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Vol. 22, No. 26 April 21 - 27, 2016 50¢ Islam being celebrated 50 years after Meredith’s this month ‘Walk Against Fear’ By Janice K. Neal-Vincent Contributing Writer Institute planning to commemorate 1966 events As part of Islamic Heritage Month Cel- ebration, The Inter- national Museum of Muslim Cultures pre- sented Islam 101 Pre- sentation and Dialogue at the Arts Center of Mississippi on April 14. Panelists included Imam Shaheed, Khalid Hudson and Lamees El-Sadek. The session, designed to enlighten the pub- lic about Islamic practices and to dispel misconcep- tions, was moderated by Emad Al-Turk, president of Islam Continued on page 3 Tubman will go on $20 bill

By Martin Crutsinger An exhibit at the Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center depicts James Meredith as a student at Ole Miss in 1962. PHOTO BY SHANDERIA K. POSEY AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON – Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew By Shanderia K. Posey Wednesday morning. “A few peo- Meredith completed his walk in has decided to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, Editor ple use my language (in describing Jackson on June 26, 1966. making her the first woman on U.S. paper currency in June 5, will mark 50 years since the 1966 event). I was a soldier.” To commemorate the 50th an- 100 years, a Treasury official said Wednesday. James Meredith, who integrated the One day after he began his walk, niversary of the event, a “Walk for The official, who spoke on condition of anonym- University of Mississippi in 1962, Meredith was shot during the walk. Good and Right” is being planned ity in advance of Lew’s official announcement, said began a walk from Memphis to Following the shooting, leaders of by the James Meredith Institute that the 19th century abolitionist and a leader of the Jackson to make a positive differ- the Civil Rights Movement came to from June 5-26 to retrace his ear- Underground Railroad, would replace the portrait of ence in the world. Mississippi to complete his walk. lier path. The event is not a literal Andrew Jackson, the nation’s seventh president. Despite countless reports re- Those leaders protested and called walk. A release from the institute Lew’s announcement is expected to provide details ferring to Meredith’s endeavor their efforts the “March Against reports the goals of the commemo- on other changes being made to the $20, $10 and $5 as the “March Against Fear,” the Against Fear” as a citizen. Fear.” It became the biggest civil “I never participated in a March Tubman civil rights icon has always consid- rights march in Mississippi. After Meredith ered the event his personal “Walk (Against Fear),” Meredith said being released from the hospital, Continued on page 3 Continued on page 3 Reeves: Confederate Eubanks links Welty’s emblem ‘anti-American’ work to his courses By Emily Wagster Pettus torney from Grenada, Miss., filed By Janice K. Neal-Vincent frame was fundamental to pho- Associated Press against the state. Moore is asking Contributing Writer tography and writing fiction. In A federal judge said April 12, Reeves to declare the flag an un- Mount Olive, Miss. native that regard Eubanks reflected on that the Confederate emblem constitutional relic of slavery. Ralph Eubanks joined gather- Welty’s comment, “A novelist on the Mississippi flag is “anti- Moore argued that under the ers at the William F. Winter Ar- can contribute to social change.” American” because it represents U.S. Supreme Court decision last chives and History Building in Further, a person’s point of view those who fought to leave the Reeves Moore summer that effectively legalized Jackson at noon April 13, in the and perspective are crucial for United States. flag as a state symbol. same-sex marriage nationwide, History Is Lunch Series and pre- social change to occur. But U.S. District Judge Carl- Reeves heard more than three a majority of justices found the sented On Welty, Photography Eubanks posed these matters ton Reeves is not yet saying hours of arguments about mo- and Civil Rights. whether he will fully consider a tions in the lawsuit that Carlos Flag The Mississippi literary icon, Eubanks Eubanks lawsuit that seeks to eliminate the Moore, an African-American at- Continued on page 3 Eudora Welty, believed that a Continued on page 3 PHOTO BY JANICE K. NEAL-VINCENT Clinton close to nomination prize; Trump strengthens hand By Ken Thomas and Julie Pace way toward clinching the Dem- Trump is focused heavily on aware on Tuesday and in Cali- The side-by-side GOP efforts his Tuesday shellacking in New Associated Press ocratic nomination that eluded clinching the Republican nomi- fornia’s huge contest on June 7. at this late stage – with Trump York where he failed to pick up WASHINGTON – Hillary her eight years ago, can lose ev- nation through voters’ balloting His chief rival, Texas Sen. amassing primary victories a single delegate. With trade- Clinton, the nearly unstoppable ery remaining contest and still in state primaries, thus avoiding Ted Cruz, has no mathematical while Cruz digs for the support mark sarcasm, he played down Democrat and Republican front- prevail. Her sweeping victory a contested national convention path to getting the nomination of delegates who could settle the Trump’s win, saying the mogul runner Donald Trump accelerat- in the New York primary called in Cleveland in July. The busi- through primary voting. But nomination – are unprecedented hoped to convince people that ed Wednesday toward Northeast into question the durability of nessman’s win in his home state he sees a window to snatch the in recent presidential campaigns “Pennsylvania is a suburb of primaries on an increasingly di- Bernie Sanders’ rival campaign keeps him on a path to securing nomination from Trump at the and add to the deeply uncertain Manhattan.” rect path to presidential nomina- and left him with severely lim- the 1,237 delegates he needs, convention, and his campaign nature of the race. “Donald, with a characteris- tions after trouncing party chal- ited options for overtaking her. though he’ll have to perform is working feverishly to line up Trump was rallying in Indi- tic display of humility, declared lengers in New York. While Trump strengthened well in the round of primaries in delegates who would support ana and Maryland on Wednes- Clinton, now 81 percent of the his hand, he is still far from in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Con- him if Trump fails to prevail on day while Cruz campaigned in Election the clear. necticut, Rhode Island and Del- a first ballot. Hershey, Pa., trying to brush off Continued on page 3

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Mississippi Link Newswire just great feeling for us to be the ones Special to The Mississippi Link to do it,” said Johnson. For the first time in Tiger history, The goal is simple: To help create a culture of good The duo said they were able to Coahoma Community College’s health. That was the impetus for Be Active Mississip- get in a quick study en route to the Associate Degree Nursing program pi, also known as BAM, which held its second annual conference, but in the end it was the brought home a first place award celebration last week at the Mississippi Roadmap to skills they’d received in CCC’s pro- from the Mississippi Organization Health Equity. The Roadmap served as the event’s gram over the semester that led to a for Associate Degree Nursing Con- principal sponsor. victory. vention’s Scholars Bowl competi- “We want to pursue activities to encourage people Willingham said she’s very proud tion. to do just that – be active,” said Beneta Burt, the of the students’ achievement. “We’re the little school with the Roadmap’s executive director. “This includes chil- “It was the first time that we’ve big knowledge,” chuckled CCC As- dren, adults – everybody. We had activities for ev- ever placed first in the Scholars sociate Degree Nursing Program Di- erybody.” Bowl which is a very challenging rector Lorean Willingham. “But seri- The activities on April 16, included cooking dem- competition because you have no ously, we do have a small program onstrations, line dancing and Zumba. The day also idea what questions will be asked,” and it’s still relatively new com- Pictured are CCC ADN students Torrie Johnson (from left) of Clarksdale; Jen- included African drummers, which inspired African said Willingham. “It’s just like a pared to all the other schools, so this nifer Hill of Glendora; and CCC ADN Program Director Lorean Willingham. dance and a number of activities for children. BAM mini preparation for the national achievement really made us proud.” grew out of a project sponsored by a Leadership boards, so we’re excited to see our Hosted recently in Vicksburg the fering students just 30 seconds to outstanding performance in the pro- Jackson class, Burt said. students excel.” event featured students from ADN answer questions from a variety of gram. Both first time competitors, the The event also marked National Minority Health The recent award adds to a year of schools across the state that faced-off nursing skills and specialties. graduating sophomores were excited Month. Other sponsors included the state Depart- victories for CCC’s ADN program; in several contests, including a scrap- Representing Tiger Nation were to learn they’d won the competition. ment of Health and Tougaloo College’s Health and in addition to achieving it’s national book competition, computer-gener- Torrie Johnson of Clarksdale and “It was amazing,” said Johnson. Wellness Center, which conducted a number of accreditation last spring, the program ated quizzes and testing strategies. Jennifer Hill of Glendora. Accord- “And emotional,” added Hill. health screenings on site. currently boasts a 100 percent board The Scholars Bowl is a competi- ing to Willingham, the students “We were told that this is the first Burt said she plans to use the Roadmap’s commu- pass rate. tive, timed, multiple-choice test of- were selected based on their current time (CCC) has placed and it was nity garden to promote and continue the discussion about a culture of good health. “We want to continue to do the kind of activities to promote good health among children and families,” 21 AT&T Mississippi employees honored she said. “If families garden together, parents are more likely to cook produce from these gardens and Mississippi Link Newswire logged a minimum of 100 hours in ries inspire others as much as they and is an honor that every Ameri- children are more likely to eat it.” AT&T is recognizing 21 employ- service to others last year, with some inspire us.” can – from youth to seniors – can The Roadmap, based at the Jackson Medical Mall, ees from Mississippi by honoring employees volunteering more than Over time, these moments of giv- participate in and be recognized by is a grassroots organization created to advocate them with the President’s Volunteer 500 hours to receive the Gold Award. ing can add up to millions of service our nation’s President for being civic health and wellness in Mississippi. In addition to its Service Award for giving their time “The employees receiving the hours. AT&T employees and retirees leaders. community garden, it also operates a community fit- to transform communities across the PVSA award are improving our volunteered more than 5.4 million AT&T has participated in award- ness center where weightlifting and exercise classes state for the better. communities through their selfless hours in 2015 alone. ing employees with the PVSA since are made available to seniors and other community The PVSA, the nation’s premier acts every day – whether it’s men- PVSA is an initiative of the Cor- 2012, and the number of honored members. volunteer awards program, gives toring students, helping our veterans poration for National and Commu- employees grows each year. To be The Roadmap also sponsors a girl leadership pro- U.S. Presidential recognition to in- find job opportunities, cleaning up nity Service and is administered by eligible to receive the award, AT&T gram at G.N. Smith Elementary School and exercise dividuals who have demonstrated our parks or feeding those who are Points of Light. With a shared mis- submits a record of employees’ an- classes for special needs students at Lanier High a sustained commitment to volun- hungry. Impacting a community can sion of inspiring more to answer the nual volunteer service hours to be School and Jackson Public Schools’ Career Develop- teerism throughout the year. AT&T take many forms,” said Mayo Flynt, call to service, PVSA celebrates the verified and considered eligible for ment Center. employees in Mississippi are among president of AT&T Mississippi. impact we can all make in bettering the award. In addition, the Roadmap plans to open a commu- 4,527 AT&T employee awardees na- “We would like to congratulate our communities and our world. The For more information, visit: www. nity learning center and a veterans’ transition center tionwide to receive this honor. They these employees and hope their sto- award is available on an annual basis presidentialserviceawards.gov. later this spring. www.mississippilink.com APRIL 21 - 27, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3 Meredith Eubanks Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1

to the audience in his role as the what the murderer was thinking.” of Three Generations of an In- Welty Scholar in Southern Stud- So to Welty the unknown became terracial Family in the American ies at Millsaps College. In doing obvious. South,” focuses on American so, he emphasized that his stu- Continuing his thoughts, Eu- identity and race relations, pre- dents are told, “A work of litera- banks asserted that laws are not sented in context with contempo- ture often begins with what the an adequate index of discrimina- rary issues experienced by three eye can see.” According to the tory practices in the South. The generations of Eubanks’ family. professor, Welty contrasted style Civil Rights Movement, never- All programs in the History with photographic approaches. theless, “detoured along the way, Is Lunch Series are held noon “Her photographs do not explain; particularly with women as their Wednesdays in the William F. they acknowledge. They have roles were muted.” Women were Winter Archives and History the power to shock us and there in the background and the men Building or the Old Capitol Mu- is shock in some of Welty’s pho- were out front.” seum. tos,” he claimed. The speaker made it clear then Upcoming programs are as fol- From there Eubanks noted that context plays a significant lows: April 27 – K. C. Morrison, that Welty believed that a writer role when it comes to how the Aaron Henry of Mississippi: In- should bring forth the mystery photographer captures the mo- side Agitator at the Winter Build- of mankind and darkness. Such a ment. He denoted that ethical ing; May 4 – Trent Lott, Crisis The exhibition at Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center called “James Meredith: Am I Or Am I Not mystery can reveal that photogra- standards must be abided by. The Point: Why We Must – and How a Citizen” displays several historical photos. PHOTOS BY SHANDERIA K. POSEY phy has impact only when it fits photographer, in essence, is re- We Can – Overcome our Bro- ration are for all citizens to highlight the need for or adheres to what is reflected sponsible for thinking about how ken Politics in Washington and a stronger moral code among black Americans within the literature. Hence, Eu- the photos will be used in going Across America at the museum; as well as Americans of all races; be encouraged banks contended that his students forth for adequate representation May 11 – Michael Fazio, N.W. to stand up for the constitutional rights of every- saw Welty’s photos as thinking of public figures. Overstreet and his Mark on Mis- one within the jurisdictions of the United States; about class because “her photos Eubanks earned his under- sissippi Architecture at the Winter and to promote higher and deeper self-education captured diversity.” graduate degree from the Univer- Building; May 18 – Harry Bol- through renewed use of the library. Referencing the Civil Rights sity of Mississippi in psychology ick, Mississippi Fiddle Tunes and Meredith stated that “while these may seem to Movement, Eubanks pointed out and his master’s in English and Songs from the 1930s at the Win- be unrelated goals, the common idea is that if we that Welty “described protestors literature from the University of ter Building; May 25 – Edwina are a well-informed, ethical and individually cou- as a reflection of society at the Michigan. His memoir “Ever Is a Carpenter, Saving a Battlefield: rageous citizenry, we can make America achieve time.” She wrote, for instance, Long Time: A Journey Into Mis- The Preservation of Brice Cross- its true potential,” according to the release. a story called “The Night Med- sissippi’s Dark Past” won him a roads at the Winter Building. Meredith calls on all citizens in and outside of gar Evers was Murdered.” The Guggenheim Fellowship in 2007. For more information call Mississippi to meet at local libraries to discuss presenter explained, “The writer A second memoir, “The House at (601) 576-6998 or email infor@ how citizens can get beyond partisan political knew, was in a position to know, the End of the Road: The Story mdah.ms.gov. rhetoric and begin to actively build the America as promised by the Declaration of Independence Islam and the U.S. Constitution. Continued from page 1 The commemoration of the 1966 walk will cause Meredith to be extra busy during June and International Museum of Muslim July. During July he will give some 15 speeches Cultures. at libraries in Hinds County, he said, and he plans Panelists defined Islam as to be in Memphis on June 5, to retrace steps of peace through submission to Al- his walk. lah (God). They concurred that The theme of his speeches will be “God’s Mes- This image on display features President John F. the only way to get true peace is sage For Our Times – What Blacks in Mississip- Kennedy, former Mississippi Gov. Ross Barnett and to submit to God. True Muslims, pi Can Do For Themselves.” Main points of his James Meredith. they interacted, do not disturb the message will include how every black commu- peace. nity should focus on what’s good and right, how Mississippi in 1962 as well as a classroom exhibit Shaheed identified five pillars of adults should train up children in the way they showing Meredith sitting in class at Ole Miss. A Islam. Sharhadah, a declaration of Emad Al-Turk, president of the International Museum of Muslim Cultures, should go and how all children should be taught timeline is on display of Meredith’s events from faith, indicates that God is known conducts a session on Islam at the Arts Center of Mississippi. Panelists the 10 Commandments and Golden Rule by age applying to Ole Miss until he graduated and sent as Allah. Salat means prayer. Sha- include Khalid Hudson, Lamees El-Sadek and Imam Shaheed. PHOTOS BY 5. Meredith also plans to share his thoughts on a letter to President John F. Kennedy. heed explained that Muslims pray JANICE K. NEAL-VINCENT why the most important people in Mississippi are The exhibition also includes the Associated at least five times daily in a clean black women older than 30 and that they should Press photo taken when Meredith was shot and atmosphere without distractions. and the life, Hudson asserted that her feel pressured to please the all be godmothers. while viewing the display a recording is played Zakat is referred to almsgiving. they do believe in life after death. male populace. When I’m talking Though Meredith is not directly involved in of President Kennedy and Gov. Ross Barnett dis- Every believer is expected to pay Seizing the moment, however, for to a male, I’m respected for what planning the anniversary events, he has told or- cussing Meredith’s enrollment at Ole Miss. 25 percent of earnings and smiles. youth, health, richness, etc. is im- comes out of my mouth. I hope ganizers they have his complete support. According to the release, Meredith’s goal has Saum, called fasting, is 30 days of perative. Hudson summed up her we become more open minded,” He’s also grateful for an exhibition at the always been to illustrate that a citizen’s rights do abstaining from usual daily plea- ideas by stating, “Muslims’ belief she said. Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center, not need mass demonstration, and that it is the sures. Finally, Hajj (pilgrimage) is more than a culture. It confirms The session ended with ques- 528 Bloom St., in Jackson that opened April 14, duty and responsibility of the state to protect the emphasizes the Muslims’ pilgrim- Muslims’ understanding of fair- tions from the floor and responses called “James Meredith: Am I Or Am I Not a rights of all citizens. “The U.S. Constitution is age to Saudi Arabia and Mecca at ness.” from the panelists. Citizen.” clear that no state can deny to any person within least once in a lifetime. Lamees El-Sadek added to Other events for Islamic Heri- “ ‘Am I or am I not a citizen?’ that was the its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws,” Next, Hudson explained the six Hudson’s regard for fairness. tage Month at the Arts Center, 201 question I proposed to the Kennedy Administra- Meredith said. articles of belief: belief in God; “We will be held accountable for East Pascagoula St. in Jackson, tion,” Meredith said. For more information visit www.jamesmer- belief in prophets and messengers gender discrimination. Treat your will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. The exhibition is the first one to accurately edithbooks.com or contact the James Meredith by Allah; belief in books sent by women well and be kind to them,” and they include Interfaith Pre- display his language, he said. It features several Institute at (662) 483-0656, or by email at info@ Allah; belief in the angels (like he said. sentation and Dialogue, April 21; photos of Meredith integrating the University of meredithcitizen.org. Jibril who spoke to Muhammed Outer appearance was then Other Muslim Countries’ Culture/ directly; belief in judgment; and addressed. “I wear hajib (head Islam in America April 22; and Qadi (predestination). Hudson piece) to symbolize the values Quran in Action Presentation and Tubman then maintained that though Mus- that I hold. Most women who Dialogue, April 28. The month’s Continued from page 1 lims believe in God, they do not wear it are doing a great service to activities will climax with an all- recognize Jesus as the Christ. all. We directly confront that the day Islamic Heritage Festival at bills. “He is a prophet, Messiah, but we head piece is oppressive,” said El- Mississippi Museum of Art/Art The decision to place Tub- don’t believe he is the son of God Sadek. Garden from 10:30-3 p.m. man’s portrait on the $20 bill and we don’t believe in the trin- When speaking of western civi- All events are free and open to likely means that Lew has de- ity,” she said. lization, El-Sadek looked to the the public. cided to keep Alexander Hamil- Though Muslims do not believe workplace. “Dress code, despite Inquiries may be made at (601) ton on the $10 bill, a victory for that Jesus is the way, the truth, how brilliant a woman is, makes 960-0440. those who had opposed his ini- tial plan to remove Hamilton. An online group, Women on Flag 20s, said it was encouraged that Lew was responding to its cam- Continued from page 1 paign to replace Jackson with Constitution protects a funda- 12. An assistant state attorney House and Senate debate bills a woman. But it said it would mental right of dignity. Moore general, Doug Miracle, argued that would have either removed not claim victory unless Lew argued the state flag violates his flag design is a political- ques the Confederate emblem from also committed to issuing the dignity and that of other African- tion that should be decided by the the flag or punished public enti- new $20 bill at the same time Americans. Legislature. ties that refuse to fly it. that the redesigned $10 bill is “I’m nobody’s second-class “The issue is not one of wheth- Reeves didn’t say when he will scheduled to be issued in 2020. citizen, and I don’t appreciate be- er the legislative branch will rule on the arguments he heard The $10 bill is the next note ing treated as such,” Moore said. act,” Miracle said. “The issue is April 12, but he noted they took scheduled to be redesigned to Reeves – who is also African- whether it is capable and it is bet- place on the anniversary of the introduce updated protections American – said he is consider- ter suited.” first shots of the Civil -War be against counterfeiting. That ing two questions as he decides Voters chose to keep the ban- ing fired in 1861 at Fort Sumter, redesign was scheduled to be whether to give more thorough ner in a 2001 referendum. South Carolina. unveiled in 2020, which marks consideration to Moore’s lawsuit The public display of Confed- “We’re still arguing about a the 100th anniversary of wom- or to dismiss it. erate symbols has come under flag in 2016 and arguing about en getting the right to vote. Lew One question is if Moore has sharp debate since last sum- a flag that is anti-American,” had often cited that connection legal standing to sue the state, mer, when nine black worship- Reeves said. He said the Confed- as a reason to put a woman on In this Aug. 31, 2015, file photo, a woman holds a sign supporting including whether Moore can pers were massacred at a church erate battle flag was one symbol the $10 bill. Harriet Tubman for the $20 bill during a town hall meeting at the prove he has been harmed be- in Charleston, S.C. The man of those who fought to secede However, the effort ran into Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls, N.Y. AP cause of the flag. The other ques- charged in the slayings had the from the United States. strong objections from support- PHOTO/CAROLYN THOMPSON, FILE tion is whether the flag design is Confederate battle flag in photos The judge also said the battle ers of Hamilton, who is enjoy- an issue that can be decided by a of him published online. emblem is a symbol of the Con- ing renewed interest with the The expectation is that Lew of the $10 bill, with a mural- court. Moore filed his lawsuit in federacy, “which is anathema to hit Broadway musical “Hamil- will propose replacing the Trea- style depiction of the suffrage Reeves asked attorneys dozens February, days after legislative anybody who lives within the ton.” sury building, now on the back moment. of questions on both points April leaders declined to have the state 21st century.”

Election Continued from page 1 this race is over,” Cruz said. publican National Committee’s to court prospective delegates. discouraged such action this Clinton’s win in New York, some delegates. “Manhattan has spoken. And spring meeting. Trump has ar- Cruz sent aides for the same week. a state she represented in the Sen. Sanders’ advisers offered if the rest of the voters would gued that the complicated state- purpose. “All they are going to hear is Senate for eight years, halted no signs of giving up before the quietly go home now and allow by-state presidential nomination While the messy nomination that the RNC changed the rules,” Sanders’ recent string of vic- Democrats’ Philadelphia con- him to give the general election process is “rigged” against him. fight will be a focus of the meet- said Shak Hill, Cruz’s Virginia tories and put her in a stronger vention. to Hillary, all would be better.” Trump sent advisers to the ing, party leaders are painfully campaign chairman, warning position heading into the next Sanders decamped to his Meanwhile, Republican lead- meeting, including convention aware that any new changes that even the hint of rule chang- contests. She could lose them home in Vermont but planned ers gathered at an oceanside manager Paul Manafort and could fuel Trump’s charges of es at the Florida meeting would all and still win the nomination to campaign in Pennsylvania on resort in Florida for the Re- political director Rick Wiley, an unfair system. Priebus has alarm GOP activists. – if she did well enough to win Thursday and Friday. LOCAL

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26 Mississippi counties named in flood disaster Governor signs child aid declaration

The Mississippi Link Newswire the designated counties. MEMA protection legislation The state of Mississippi, lo- and FEMA will provide infor- cal governments and certain mation on the application pro- The Mississippi Link Newswire statues which cility fails to make improve- abused and neglected children private nonprofits in 26 Missis- cess, as well as deadlines for Gov. Phil Bryant on Mon- are intended to ments, it won’t be licensed. who receive intensive atten- sippi counties are now eligible submission of necessary docu- day signed into law the Termi- achieve perma- Judge Hudson sad, “The tion from the courts and child to receive federal assistance to ments to receive federal reim- nation of Parental Rights Act nent placement main thing that this does is it protective services are less help cover expenses and repair bursement. and the Juvenile Detention Li- more quickly creates minimum standards for likely to become juvenile de- damage associated with the se- The applicant briefings may censing Act. for abused and all of our detention facilities linquents who would land in vere storms and flooding that be followed by face-to-face “With your help we have neglected chil- to make certain that children detention. occurred March 9-29, according meetings in local communities Lamar taken that next step in making dren. The legis- who are detained are safely Forrest County Court Judge to state and federal officials. between FEMA, state officials sure juvenile detention centers lation removed detained. The purpose was to Michael McPhail, who imple- The Mississippi Emergency and eligible applicants. are licensed for safety,” Bry- provisions that create minimum standards that mented the Zero to Three and Management Agency and the MEMA and FEMA and their ant told judges, child protec- blocked adop- would benefit both the deten- Excel by Five programs a de- Federal Emergency Manage- local, state and federal partners tion agency heads and chil- tion of children tion facility and make sure that cade ago, estimates that they ment Agency said an amend- are also providing assistance dren’s justice advocates who by relatives in children housed there would have saved Forrest County $1 ment to the disaster declara- to individuals affected by the had gathered at the Missis- some cases and be housed safely and cared million that would have been tion of March 25, authorizes storms. sippi Supreme Court to hear a Campbell removed provi- for appropriately. The primary spent dealing with juvenile de- the Public Assistance program Survivors in the 16 Missis- presentation about protecting sions that prevented termina- reason was the safety of the linquents. Forty communities for Bolivar, Claiborne, Clarke, sippi counties designated for infants and toddlers who are tion of parental rights of an es- kids. Those standards, first across the state use the Excel Coahoma, Covington, Forrest, the Individual Assistance Grant abused and neglected. tranged parent in some cases. and foremost, are to protect by Five program. Greene, Holmes, Jefferson Da- Program can register online at Byrant and First Lady Deb- The Termination of Parental those children who have to be The Safe Babies Court Team vis, Jones, Lamar, Leake, Le- DisasterAssistance.gov or by orah Bryant sat in on part of Rights Act brings help to “lots detained. It also protects the is a community engagement flore, Lincoln, Marion, Panola, calling the FEMA helpline at a presentation about the Zero of children who are presently facilities. It gives them a stan- and systems-change initiative Pearl River, Perry, Quitman, (voice, 711 or relay service) to Three Safe Babies Court hung up in the foster care sys- dard to qualify under, which focused on improving how the Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Tate, 800-621-3362. (TTY users Team Approach and the Excel tem, so that they can be placed protects them from lawsuits.” courts, child welfare agencies Tunica, Walthall, Washington should call 800-462-7585.) The by Five program for infants in safe homes,” said Judge About 15 juvenile detention and related child-serving orga- and Wayne counties. toll-free lines are open 7 a.m. and toddlers. The governor Hudson. facilities operate in the state. nizations work together, share The Public Assistance Grant to 10 p.m. seven days a week. brought with him and signed Judge Broome said that Counties which do not have a information and expedite ser- Program is a reimbursement pro- Multilingual operators are avail- the Juvenile Detention Licens- reunification of families is facility pay to house juvenile vices for young children in the gram paid to state, tribal and lo- able. Survivors may also call the ing Act. He signed the Termi- always the most desirable detainees in another county’s child welfare system. The Safe cal governments, and certain pri- helplines with questions regard- nation of Parental Rights Act Babies Court Teams help very vate nonprofits. Under the Public ing their applications or the ap- earlier in the day before at- young victims of maltreatment Assistance program, FEMA pays peals process. tending the meeting. “The administration of justice for by protecting babies from fur- 75 percent of the cost for repairs, There are 16 Mississippi Jurist in Residence John ther harm and addressing the overtime and debris removal. counties designated for FEMA’s Hudson of Natchez, who has children has been greatly damage already done. Each Typically, the remaining 25 per- Individual Assistance Grant worked for many years to Safe Babies Court Team is a cent is split between state and lo- Program, including: Bolivar, improved today by the signing of bring about improvements in public–private collaboration cal governments at 12.5 percent Clarke, Coahoma, Forrest, juvenile detention facilities, between Zero to Three, local each. Eligible nonprofits are - re George, Greene, Jones, Marion, the Termination of Parental said, “I think it’s a huge step courts, community leaders, sponsible for the full 25 percent. Panola, Pearl River, Perry, Quit- forward in juvenile justice in Rights Act and Juvenile child and family advocates, The program is administered by man, Sunflower, Tunica, Wash- Mississippi. It will mean that child welfare agencies, early MEMA. Eligibility and proj- ington and Wayne. when children are placed in Detention Licensing Act.” care and education providers, ect approval is determined by For more information on detention facilities, we can be government agencies, private FEMA. Mississippi’s flood recovery, go confident that they are placed outcome in cases involving juvenile detention center. philanthropies, nonprofit and MEMA and FEMA will to fema.gov/disaster/4268 or in a facility where their safety children. “However, in those The act seeks to improve private service providers and schedule applicant briefings visit the Mississippi Emergency and well being is uppermost.” instances in which the harm training of juvenile detention attorneys committed to improv- with officials of eligible entities Management Agency website at Rankin County Court Judge has been too great, termination facility staff and improve edu- ing the community’s response and nonprofit organizations in msema.org. Thomas Broome, chair of the of parental rights is the way cation provided to juveniles to child abuse and neglect. Council of Youth Court Judg- these children achieve perma- while they are confined. Janie Huddleston, director es and co-chair of the Com- nency, well being and safety.” The new statute directs in- of the Washington, D.C.-based mission on Children’s Justice, HB 1240 went into effect put from the Council of Youth Quality Improvement Center Graduation set for said, “The administration of immediately. Court Judges. for Research-Based Infant- justice for children has been HB 1240 is at this link: The Juvenile Facilities Toddler Court Teams, and greatly improved today by the http://billstatus.ls.state. Monitoring Unit will adopt Josie Brown of Hattiesburg, Youth Leadership signing of the Termination of ms.us/2016/pdf/history/HB/ the standards proposed by Senior Community Coordi- Parental Rights Act and Juve- HB1240.xml. the Juvenile Detention and nator for the Forrest County nile Detention Licensing Act. Juvenile Detention Licens- Alternatives Task Force in Zero to Three program, gave Jackson Class The governor and the first lady ing Act 2014. Judge Hudson, who led an overview of the programs. understand the importance of The Juvenile Detention Li- that organization, said giving Some of those gathered to hear The Mississippi Link Newswire with an all day retreat that was the collaborative efforts of all censing Act, Senate Bill 2364, the authority to the licensing about the programs included A graduation ceremony hon- held on April 5, at Christ United the stakeholders working to- introduced by Sen. Brice Wig- agency and the advisory agen- Dr. David Chandler, direc- oring the 30 students of the Methodist Church in Jackson. gether to improve the lives of gins of Pascagoula, requires cy, rather than setting out the tor of the Division of Family 2015-2016 Youth Leadership The event allowed members to children and families.” licensing of juvenile detention standards in the statute, will and Children’s Services, John Jackson Class was held April reflect over the year and to bring Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr., facilities by October 2017 to make it easier to upgrade those Davis, executive director of 19, at the Old Capitol Inn in closure to the six-month training who had asked the Legislature assure minimum standards. standards in the future. the Mississippi Department downtown Jackson. Parents of program. to revise the termination of pa- Facility reviews will start in Senate Bill 2364 will go into of Human Services and Youth the graduating members, past Youth Leadership Jackson rental rights law, said the revi- October 2016. The new law effect July 1. Services Director James Mac- graduates, school officials and is co-sponsored by the Greater sions will benefit children who increases the authority of the SB 2364 is at this link: http:// carone. Chief Justice Waller, business leaders attended the Jackson Chamber Partnership come under the protection of existing Juvenile Facilities billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2016/ Children’s Justice Commis- event. and Leadership Jackson Alumni the courts. Monitoring Unit, giving it the pdf/history/SB/SB2364.xml. sion members Justice Dawn After six months of training Association. The program is de- The Termination of Paren- role of a licensing agency. Pre- The governor signed the Beam and Court of Appeals in the areas of leadership skills, signed to inspire and develop tal Rights Act, House Bill viously, the Juvenile Facilities Juvenile Detention Licensing Judge Virginia Carlton, Mis- community service, the crimi- young citizens of the Metro- 1240, introduced by Rep. Monitoring Unit, a part of the Act at a presentation about sissippi Judicial College Di- nal and legal system, education, Jackson area to be dynamic and Trey Lamar of Senatobia and Department of Public Safety, devoting more resources to rector Randy Pierce and Uni- business, economics, health- effective leaders committed to Rep. Kimberly Campbell of could inspect and point out improving the lives of at risk versity of Mississippi School care, and quality of life, the utilizing their talents, diversity Jackson, repealed problem- shortcomings, but lacked au- infants and toddlers. One of of Law Child Advocacy Cen- 2015-2016 class of Youth Lead- and creativity for the betterment atic sections of the existing thority to force improvements. the benefits of the Safe Babies ter Director David Calder ership Jackson ended the year of the community. laws and replaced those with Under the new statute, if a fa- Court Team approach is that were among participants. Southern Miss Kappa Alpha Psi Chapter, Robinson honored by fraternity Perry Robinson of Jackson (center), a senior broadcast journalism major at the University of Southern Missis- sippi, was recently honored by Kap- pa Alpha Psi fraternity with his selec- tion as Junior Vice Polemarch for the Mighty Southwestern Province at the organization’s 80th Southwestern Provincial Meeting. The USM chap- ter of the fraternity was also recipi- ent of its Large Chapter of the Year award for the fourth straight year. For information about Kappa Alpha Psi, visit http://www.kappaalphap- si1911.com/. For information about Greek Life at Southern Miss, visit https://www.usm.edu/greek-life. LOCAL

www.mississippilink.com APRIL 21 - 27, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 5 AKA, NAMI mark Mental Health Awareness Impact Day The Mississippi Link Newswire AKA/NAMI Mental Health Awareness Day is designed to raise consciousness regarding mental health within the African- American community. In support of this AKA im- pact day, Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber issued a proclamation de- claring April 9, as AKA/NAMI Mental Health Awareness Day in Jackson. The proclamation commended NAMI-Mississippi and Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- ity, Incorporated, Rho Lambda Omega Chapter for their work to raise awareness and provide Health Promotions Committee members dressed in green to support mental health. Pictured are: Jennie Hall, Health Promotions Chairman and Sharon Bridges, Esq., chapter assistance in the area of mental Stacey Matthews, Doristeen Washington, Carol Wilson, Phadrea Stewart Scott, Bertha Logan, Mo- president, thank Mwase for participating in AKA/NAMI Mental Health Awareness health awareness. nique Sims and Mary McElroy. Impact Day. During the Rho Lambda Ome- ga April sorority meeting, NAMI Bridges, Esq., president, Rho public policy director Gloria Lambda Omega chapter. “As Mwase, spoke to the sorority sis- sorority members we often pro- ters regarding the NAMI Step- vide services for the community. ping Up Initiative. According We thought it was important to to Mwase, the initiative is a na- provide check-ups for ourselves. tional effort to divert people with Without mental health, we can- mental illness away from jails not be healthy.” and into treatment. Several sorority members took “Once in jail, many individu- advantage of the assessments. als don’t receive the treatment According to the Office of they need and end up getting Minority Health, African Ameri- worse, not better,” said Mwase. cans are 20 percent more likely “They stay longer than their to experience mental health counterparts without mental ill- problems than the general popu- ness.” lation. Common mental health In addition to the informa- disorders among African Ameri- NAMI-Central Mississippi Public Policy Director tion provided by NAMI, mental can’s include major depression, Gloria Mwase spoke to Rho Lambda Omega Chap- health assessments were provid- attention deficit hyperactivity ter regarding the NAMI Stepping Up Initiative. The ed to chapter members. disorder, suicide and postraumat- initiative is a national effort to divert people with Rho Lambda Omega member Sandra Carr Hayes, Ph.D., distributed mental health aware- “We have several licensed ic stress disorder. mental illness from jails into treatment. ness materials and ribbons to youth at local a community health event. mental health professionals in “Anyone can develop a mental our chapter. They administered health problem. Without proper worsen and make it hard to live LCSW, health promotions co- Alpha Kappa Alpha to serve all tion and support to the commu- the assessments,” said Sharon treatment, mental conditions can day-to-day,” said Jennie Hall, chairman. “It is important for mankind by providing informa- nity in the area of mental health.” JSU students visit state senators

Jackson State University senior political science majors Jennifer Lee of Canton, (second from left) and Nafee- sa Edges of Baltimore visited with Senators Sollie B. Norwood, (left) and Derrick T. Simmons at the Capitol on March 31, where they watched the political process for a class assignment, observing intense debate along party lines. The senators spoke with the students to explain the rationale behind the debate.

Evans assists at State Capitol

Mia Evans of Jackson recently served as a page for the Mississippi House of Representatives. Pages gener- ally run errands for officials and House staff. Mia is pictured with Speaker of the House Philip Gunn and Rep. Credell Calhoun who sponsored her visit. Mia is the daughter of Davis and Judiel Johnson and attends Jim Hill High School. When asked about the week, Mia said, “I really enjoyed being a page this week. I would like to especially thank Representative Calhoun for this experience.” COMMUNITY

6 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 21 - 27, 2016 www.mississippilink.com Aaron’s transforms Keystone Club For Boys James Meredith Foundation plans & Girls Clubs teen members in Jackson book signing, party Mississippi Link Newswire Mississippi Link Newswire Aaron’s, Inc., a leader in the sales and lease The James H. Meredith Community Enrichment ownership and specialty retailing of furniture, Foundation will host a book signing and birthday consumer electronics, home appliances and ac- party from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. April 23, at 217 cessories, surprised teens with a newly renovated Griffith St. in Jackson. Keystone Teen Center at the Boys & Girls Clubs During the event participants can learn about of Central Mississippi Walker Unit on Friday. black soldiers, life during slavery, growing up Through a partnership with Boys & Girls near Sugar Ditch in Tunica and early learning pro- Clubs of America and input from the teen mem- grams. bers, Aaron’s associates and club officials went The public is invited to come and meet authors, to work last Wednesday morning painting, deco- Colonel T. H. Ingram, Treveles “Dale” Simmons, rating and furnishing the study, lounge and enter- Calentine Williams and Dorothy Mays James hear tainment areas in the club. On Friday, local Aar- readings, purchase books and have them signed by on’s associates and club officials unveiled the the authors. new space to the teen members, now equipped Colonel T. H. Ingram, a Memphis native, began with new technology, appliances, sectionals, ta- Tye Tripp, director of the Boys & Girls Club of Central Mississippi Walker Unit (left), Jackson City his military career at Fort Hood, Texas in 1957. bles and chairs, sound systems and fresh coats of Councilman De’Keither Stamps and Terrance Britton (right) join teens at the newly renovated Keystone He is a 20-year veteran of the United States Army. paint. Teens chose the special Sherwin-Williams Teen Center. He will share facts about the accomplishments of paint colors for the rooms: Calypso, African black Americans in the military. Violet, Real Red, Dress Blues, Nifty Turquoise, Treveles “Dale” Simmons will discuss his life Sturdy Brown and Grizzle Gray. growing up in Tunica near Sugar Ditch. “Last month in Dallas, Aaron’s and Boys & Caletine Williams Thompson will discuss her Girls Clubs of America presented the 2016 An- book, Diary of A Slave. In this book, she paints an nual Keystone Conference, where 2,500 teens insightful and thought-provoking portrait of black from Keystone Clubs across the world gathered history through a collection of deeply personal po- to focus on developing their leadership skills ems. while building friendships that will last a life- Dorothy Mays Gibbs James, a native of Green- time,” said John Robinson, CEO of Aaron’s, Inc. wood and a long-time resident of Memphis, “We’re thrilled to show our continued support started her career with the Friends of Children for Keystone teen centers across the country, and program. She was the first black Television per- like so many teens we’ve met, members of the sonality in Jackson with her debut of Our Play Central Mississippi Walker Unit rely on their Mates for WLBT 3. She is the author of A Story Club as a second home where they can study, Aaron’s, Inc. associates surprised 30 teens at Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi with a renovated About James H. Meredith, A Civil Rights Leader. learn and grow as leaders.” Keystone Teen Center April 15, in Jackson. Keystone is Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier teen She is also the author of a host of beginning read- In 2015, the Aaron’s Foundation, Inc. an- leadership program which helps teens develop their character and leadership skills in hopes of helping them ing children books. nounced a three-year, $5 million national part- reach their potential and create positive change in their community. April 23, 4 .p.m – The monthly birthday cel- nership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s ebration is set for 4-8:30 p.m. and attendees can Keystone Program, helping teens develop their valued at $20,000. Program inspires teens to “Own It” by taking enjoy refreshments and prizes. character and leadership skills in hopes of help- “The Walker Unit is where so many teens in ownership of their choices to build the lives they A private event 9 p.m. – The Good Life presents ing them reach their potential and creating posi- our community turn for their after-school activi- deserve. The Aaron’s and Keystone Club “Own the JSU Graduation Kickback Celebration. tive change in the community. Keystone Club ties, from sports to arts to academic enrichment,” Your Future” campaign supports three princi- General cover charge $5. College students and teen centers provide members ages 14-18 an said Tye Tripp, director of the Boys & Girls Club ples: graduates with valid IDs $3. It’s a BYOB affair. environment to plan and participate in activities of Central Mississippi Walker Unit. “Thanks • Own Your Path: No matter where you come The James H. Meredith Community Enrich- that focus on community service, academic suc- to Aaron’s, both teens and their parents can be from, the future is yours to decide. ment Foundation’s goal is to educate and enrich cess, career preparation and teen outreach. comfortable knowing that their local club has the • Own Your Decisions: Making good choices the greater Jackson community. The Keystone Club makeover at the Boys & resources it needs to serve the Jackson commu- opens more doors for your future. For more information, contact Hazel Hall at Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi Walker Unit nity.” • Own Your Community: Use your talents to (601) 918-2133. includes an additional in-kind retail donation Aaron’s partnership with BGCA’s Keystone make an impact in your community.

men’s work, with an emphasis on the influence of printers, laptops, scanners, stereos/radios. There is a certification and its processes. Prospective business NEWS BRIEFS Washington’s classic autobiography on both. $2 charge per LCD monitors, $5 charge per monitor owners desiring to engage in business opportunities The Holtzclaw Lecture Series is designed to bring and $15 charge per television. This charge covers the with JMAA are encouraged to attend. For additional Public talks planned nationally recognized scholars and experts on African cost incurred by Magnolia Data Solutions from recy- information, contact Sharon Carter, the DBE Program on Hoytzclaw Lecture American education in the South for public lectures cling these items properly and in keeping with EPA re- Office Manager at (601) 664-3520. in a variety of venues around the state. The lecture is quirements (i.e. shipping and weight for CRT tubes). series co-sponsored by the Mississippi Humanities Council All items collected are properly recycled at Magnolia and the Margaret Walker Center. Data Solutions. Women for Progress As part of a recently announced National Endow- William Holtzclaw is the founder of the Utica Nor- This E-Waste Day and Paper Shred Day is spon- ment for the Humanities grant, “The Black Man’s Bur- plan business mal and Industrial Institute, which later became Utica sored by the following organizations: Greater Jack- den: William H. Holtzclaw and the Mississippi HBCU Junior College, and is now the Utica Campus of Hinds son Chamber Partnership, Magnolia Data Solutions, networking event Connection,” the Humanities Department at Hinds Community College. The campus retains its historical MS Department of Environmental Quality, Keep Community College’s Utica Campus, the Mississippi HBCU status. Mississippi Beautiful, Keep Jackson Beautiful, Iron Women for Progress of Mississippi will hold a Busi- Humanities Council and the Margaret Walker Center, Mountain, MS Recycling Coalition, and the City of ness Networking After 5 event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. will co-sponsor a series of public talks in the Holtzclaw Jackson. April 28 at Johnny T’s Bistro and Blues, 538 N. Farish Lecture Series. Get rid of business For more information on this event, contact Niki St. in Jackson. William Andrews, the E. Maynard Adams Professor Carr Lowery at (601) 948-7575, ext. 234 or e-mail Complimentary hors’ devours will be provided. of English at the University of North Carolina at Cha- waste, shred papers [email protected]. RSVP to [email protected] by April 22. pel Hill, will speak on “William H. Holtzclaw: the Man, April 22 Women-owned business honorees will be Mahari the Mission, and the Mask” at 7 p.m. April 28 at the Butler of Adhiambo School, Geraldine B. Chaney, MD, Margaret Walker Center in Ayer Hall on the Jackson The Greater Metro Area Business E-Waste Col- JMAA to host DBE F.A.A.P, Toni D. Cooley of Systems Electro Coating, State University campus. A reception is before the lec- lection and Paper Shred Day will take place from 8 certification workshop LLC, Tiffany Hathorn of Nails Envy Downtown, Delo- ture at 6 p.m. a.m. to 2 p.m. April 22, at the Mississippi Farmer’s ris Johnson of Cleaner Than Clean, Willow Womack His lecture will discuss Holtzclaw’s autobiography, Market located on 929 High St. in Jackson. Bring any The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority recently of Classic Printing, Dr. Chandra Minor of Orthodonist, “Black Man’s Burden,” along with William Pickens’ unwanted electronics to the Mississippi Farmer’s Mar- announced its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Lillie Portis Naylor of Lil’s Fashion Retail & Consultant “Bursting Bonds,” in light of Booker T. Washington’s ket during this time. Certification Workshop tfrom noon to 2 p.m. April 23, Business, Yolanda Singleton of Xperience Jackson “Up from Slavery.” Holtzclaw and Pickens were both Acceptable Items include computers, computer at the Charles W. Tisdale Library located at 807 East Entertainment, Dr. April Watson Stringfellow, DDS, Booker T. Washington protégés, but while Holtzclaw components, desktop copiers, fax machines, radios, Northside Drive in Jackson. Kathy Times of Yellow Brick Media Concepts, How remained a Bookerite, Pickens had become by 1922 televisions, cell phones, desk phones, VCR players, The workshop is the signature platform designed to To Wow One Or 1000 Reputation Management and a supporter of Du Bois. The talk will examine both DVD players, electronic games, monitors, keyboards, engage and educate potential applicants on the DBE Wheretogo411.Com.

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www.mississippilink.com APRIL 21 - 27, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 7 Alzheimer’s Mississippi launches to continue support in state

The Mississippi Link Newswire trict Leader. “We will continue A new nonprofit dedicated to work closely with Alzheimer’s to serving more than 52,000 100% of funds will stay in Mississippi congressional advocates such as Mississippians diagnosed with Sen. Wicker on advancing the Alzheimer’s disease and their EUREKA Act and Congressman 206,000 caregivers officially Harper on the RAISE Act.” opened April 14 as Alzheimer’s Alana Miles, Alzheimer’s Mississippi. Senate advocate lead added, “We While the name is new, it bears are fortunate to have a delegation the same critical mission and from both sides of the aisle who dedicated staff members as un- support Alzheimer’s and care- der its former name, Alzheimer’s giver legislation.” Association, Mississippi Chap- Recently, Sen. Thad Cochran ter. and Sen. Roger Wicker co-spon- The staff and board of Al- sored the HOPE for Alzheimer’s zheimer’s Mississippi were Act following Congressman joined by the Ridgeland Cham- Gregg Harper and Congressman ber of Commerce, Madison A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to present the new nonprofit Alzheimer’s Mississippi April 14, in Ridgeland. Bennie Thompson who last year County Chamber, Greater Jack- co-sponsored the House version. son Partnership as well as Ridge- tion began the process of com- “The support we receive from sippi.” affects not only the person with The HOPE Act would provide land Mayor Gene McGee for a bining its chapters into one non- you stays in Mississippi for pro- Other chapters have also de- the disease, but family members essential support for those diag- ribbon cutting ceremony. profit. grams, services and advocating cided to become independent who will be primary caregivers nosed with Alzheimer’s disease “Our name may have changed, After discussion and analysis, for research,” Dunn said. “Our nonprofits. providing over 234 million hours and their caregivers. but our mission hasn’t,” said the chapter’s board of directors local orientation will allow us to “At the administrative level, of unpaid care and we want to Alzheimer’s Mississippi will Patty Dunn, executive director decided it was best that the chap- build on the momentum of the there will be changes as we be- ensure all resources for support continue to offer free programs of both the new and former non- ter remain an independent non- State of Mississippi Strategic come our own independent or- remain in Mississippi.” just as it has for the past 25 profits. “Mississippi families will profit organization. Before this Plan for Alzheimer’s Disease ganization,” Dunn said. “But, “Alzheimer’s Mississippi years such as “The 10 Signs of continue to receive our services, change, the chapter sent 40 per- and other Dementias, support for the most part, we’ll remain looks forward to working closely Alzheimer’s,” “Brain Health still at no cost. As an indepen- cent of its funds to the national local research institutions and the same, including our helpful with the Mississippi delegation as You Age,” annual caregiver dent nonprofit, every penny of association. Now, 100 percent of initiatives, as well as creating staff and critical programs and as we continue to advocate to conferences and support groups. every dollar raised here in Mis- donations to Alzheimer’s Mis- strategic partnerships with state services.” increase funding for Alzheimer’s Signature events will also con- sissippi will stay in our state.” sissippi will stay in Mississippi agencies allowing us to provide Added Marshall Belaga, Al- research at the National Institutes tinue such as the Santé South, Recently, the Chicago-based to provide care and support ser- services and support to those zheimer’s Mississippi board of Health,” said Jan Michaels, Alzheimer’s Mississippi Walks, national Alzheimer’s Associa- vices to all Mississippi families. who need it right here in Missis- chair, “An Alzheimer’s diagnosis Alzheimer’s Congressional Dis- and TackleALZ. Methodest Rehab names Church, courts and child protection office Employees of the Year work to recruit, train foster parents

The Mississippi Link Newswire after story about the situation bers needed to fix the problem. Judge Alfonso said the back- A Gulfport church, courts and the desperate need for (fos- About 100, he was told. So he to-back classes over the course and the Division of Family and ter) homes. I had absolutely no set out to recruit 100 foster fami- of three days is unprecedented. Children’s Services are working ideas that conditions were so lies. Chandler said, “We are not together to train prospective fos- dire,” Karnes said. “How can About 200 people showed up creating a shortcut to the re- ter parents in an effort to provide we not know this is going on at an orientation for prospec- quirements of becoming a foster safe temporary homes for hun- right under our noses? I was tive foster parents late last year. family. We are looking for and dreds of abused and neglected completely astonished. I knew About 50 families signed up for finding ways to better serve the children in Harrison County. from that point on that I had to training, said Gulfport attorney prospective foster parents, and Howard Thompson Jackson Eighty-eight people who have do everything in my power to Michael Dickinson, a member the children in our care.” signed up to be foster parents get involved.” of Michael Memorial Baptist The April 15-17 event is ex- in Harrison County will spend As of April 1, there were 727 Church. pected to enable about 50 fami- The Mississippi Link Newswire named support services Employee three days of intensive training Harrison County children in Chandler said he was excited lies to complete the required Methodist Rehabilitation Cen- of the Year. She serves as an ad- April 15, 16 and 17 in a program Department of Human Services when he learned that 50 fami- training to serve as foster par- ter has named its Employees of missions representative at MRC’s put together by Michael Memo- custody. Between January 1, lies had volunteered. “All they ents, Michael Dickinson said. the Year for 2015. inpatient hospital in Jackson. rial Baptist Church, the Division 2015, and February 8, 2016, re- needed were the certification After that, those families must Ann Howard of Ridgeland was Virgie Jackson of Jackson was of Family and Children’s servic- ferrals to Harrison County Youth credentials to help children. I still meet the approval of the named clinical services Employee named Methodist Specialty Care es, Harrison County Court Judge Department of Human Services of the Year. She serves as a physi- Center Employee of the Year. She Margaret Alfonso and Supreme in a home study. It may still take cal therapist at MRC’s outpatient serves as administrative secretary Court Justice Dawn Beam. “At this point in time, it’s important months for them to become li- neurological rehabilitation clinic at MSCC, the hospital’s residen- The weekend training is part censed. in Flowood. tial care facility for the severely of the church’s Rescue 100 Proj- that the court lead the way in Chandler said that earlier es- Teresa Thompson of Pearl was disabled. ect, an effort to train and license encouraging the Department of timates from a private vendor foster parents to meet the needs put the cost of the training at of abused and neglected chil- Human Services, courts and the about $250,000. “These folks dren in Harrison County. are getting it done for peanuts March of Dimes’ annual March “What we are trying to do community at large to come together compared for what it was going is partner with the faith-based to cost.” for Babies set for April 30 community,” said Justice Beam, to effect positive change in child Volunteers including nurses, who is coordinating efforts to protective services,” Youth Court staff, Harrison The Mississippi Link Newswire Funds raised by March for put on the weekend training for County CASA workers and oth- The annual March of Dimes Babies in Mississippi help foster parents. “The whole com- ers have stepped in to help with March for Babies is set for 9 support prenatal wellness pro- munity is stepping up to take Court for abuse and neglect to- got so excited. I thought it was the training, Judge Alfonso said. a.m. April 30, at the Mississippi grams, research grants, Neona- care of our kids, ” said Justice taled 5,044, Judge Alfonso said. something that we could do in a Volunteers are doing the re- Braves Stadium inside Trust- tal Intensive Care Unit Family Beam, co-chair of the Commis- Abuse and neglect cases have couple of weeks. I was the new quired fingerprinting of prospec- mark Park in Pearl. Support Programs and advoca- sion on Children’s Justice. increased since she took the man on the block. I didn’t know tive foster parents. Justice Beam More than 2,000 families cy efforts to give every baby a “At this point in time, it’s im- bench as Youth Court judge in how involved it was,” Chandler is cooking to feed participants. and business leaders will join fighting chance. portant that the court lead the 2011, Judge Alfonso said. Part said. Karnes said, “We realized that together with Chair Steve De- The most urgent infant health way in encouraging the Depart- of it is due to better awareness Things moved slowly. Foster they have an incredible struggle Salvo, general manager for problem in the United States to- ment of Human Services, courts and reporting and having more parent training was going to take that they face every day. They the Mississippi Braves, for the day is premature birth. It affects and the community at large to DHS workers in Harrison Coun- months. The required classes face extraordinary challenges. event, which is the nation’s old- about 380,000 babies each year come together to effect positive ty. Drugs and domestic violence were spread out over a period We just want to come alongside est walk fundraiser for research, and is the No. 1 killer of babies change in child protective ser- also are driving up the numbers. of five to six weeks. Those who and help in the only way we education and advocacy to help in the United States. vices,” Judge Beam said. “We are having so much of an missed a session had to wait five can.” give more moms full-term preg- This past November, the About 50 new foster homes increase of cases because of par- or six more weeks for the next Chandler said that he is inter- nancies and healthy babies. March of Dimes issued a Report may be licensed as a result of the ents’ drug use. We have more re- time training on that topic was ested in replicating what Rescue Registration begins at 8 a.m., Card on Premature Birth, giving upcoming training. Division of ports of domestic violence with offered, Dickinson said. Church 100 is doing. “There is no way with the one-mile walk kicking the nation a “C” grade and Mis- Family and Children’s Services children present.” members involved in Rescue to do it without community off at 9 a.m. Participation in sissippi an “F.” Executive Director David Chan- While the goal of the Youth 100 wanted a way to expedite. involvement and without the March for Babies will provide The March of Dimes is com- dler said that licensing 50 more Court and child protective ser- About a month ago, Dickin- churches’ involvement.” a memorable and rewarding day mitted to reducing this toll by foster homes will make a huge vices is to reunite families, son turned to family connec- “If they pull this off, that will for all attendees, including lo- funding research to find the an- difference. “That will go a long children in abusive homes need tions. His father is Supreme go a long way on helping us keep cal celebrity appearances like swers to problems that continue way toward curing the problem temporary placement in foster Court Justice Jess Dickinson. our state agency out of the grasp Barbie Bassett from WLBT and to threaten the health of babies. there on the Coast.” care. They and others met with Chan- of the federal courts,” Chandler Bender from Y101, live music, To register for an event in The Rescue 100 Project start- “We just do not have enough dler, who previously served on said. “It is going to make it pos- costume characters, face paint- your community, visit march- ed last year after Michael Me- foster homes,” Judge Alfonso the Supreme Court. Recently sible for us to comply with all ing and more. forbabies.org. morial Pastor Rev. Tony Karnes said. appointed Supreme Court Jus- of those requirements placed on asked to meet with Judge Al- At a meeting last year with tice Dawn Beam asked to help. us.” fonso to find out what the- lo Gulf Coast Department of Hu- Chandler asked Justice Beam to Statewide, about 5,000 chil- GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: cal needs were. Karnes said he man Services staff, Karnes take charge of moving the effort dren are in DHS custody. The came away astonished at the asked how many foster homes forward. state needs about 3,000 certified scope of the problem and com- were needed. Adding 20 foster “I just don’t take ‘no’ for an foster families willing to take in www.mississippilink.com mitted to help fix it. homes would be very helpful, he answer very well,” Justice Beam children, Chandler said. They “She began telling me story was told. He pressed for num- said. have only about 1,500. 8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 21 - 27, 2016 www.mississippilink.com JPS plans to launch Blackburn learning garden designed Rowan Academy to cultivate scholars’ health, instruction of Achievement Mississippi Link Newswire Jackson Public Schools and Jackson State University hosted Mississippi Link Newswire receive core instruction and be a ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Jackson Public School eligible to complete grades 6-9 a learning garden at Blackburn District is grateful to all the in two calendar years with pro- Laboratory Middle School re- parents and community mem- motion to 10th grade upon suc- cently. bers who attended a commu- cessful completion. During the past couple of nity meeting at Rowan Middle Scholars will receive the months, hundreds of volunteers School on Thursday, April 7, maximum level of intervention and students worked hard to where JPS Supt. Cedrick Gray with smaller class sizes in or- plant and cultivate the learning announced the district’s plans der to receive a solid founda- garden for Blackburn Laboratory to open the Rowan Academy tion for high school success. Middle School. of Achievement in the fall of This academy will require In collaboration with JSU 2016. and encourage determined and the Mississippi Roadmap to “The feedback from parents methods of parental engage- Health Equity, Blackburn schol- has been very helpful and en- ment in order to maximize op- ars completed phase one of the Kris McDill (left) a sixth-grade history teacher at Blackburn and his students will maintain the garden gaging as we work to develop portunities for scholar success. learning garden on MLK Na- during the school year. opportunities to better assist Scholars from Rowan would tional Day of Service. Volunteers our scholars that have fallen be given priority in year one. from several Greek organiza- behind academically,” said Other students would be re- tions, Parent Teacher Association Gray. assigned to Brinkley or other members from the school, and The Rowan Academy of middle schools. The long term community supporters helped to Achievement is a program de- goals are to increase average build flower beds, paint signs, signed to help middle school daily attendance, attract and pick up trash and plant flowers age scholars catch up and grad- retain high-quality staff, and to at a vacant lot across from the uate on time with their peers. improve student achievement, school on West Pearl Street. With this model, students over ultimately leading to increased Scholars from Blackburn and aged for their grade level would graduation rates. Jackson State will monitor and maintain the upkeep of the new garden. The vacant lots were pur- chased by JSU and donated to Discover awards JPS Blackburn for the student garden. Mississippi Roadmap to Health The Learning Garden is an outgrowth of Blackburn’s Lab School partnership with Jackson State University. Equity, Waste Management and Project members included representatives from Jackson State, the city of Jackson, Mississippi Road Map nearly $54K to support Keep Jackson Beautiful were to Health Equity, as well as parents, students and educators at Blackburn. major contributors to this project. “With continued support we tinue to flourish and serve as an students at Blackburn for many Gill, coordinator, JSU Blackburn financial education efforts hope that the garden will con- outdoor classroom for all of the years to come,” said Dr. Ayanna Lab School Initiative. Mississippi Link Newswire and more responsible financial Discover Financial Servic- future for our students. Thank es recently announced that it you to Discover for their in- has awarded Jackson Public vestment in the future of our School District with a nearly scholars of Jackson Public Career opportunities at Continental Tire $54,000 grant to cover the cost Schools in the Academies of of enhancing financial educa- Jackson.” tion into their high schools’ Statistics show that a ma- await career-tech students at Hinds CC curriculum. jority of Americans lack the The grant is part of Dis- knowledge to make sound fi- Mississippi Link Newswire cover’s Pathway to Financial nancial decisions. Now in its Continental Tire executive Success program, a five-year fifth year, Discover’s grants Paul Williams knows his audi- commitment to bring finan- have impacted more than 1,000 ence well when talking with cial education curriculum into schools and districts, awarding students fresh out of high school public high schools across the nearly $10 million to imple- and looking for careers. country. Schools receiving ment or enhance financial edu- He can’t help the familiar- grants must agree to pre- and cation curriculums. As a result, ity, really – he was once one of post-test students on the cur- many of these schools have them. riculum to measure success. witnessed an improvement of “I finished school at 16 in the The award will reach 1,800 up to 24 percent – the equiva- UK (United Kingdom), then students in nine schools: Cal- lent of two letter grades – on I went full-time to a technical laway, Forest Hill, Jim Hill, financial literacy test scores. community college doing me- Lanier, Murrah, Provine and “We believe supporting fi- chanical and production engi- Wingfield high schools, Capi- nancial education is critical,” neering,” Williams said. “So, I tal City Alternative School said David Nelms, chair- started doing what you all are and the Career Development man and CEO at Discover. doing.” Center. Discover has awarded “Through our Pathway to Williams, an executive vice more than $354,000 in finan- Financial Success program, president for the global tire cial education grants to 25 Discover is giving high school maker and automotive sup- Paul Williams, an executive vice president with Continental Tire, discusses training and career opportunities schools across the state since teachers the resources they plier’s commercial vehicle tire with Hinds Community College students. 2012. need to teach financial educa- operation in the Americas, built “The Jackson Public School tion in the classroom so that his career in the industry from a Brazil and Ecuador. sitions where training in mod- enough to pinpoint precisely District is proud to receive the students can gain important classroom not unlike the lecture His visit to Hinds included ern-day factory equipment is a what a company’s staffing solu- Pathway to Financial Success knowledge and tools for life hall at Reeves Hall on Hinds stops at career-tech classrooms must, Williams said. tions might be, said vice presi- grant from Discover,” said after graduation.” Community College’s Ray- on the Raymond Campus, Eagle Students agreed having a big- dent for Workforce Develop- Marquita Lavine, director of Pathway to Financial Suc- mond Campus, where he spoke Ridge Conference Center, the time job creator in central Mis- ment Chad Stocks. Academies. “We are excited cess is well on its way to to students and others during a Rankin Campus’ Career-Tech sissippi is a positive. “We know what companies to bring engaging curriculum nearly a million students, giv- visit April 12, to Hinds’ career- building on Greenfield Road “I think it’s a good thing for are looking for in an employee,” to our scholars in the Acad- ing schools the funding to help tech facilities. and meetings with college and the community and will bring a District Director of Manufactur- emies of Jackson. The Jackson teachers provide students with “My first employer came into state officials. lot of money to the area,” said ing Training David Creel said. Public School District, just as the financial education tools the college and asked, ‘Who’s “It was very productive to Wayne Lewis, a sophomore “They’re looking for a team Discover, is committed to pro- and resources they need to the best practical guy? Who’s hear directly from the Continen- Heating & Air Conditioning player, someone who communi- viding an educational program spend smarter, manage debt your best welder and who’s tal executive who could articu- student from Amite, La., now cates, has above average dedi- that helps ensure a brighter better, andhicialsuccess.org. your best machinist?’ Well, that late training expectations and a living in Mississippi. cation, has enthusiasm and has was me,” Williams said. timeline,” said Hinds President “It seems like it would be a the right attitude for change.” A four-year apprenticeship Dr. Clyde Muse. “We appreci- good opportunity to grow with Williams met later in the day followed as he earned his as- ated even more Mr. Williams’ a company with good benefits,” with Hinds vice presidents and sociate’s, then a bachelor of desire to meet with our students said Viory Frazier, of Terry, a workforce training staff. science in engineering and then and to encourage them to con- carpentry student who already “The meeting with Mr. Wil- later an MBA. sider a career with Continental.” holds a bachelor’s degree in liams was very productive,” Williams began his career in Williams said the company business management. Muse said. “It was our oppor- the manufacturing industry as will start clearing land this year, Advanced training for those tunity to hear directly from the operations manager at Aerolux, then begin major construction hired would take place here in industry executive who is de- moving on to the role of produc- on a plant that is to be produc- Mississippi and be supported by fining expectations for training tion and purchasing controller tion-ready by 2019. Once com- the company’s facility in Mount and employees. I have great for Nissan Motors in the United pleted, Williams said, the $1.45 Vernon, Ill., Williams said. confidence in the Hinds team Kingdom. billion plant will move quickly “If you go into our curing tasked with meeting those ex- In 2001, he joined Continen- to a capacity of 1.1 million tires room there, which is where you pectations.” tal AG as purchasing manager produced annually, and later to ‘cook’ tires in the press, it’s ful- It’s a commitment to being for the power and transmission accommodate the company’s ly automated and all robotic,” the best possible employee that group of ContiTech, a world- passenger car division. he said. Williams imparted to the packed leading manufacturer of rubber “As that plant grows, you’ll Workforce development pro- roomful of students. and plastics technologies. In his have more and more career op- grams such as Industrial Main- “The most important job I current role at Continental, Wil- portunities – supervisors, man- tenance and Electrical Technol- have every day is to hire, train, liams is responsible for origi- agers, team leaders, all that will ogy are geared to move the best develop, promote and retain the nal equipment and replacement encompass that plant,” he said. potential employees for indus- very best people I can. Having sales of truck tires in the Ameri- Many of the 2,500 jobs the tries in the state to jobs. Assess- the very best people makes all cas, encompassing the major company has said will result ments of companies by the col- the difference between being markets of the United States, from the plant’s construction lege’s workforce team are often successful and not being suc- Canada, Mexico, Argentina, are highly skilled, technical po- “industry-specific” and flexible cessful,” Williams said. EDUCATION

www.mississippilink.com APRIL 21 - 27, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9 Concert, symphonic bands lift Johnny C. Taylor Jr. JSU’s Sonic Boom to higher note to deliver keynote

By L.A. Warren speech at Alcorn’s jsumsnews.com Because the rich sound of the commencement Sonic Boom of the South is a re- flection of its symphonic and con- cert bands, Jackson State Univer- The Mississippi Link Newswire sity is partnering with the HBCU Lawyer, author National Band Directors Consor- and public speaker, tium to persuade other institutions Johnny C. Taylor Jr., to expand their repertoire of music will deliver the key- beyond their marching program. note speech to 594 At its 12th annual meeting this graduates at Alcorn week in Atlanta, the consortium State University’s – with JSU – is again calling on 2016 Commencement presidents and bandleaders of ceremonies at 8:30 HBCUs to better prepare music a.m. May 7, and the students and future instructors by 1 p.m. celebration in embracing “full instrumentation.” the Davey L. Whitney They say broader programs should HPER Complex. include concert and orchestra per- Taylor serves as the formances with instruments such president and CEO Taylor as strings (violin and cello) and of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, which is a Jackson State University students expand their musical repertoire through orchestral performances. PHOTO BY pitched percussion (bells, marim- CHARLES A. SMITH/JSU national organization that represents the country’s 47 ba, xylophone and chimes). publicly supported Historically Black Colleges and “Ninety percent of HBCUs mier performance ensemble of and experience, unlike other pre- sortium is becoming ever more Universities. Taylor also serves on the board of Gal- don’t have full concert programs,” JSU’s musical program, consist- mier institutions that expose their substantive, garnering financial lup, a research based, global performance manage- said O’Neill Sanford, JSU’s direc- ing of 80 talented students from students to numerous clinics and support from key donors, includ- ment consulting company, and the Board of Trustees tor of bands and founder of the various educational disciplines. It workshops. ing a $25,000 sponsorship from of The Cooper Union, a privately funded college and HBCU consortium. The organi- performs a wide range of orches- As a result, he organized a Indiana’s Conn-Selmer Musical one of the oldest institutions of higher learning dedi- zation was formed in Georgia in tral arrangements and original board, which ultimately gave birth Instrument Co. and $5,000 annu- cated to preparing students for careers in art, architec- 2004. compositions that represent vari- to the HBCU National Directors ally over the past five years from ture and engineering located in New York City. Marching to different drum- ous styles and periods of the 19th Consortium, for which he is ex- the Honda Battle of the Bands. “Speaking at Alcorn will be a very special honor for mer JSU isn’t just talking and 20th Centuries. All students ecutive director and president. Sanford said, “Another plus is me,” said Taylor. “In addition to the nearly $800,000 must pass an audition for mem- Today, there are 53 member in- that I’m fortunate to be director in scholarships and grants TMCF has awarded Alcorn the talk. Rather, it’s walking bership. stitutions, and each collaborates to of bands where there’s adminis- and its students, we have recently launched a new ini- the walk. Or, more specifi- Sanford, a graduate of Southern develop strategic plans for build- trative support.” He credits JSU tiative that allows current Alcorn STEM students to cally, it’s marching to the University in Baton Rouge, anoth- ing successful instrumental musi- President Carolyn W. Meyers, serve as mentors for middle school children in Vicks- beat of a different drummer. er HBCU, said the consortium is a cal programs. Also, convention whom he said once played the burg. I look forward to celebrating the special day The university’s symphonic way for him to “pay it forward,” participants are able to evaluate violin, with understanding the with the Alcorn family.” given his half-century of experi- performances, and band directors need for building a strong musical Prior to his presidency of TMCF in 2010, Tay- band will performed April ence as a bandleader. Before com- and students get to attend work- program. “Dr. Meyers knows the lor worked as a senior executive for IAC/InterAc- 14, in the Westin hotel in ing to JSU, he had worked as a shops and clinics to help polish relevance of a concert band.” tiveCorp. During his tenure, he served as senior vice Atlanta, where hundreds conductor for several mainstream their skills. Now, Sanford is urging admin- president of Human Resources and president and gathered to see why the De- institutions from the Big 10 to the Other JSU staffers who attended istrators at other HBCUs to be- CEO of one of IAC’s operating subsidiaries. Before partment of Music at Jack- Big East, where he says he was the HBCU consortium included: come more involved with their joining IAC, Taylor was a partner in the McGuire- their first and only black music • Dr. David Akombo, interim own musical programs, too, so Woods law firm; executive vice president, general son State is internationally conductor. He has served as band chair of the Department of Music that their students, faculty and as- counsel and corporate secretary for Compass Group acclaimed. director at institutions in Minne- • Dr. Lisa Beckley-Roberts, as- piring band leaders can flourish. USA; general counsel and senior vice president of JSU’s wind ensemble, con- sota and Pennsylvania. sociate professor of music, who “HBCUs are probably 40 years Human Resources for Viacom’s Paramount Pictures ducted by concert virtuoso Low- Sanford eventually decided to played several selections on the behind where they need to be in Live Entertainment Group; and associate general ell Hollinger, was selected from take a break to care for his aging harp their musical programs compared counsel and vice president of Human Resources for among all other HBCUs to deliver parents. After he had been absent • Dr. London Branch, adjunct to mainstream institutions,” San- Blockbuster Entertainment Group. the opening performance for the from HBCUs about 20 years, he conductor of the string ensemble ford said. “The success of JSU’s Taylor is the co-author of The Trouble with HR: conference. JSU’s provost and se- resurfaced. He accepted a job at • Chan Leggette, instructor of marching band is really based on An Insider’s Guide to Finding and Keeping the Best nior vice president for Academic Norfolk State University in Vir- music how good our concert band is. We People. The book explores the latest thinking in em- and Student Affairs, Dr. Evelyn ginia. Two years later, he said he • Dr. Harlan Zackary, orchestra want the world to know that our ployee relations, compensation and benefits, training, Leggette, introduced the band. realized HBCUs were experienc- director musical department is more than on boarding and development practices. The symphonic band is the pre- ing a dearth of symphonic talent Slowly, but surely, the con- just the Sonic Boom of the South.” Taylor earned a doctor of jurisprudence with hon- ors from the Drake Law School, where he served as a research editor of the Drake Law Review and argued on the National Moot Court Team. He earned a mas- ter’s degree with honors from Drake University. He Alcorn State listed on ‘Best 50 Colleges’ list earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Miami, where he was an Isaac Ba- The Mississippi Link Newswire list. potential and representation. versity’s students, faculty and staff, shevis Singer Scholar and honors graduate. Alcorn State University contin- Essence partnered with Money President Alfred Rankins Jr. and our commitment to providing a Dr. Donzell Lee believes that Taylor’s speech will ues to earn accolades for being one Magazine, analyzing more than credits Alcorn’s hard working stu- quality and affordable education,” motivate Alcorn’s graduates to be successful contrib- of the most exceptional universities 1,500 colleges to single out the ones dents and employees for their tire- said Rankins. “They go above and utors to society. in the country. that offer the best value for African- less efforts to make the University a beyond to assure that Alcorn State “Mr. Taylor is the ideal speaker for our commence- Alcorn is ranked No. 32 on Es- American students. great institution of higher learning. University’s legacy of excellence ment,” said Lee. “He joins a long line of very im- sence and Money Magazine’s Best The criteria for the list were grad- “This latest achievement is a tes- continues. I applaud them for their pressive figures to speak at commencement and we’re Colleges for African-Americans uation rates, affordability, earning tament to the dedication of the uni- commitment. delighted to have him with us this year.” Alcorn’s Miss Freshman to compete for Miss Mississippi

The Mississippi Link Newswire me as a person. I have grown Alcorn State University’s mentally, socially and spiri- Miss Freshman, Valerie Dean, tually. I have learned how to is on a journey to capture Mis- build long lasting relation- sissippi’s royal crown. ships. I have learned how to be Dean will be a contestant selfless for the good of every- in the 2017 Miss Mississippi one. I have learned to depend Pageant set for Oct. 27-29, at on my faith to lead me. Hold- the Gold Strike Casino in Tu- ing such a grand position as nica. She will represent her Miss Freshman has given me hometown of Greenville in the opportunities to expand and contest. grow myself as a person and Dean is thankful for the op- further represent my wonder- portunity and plans to seize ful people.” the moment. Dean describes this op- “Being selected as a 2017 portunity as the chance of a Miss Mississippi Pageant lifetime. She said that she is contestant is, above all, a proud to represent her home- blessing,” said Dean. “I feel Dean town and Alcorn on such a big overjoyed, excited, nervous, stage. anxious and blessed to have ship. She credits her current “It is a humbling experi- such a great opportunity pre- position for preparing her to ence to represent Greenville sented to me. I am ready for pursue the Miss Mississippi and my dear Alcorn State Uni- the road ahead.” crown. versity on such a huge scale. Becoming Miss Freshman “Being blessed enough to I have been deemed with such at Alcorn State last semester reign as Alcorn’s Miss Fresh- a grand task and I will give has taught Dean some valu- man for the 2015-2016 aca- nothing less than my best able lessons about leader- demic school year has shaped when pursuing the crown.” 10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 21 - 27, 2016 www.mississippilink.com Ridley Hill’s Walk for Christ continues Special to The Mississippi Link Our walk for Christ should be practiced on a daily basis and our desire to share His goodness and blessings should be practiced daily as well. For this reason, the congregation of Ridley Hill Bap- tist Church of Madison encourag- es church, family and community to continuously join them in their “Walk for Christ.” The celebration of the Resur- rection of Christ remains fresh on the minds of Christians around the world. As many know, it is usually a three-day observance which includes Holy Saturday – the name given the day between (from left) Rev. Dwight Manning, Rev. Keith Rouser, pastor of Ridley Hill, John Perry IV, John Perry III Good Friday and Easter Sunday. and Clifton Slater attended the walk. Youth church members participated in the walk too. Some Christians recognize it as the day on which Jesus “rested” from His work of providing sal- vation. However, Ridley Hill Baptist Church, utilizes this day to execute its Annual Walk for Christ. According to the pastor, Dr. Keith Rouser, this walk began more than 25 years ago. He noted that crime had increased through- out the area and the time for com- munity action was needed, so the church decided to do something different on this designated Satur- day other than just have a picnic and an Easter Egg Hunt. He stated, “We wanted a walk for Jesus to let everyone know who the holiday weekend was Ridley Hill members participate in the church’s annual Walk for Christ. A golf cart was available for those needing assistance to finish the walk. about and to emphasize that Jesus was the answer to all their prob- pastor, Rev. Charles E. McDon- fect and the scenery was breath- ing major changes to help partici- Thirdly, those who crossed the cross. lems.” ald; as well as other members of taking, but the hills were arduous pants master the trail. finish line received a bracelet, Participants all agreed that it This year, the two-mile walk, various churches. and taxing for some of the partici- First, the route that had for and finally, a historical banner was needed to reflect on what which was preceded in prayer, Pastor Rouser expressed grati- pants as the journey progressed. years begun at Madison Central was provided for all to sign to be Jesus really did for us; that Je- began at the historical Three-Way tude to the Madison County Po- One walker, Sylvia Homes, High School and ended at the placed in the archives of Ridley sus died for all of our sins. Even Inn, located at Highway 463 and lice Department who he proudly joked about the downward trek home of the late Deacon Joe Cot- Hill Baptist church. though the annual walk is a way Livingston Road, and concluded referred to as Madison County’s that caused her to run without ef- ten Sr. on Cotten Hill Road was The walk is symbolic of Jesus’ to bring the journey of Jesus at Ridley Hill Church. Preced- finest. He also remembered Pa- fort. changed because of the new park- walk on His way to His cruci- Christ alive and to fellowship, ing the prayer, Rouser thanked trolman First Class James “Jim- The original path of the walk way and road changes. fixion. The recent walk taken by Rouser wants the community to the participants which included my” Brooks who served as an es- has changed over the years but Secondly, a golf cart was pro- the members of Ridley Hill was focus on the message not only members of Ridley Hill Baptist cort for the walk for many years volunteers, including Marcus vided and driven by Chris Vance about uniting believers, honor- on Holy Saturday, but throughout Church, members of Madison until his accidental death in 2011. McDonald and John Perry Jr. for those who needed a little as- ing the life of Jesus Christ and the year that Jesus Christ is alive Community Church and their The weather was picture per- were instrumental in orchestrat- sistance in finishing the course. remembering His death on the and continuously blessing us.

REIGNING ANNOUNCEMENTS Bible College in Miss listed in top 25

The International Museum of Muslim Cul- vice April 24. For more information call (601) Special to The Mississippi Link elors degrees in Bible, business, tures will continue to host its first Islamic 981-8569 or visit www.newjerusalemcogic. Southeastern Baptist College, and general education. located in Laurel, recently an- While many people may have Heritage celebration in response to the city org. Dr. Andrew Friday, Sr. is the pastor. nounced that it has been ranked the misconception that a Bible of Jackson Proclamation of April as Islamic No. 1 on the nationwide list of college is only for those in full- 25 Best Online Bible Colleges of time Christian vocations (such as Heritage Month at the Arts Center of Missis- Pilgrim Rest M. B. Church, 852A Madison 2016. pastors), the truth is that a Bible sippi, 201 E. Pascagoula St., Jackson, un- Ave., Madison, will host the Pastor’s and First This distinguished list, which college is similar in many ways less noted otherwise. Events include: Other Lady 22nd anniversary appreciation service also includes prestigious Bible to any other college. Southeast- colleges such as Dallas Baptist ern students can earn their gener- Muslim Countries Culture/Islam in America from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. April 24. For more in- University and Moody Bible In- al education or business degrees from 5:30 – 7 p.m. April 22; Quran in Action formation call (601) 856-2609. The Rev. Mat- stitute, was chosen and compiled and then transfer their credits to by BestColleges.com, an infor- a senior college or university to Presentation and Dialogue from 5:30 – 7 thew L. Canada is the pastor. mational organization that part- continue their studies in a more p.m. April 28 and an all-day Islamic Heritage ners with HigherEducation.com specialized field. And while this to provide students with direct institution is similar to other col- Festival at the Mississippi Museum of Art/Art College Hill M. B. Church, 1600 Florence connections to schools and pro- leges in academic excellence, its Garden from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30. For Ave., will hold its Annual Spring Revival April grams suiting their educational unique characteristics truly set it more information call (601) 960-0440 or visit 25 – 27, beginning at 7 p.m. nightly. Dr. Mar- goals. Their mission is to “build apart as one of the best colleges user-friendly guides and rankings that Mississippi has to offer. www.muslimmuseum.org vin K. Myles Sr. will be the evangelist. For that lead students of all ages on The smaller student popula- more information call (601) 355-2610. The their personal path to a college tion, the personal attention and degree.” the Christian atmosphere inside Prince of Peace World Fellowship Church, Rev. Michael T. Williams is the pastor. TheBestCollege.com list was and outside the classroom makes 305 E. Fortification St., Jackson, will host “A compiled based on the latest in- the Southeastern experience one 5 Love Languages Workshop” from 10 a.m. Mt. Wade M. B. Church, 3752 Dry Grove formation from the Integrated to cherish; each student is known Postsecondary Education Data personally by all the college staff, to 2 p.m. April 23. This workshop will give Road, Terry, will hold its Annual Spring Re- System and from College Navi- faculty and fellow students. practical suggestions for understanding how vival April 27 – 29, at 7:15 nightly. The Rev. gator databases, both reputable Whether a student enrolls in an sources maintained by the Na- on-campus course or in an online to give, receive and interpret love among Charles Nash of Buckhorn M. B. Church will tional Center for Education Sta- course (degrees can be earned mates and family members. Pre-registration be the guest speaker. For more information tistics. completely online), he/she can call (601) 878-2323. The Rev. Robert E. Southeastern Baptist College be assured that the class will be is required at www.princeofpeacewfc.com is the only four-year Bible Col- small and personalized (receiv- on or before April 15. For more information Green, Sr. is the pastor. lege in Mississippi. Established ing one-on-one attention from the call (601) 259-8111 or (601) 927-6810. The in 1948, Southeastern has a rich instructor). Also, with an annual history of providing quality post- tuition of under $5,000, South- Rev. Chester and Evelyn Hicks are the pas- Greater Pearlie Grove M. B. Church, 1640 secondary education from a Bib- eastern is one of the most afford- tors. West County Line Road, Jackson, will host its lical worldview in a Christian able Bible colleges in the country. atmosphere. It is accredited on For more information, visit pastor’s pre-anniversary celebration service- the state level by the Mississippi the offices of Southeastern - Bap New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. April 30. For more in- Commission on College Accredi- tist College at 4229 Highway 15 3387 Medgar Evers Blvd., Jackson, will host formation call (601) 354-2026. Rev. Stephen tation and on the national level North in Laurel or call (601) 426- by the Association for Biblical 6346 to speak with a recruiter/ its Family Day during its 11 a.m. worship ser- Mason is the pastor. Higher Education. Southeastern admissions officer, or visit www. offers both sssociates and bach- southeasternbaptist.edu. www.mississippilink.com APRIL 21 - 27, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11 PRESERVED Having a Burden Stretching your faith for Lost Souls

By Pastor Simeon R. Green III ernors beyond the river, that Special to The Mississippi Link to the next level they may convey me over till There are peo- I come into Judah; And a letter ple who have unto Asaph the keeper of the By Shewanda Riley “Oh God!” was all I could quickly put my shoes on and sible to please God, because Columnist never heard the king’s forest, that he may give mutter between short breaths rolled up my mat. My energet- anyone who comes to him must true story and me timber to make beams for A few years as I attempted the various poses ic walk had slowed to a snail’s believe that he exists and that life of Jesus. As the gates of the palace which ago, at the urg- Between trying to keep up with pace as I made my way across he rewards those who earnestly people and fol- appertained (suitable, proper) ing of some the rest of the class and figuring the room. I did my best to smile seek him.” lowers of Jesus, to the house, and for the wall co-workers, I out how to do the poses, I was as I placed the mat back in its My brief experience with we need to take the message of of the city, and for the house went to my first exhausted at the end of the hour- cart. yoga reminds me of how much salvation to them. We have a that I shall enter into. And the yoga class. As I long session. The teacher asked very sweet- we may resist God when he is great work ahead of us. king granted me, according to looked around at Thirty minutes into the ses- ly, “Will you be coming back?” stretching us and trying to get There are souls who need the good hand of my God upon the others in the workout room sion, my mind was wondering “Not in this lifetime” was what I us to stay at the next level. We our help and we must build me” (KJV). and settled onto my yoga mat, I with endless questions: “Am I thought. “I’ll be back next week” pray for God to take us to next and advance the kingdom of Many of the problems Nehe- thought, “I can handle this. It’s doing it right? Is my body sup- tumbled out of my mouth before level but complain or doubt that God together. miah faced are the same ones just a few stretches, some funny posed to twist like that? When I realized it. Her smile widened we are doing “it” right (the faith The world is full of people we have as we try to build and looking poses and a great way to will the teacher stop? Is it sup- as she told me that she thought thing) once we get to wherever who are heading to eternity advance the Kingdom of God. relax.” Because I’d heard people posed to feel like that? The more I did a good job even though it we think our “next” step of without Jesus Christ. We must He received a bad report. Jeru- warn that yoga involved medi- I twisted and stretched, the more was my first time. “Don’t worry faith is. Growth comes from the ask ourselves, “Do we want salem had been destroyed. The tating to non-Christian gods, I began to think that maybe yoga about whether you get every stretching. God blesses our ef- to reach and help change the walls and gates had been torn I even had a few scriptures in wasn’t for me. It was frustrating pose right. It’s all about the ef- forts when we stretch our faith world by sharing the love of down, rip apart, and burned. mind to focus on. because I knew that I didn’t look fort. You’ll get there. Just keep and seek Him. Christ with others?” Are we Jerusalem symbolizes the However, once the yoga class like a yoga master and some of trying,” she gently encouraged. Shewanda Riley is a Dallas content to sit in our “little Church of the Living God. We started, all I had time to focus the poses made me look like a This experience reminded me Fort Worth-based author who world” while souls are head- read in Hebrews 12:22 these on was trying to not fall on my fool. of Hebrews 11:6 which says, can be reached at lovehang- ing to hell? We must be deter- words, “But ye are come unto face. When the hour was up, I “And without faith it is impos- [email protected]. mined to embrace the Great Mount Zion, and unto the city Commission (Matthew 28:16- of the Living God, the Heav- 20) daily! enly Jerusalem and to an innu- Nehemiah was a godly man merable company of angels.” and was much concerned My friends, we have a great The Top 10 Gospel Songs from the Billboard about the welfare of God’s work ahead of us. We must be people and homeland. We find willing to make a sacrifice and that Nehemiah obtained per- to put forth a willing heart to mission from King Artaxerxes help lost souls won to Christ. 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Put A Praise On It Tasha Cobbs Featuring Kierra Sheard countenance be sad, when the what the Bible teaches. city, the place of my fathers’ When Nehemiah heard that 6. I’m Yours Casey J sepulchres, lieth waste, and Jerusalem had been destroyed, 7. I’m Good Tim Bowman Jr. the gates thereof are consumed he cried, mourned, fasted and with fire? Then the king said prayed. How much crying 8. The Anthem Todd Dulaney unto me, For what dost thou and mourning have we done 9. Like No Other Byron Cage make request? So I prayed to for lost souls and the world? the God of heaven. And I said Where are the Good Samari- 10. You’re Mighty J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise unto the king, If it please the tans? king, and if thy servant have Next week, April 28, “Hav- To listen to snippets of these songs, please visit billboard.com/charts/gospel-song found favour in thy sight, that ing a Burden for Lost Souls, thou wouldest send me unto Part II” Judah, unto the city of my fa- Rev. Simeon R. 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12 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 21 - 27, 2016 www.mississippilink.com U.S. banks shortchange justice BLACKONOMICS By George E. Curry deal cut with Wells Fargo was termediary to obscure the com- misdeeds. George Curry Media Columnist Piney Woods done to get the case resolved. pany’s role in certain business We also see how the high While our at- I get that. But despite former transactions such as the pur- and mighty cut special deals in tention was fo- presidential candidate Mitt chases of a basketball team and other situations. cused last week Romney’s claim that corpora- a building in China, where ca- Former House Speaker Den- School needs on Bill Clinton tions are people, a corporation sino gambling isn’t permitted.” nis Hassert, for example, has becoming un- did not commit these crimes – The investigation was acknowledged sexually abus- hinged while people did. And those people launched more than five years ing at least five Illinois boys defending his should be held accountable for ago when a former Sands ex- when he was their high school indefensible crime bill and in- violating the law. ecutive Steve Jacobs alleged wrestling coach. He paid one of your help sulting the Black Lives Matter As part of the settlement improprieties in Macao, a Chi- them nearly $2 million in hush Movement in the process, Wells agreement, Lofrano, vice presi- nese territory that is the world’s money. Hastert pleaded guilty By James Clingman are, our students share this status: Fargo and billionaire casino dent of credit risk and quality largest gambling center. The in October to a single felony George Curry Media Columnist they all receive scholarship sup- magnate Sheldon Adelson were assurance for Wells Fargo, ad- SEC and the Justice Depart- count of illegally structuring Piney Woods is port to help fund their education demonstrating how the wealthy mitted his team identified 2,900 ment were looking into wheth- cash withdrawals to evade fed- a boarding school here. They also share an amazing escape personal responsibility problematic loans between er the company had violated eral bank currency reporting for grades 9-12, result: admission to post-sec- when they misbehave badly. 2005 and 2010, but reported the Foreign Corrupt Practices requirements. founded in 1909 ondary educational institutions. In the case of Wells Fargo, only 300 as troublesome. Act, which prohibits U.S. com- Despite that clear misuse of by Laurence I know these principles well and bank executives agreed to pay Sadly, Wells Fargo was not panies from bribing officials of power as a teacher and coach, Jones. It is locat- in a personal way. While I am a $1.2 billion fine for hiding alone. foreign governments. Hassert’s plea agreement with ed 21 miles south the fifth president of this historic, their bad loans leading up to the The subprime mortgage crisis In the end, the SEC didn’t prosecutors recommends a sen- of Jackson, Miss. Nestled among 107-year-old institution, I am the 2008 housing market debacle. that caused many Americans to directly accuse Sands of paying tence ranging from probation to the pine trees, amid rolling hills, first alumnus to head our school.” The bank admitted certifying lose their homes involved some bribes, but said it violated pro- up to six months in prison, the lakes and farmland, during my The school’s press release that thousands of faulty home of the best known brands in the visions of the law that require lowest possible sentence under initial visit, Piney Woods gave states, “Piney Woods creates a mortgage loans were eligible U.S. Earlier, JPMorgan Chase companies to maintain proper federal guidelines for a felony me the feeling of having found living and learning environment for Federal Housing Adminis- agreed to pay a fine of $13 bil- financial controls. conviction. The maximum is a lost treasure. As I walked the where students are expected to tration insurance when, in fact, lion, Goldman Sachs settled for The SEC stated: “LVS con- five years. campus and learned about the excel academically, and become they weren’t. $5.1 billion and Morgan Staley sented to the SEC’s order In addition to seeing Black history of this school, a deep civically engaged and socially re- “Wells Fargo enjoyed huge was fined $2.6 billion. without admitting or denying and Brown people dispropor- sense of melancholy came upon sponsible. Over 75 percent of the profits from its FHA loan busi- Again, no criminal charges the findings that it violated the tionately imprisoned, looking me and feeling almost ashamed. pupils hail from lower income ness, the government was left have been brought against the books-and-records and internal at how banking officials and I questioned why I had not come areas where the failing public holding the bag when the bad “banksters” themselves. controls provisions of the Secu- political figures are extended to that magnificent, historic and school systems and negative peer loans went bust,” Manhattan Meanwhile, in a press release, rities Exchange Act of 1934.” undeserved leniency are re- wonderful place much sooner. pressure often inhibit them from U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara the Securities and Exchange In case after case, other com- minders that our criminal jus- Since that first visit to the accomplishing their life goals. said in a statement Friday an- Commission announced that panies strike similar deals. It’s tice system is anything but just. school in 2004, when I spent However, after undertaking Pin- nouncing the settlement. “To- “Las Vegas Sands Corp. has not like they are making a do- George E. Curry is presi- two days and nights on campus, ey Woods Schools’ rigorous edu- day, Wells Fargo, one of the agreed to pay a $9 million pen- nation to charity. They have dent and CEO of George Curry had meals with the students, sat cational, spiritual and vocational biggest mortgage lenders in the alty to settle charges that it vio- clearly violated the law, but Media, LLC. He is the former in on their classes and toured the curriculums, 99 percent of the world, has been held respon- lated the Foreign Corrupt Prac- officials don’t have to acknowl- editor-in-chief of Emerge mag- grounds, I have been advocating graduating seniors are admitted sible for years of reckless un- tices Act by failing to properly edge any wrongdoing. Instead, azine and the National News- for Piney Woods. to colleges and universities.” derwriting.” authorize or document millions they pay the fines, in the words paper Publishers Association When former President The “Give from the Heart Not really. of dollars in payments to a con- of the SEC, “without admitting News Service. He is a keynote Charles Beady told me the story National Challenge 2016” fund- What the settlement does is sultant facilitating business ac- or denying the findings.” speaker, moderator and media about a national fundraising ef- raiser campaign for Piney Woods extract a large fine, but let the tivities in China and Macao. It’s tough to see low-level coach. Curry can be reached fort in 1954, I decided to start began in February 2016. On culprits personally responsible “An SEC investigation found drug users being over prose- through his Web site, george- another such fundraiser some 50 Saturday, April 30, an all-star escape punishment. For exam- that LVS kept inaccurate books cuted while companies such as curry.com. You can also follow years later. Our goal was to raise benefit concert will take place at ple, Wells Fargo executive Kurt and records and frequently Wells Fargo and the Las Vegas him at twitter.com/currygeorge, $1 million ($5 each from 200,000 the Word and Worship Church in Lofrano acknowledged hiding lacked supporting documenta- Sands Corp., owned primar- George E. Curry Fan Page on donors) for Piney Woods via a Jackson. Please plan to attend. If bad loans, but was not fined tion or proper approvals for ily by Sheldon Adelson, take a Facebook, and Periscope. See group we established known as you cannot, please send a dona- and will not face any criminal more than $62 million in pay- corporate financial hit, but their previous columns at http:// the Blackonomics Million Dollar tion to this deserving and worth- charges. ments to a consultant in Asia. leaders have no fear of being www.georgecurry.com/col- Club. We helped a lot but came while institution. We can safely infer that the The consultant acted as an in- personally prosecuted for their umns. nowhere close to our goal. This is an opportunity for ev- In 1954, Ralph Edwards, host eryone to help Piney Woods of the television show, “This is maintain the same high-quality Your Life,” featured President education it has provided for Laurence Jones’ life. Edwards years, an education that results The Fair Housing Act 48 years later was so impressed with Jones and in 95 percent of its graduates Piney Woods that he put out a call going on to college. I believe By Marc H. Morial Following months of protests however, did not end discrimi- health food, and protection from to his viewers to send in $1each in the “little from a lot” way of George Curry Media Columnist and marches, Chicago Mayor nation, and nearly five decades crime. Yet housing discrimina- to the school in an effort to raise getting things done. In this case, “Our nation is Richard Daley agreed to build later the nation still grapples tion remains pervasive. $1 million. According to Beady, once again, if 200,000 persons moving toward public housing with limited with the issue. Just last week, Minority home seekers are Edwards’ campaign raised about sent $20 every six months to two societies, height requirements, and the the U.S. Department of Hous- told about and shown fewer three-quarters of a million. I fig- Piney Woods, the school could one black, one Mortgage Bankers Association ing and Urban Development homes and apartments than ured if $750,000 could be raised be well on its way to building white--separate agreed to make mortgages avail- announced that blanket bans whites, according to a HUD in 1954 from an effort that went an endowment, continue to have and unequal. able regardless of race. Although against people with criminal study, which means in higher out over television, a medium the financial ability to give even This deepening King called the agreement “the records may violate the Fair costs for housing searches and only a few families were fortu- more student scholarships, pay racial division is not inevitable. most significant program ever Housing Act. While the Fair limited housing options. nate enough to have, surely we its teachers and administration The movement apart can be re- conceived to make open hous- Housing Act does not specifi- It also means segregation could eclipse that effort in 2004 attractive salaries and maintain versed. Choice is still possible. ing a reality,’’ he recognized that cally prohibit discrimination remains high. According to a with the Internet at our disposal. the school’s infrastructure. Who Our principal task is to define it was only “the first step in a against ex-offenders, African- Brookings Institution analy- Optimist that I am, I am absolute- knows? Maybe your child or that choice and to press for a na- 1,000-mile journey.” American and Latino people are sis, using zero as a measure for ly sure we can do that in 2016. grandchild will have the privi- tional resolution ... [It] will re- Indeed, throughout 1966 and disproportionately affected by perfect integration 100 for com- By way of example, Brother lege to attend Piney Woods one quire a commitment to national 1967, the United States Con- such policies. plete segregation, most Ameri- Umar Johnson has raised hun- day. action--compassionate, massive gress repeatedly tried and failed Last year, the U.S. Supreme can cities segregation levels of dreds of thousands of dollars Why not plan to visit the cam- and sustained, backed by the to pass fair housing legislation. Court ruled that any policy that between 50 to 70. for his proposed school. He has pus soon. resources of the most powerful Tragically, King’s assassination results in discrimination against In his efforts to secure passage not yet determined where it will Please send your tax-deduct- and the richest nation on this on April 4, 1968, was the cata- people of color - even if it is not of the Fair Housing Act, Edward be located, but donors have re- ible donation to Piney Woods earth. From every American it lyst for its passage. intended to do so - is illegal. Brooke (R-Mass.), the first Afri- sponded with their dollars none- School, U.S. Highway 49 South, will require new attitudes, new Monday was the 48th anni- Justice Anthony Kennedy can American popularly elected theless. Piney Woods has been Piney Woods, MS 39148. understanding, and, above all, versary of the Fair Housing Act, wrote, “Recognition of dispa- to the U.S. Senate, shared his around for 106 years; it is vi- For more information see new will.” – Report of the Na- which outlawed discrimination rate-impact liability under the struggle to find a home after he able, competitive and dedicated www.pineywoods.com or call tional Advisory Commission on in home sales or rentals based FHA plays an important role returned from service in World to serving students and families, (601) 845-2214. Civil Disorders (The Kerner Re- on race, religion, sex or national in uncovering discriminatory War II. Like Dr. King, Senator most of which are unable to pay Jim Clingman, founder of port), 1967 origin. intent: it permits plaintiffs to Brooke knew that the road to the entire tuition necessary for the Greater Cincinnati African In January of 1966, Dr. Mar- Whitney M. Young, the leg- counteract unconscious preju- equality would be long. room and board. Why wouldn’t American Chamber of Com- tin Luther King Jr. and the endary activist who led the Na- dices and disguised animus that “Fair housing does not prom- we do the same – and more – for merce, is a prolific writer on eco- Southern Christian Leadership tional Urban League throughout escape easy classification as dis- ise an end to the ghetto,” Brooke Piney Woods? nomic empowerment for black Conference brought the civil the 1960s, was instrumental in parate treatment.” cautioned. “It promises only to Piney Woods President, Will people. He can be reached at rights struggle to the north. the Act’s passage. “Open hous- There is perhaps no more in- demonstrate that the ghetto is Crossley, says, “Our students – blackonomics.com. He is the au- ‘’In the South,” he said, “we ing,” as non-discriminatory sidious and powerful method of not an immutable institution in both male and female – hail from thor of Black Dollars Matter: always had segregationists to housing policies were known enforcing racial inequality than America.” more than 24 states and foreign Teach Your Dollars How to Make help make issues clear. This at the time, was a key element housing discrimination. Hous- Marc H. Morial, former may- jurisdictions; from inner-city More Sense, which is available ghetto Negro has been invisible in his expansion of the National ing determines access to educa- or of New Orleans, is president urban locations, as well as rural through his website; profession- so long and has become visible Urban League’s mission. tion and transportation. It de- and CEO of the National Urban spaces; from points north, south, alpublishinghouse.com and Am- through violence.’’ Outlawing discrimination, termines access to affordable, League. east, and west. As diverse as they azon Kindle eBooks.

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The City of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to 4/14/2016, 4/21/2016 No visible tattoos (gang affiliated), racial, ethnic, or religious discrimina- waive any informalities or irregularities therein. tion brands. Lee D. Vance LEGAL D. The City shall require documentation to verify such personnel train- Chief of Police ing have been accomplished. All personnel must possess and main- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE tain a current State of Mississippi Driver’s License; and other license Gus McCoy JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION or permits required to perform security duties as they are related to this Chief Administrative Officer contract. In addition, all guards must provide proof that within the past NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVATION twelve (12) months they have qualified with the firearm being used on 4/14/2016, 4/21/2016 COMMISSION (JHPC) WILL HOLD ITS MONTHLY MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016, AT 12:00 P.M. IN THE ANDREW JACK- SON CONFERENCE ROOM (RM. 105) OF THE WARREN HOOD BUILDING, 200 SOUTH PRESIDENT STREET, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

• APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS NOTICE TO BIDDERS fer shall submit a completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity City of Jackson (EBO) Plan Application, with each bid submission, in accordance with • OLD BUSINESS Jackson, Mississippi the provisions set forth by authority of the City of Jackson’s EBO Ordi- nance. Failure to comply with the City’s EBO Ordinance shall disqualify • CASE NO. 2015-21, REQUEST BY: ERIN GUYTON (APPLICANT: TOM ROSS) Sealed, signed RFP’S are invited and will be received by the City of a contractor, bidder or offer, from being awarded an eligible contract. TO REPLACE EXISTING SPANISH TILE ROOF AT 1621 PEACHTREE ST. WITH Jackson, Mississippi, until 3:30 P.M. in the City Clerk’s Office of Jack- For more information on the City’s EBO Program, please contact the ASPHALT SHINGLES IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT. son, the bid must be stamped in by 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, May 17, 2016, Office of Economic Development at (601)960-1638. Copies of the EBO at which time said bids will be publicly opened at the City Hall located Ordinance, EBO Plan Application and a copy of the EBO Program are • CASE NO. 2016-03, REQUEST BY: WERDNA B MCCLURKIN REV TRUST (AP- at 219 South President Street (City Council Chambers) in City Hall for available with the Office of Economic Development at 218 South Presi- PLICANT: CHRISTINA MCKINNEY) TO INSTALL AN EXTERIOR DECK WITH OTH- the following: dent Street, Second Floor, Jackson, Mississippi. ER SITE MODIFICATIONS ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE HOME LOCATED AT 1344 SAINT MARY ST. IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT. RFP No. 94086-051716 –For Maintenance & Repair of City Towers -24- The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The City also Month W/Option reserves the right to waive any and all informalities in respect to any bid • NEW BUSINESS submitted. Bid awards will be made to the lowest and best bidder quot- BIDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT HYPERLINK “http://WWW.JACK- ing the lowest net price in accordance with specifications. The award • CASE NO. 2016-09, REQUEST BY: JEFF SEABOLD, ARCHITECT, TO REMOVE SONMS.GOV” WWW.JACKSONMS.GOV could be according to the lowest cost per item; or to the lowest total cost BOTH THE EXISTING CHIMNEY (STRUCTURALLY DAMAGED) AND EXISTING for all items; or to accept all or part of any proposal. Delivery time may SINGLE DOOR AND REPLACE WITH FRENCH DOORS ON THE REAR OF THE The above must comply with the City’s specifications. Copies of pro- be considered when evaluating the bid proposal. In those cases where HOME LOCATED AT 1103 MANSHIP ST., IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT. posal forms can be obtained from the Purchasing Division, 200 South it is known prior to advertising that the City’s intention is to award ac- President Street, Room 604, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. cording to the lowest total cost for all items, or in some variation thereof, • CASE 2016-10, REQUEST BY: JENNIFER WELCH (APPLICANT) TO REPLACE Copies of bid specifications are filed with the City Clerk for public record statements to this affect will be included on the proposal form. Absence THE BALCONY AND WINDOWS WITH LIKE MATERIALS AT THE PROPERTY LO- in accordance with House Bill No 999, 1986 Regular Session of the Mis- of such statement means the City will make that determination during CATED AT 1032 SPENGLER AVENUE IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT. sissippi Legislature. the bid review.

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SECTION 1 The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cul- desired upon payment of $5.00 dollars for each specification. tivating and ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS programs, employment, initiatives, and assistance. The City encourages A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on April 27 at 11:00 A.M., local time, in NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS all persons, corporations, and/or entities doing business within the City, the 5TH floor conference room of the Warren Hood Building, 200 South as well as those who seek to contract with the City on various projects President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. All potential contractors, subcon- Sealed bids will be received by the City of Jackson, Mississippi un- and/or conduct business in the City to assist the City in achieving its goal tractors, and other interested parties are encouraged to attend. til 3:30P.M., local time, May 17, 2016 at Jackson City Hall, for the by strongly considering City residents for employment opportunities. 2016 CDBG Citywide Street Restructuring Project City Project No. Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi law and possess a certificate 16B4003.902. The use of Community Development Block Grant funds initiates section of responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors 3 compliance efforts as guided by the U.S. Department of Housing & Ur- establishing its classification as to the value and type of construction on The entire projects must be completed within seventy-five (75) calen- ban Development. The potential contractor will strive to advertise, hire, which it is authorized to bid. Each bidder must deposit with its proposal, dar days. The contractor will be subjected to liquidated damages in the and engage all reasonable efforts to recruit section 3 businesses and a bid bond or certified check in an amount equal to five percent (5%) amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per calendar day for each con- residents if awarded the 2016 CDBG CITYWIDE STREET RESTRUC- of the total bid for the work, payable to the City of Jackson, as the bid secutive calendar day in which the contract time is exceeded. TURING PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 16B4003.902. The contractor security. will be required to submit a section 3 plan, and other section 3 compli- The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in ance documents throughout the construction duration as required in the The successful bidder shall furnish a Performance Bond and Payment public contracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full an section 3 part of the specifications. The contractor will work with the Bond each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the con- equal business opportunity for all persons doing business with the City. office of Housing and Community Development to ensure compliance ef- tract amount awarded. Attorneys-in-fact who sign Bid Bonds or Payment As a precondition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offeror shall forts are made during the construction period. The contractor will contact Bonds and Performance Bonds must file with each bond a certified and submit a completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ex- Vanessa Henderson, Deputy Director, Office of Housing and Community effective dated copy of their power of attorney. ecutive Order. Failure to comply with the City’s ordinance shall disqualify Development (601) 960-1829, for all questions concerning section 3 re- a contractor, bidder or offeror from being awarded an eligible contract. quirements for the 2016 CDBG CITYWIDE STREET RESTRUCTURING Proposals shall be submitted in triplicate, sealed and deposited with the For more information on the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Oppor- PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 16B4003.902. City of Jackson’s City Clerk prior to the hour and date designated above. tunity Program, please contact the office of Economic Development at Each bidder shall write its certificate of responsibility number on the out- (601) 960-1638. Copies of the Executive Order, EBO Plan Applications Specifications and Proposals forms are on file and open to public inspec- side of the sealed envelope containing its proposal. and a copy of the Program are available at 200 South President Street, tion on the 4th floor (Engineering Division) of the Warren Hood Building Warren Hood Building, Second Floor, Jackson, Mississippi. located at 200 South President Street, Jackson, MS 39205, or the City The City of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to Clerk, City Hall, 219 South President, Jackson, Mississippi. One (1) copy waive any and all informalities The City of Jackson hereby notifies all bidders that in compliance with of the Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents may be procured Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to from the Engineering Division, upon payment of $100.00 dollars, which Kishia L. Powell Gus McCoy 2000d-4, that all bidders will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids will not be refunded. Please contact Charles Williams, Jr., PhD, P.E. Director, Department of Public Works Chief Administrative Officer in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the (Engineering Manager) or Leroy Lee (Infrastructure Manager), at (601) grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex, in consideration for an 960-1651 for directions or any additional information for procurement of Terry Williamson award. plans and specifications. The Standard Specifications adopted by the Legal Counsel City Council may be procured from the Department of Public Works, if 4/21/2016, 4/28/2016 CLASSIFIED

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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A REZONING NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A USE PERMIT BUREAU OF BUILDING, GROUNDS AND REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ZONING CASE NO. 3937 ZONING CASE NO. 3935 JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS by the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at at page 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in page 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any Sealed bids will be received at the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real any way affected thereby, that Gina Rodez has filed with the Planning Board way affected thereby, that Alonzo Roberts has filed with the Planning Board Property Management, 501 North West Street, Suite 1401 B, Jackson, Mis- for the City of Jackson, an application requesting a Rezoning from C80-C3 for the City of Jackson, an application requesting a Use Permit to allow for sissippi, 39201, until 2:00:00 p.m. on Thursday, 05/12/2016 , for: (General) Commercial District to C-3 (General) Commercial District with a a day care center as an accessory use within a I-1 (Light) Industrial District Use Permit, to operate a Used Car Dealership on property located at 4966 on property located at 741 Harris St. Suite B, in the First Judicial District of RE: GS# 201-069 Allied Health Expansion Hwy 80 W., in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as: Coahoma Community College being more particularly described as: Being situated in the South ½ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 2, Township 5 at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Contract documents Lot 3 Block E, Westhaven Heights, a subdivision according to the map or plat North, Range 1 East, City of Jackson, First Judicial District of Hinds County, may be obtained from: thereof which is on file and of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Mississippi and being more particularly described by metes and bounds as Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi, and recorded in Plat Book 6, at page 26 follows, to-wit: Professional: ArchitectureSouth, P.A. reference to which is hereby made in aid of and as a part of this description. Address: 330 West Jefferson Street Commence at the intersection of the West right of way line of Monroe Street Tupelo, Mississippi 38804-3936 Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the An- with the South right of way line of Vine Street Extended Westerly and run Phone: 662-844-5842 drew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 thence North 08° 26’ 13” East for a distance of 433.21 feet along the said Email: [email protected] S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, West right of way line of Monroe Street; thence North 44° 27’ 56” East for a April 27, 2016, at which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will distance of 339.37 feet along the Northwest right of way line of Harris Street A deposit of $200.00 is required. Bid preparation will be in accordance with be heard both pro and con on said question, after which a record will be to the POINT OF BEGINNING for a distance of 374.90 feet along the said Instructions to Bidders bound in the project manual. The Bureau of Build- established upon which the City Planning Board can make its recommenda- Northwest right of way line of Harris Street; thence leave said Northwest ing, Grounds and Real Property Management reserves the right to waive tion to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may be made by right of way line and run North 44° 54’ 22” West for a distance of 105.405 irregularities and to reject any or all bids. NOTE: Telephones and desks will any person owning property within the area, and if made in writing must be feet; thence Southeast of and parallel to the center line of the most Easterly not be available for bidders use at the bid site. filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof of three railroad tracks; thence South 45° 32’ 09” East for a distance of or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request 105.405 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 0.9085 acres more Glenn R. Kornbrek, Bureau Director is made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City or less. Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management will take steps to accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing impaired. Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the An- 4/14/2016, 4/21/2016 drew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 WITNESS my signature this 30th day of March 2016. S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will LEGAL /s/Ester L. Ainsworth be heard both pro and con on said question, after which a record will be Zoning Administrator established upon which the City Planning Board can make its recommenda- NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A USE PERMIT City of Jackson, Mississippi tion to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may be made by any person owning property within the area, and if made in writing must be ZONING CASE NO. 3936 4/7/2016, 4/21/2016 filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by is made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at LEGAL will take steps to accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary page 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any aids for the visually/hearing impaired. way affected thereby, that Matt Saunders\RGT Management has filed with REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS the Planning Board for the City of Jackson, an application requesting a Use AND EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST WITNESS my signature this 30th day of March 2016. Permit to allow for a fast food restaurant within a C-2 (Limited) Commercial FOR CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES District on property located at 2804 Suncrest St., in the First Judicial District BY THE JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY /s/Ester L. Ainsworth of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as: JMAA PROJECT NUMBER 004-16 Zoning Administrator City of Jackson, Mississippi A parcel of land containing 7.11 acres located in the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (“JMAA”) requests Statements of Section 24 and the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 13, Township 5 North, Qualifications and Expressions of Interest (each, a “Statement of Qualifica- 4/7/2016, 4/21/2016 Range 1 West, City of Jackson, First Judicial District, Hinds County, Missis- tions”) to provide professional project management services, in support of sippi, more fully described as follows: JMAA’s Capital Development program as a supplement to the incumbent staff. LEGAL Begin at the Northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 16, Woodville Heights, Part JMAA will receive Statement of Qualifications to perform the Services at 7-B, a subdivision of the record Plat of which is filed In Plat Book 2 at Page JMAA’s administrative offices, Suite 300, Main Terminal Building, Jackson- NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A REZONING 6 of the land records for the First Judicial District of Hinds County, and Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, 100 International Drive, Jackson, proceed thence: Mississippi 39208, until 3:00 p.m. central time on May 25, 2016 (the “Dead- ZONING CASE NO. 3934 line”). Easterly along the North line of Lot 1, Block 16, Woodville Heights, Part By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by the 7·B and the North line of Lots 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 of Oak Forest JMAA will not consider any Statement of Qualifications received after the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at page 115 Subdivision Part 16 for 820.0 feet to the West side of the right-of-way for Deadline for any reason whatsoever. Information for Respondents relating to thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected the Caney Creek Channel; thence, Northwesterly through a 115 degree 37’ this Request for Statement of Qualifications (“RFQ”) is on file and open for thereby, that Jennifer Welch DBA Tandem Investments, LLC has filed with the Plan- angle to the left along the west line of the right-of-way for the Caney Creek public inspection at the offices of JMAA. The Information for Respondents ning Board for the City of Jackson, an application requesting a Rezoning from R-1 Channel for 95.44 feet; thence, Northwesterly through a 14 degree 54’ an- contains a copy of the RFQ, General Information for Respondents, Informa- (Single-Family) Residential District & C-3 (General) Commercial District to NMU-1 gle to the right along the West line of the right-of-way for the Caney Creek tion Required from Respondents and Criteria for Selection. – (Neighborhood) Mixed-Use District on property located at 1032 Spengler Ave. Channel for 308.96 feet to a point on the South line of the 75 foot wide right- (Parcel #1025-43) & Parcel 1025-48, in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, of- way for McDowell Road, thence, Westerly through a 69 degree 18’ angle Interested persons may obtain a copy of the Information for Respondents from Mississippi, and being more particularly described as: to the left along the South line of the right-of-way for McDowell Road for JMAA by contacting Ms. Karen Hatten, JMAA’s Procurement Specialist, as 433.8 feet to the Northeast corner of the property conveyed to Humble Oil follows: Tract I and Refining Company by the Warranty Deed recorded in Deed Book 1918 at Page 485 of the land records for the First Judicial District of Hinds County Jackson Municipal Airport Authority A parcel of land located in the Southeast corner of Lot 19,Spengler Subdivision, and subsequently conveyed to Thomas Jerry Summerford and Julianne H. 100 International Drive, Suite 300 (39208) Section 2,Township 5 North, Range 1 East, Hinds County, Mississippi, being fur- Summerford by the Warranty Deed recorded in Deed Book 3038 at Page Post Office Box 98109 ther described as follows: Point of beginning being an iron pin marking the South- 559 of the land records for the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Missis- Jackson, Mississippi 39298-8109 east corner of said Lot 19, run thence Northerly along East side of said Lot 19 a sippi, thence; Southerly through a 81 degree 17’ angle to the left along the Attention: Karen Hatten, Procurement Specialist distance of 70 feet, run thence Westerly and parallel to South property line of said East line of the above described Summerford property for 150.0 feet to the Telephone No.: (601) 939-5631, ext. 210 Lot 19 a distance of 41 feet, run thence Southerly 70 feet to a point on the South Southeast corner of the Summerford property; thence, Westerly through a Facsimile No.: (601) 939-3713 property line of said Lot 19 a distance of 43 feet to point of beginning. 81 degree 17’ angle to the right along the South line of the above described E-Mail: [email protected] Summerford property for 9.75 feet; thence, Westerly through a 04 degree Also, one-half of a 15 foot alley along the East side of said Lot 19 and North of 02’ angle to the right along the South line of the above described Summer- or from JMAA’s website at www.jmaa.com/resources/rfprfb-center/. Madison Street being further described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin marking ford property for 140.25 feet to a point on the East line of the 60-foot wide the Southeast corner of said Lot 19, run thence Northerly along East side of said Lot right-of-way for Suncrest Drive; thence, Southerly through a 94 degree 41’ JMAA will hold a Pre-Submission Conference at 10:00 am on May 11, 2016, in 19 a distance of 14 feet, to point of beginning, run thence Northeast along the North angle to the left along the East line of the right-of-way for Suncrest Drive the Community Room, 3rd Floor Mezzanine Level, at the Main Terminal Build- line of Madison Street a distance of 11.9 feet to a point in center of alley, run thence for 266.25 feet to an angle point; thence, Southerly through a 09 degree 23’ ing at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, 100 International Northerly parallel to East side of said Lot 19 and along center line of alley a distance angle to the left along the East line of the right-of-way for Suncrest Drive for Drive, Jackson, MS 39208. Attendance at the Pre-Submission Conference of 46.8 feet to a point. Run thence Westerly and parallel to South side of said Lot 19 94.08 feet to an angle point; thence, Southerly through a 10 degree 21’ 40” is mandatory for all those submitting Statement of Qualifications as a Prime a distance of 7.5 feet to a point, run thence Southerly along East side of said Lot 19, angle to the left along the East line of the right-of-way for Suncrest Drive for Consultant for the Services. a distance of 56.0 feet to point of beginning. Alley was closed by City of Jackson, 13.42 feet to the Point of Beginning. January 24, 1967, and recorded in Minute Book TT, Page 502. Based on the Statement of Qualifications, JMAA will initiate negotiations with The above described property is the same as that conveyed to SouthWood the Respondent ranked first on the list. If such negotiations fail to produce an All above property located inside City of Jackson, Section 2, Township 5 North, Realty Company by the Warranty Deed recorded in Deed Book 1782 at agreement, in form and content, satisfactory to JMAA, within a reasonable Range 1 East, Hinds County, Mississippi. Page 314 LESS AND EXCEPT the property conveyed to Humble Oil and period of time, then JMAA may reject the first-ranked Respondent. Refining Company by the Deed recorded in Deed Book 1918 at Page 485 Tract II of the land records for the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi In that event, JMAA will follow the same process with the other Respondents, Lots 22, 23, and 24 in Spengler Subdivision of five acre Lots 13 and 14 according to which property was subsequently conveyed to Thomas Jerry Summerford in the order of their ranking, until a Respondent agrees to and enters into an plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County and wife, Julianne H. Summerford by the Warranty Deed recorded in Deed agreement satisfactory to JMAA. in Plat Book 1at page 33, LESS AND EXCEPT that portion of Lot 24 taken by the Book 3038 at Page 559 of the Land Records for the First Judicial District of City of Jackson (1939) for street purposes and being more particularly described Hinds County, Mississippi. JMAA reserves the right to: (1) reject any and all Statement of Qualifications, as that part lying Southeasterly of and adjacent to a line that extends Northeasterly for any reason, any time before execution of a contract with a Respondent se- from a point on the Westerly property line of said Lot 24,10 feet, more or less, Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the An- lected by JMAA to perform the Services and (2) waive any and all informalities Northerly from the Southwest corner thereof to the Northeast corner thereof. drew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 and irregularities in the selection process. S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Situated in the West Half of Section 2, Township 5 North, Range 1East of the Choc- April 27, 2016, at which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY taw Meridian in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi. be heard both pro and con on said question, after which a record will be established upon which the City Planning Board can make its recommenda- 4/21/2016, 4/28/2016 Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Andrew tion to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may be made by Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. President any person owning property within the area, and if made in writing must be LEGAL Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at which filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said time if a hearing thereof time all parties interested in or affected thereby will be heard both pro and con on or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request said question, after which a record will be established upon which the City Planning Advertisement for is made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City Board can make its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection will take steps to accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary RFP 2016-07 - Digital Mult-Functional Copier/Printer thereto may be made by any person owning property within the area, and if made in aids for the visually/hearing impaired. writing must be filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said time if a hearing Sealed, written formal rfp proposals for the above rfp will be received by the Board thereof or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request WITNESS my signature this 30th day of March 2016. of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business Office, 662 South is made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City will take President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 10:00 A.M. (Local Prevailing Time) May 18, steps to accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/ /s/Ester L. Ainsworth 2016, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Board hearing impaired. Zoning Administrator of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all rfps, to waive informalities, and to with- City of Jackson, Mississippi hold the acceptance of any rfp if approved for forty-five calendar days from the date rfps WITNESS my signature this 30th day of March 2016. are opened. Proposal forms and detailed specifications may be obtained free of charge 4/7/2016, 4/21/2016 by emailing [email protected], calling (601) 960-8799, picked up at the /s/Ester L. Ainsworth above address or download from our JPS website at HYPERLINK “http://www.jackson. Zoning Administrator k12.ms.us” www.jackson.k12.ms.us . City of Jackson, Mississippi Cryptogram Solution 4/21/16 4/28/2016 4/7/2016, 4/21/2016

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Bid 3039 - Food Service Warehouse Food Products Capitol Street Water Line Improvements Phase II Bids shall be made out on the bid proposal form to be provided, sealed in an Lamar Street to President Street envelope and plainly marked on the outside of the envelope: “Bid for Capi- Bid 3040 - Food Service Warehouse Paper & Stock Supplies City Project No. 15B0104.701 tol Street Water Line Improvements Phase II - Lamar Street to President Street, City Project No. 15B0104.701”. Each bidder shall write his Certifi- Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bid will be received by City of Jackson, Mississippi cate of Responsibility Number on the outside of the sealed envelope con- the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Busi- taining his proposal. ness Office, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 10:00 Sealed bids shall be received by the City Clerk, or appointed designee in A.M. (Local Prevailing Time) May 02, 2016, at which time and place they the City Hall Board Room, 219 South President Street, P.O. Box 17, Jack- Bids shall be submitted in triplicate, sealed and deposited with the City will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees reserves son, Mississippi 39205 until 3:30 p.m., local time, May 17, 2016, for sup- Clerk, City Hall, Jackson, Mississippi prior to the hour and date hereinbefore the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, and to withhold plying all labor and materials (as specified) necessary for the construction designated. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 90 days after the actual the acceptance of any bid if approved for forty-five calendar days from the of the Capitol Street Water Line Improvements Phase II – Lamar Street to date of the opening thereof. date bids are opened. Proposal forms and detailed specifications may be President Street, City Project No. 15B0104.701. obtained free of charge by emailing [email protected], calling Each Bidder must deposit with his bid a Bid Bond or Certified Check in an (601) 960-8799, or documents may be picked up at the above address. Contract time to achieve Final Completion shall be 105 consecutive calen- amount equal to five percent of his bid, payable to the City of Jackson as bid dar days from the effective date shown in the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated security. Bidders shall also submit a current financial statement if requested 4/14/2016, 4/21/2016 damages will be assessed for each consecutive calendar day that Work has by the City of Jackson. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a not achieved Final Completion. The amount of liquidated damages per day Payment Bond and Performance Bond each in the amount of 100% of the will be $750.00 plus any additional actual costs above $750.00 incurred by contract amount. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS the Owner. These actual costs include, but are not limited to, engineering, inspection, and other construction related costs resulting from the Contrac- Each Bidder must submit with his bid a separate attachment stating his and Advertisement for Bid tor’s failure to complete the work on schedule. subcontractor’s qualifications to perform the work. The Statement of Qualifi- cations shall list past projects of similar size and nature, a list of references Re-Bid 3038 George Elementary School Window Restoration The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in with name and telephone number, a list of key personnel who will perform public contracting. 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Valley has rough day on diamond, falls 17-4 JSU men win SWAC Mississippi Link Newswire HUNTSVILLE – On a sunny 75 degree after- noon April 17, the Delta Tennis championship Devils of Mississippi Valley dropped a tough By Eddie Pells 17-4 contest to the Bull- AP National Writer dogs of Alabama A&M. NEW ORLEANS, La. – The AAMU scored twice Jackson State men’s tennis team in the first inning. MVSU earned the program’s fourth scored one run in the sec- Southwestern Athletic Confer- ond. Fredrick Spencer ence Championship by beating stole second and Chris Alabama State 4-1 at City Park/ McWright scored. The Pepsi Tennis Center on Sunday. Bulldogs scored an addi- The Delta Devils fell 17-4 against Alabama The Tigers claimed the pro- tional two in the second A&M April 17. gram’s first conference tennis and six in the third. The fourth was scoreless for both teams. Alabama title since 1998 when JSU re- A & M scored one in the fifth and six in the sixth. corded three straight title wins MVSU scored their final three runs in the sixth. Marcus Jones sin- (1996, 1997 and 1998). gled to left field and scored McWright. A double by Caleb Lindsey JSU’s Federico Boscarino earned two RBIs as Spencer and Marshall Parrish scored. (2016 SWAC Player of the Year) The Bulldogs finished with six runs in the sixth and the contest end- and Camilo Patino won 6-3 at ed in the seventh inning. No. 1 doubles, beating Patrik Cvik and Szabin Pusztay. Richie Agarwal and Federico Mendieta Jackson State University men’s tennis team are SWAC champions after Sunday’s win. recorded the doubles point for Alcorn to play for golf titles JSU with a 7-5 victory over Ron- First-year head coach Lois Braves 4-2 in the SWAC Confer- bohan Ryan-Bovey. ald Mataba and Karlo Skvorc at Alexis was named the 2016 ence title game at City Park/Pepsi JSU went up 2-0 when Phaka- Mississippi Link Newswire No. 3 doubles. SWAC Coach of the Year while Tennis Center. mad beat Klavdija Bukovic 6-0, The Alcorn State Univeristy In singles action, Boscarino Agarwal earned SWAC All- The Lady Tigers opened the 6-2 at No. 4 singles. The Lady men’s and women’s golf teams beat Mataba 6-2, 6-2 at No. 2 Tournament MVP honors. Arga- day by winning the doubles point Braves rallied to win four straight are headed to the 2016 South- singles. Stylianos Gkonstaris wal, Miguel Gomez and Federico as Bright Phakamad and Karina matches and capture the pro- western Athletic Conference beat Pusztay 6-4, 6-1 at the No. Mendieta were all named to the Ono defeated Aida Kelic and Iva- gram’s fourth title. Golf Championships. 4 position. Agarwal clinched the SWAC All-Tournament team. na Boberic 6-3 at No. 2 doubles. JSU had three players named The championship will be title for JSU when he beat jarred Also on Sunday, the Jackson Julia Angermann and Anastasia to the SWAC All-Tournament hosted in Alexandria, La., with Thomspon 6-4, 6-4 at No. 6 sin- State women’s tennis team fell Zviahintseva won 6-2 at No. 1 team - Anastasia Zviahintseva, the support of The Greater Alex- gles. 4-2 to the Alcorn State Lady over Ekaterina Potapova and Si- Bright Phakamad, Karina Ono. andria Economic Development Authority and Alexandria/Pin- service public golf course that has eville Area Convention and Visi- a beautiful and challenging 18 tors Bureau. The championships hole layout. The facility also has are scheduled to take place April a pro shop, restaurant, practice Alcorn invitees announced for the 21 - 23 at Links on the Bayou and range, chipping range, putting Oak Wing Golf Club. green, and a three hole par three Tee times for day one are deter- golf course. OakWing offers 18 NASCAR diversity pit crew program mined by GolfStat rankings. Tee holes of championship golf, club- times for remaining days are de- house and practice facilities with Mississippi Link Newswire termined by team placement. manicured greens and beautiful Links on the Bayou is a full scenery. On March 8, NASCAR vis- ited Alcorn State University in hopes of finding the sport’s next generation of pit crew members JSU’s Colon named to participate in the Drive for Di- versity Pit Crew Development SWAC Pitcher of Week Program. Eight former student-athletes Mississippi Link Newswire competed in a grueling com- BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The bine for a chance to be invited Southwestern Athletic Confer- to the national combine located ence released its picks for SWAC in Charlotte, N.C. Four student- Baseball Player of the Week and athletes have been invited to par- Pitcher of the Week April 18. ticipate in the national combine. Alcorn students invited to NASCAR’s national combine are Toto’a Leilu, Breanna O’Leary, Robert Clay Jackson State’s Rene Colon was The invitees include: Breanna and Isikeli Ongosia selected as pitcher of the week O’Leary (softball) of Amarillo, because of his exceptional per- Texas; Robert Clay (football) of the opportunity.” bine. If I am selected, it will be athletes and presented an op- formance against in-state rival Nashville, Tenn.; Toto’a Leilu The NASCAR Drive for Di- a great accomplishment not only portunity for student-athletes and conference foe Alcorn State (football) of Leloloa, A.S/Samo- versity Pit Crew Development for me, but for the Alcorn Athlet- to go pro in an area outside of ana.; and Isikeli Ongosia (foot- Program is a comprehensive ics Department as a whole.” their sport. It is imperative that University during the weekend Rene Colon series. ball) of Olosega, A.S/Samoana. training program for aspiring If selected, the student-ath- we continue to discover creative Toto’a Leilu, a former football Pitching a complete nine-in- on the mound scattering eight minority and female pit crew letes will participate in a six- ways to enhance the student-ath- standout, said, “The NASCAR ning game, the Florida, Puerto hits, one earned run, one walk, members. The program focuses month training program that will lete experience, while preparing Drive for Diversity Pit Crew Rico native collected the victory and six strikeouts. on instilling the fundamentals, prepare them to join a NASCAR them for life after athletics.” Development Program is a great discipline and confidence -re Pit Crew upon competition. Ja- The Office of Athletic - Aca opportunity to learn a new skill. quired to be a top athlete on a son Cable, assistant vice presi- demic Enhancement is proud to GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: I believe that my experiences as NASCAR pit crew. dent for Athletic Compliance partner with the NASCAR Pit a student-athlete will help me Breanna O’Leary, a former and Academic Services stated, Crew Development Program with the upcoming combine. softball student-athlete said, “The Drive for Diversity pro- and extremely proud of the ac- www.mississippilink.com I look forward to the national “This is a great opportunity. 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www.mississippilink.com APRIL 21 - 27, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 17 Unsold food, produce, flowers Louisiana prisons are the nation’s ground zero for ‘a Godsend’ for the needy HIV infections, study finds By Jeremy Lazarus Special from the Richmond Free Press By Prescotte Stokes, III ceived his medication his body Special from the Louisiana Weekly Boxes of tomatoes, pep- began rejecting the treatments. pers and other fruits and veg- Louisiana jails have been la- He also added that he never etables fill four tables in the beled as Ground Zero for new saw a doctor during his stint in basement social hall at Zion HIV-infections among incarcer- OPP and was not offered any Baptist Church on South Side ated inmates in a new 70-page outbound treatment upon his re- Richmond, Va., creating the report released by the public lease. look of a small grocery store. health advocacy group Human “For me to be off my medica- “This is a pretty small Rights Watch. tion for 47 days it brought my load,” said John Thombs, who The findings were announced numbers to an all-time low,” said had brought the cornucopia from the steps of Louisiana’s Aguillard. to the church at 2006 Deca- State Capitol building March A treatment course can cost tur St., where his wife, Betty, 29 in a report titled, “Paying the a prison more than $50,000 per set it up with a few helpers. Price: Failure to Deliver HIV year on average. Like in other Shortly, people stream in and Services in Louisiana Parish state counties across the U.S., take what they want without Jails.” local parishes bear the respon- charge. The report shows that only a sibility to pay for HIV-testing of “It’s a godsend,” said Linda handful of the state’s 104 parish prisoners. The federal govern- Conyers. “I’m on a fixed -in jails offer HIV testing to inmates ment offers pint-sized assistance come and this is a big help to upon entry as recommended by in rare cases. me.” the United States government’s “If prisoners know they are Conyers is one of hun- Center for Disease Control. It not going to get treatment or get dreds of people benefiting says that Baton Rouge and New treated badly there’s no upside to each week from the almost Orleans lead the country in new do it,” said McLemore. unnoticed and selfless volun- HIV infections each year. Me- While the cost barriers asso- gan McLemore, senior health ciated with HIV-testing affect teer effort of the Thombses, Betty and John Thombs display the fresh vegetables and fruits they collected from area stores on Tues- researcher for Human Rights parish jails, the report says the 68-year-old retirees on a mis- day. The food is given away in the social hall at Zion Baptist Church, 20th and Decatur streets, on South Watch, says combining that with state Department of Corrections sion to spread fresh produce Side. The hunger-fighting couple has been quietly creating this pop-up food-giveaway stand daily for roughly one out of every 75 has an HIV testing program and and bread to Richmonders more than five years. PHOTO BY: SANDRA SELLARS/RICHMOND FREE PRESS needing help with groceries. Louisiana adults being in jail or a solid discharge-planning pro- Six days a week, the cycle Gardens and 31st Street tomatoes and other produce. Hamilton Street. prison makes the need for reform gram for HIV-positive prison- Thombses collect unsold Baptist Church and those who When the manager moved In addition to the produce, more urgent than ever. ers. But the report says only nine food from area Kroger gro- feed the homeless at Monroe to another store, she asked he also collects up to 1,100 “Louisiana is putting so many state run facilities administer cery stores and Prairie Grain Park on weekends. Thombs to take produce from loaves of bread a week from people in jail but then they are those programs and roughly half Bread Co. on Midlothian However, the Thombses there, and so it went. Kroger and the Prairie Grain not taking responsibility for pro- of Louisiana’s 18,000 state pris- Turnpike and take it to the stand out for their dedication Seven days a week, Thombs Bread Co., which he delivers viding adequate medical care,” oners are housed parish jails. church where it is given to to ordinary people needing travels in his 1998 Econoline mostly to senior housing com- said McLemore. According to the report, the anyone who shows up be- a helping hand. John said he van with 270,000 miles on it munities. The report states that as of DOC claims that there are cur- tween 4:30 and 7 p.m. planned to do more fishing to pick up still-good produce Betty Thombs, a former January 2016 the Louisiana De- rently no HIV-positive prisoners On the seventh day, Wednes- when he retired a few years that has been pulled from schoolteacher who later partment of Corrections housed in local parish jails. The DOC day, the food the Thombses ago, but instead the collection the shelves from four or five worked for the state govern- 525 prisoners living with HIV. argues that HIV-positive pris- gather is distributed at New and distribution of food domi- stores. Sometimes his wife is ment for 10 years before re- McLemore says many of those oners are quickly transferred to Generation International Min- nates his life. He got his start with him; sometimes it’s his tiring, is a full partner in the prisoners aren’t aware that they their facilities. Aguillard says istries, 1515 Chamberlayne 15 years ago when he was still neighbor and friend, John A. effort, he said. are infected until being tested he’s spent about seven years of Ave. a city schoolteacher. A col- Puryear. And sometimes, he She credits a small band of during entry. his life off and on behind bars And if items remain, the league who was picking up collects the food donations by helpers who assist the couple, “Nationally most people with and he disagrees with that as- husband-wife team calls a bread at Prairie Grains asked himself. including Puryear, Candice HIV have it before they go into sessment. contact at Mount Tabor Bap- if he could take over. “There is nothing wrong Lacy, Jake Reed, Dorothy jail, and, yes, they will be go- “I’d say per 100 people I’ve tist Church in Church Hill to For the first 10 years, he with the produce. It’s still York and Connie Winston. ing in and out of Louisiana jails came in contact with, maybe 15 come and get it to make sure said he just picked up bread, fresh. It just doesn’t meet Bessie Bartee also comes without ever knowing their sta- to 20 of them were HIV-posi- no food is wasted. though he said he often strug- the store’s standards,” said weekly to pick up some of tus,” said McLemore. tive,” said Aguillard. “Our children wonder gled to find places to deliver Thombs. the food to take to Buchanan Thirty-nine-year-old Marvin He says Louisiana parish jails why we’re doing this,” Betty it. The items used to be thrown County to help people there, Aguillard has been HIV-positive on a restrained budget should Thombs said, “but it’s our He said a few years ago away, but now Thombs is she said. for the past 13 years and shared look toward East Baton Rouge calling,” an outward manifes- when he was feeling discour- there each day to rescue the Both also praise the Rev. his story about a seven-month Parish for an example of how to tation of their faith. aged and thinking about giv- items for distribution to many Robert L. Pettis, pastor of stint in Orleans Parish Prison provide care to prisoners. The Thombses are not alone ing up his effort, he said he appreciative people. Zion Baptist Church and the back in June of 2012. He says “The doctors they have there in the fight against hunger in heard a voice tell him, “You The floral departments congregation for allowing upon being booked into the jail are exceptional hands-down,” Richmond. Many people and haven’t seen anything yet.” at the stores now also have them to use the social hall. he notified the OPP’s medical said Aguillard. “I received my organizations are engaged, John believes God was him take away flowers that How long will they keep staff that he was HIV-positive. medicine within 24 hours upon ranging from the Central Vir- speaking to him. Just a few have not sold that he distrib- doing this work? “As long as “I sat there for between 40 to entering.” ginia Food Bank and various weeks later, he was ap- utes to several senior citizen our health holds up,” Thombs 47 days without any treatment, But McLemore says even in churches with food pantries, proached by the store’s pro- apartment complexes, such said. “People depend on us, said Aguillard. Once I got the East Baton Rouge Parish she’s to food growers such as Tri- duce manager about taking as Guardian Place on North and we can’t let them down.” medicine my body was so resis- received mixed reports of proper tant to it I was vomiting, I had treatment. diarrhea real bad and anything I “That’s what I’m saying about ate came out of me within 5 min- it being spotty; there were prob- utes.” lems reported at all of the jails Former surgeon general makes The CDC recommends cor- even the ones that are doing rectional facilities provide rou- HIV-testing,” said McLemore. tine voluntary HIV-testing to McLemore says the report’s inmates to promote awareness of findings do offer a way to- im plea for equity in healthcare their status. In Louisiana the re- prove treatment for HIV-positive port shows that only five of 104 prisoners. She says the Depart- parish jails regularly offer HIV ment of Public Health can be- By St. Clair Murraine that he’s conducted or was a tests. In some parish jails HIV come more proactive by working Special from The Capital Outlook part of. tests are only performed if a pris- with community providers and Leadership and equity are In one of his studies, he oner appears ill or requests a test. jail officials in each region. two important elements that found that in 2000 there could “By the time someone is ill Said McLemore, “Get with must be in place if any seri- have been 83,500 fewer black with HIV they are in a very se- AIDS service organizations and ous dent is going to be made deaths if the playing field was rious situation medically,” said bring them together and train ev- in health disparities, the 16th even for all races. Breaking McLemore. erybody on how they should be Surgeon General of the United down the same study, he said Aguillard says once he re- dealing with HIV.” States told a nearly-packed au- that diabetes would not have ditorium at FSU’s College of claimed 22,000 blacks without Medicine. the disparity seen when com- David Satcher, who over- pared to whites. came a case of whopping He suggested that if more cough as a child to become a doctors were involved in public renowned physician, spoke at healthcare the vast difference the monthly Grand Rounds would be less. More leader- event where he beseeched his ship from elected officials and audience to get involved in the clergy would also help, he said. mission that he’s undertaken Davis Satcher, the 16th Surgeon General of the U.S, spent the last “We are going to have to get for several years. hour of his Tallahassee visit at a reception. PHOTO: ST. CLAIR MURRAINE involved with public health; do “We need leaders who know community medicine to create enough, who will do enough “I think you’re going to have is ever going to be a difference conditions for a community to and who will persist in doing to get out in the community made so if the average person be healthy,” Satcher said. “You a good job,” Satcher said. “I and make sure the community understands that working to- can fight with medicine but hope some of you will answer has an understanding of what ward health equity will help children (in Flint, Mich.) are that call.” health equity really means,” you eliminate those dispari- drinking lead in unsafe water. Satcher’s message was on Anderson said. “People always ties, then you might have those “Sometimes we are isolat- point, said Joy Anderson, ex- hear that if you’re talking about people speak up about achiev- ed; we do our thing,” he said. ecutive director of Gadsden African Americans you’re do- ing health equity in their com- “Take care of patients. But if County Healthy Start Coali- ing four to five times worse munities.” we want to change some of tion. She acknowledged that than the white community. But Satcher made his case for these things we’ve got to have awareness in her community that’s all that’s said. eliminating health disparities new partnerships. That’s what would be a good start. “They don’t know how there by pointing to several studies has to happen.” 18 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 21 - 27, 2016 www.mississippilink.com THE “BARBERSHOP: THE NEXT CUT” INTERVIEW By Kam Williams tory speech by their spiritual Ride Along and Barbershop issue of the murder rate in Chi- Mississippi Link Newswire heir Kendrick Lamar, is a mark franchises. cago. Actor, writer, producer, direc- of how far Cube has come. Deon Cole plays the hilari- IC: Yeah, we really wanted tor, rapper, father – :”reigning Cube made his feature film ous co-worker Charlie, a fan- to make sure that our movie Renaissance king” could be a debut in director John Single- favorite on ABC’s hit comedy wasn’t all laughs and jokes, and good term to describe the one ton’s 1991 hit Boyz n the Hood. Black-ish. Deon is also one of that we were dealing with what and only Ice Cube. Coming of From that auspicious begin- the lead roles in the TBS series a real barbershop has to deal age in 1980s Los Angeles, Cube ning, he has become one of the Angie Tribeca. And he contin- with. Sometimes, when you experienced the roiling stew of most bankable, likeable names ues to be a featured guest cor- want to laugh, reality steps in. street knowledge, sports fanati- in Hollywood as a writer, actor respondent on Conan, for which So, we were happy to be able to cism, and social injustice in a and producer. His production he was also a two-time Emmy push it. city at the forefront of hip-hop’s company, Cube Vision, founded nominated writer. KW: How were you able to expansion from local sound to in 1995, has now passed two de- Here, Cube and Deon discuss walk that fine line between hu- global phenomenon. cades making memorable films. co-starring in Barbershop: The mor and the serious material? Twenty-seven years after He has been part of films that Next Cut as Calvin and Dante, IC: I think [director] Mal- N.W.A. – the group Cube co- have cumulatively grossed over respectively. colm Lee is a real master at founded with Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, $1 billion at the box office. Kam Williams: Hi Cube and being able to make you laugh MC Ren, and DJ Yella – re- The N.W.A. biopic Straight Deon, thanks for the interview. while bringing serious subject- leased their archetypal gangsta Outta Compton took in box- Ice Cube : Hey, hey, what’s matter, so the movie doesn’t rap masterpiece Straight Outta office receipts of over $200 mil- up, Kam? hinge on silliness, but on real Compton, the group’s 2016 in- lion worldwide. Cube’s success- Deon Cole: How you doing? life. We were lucky to get him, duction into the Rock & Roll ful film franchises also include KW: Great! I really loved the and he pulled it off pretty bril- Hall of Fame, with an introduc- the Friday, Are We There Yet?, film and how you addressed the liantly. KW: How hard was it trying to reassemble the original cast? IC: It was easy for the ones The Barbershop: The Next Cut stars Cedric the Entertainer as Eddie, that came back and hard for the Nikki Minaj as ‘The Other Woman’ and Ice Cube as Calvin. ones that didn’t. [Laughs] We tried to get everybody back. DC: Is that what it’s called? you’d like to star in? We got most of the key players, I’m gonna take that. [Laughs] IC: I haven’t really thought and I was happy to add Com- KW: Did you base your char- about it. At one point, we were mon and J.B. Smoove. They acter on anybody? think about adapting the TV were great adds. And Regina DC: Yeah, real people I know show Welcome Back, Kotter, Hall was great, too. So, it all felt that be in a shop like that. No but as a serious movie about a right. matter what barbershop you teacher in the ‘hood with some KW: And Nicki Minaj was go to, there’s always that guy real “Sweathogs.” But that fell larger than life. who’s just hanging around and through. It’s all good. IC: Yeah, without a doubt. doesn’t do much, but knows ev- KW: Larry Greenberg asks: She plays a great character, and erything that’s going on in the Do you have a favorite movie I think people are going to dig community. monster? her acting skills. KW: What message do you IC: I love Godzilla, but my KW: Did you have any trou- think people will take away? favorite was on this TV Show, ble balancing egos with so many IC: To me, the message is Johnny Sokko and His Flying big names on the set? community, that you can make Robot. I used to love the idea of IC: No, people came with a difference, and that you can’t having a giant robot under my the right spirit. I think that my run from your problems and is- control. That was like a dream “Let’s get it done! Let’s have sues and move to another neigh- come true for a kid. fun! Let’s make a great movie!” borhood. We have to step up KW: The Anthony Mackie attitude helped. I rarely have as adults and try to guide our question: Is there anything that problems on my movies with youth. I think those are some you promised yourself you’d do egos and attitudes. And that’s of the universal messages in it, if you became famous, that you how it was with this movie. You along with a father trying to get still haven’t done yet? just respect boundaries and get his son off the streets and on the IC: I still want to put together down and do your work. right path. bigger and better programs to KW: Deon, you were quite KW: Harriet Pakula-Teweles work with the community. I still the scene stealer every time you asks: With so many classic films think I could do better on that appeared in the film. being redone, is there a remake end. Movie Review: Criminal Brain-altered convict chases international terrorists in action thriller

By Kam Williams Mississippi Link Newswire CIA Agent Bill Pope (Ryan Reynolds) was in London on assignment to deliver a ransom to a com- puter hacker called the “The Dutchman” (Michael Pitt) when he was assassinated en route by a terrorist (Jordi Molla) with a vicious gun moll (Antje Traue). This would ordinarily be a big loss for the Agency, given the veteran spy’s talents and abilities. Luckily, government scientist Dr. Franks has been working on transferring memories from one brain to another. And while he’s been successful in sev- eral attempts with animals, he considers himself five Kevin Costner stars as Jerico in Criminal. PHOTO BY years away from being ready for human trials. JACK ENGLISH Nevertheless, given the emergency, he is instruct- ed to immediately implant Pope’s mind into that of an impressive cast which includes Reynolds, Tom- Jericho (Kevin Costner), a death-row inmate in des- my Lee Jones, Gary Oldman and Kevin Costner. The perate need of a new lease on life. Next thing you film features a fair amount of eye candy, too, in Antje know, the psychopathic murderer awakens from Traue, Alice Eve, Natalie Burn and Gal Gadot who the experimental surgery raring to track down The plays Pope’s widow, Jill. As you might easily imag- Dutchman as well as the creeps who killed Pope. ine, She and her daughter, Emma (Lara Decaro), are That is the point of departure of Criminal, a sci-fi in for the surprise of their lives when hubby/daddy splatterfest directed by Ariel Vromen (The Iceman). returns reincarnated as a redeemed convict in need Curiously, the movie marks Ryan Reynolds’ third of a loving family. venture into the brain swap genre, his previous be- A novel enough spin on the brain switch theme ing last fall’s Self/less. There, however, he played the to recommend, provided you’re very willing to sus- recipient rather than the organ donor. pend disbelief and you’ve got a strong stomach for There isn’t much point to my reciting the scatter- senseless gore. plot storyline, since it makes even less sense than the Good (2 stars) picture’s farfetched premise. Still, this high body- Rated R for pervasive profanity and graphic vio- count, action thriller is apt to have a certain appeal lence. to testosterone-sodden males seeking to satiate their Running time: 113 minutes blood lust by watching folks being blown away in Distributor: Summit Entertainment spectacular fashion. Kam Williams can be reached at kam_williams@ In the process, the film fritters away the services of hotmail.com.

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www.mississippilink.com APRIL 21 - 27, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 19 K. Michelle no show triggers Ribeiro wins final Toyota Radio One ban of her music Pro/Celebrity race By Qwest7 not listed on the playlists of most By Jenna Fryer Eurweb.com of Radio One’s stations. The Ribeiro, who did not have a AP Auto Racing Writer great qualifying effort, thought K. Michelle is literally getting lone station still playing K. Mi- LONG BEACH, Calif. – Al- the inversion helped him earn the the silent treatment from Radio chelle’s latest single “Not A Lit- fonso Ribeiro won the 40th and overall victory. One as the broadcast conglomer- tle Bit” was Detroit’s Hot 107.5 final Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race, “There were a lot of celebri- ate has banned all of her music FM. Despite this, one Radio One a fan favorite event at the Grand ties that qualified higher than I from the airwaves. executive shared with the site Prix of Long Beach. did, and to all those guys, they According to Jawn Mur- that “someone is going to be in Ribeiro was also the celebrity did a great job and they qualified ray’s AlwaysAList, Radio One trouble if they are playing it!” winner in 1994 and 1995, and great,” he said. “But they inverted owner Cathy Hughes issued a The lack of airplay is making the Pro winner in 2015. The of the field and it worked in my fa- mandate across all stations to a noticeable impact on the charts “America’s Funniest Home Vid- vor.” yank her music from their play- as eos” also won “Dancing with the Rod Millen, the Pro winner in lists. Several Radio One ex- “Not A Little Bit,” has started K. Michelle Stars” in 2014. 1995, was third and followed by ecutives who told the site that slipping. The Kelly Price-writ- Ribeiro “I owe an awful lot to the city Adam Carolla and Mike Skinner, listeners would no longer hear the night before the appearance. ten tune has dropped from no. of Long Beach, they’ve been so This year’s all-star field fea- the Pro winner in 2007 and 2008. any past or present K. Michelle However, that proved to be a 20 to no. 22 on the Billboard supportive, and to Toyota, 40 tured 18 previous winners and Other notables were Frankie songs as well as tunes from art- non-option since the hotel was R&B/Hip-Hop National Airplay years putting on this fantastic Doug Fregin, cofounder of Re- Muniz (seventh), Vasser (eighth), ists that feature her on collabora- sold out. As a result, K. Michelle Chart, the product of being down Pro/Celebrity Race and promot- search in Motion (now Blackber- Ricky Schroder (ninth), Unser Jr. tion confirmed the action. had to stay in nearby Baltimore, another 199 spins this week. In ing Long Beach the way they ry) and Quantum Valley Invest- (10th) and Dara Torres, the only The ban stems from K. Mi- Maryland. addition, the single took a hit on have,” Ribeiro said. ments Fund, who was the charity woman in the field, (14th) despite chelle being a no-show on sev- Rather than wake up early the MediaBase chart as it went Max Papis won the Pro cat- auction winner of the event in driving to the front and leading eral Radio One promotional and do the hour-long commute from no. 20 to no. 24, down 231 egory by finishing 4.872 seconds 2009, 2012 and 2014. laps. events while she was in the to WKYS ‘ studios in Silver spins this week. behind Ribeiro. The last spot in the race went There was one frightening mo- Washington, DC area earlier this Spring, Maryland, K. Michelle’s The decrease is notable in “It is just an amazing event and to Bob Carter, senior vice presi- ment when Brett Davern spun month. Among those events is a rep told the Radio One team that light of “Not a Little Bit” being who won was the kids this event dent of Automotive Operations into a tire barrier and Carter was breakfast for 50 K. Michelle fans the notion of the “Love & Hip one of radio’s most-added songs supports,” said Papis. “This is for Toyota Motor Sales. unable to avoid hitting Davern’s that was hosted by Radio One’s Hop” star making the effort was when it was serviced to stations the best street course in America, Jimmy Vasser won the pole in turned car in the door. As the tow WKYS 93.9 FM’s new morn- not going to happen “because eight weeks ago. maybe the world.” qualifying and Al Unser Jr. was truck driver was trying to put the ing show, “The FAM with Lil’ she wanted to sleep.” Radio One’s stand against K. The race Saturday was the final second, but they learned after hook on Carter’s car, Sean Patrick Mo and DJ QuickSilva.” The Upon hearing about K. Mi- Michelle follows New York’s event of the longest-running cor- qualifying that the field would be Flannery rounded a corner and ran breakfast was set to be broadcast chelle’s being so dismissive Power 105.1 FM, which pulled porate-sponsored charity race in inverted for the start. The fastest into the back of Carter’s car. on air, but K. Michelle was no- of her supporters, a fan at the the singer’s music after her on- the country. The event has helped drivers had just 10 laps to pick The impact knocked the tow where to be found. breakfast, who revealed that she air spat with “The Breakfast Toyota donate more than $2.3 their way through traffic, and truck driver off the hood and to With the event taking place decided to skip her chemothera- Club” co-host Angela Yee. million to “Racing For Kids” Carter, making his racing debut, the ground, but he popped up ap- on April 1, the show’s co-hosts py treatment that morning for a Weighing in on the situa- since 1991. started from the pole. parently uninjured. and fans at the studio thought it chance to meet the singer, was tion, an Atlantic Records rep was an April Fools prank when devastated. acknowledged to AlwaysAList they were told that the K. Mi- With K. Michelle’s snub, that while there was “an issue in chelle decided to not appear at Radio One’s top brass put the D.C.” the site’s story was “incor- the breakfast. hammer down with its deci- rect.” The spokesperson went on The reason for the 32-year-old sion to pull all of K. Michelle’s to say that the station in Detroit Aretha Franklin celebrates singer’s no-show was explained music on every one of their 55 isn’t the only one still playing by her reps, which mentioned broadcast stations in 16 markets K. Michelle, in light of her still to Radio One that K. Michelle across the country. being in rotation in Richmond, 74th birthday in Manhattan wanted to stay at a Ritz Carl- Utilizing MediaBase, Alway- Va; Raleigh, N.C. and Houston, ton Hotel in Washington, D.C. sAList noted that K. Michelle is Texas. By Hillel Italie AP National Writer NEW YORK – Aretha Frank- lin was in the mood for celebrat- Man sues Kanye West, Tidal over new album ing, and not just because she had a birthday party. By Anthony Mccartney eral court in San Francisco by An email sent to Tidal seek- “Good news, we’re ready AP Entertainment Writer Justin Baker-Rhett states that ing comment was not immedi- to sign for the movie,” Frank- LOS ANGELES – A Kanye he was duped into subscrib- ately returned. lin said April 14, of the biopic West fan is suing over the rap- ing to Tidal based on West’s The lawsuit alleges the about her life she has been try- per’s claim that his latest al- promises that his “The Life of promise of exclusive access to ing to arrange with “Straight bum would only be available Pablo” album would only be West’s latest album led to an Outta Compton” producer Scott to subscribers of the music available there and not any- influx of new Tidal subscrib- Bernstein. “We’ve agreed on all streaming service Tidal. where else. The album is now ers and allowed the service to the key points. There’s very little The proposed class action available on Apple Music and collect users’ personal infor- left now (to negotiate), very lit- lawsuit filed Monday in a fed- Spotify. mation. tle. They have given me creative control and that’s all I wanted.” Plans for a biopic date back to at least 2011, when Franklin an- Aretha Franklin PHOTO BY HENNY RAY ABRAMS/AP nounced she wanted Halle Berry to star. Jennifer Hudson is now executive Clive Davis and the wheeled out, with a tape record- reportedly being considered for Rev. Jesse Jackson, among oth- ing of Stevie Wonder’s “Happy the lead. ers. Birthday” playing on the sound Franklin spoke to The As- There was music, of course, system. sociated Press in the first floor but little of Franklin’s. The Davis, who has known Frank- lounge of the Ritz-Carlton hotel, singer of “Respect,” “Chain of lin for more than 30 years and where she has held parties be- Fools” and other classics took worked with her on numerous fore, as some 100 of her friends the night off, content to smile recordings, told the AP he ap- gathered April 14, to wish her and nod her head along to perfor- proached their collaborations a happy birthday. Franklin, who mances by the Dizzy Gillespie with a sense “that everything she turned 74 on March 25, arrived All Stars and Dennis Edwards of does is history.” in white fur and settled into a Temptations fame. Near the end, “Everything will be studied corner table alongside record a multi-tiered vanilla cake was centuries from now,” he said. Rap legend Slick Rick becomes American citizen

The Associated Press NEW YORK – After serving federal de- tention under threat of deportation, hip hop legend Ricky “Slick Rick” Martin Lloyd Walters became an American citizen in New York on Friday. The English-born rapper with an eye patch took the oath during a ceremony and said he was “relieved to finally put this long chapter behind me.” After his family moved to the Bronx, he got his start rap- ping with Doug E. Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew. His debut album, “The Great Adven- tures of Slick Rick,” in 1988 hit No. 1 on the R&B/hip hop charts. In 1990, he was sent to prison for a shooting that he says was in self-defense. He was subsequently threatened with deportation and detained, but then was pardoned for his role in the shooting in 2008. Slick Rick PHOTO BY DONALD TRAILL/INVISION/AP - ASSOCIATED PRESS 20 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 21 - 27, 2016 www.mississippilink.com

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