing to tax univer- too many of them have been bought news. Now, because they can’t “re- sity endowments, even though those and paid for by their corporate inter- peal or replace” the Affordable Care endowments generate much needed- ests. And we know the millionaires Act, and have kept none of their other operating funds and scholarship dol- and billionaires in Congress and the promises, their goal is to get a tax bill lars for colleges and universities. On White House will benefit from these passed, no matter what the cost. Ordi- the other hand, they have proposed changes. We just don’t know by how narily, significant changes in the tax changing the 539 (the funds that much, since 45 has still not released code would be the subject of hearings parents can use to set aside money his tax returns. and debate. This time around, Repub- for their children’s education) so The man who said he’d stand for licans would rush this thing through that these funds can also be used to the working class is standing beside “by Thanksgiving.” That’s hardly fund private education. Meanwhile, the tax reform that will hurt them. But enough time to read the whole bill, through the budget, public education they voted for him believing the hype. much less react to it. is being cut. And though deductions When will they figure out that they I call it tax deform, not tax reform, are being eliminated for individuals, got played? because many of the proposals are just corporate loopholes remain. Julianne Malveaux is an author and deforming outcomes for people in the The good news is that the House economist. Her latest book “Are We middle and at the bottom. For exam- and Senate have different versions of Better Off? Race, Obama and Public ple, eliminating the personal deduc- tax cuts (let’s cut the nonsense and Policy” is available via www.amazon. tion works against families who have stop calling it reform), and they will com for booking, wholesale inqui- three or more children. Eliminating have to negotiate some compromises ries or for more info visitwww.juli- some deductions hurts, for example, to get a bill through. The bad news is annemalveaux.com

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By Gail H. Brown Contributing Writer As the nation celebrates the Thanksgiving holiday, there is much to be thankful for. How- ever, for the more than five mil- lion Americans suffering from Alzheimer’s, the holiday season can be a challenge for them and their caregivers. Recently, Alzheimer’s Missis- Door prize winner shows off gift. sippi, Inc. presented its 7th An- Atty. Ronald Morton gives legal PHOTOS COURTESY OF ALZHEIMER’S nual Central Alzheimer’s Care- advice. MISSISSIPPI INC. giver Conference: “Caring for the Caregiver,” with free admittance for caregivers and students, as well as 5.5 hours of CEs for reg- istered healthcare professionals. More than 200 attendees were educated about this devastating disease that is impacting more than 53,000 Mississippians. Held at First Baptist Church of Jackson, “Caring for the Care- giver” keynote speaker Beth A.D. Nolan, Ph.D. of Positive ApproachTM to Care (PAC), a training and advocacy organiza- tion offering techniques used by professionals and families work- ing or living with dementia or Keynote speaker Beth A.D. Nolan (left) demonstrates Hand-Under-Hand cognitive impairment. calming technique with participant from the audience. “Family caregivers and profes- sionals alike had the opportunity of caregivers also expressed how Harvey says the organization to learn useful, practical skills much they appreciated the con- is grateful for its sponsors and to help people with Alzheimer’s ference. exhibitors who helped make this and other types of dementia have Alzheimer’s Mississippi is year’s conference a huge such. a better quality of life,” said ex- dedicated to supporting families Major sponsors included: ecutive director TJ Harvey. Care- and caregivers around the state The MIND Center at UMMC, givers and others were pleased to through regular support group UnitedHealthcare, Mississippi learn and engage in Nolan’s illus- meetings, community education Council on Developmental Dis- tration of the Hand-Under-Hand programs, outreach workshops abilities, St. Catherine’s Village, Techniques to help calm and gain and conferences. Sta-Home, The Blake at Town- the confidence of some Alzheim- Alzheimer’s is an epidemic that ship, the Senior Resource Guide, er’s patients during behavioral continues to escalate as Ameri- Heart of Hospice, Grace Hospice challenges. cans live longer. Currently, one Foundation and First Baptist “I would love [to see] more in every three seniors dies with Jackson. conferences [like this one] for Alzheimer’s or related demen- For more information, please caregivers to be done in rural ar- tia. There are more than 206,000 contact Alzheimer’s Mississippi eas,” said Armeka Henderson, a caregivers in Mississippi caring at 601-987-0020 or info@alzms. licensed social worker. A number for a loved one with the disease. org. B8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 23 - 29, 2017 www.mississippilink.com