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African American Mississippians’ many ‘firsts’ impact history

Mississippian Hiram Rhodes Revels (R-MS) was first African American U.S. Senator (seated left), here shown with first black Representatives Rep. Ben- Autobiography of John R. Lynch Autobiography of Charles Evers Autobiography of Unita Blackwell jamin S. Turner (R-AL), Robert DeLarge (R-SC), Josiah Walls (R-FL), Jefferson Long (R-GA), Joseph Rainey and Robert B. Elliott (R-SC). 1st U.S. black Senator Hiram Rhodes Revels, 1st Mississippi black State Senator John Roy Lynch, 1st black Mayor Charles Evers, 1st black female Mayor Unita Blackwell

By Ayesha K. Mustafaa they have escaped recent memory. ward Brooke and Barack Obama, sissippi. He was appointed to the ter’s children. He escaped slavery, were born to free parents. This Editor Yet these persons laid the foun- and the most recent Corey Booker U.S. Congress by Mississippi Re- went north and developed a career group of congressmen served dur- Who was the first ever black dations African Americans (and of New Jersey. publican state senators. in politics and education. ing the period 1869 to 1872 in the U.S. senator; where was he from? Americans in general) stand on Revels was born of free parents Also from Mississippi and the Other African Americans serv- 41st and 42nd Congress. Who was the first ever black Mis- today. in North Carolina in 1827, attend- second African American to serve ing in the U.S. Congress’ House Other blacks to serve in the U.S. sissippian to be state senator and On Feb 25, 1870, Hiram ed Knox College in Illinois and in the U.S. Senate was Blanche K. of Representatives during Recon- Senate were Brooke elected from then the first ever black Mississip- Rhodes Revels (R-MS ), an Afri- later served as minister of the Af- Bruce (R-MS) ), in 1875-1881, struction were: Benjamin S. Turn- Massachusetts, Carol Moseley pian elected to the U.S. Senate? can American and Mississippian rican Methodist Episcopal Church and the first to serve a full six-year er (R-AL), Jefferson M. Long (R- Braun elected from Illinois (the Who was the first black mayor was the first black man to serve in in Baltimore, Md. term. Bruce was born into slavery GA), Robert C. De Large (R- SC), of a Mississippi town? The first the U.S. Senate (1870-1871) and He raised two black regiments in 184l and spent his childhood in and Joseph H. Rainey (R-SC) - all ever black female mayor of a Mis- in all of Congress - long before the during the Civil War and fought Virginia where he was educated former slaves; Josiah T. Walls (R- Mississippians Continued on page 5 sissippi town? So many ‘first,’ that most popular named Senators Ed- at the battle of Vicksburg in Mis- by the tutor hired to teach his mas- FL) and R. Brown Elliot (R-SC) African American History Month message at New Hope: The new face of HIV/AIDS in the African American community By Ayesha K. Mustafaa meet Rev. Al Sharpton ‘regroup, Editor and take another look The Mississippi forum held at Tougaloo as “a good in a town hall setting at Tou- school to come to.” rededicate, galoo College was presented Jasmine Davis, a as part of AIDS Healthcare freshman and politi- Foundation’s (AHF) new ini- cal science and phys- tiative themed “AIDS is a Civil ics major at Tougaloo, recommit’ Rights Issue.” was assisting with the By Stephanie R. Jones The public awareness cam- crowd in the Center Contributing Writer paign was held on National that was filled to ca- New Hope Baptist Church Black HIV/AIDS Awareness pacity with others sent was awash in vibrant colors of Day, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, at 6 to rooms set up for the African cloth Thursday, Feb. p.m. in the Bennie G. Thomp- overflow. “This is a 6, 2014 as the church began son Center at Tougaloo Col- media event and Rev. its month-long celebration of lege and also a part of Afri- Al Sharpton is here to Hydeia as a child Hydeia at age 29 Black History Month. Those on can-American History Month speak to us. That’s why the program were asked to wear programming. the crowd is here,” Da- African styled attire. And State Members of the Kappa Al- vis said. Sen. Sollie Norwood topped the phi Psi Junior League lined the She did not know much lineup of Thursday night speak- back rows in the center, among about HIV/AIDS, saying, “I ers. them high school students Mi- just don’t want to get it!” She Norwood, who was elected chael Beatty and Eric White, said it is best to be armed with to the Senate in 2013, drew on both of Murrah High School. knowledge. Davis plans to be- the lessons learned from some The junior league members come a judge and then run for of his favorite historical figures came from Murrah, Jim Hill, a seat in Congress. - Fannie Lou Hamer, Medgar State Sen. Sollie Norwood Caraway and Forest Hill high Sharpton was introduced Wiley Evers, and Malcolm X, speaks during a Black History schools. They also have junior by Mayor Chokwe Lumum- all of whom fought for civil Month program at New Hope members at Wingfield High ba. “Let me first say before rights and justice. Baptist Church. PHOTOS BY School who didn’t make the anything else that the city of He said Hamer’s contribu- STEPHANIE JONES trip to Tougaloo. tions were monumental, adding, Beatty and White acknowl- HIV/AIDS “None of us would be where we Regroup edged that they knew very little Tougaloo President Beverly Hogan welcomes Al Sharpton as master of Continued on page 2 Continued on page 7 are today except that she fought about HIV/AIDS but came to ceremony Othor Cain looks on. PHOTO BY J. JOHNSON

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Regroup Continued from page 1 President Barack Obama issues National African American History Month Proclamation The Mississippi Link Newswire President Obama: Ameri- cans have long celebrated our nation as a beacon of lib- New Hope Black History Month panel: From left Deacon Obadiah Myles, Robert Patterson, Atty. Brenda J. erty and opportunity - home Patterson, Flonzie Brown Wright, (behind her Sollie Norwood), State Sen. Hillman Frazier, Dr. Gretta Terry to patriots who threw off an and Ashley Norwood empire, refuge to multitudes who fled oppression and de- for us.” But as Hamer was “sick ferent weapons. “We spair. and tired of being sick and tired,” don’t have to take Yet we must also remember Norwood said we need to be sick things to extremes of that while many came to our and tired for other reasons. ‘any means neces- shores to pursue their own “Now we have to say we’re sary,’” he said. “We measure of freedom, hun- sick and tired of our black boys know that within the dreds of thousands arrived and girls dropping out of school, confines of law and in chains. Through centuries sick and tired of black-on-black order, within the con- of struggle, and through the crime…,” Norwood said. fines of justice, we toil of generations, African Norwood focused especially on can get some things Americans have claimed efforts that secured and increased done.” rights long denied. voting and education rights for Norwood encour- During National African African Americans, also stating aged the audience to American History Month, we that voter rights are still under at- regroup, rededicate honor the men and women tack, especially in Mississippi. and recommit to mak- at the heart of this journey - Another reason to be “sick and ing sure such rights from engineers of the Under- tired,” Norwood explained was are preserved and be- ground Railroad to educators the push for charter schools, that ing of service to others who answered a free people’s are chipping away at the public over self. call for a free mind, from pa- education system that was built Paraphrasing abo- triots who proved that valor over the past 60 years. He said litionist Harriet Tub- Obama Sollie Norwood Jr. and mother Joan Norwood knows no color to demon- now one school at a time is a tar- man, he said “… more strators who gathered on the trial and suffering. thority vested in me by the get, instead of taking all in one of us could be free if battlefields of justice and Every American can draw Constitution and the laws of swoop. we only knew we are sissippi and was the first black marched our nation toward a strength from the story of the United States, do hereby Norwood said the same is hap- still enslaved.” man overall elected to the U.S. brighter day. hard-won progress, which proclaim February 2014 as pening with voter rights, with He added, “Just because we Congress during Reconstruction. As we pay tribute to the he- not only defines the African- National African American overturning the provision in the drive nice cars, live in nice He also recognized the modern roes, sung and unsung of Af- American experience but History Month. Voting Rights Act that now al- homes, have educations and de- day efforts of the late State Sen. rican-American history, we also lies at the heart of our I call upon public officials, lows the State of Mississippi to grees and titles behind our names Henry Kirksey. recall the inner strength that nation as a whole. educators, librarians, and require identification for voters to doesn’t mean we have made it.” New Hope will have weekly sustained millions in bond- This story affirms that free- all the people of the United cast their ballots. In 2012, African The New Hope Baptist Church speakers during Black History age. We remember the cour- dom is a gift from God, but States to observe this month Americans led the nation in vot- program was organized by month. Next Thursday night’s age that led activists to defy it must be secured by His with appropriate programs, ing in the presidential election, Flonzie Brown Wright and facili- speaker will be Philadelphia, lynch mobs and register their people here on earth. It in- ceremonies, and activities. Norwood pointed out. tated by Deacon Robert Patter- Miss., Mayor James A. Young. neighbors to vote. spires a new generation of IN WITNESS WHEREOF, “I am absolutely against voter son, who introduced the speaker, For the third and fourth Thurs- And we carry forward the leaders, and it teaches us all I have hereunto set my hand ID,” he said. “We lost round one. and his wife Atty. Brenda J. Pat- days, speakers will be U.S. Dis- unyielding hope that guided that when we come together this thirty-first day of Janu- But if it takes the ID, let’s get the terson. Patterson comforted Nor- trict Court Judge Carlton W. a movement as it bent the arc in common purpose, we can ary, in the year of our Lord ID. At the end of the day, all we wood’s daughter Ashley who be- Reeves of the Mississippi South- of the moral universe toward right the wrongs of history two thousand fourteen, and want to do is win the race…. If came emotional while speaking ern District, and Lt. Col. Cherrie justice. Even while we seek and make our world anew. of the Independence of the we stay at home and do nothing, of her father’s impact on her life. L. Davis from the Pentagon. to dull the scars of slavery NOW, THEREFORE, I, United States of America they win.” State Sen. Hillman Frazier Stephanie R. Jones can be and legalized discrimination, BARACK OBAMA, Presi- the two hundred and thirty- He noted how Hamer, Evers spoke briefly on a history of black reached at srjones13@gmail. we hold fast to the values dent of the United States of eighth. ~ BARACK OBAMA and Malcolm were from different voting, paying homage to Hyram com or (601) 260-4232. gained through centuries of America, by virtue of the au- backgrounds and fought with dif- R. Revels, who represented Mis- www.mississippilink.com February 13 - 19, 2014 THE mississippi link • 3 Take “A Forest Journey” and count by “Nature’s Numbers” even while weather keeps us indoors By Stephanie R. Jones “Nature’s Numbers” is a Contributing Writer fun way to relate nature to Got a hankering to com- mathematics by exploring mune with nature but don’t shapes and patterns found in want to braze the chilly tem- nature. It’s good for elemen- peratures the area has experi- tary school-aged children. enced lately? Two new exhib- Displays explain such its geared toward elementary, things as symmetry, balance, junior high and high school spirals and reflections. It ex- students at the Mississippi plains how a giant boulder Museum of Natural Science can sit atop a tall skinny rock might satisfy the urge. Adults without toppling over, how might also learn an interest- the pyramids were built, ing thing or two. how colors are created when By touring the “A For- light shines through a glass est Journey” and “Nature’s prism. Numbers” exhibits that “This exhibit teaches chil- opened Saturday, Feb. 8, mu- dren to look more closely at seum visitors will learn about the nature that surrounds us the life cycles of trees, the and to learn about the math Arlandria Myers, 8, with her “Big Sister” mentor L. Patricia Ice, learns differences in various forests behind the nature. You and the difference in hard and soft woods at the Mississippi Museum of that exist on the earth and your child may never look at Natural Science’s new exhibits “A Forest Journey” and “Nature’s how shapes appear in nature. a leaf or snowflake the same Numbers.” In “A Forest Journey,” way again.” said education they’ll learn that society uses coordinator Megan Fedrick. trees for so much more than Arlandria Myers, 8, In “A Forest Journey” exhibit displaying the healing uses of trees. building houses. Some medi- checked out the display on cines that treat everything hard and soft woods in A from a stuffy nose to cancer Forest Journey. The Green come from trees. Chewing Elementary School student gum comes from trees. Tools, was visiting with her ‘Big charcoal, even the insides of Brothers Big Sisters’ mentor baseballs, all derived from L. Patricia Ice. trees. Arlandria said the exhibit Forests also provide food was interesting after she and shelter to many animal read “how soft woods get species. And they differ de- food and nutrients though pending on where they are on very small opening on hard earth. The exhibit includes a narrow leaves called needles display on global warming or scales that stay green all and how it affects forests and year. Soft wood is ideal for the earth’s atmosphere. lumbers and firewood.” An exhibit in “Nature’s Numbers” shows how shapes occur in nature. The interactive exhibits, Asked if she had been Emmy and Jeff Steevens with their nature-loving daughter Sarah at which will be on display un- to the museum before, Ar- as “great” as did young Sar- “It’s been a while since the new exhibits at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. til April 27, 2014, are geared landria said, “Oh yes, many ah Steevens, whose parents, we’re visited the museum but to children from elementary times.” She said she last saw Emmy and Jeff Steevens. I ran into a friend in the com- the Mississippi Department Trustmark Bank, Chris and to junior high to high school. the exhibit on reptiles around Sarah said she didn’t know munity and she told us about of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Steve Zachow, Opal Dakin, They allow children to look Halloween. “They had turtles much about trees before “but the exhibit so this was a good Parks, Mississippi Museum Janice Larson, Halla Jo Ellis, under flaps, turn cranks and and a little fake dinosaur I do now!” Her parents said time to go,” Emmy Steevens of Natural Science Founda- Wes Ellis, and other spon- touch textures to gain a closer moving his head. There were they were thinking of enroll- said. tion, Sanderson Farms, The sors. perspective on scenery that is children who screamed,” she ing her in museum’s summer The exhibits were created Walker Foundation, Field Stephanie R. Jones can be normally taken for granted as said laughing. camp because she loves na- by The Franklin Institute Cooperative Association, reached at srjones13@gmail something that’s just there. She summed up the exhibit ture and especially fish. and are sponsored locally by Paul Benton, Plum Creek, or (601) 260-4232. Giant National Geographic Map of South America coming to Mississippi Museum of Natural Science The Mississippi Link Newswire sail southward around Cape “We are excited to contin- Imagine scaling the high Horn and out to the Pacific ue our partnership with the peaks of the Andes, search- Ocean to visit the Galapagos Mississippi Geographic Al- ing for the ancient city of Islands. liance to connect geography Machu Picchu, then follow- This and more can happen and science,” said Megan ing the Amazon River from all in a few hours on the new Fedrick, Museum Education its alpine headwaters thou- National Geographic Gi- coordinator. sands of miles through the ant Traveling Map of South The interactive map Brazilian rain forest all the America. The map measures will be on exhibit Feb. 13 way to the Atlantic Ocean. approximately 26’ x 35’ and through Feb. 15, 2014. Or traverse the fertile Pam- includes fun and content- For more information, pas on your way to historic rich activities, props, and visit www.msnaturalscience. Buenos Aires and bravely set other educational resources. org 4 • the mississippi link February 13 - 19, 2014 www.mississippilink.com

Seven MississippiWalker worked Legends with promi- (MFDP) was formed andin reg- ertsonBlack School. (See page 14 ofHistory she continued to appear in re- nent writers Richard Wright istered 60,000 new black vot- this issue). citals and orchestral concerts and Gwendolyn Brooks. In ers across the state. Wright was born Sept. 4, for another 12 years. She per- 1942, she received her mas- At the 1964 Democratic 1908, in Roxie, Miss., near formed in Porgy. She also be- ter’s degree in creative writ- Convention, the MFDP chal- Natchez, the grandson of came the first African Ameri- ing from the University of lenged the Mississippi del- slaves and the son of a share- can to appear in a leading role Iowa where she also received egates for seating at the cropper, largely raised by his in televised opera, causing her Ph. D. in English in 1965. Convention. Hamer took the mother. He was a voracious several NBC affiliates to can- She won the Yale Younger opportunity to describe to reader with a gift for words, cel the broadcast in protest. Poets Competition for her the convention and the world though he only completed the She was awarded the Presi- book of poetry “For My Peo- the horrific way she and ninth grade - from which he dential Medal of Freedom ple” in 1942. Following her other black Mississippians graduated as valedictorian. (1964); the Spingarn Medal marriage to Firnist Alexander were treated after leaving the At 16, a short story he wrote (1965); the Kennedy Center in 1943, she began teaching voter registration workshop was published in a southern Honors (1980); the National English at Jackson State Uni- in Charleston, S.C., in June African-American newspaper. Medal of Arts (1985); nu- versity - from 1946 -1979 - 1963. He moved to Chicago in 1927. merous honorary degrees; 18 Military ship named in honor of Medgar Evers and lived in Jackson until her Returning home at a Trail- Later, he was employed at the Grammy Awards - 13 for op- death in December, 1998. ways bus terminal in Winona, Federal Writers Project and eratic or song recitals and five Compiled by Ayesha K. Mustafaa back at Jackson State Univer- Founded by Walker in 1968 Miss., she and others were ar- moved to New York City. for full operas. Editor sity, he was placed in the start- as the ‘Institute for the Study rested at the bus terminal. On He received critical acclaim Price received a special MEDGAR EVERS ing lineup his freshman year of the History, Life and Cul- orders from a state highway for Uncle Tom’s Children, a lifetime achievement award Topping the list of legend- of 1971. ture of Black People,’ the now patrol officer, she was taken collection of four stories. The in 1989. She had received ary Mississippi African Amer- He was selected for the All- named Margaret Walker Cen- from her cell to another and book proved to be a signifi- more awards than any other icans who impacted the lives American team and named ter seeks to honor her academ- there ordered to be beaten by cant turning point in his ca- classical singer. In October of all Americans is Medgar Black College Player of the ic and artistic legacy through two black prisoners with a reer, earning him a $500 prize 2008, she was one of the re- Evers. A tribute to Evers in Year in 1973 and 1974. Dur- its archival collections, exhib- police blackjack. It was three from Story magazine and led cipients of the first Opera the context of his impact on ing his four years at Jackson its and public programs. days later before she was al- to a 1939 Guggenheim Fel- Honors given by the National the life of Marian Wright El- State, he rushed for more than Open to the public, the Cen- lowed to be taken to the hos- lowship. Endowment for the Arts. deman can be found on page 3,500 yards and scored more ter houses significant records pital. He’s best known for the 15 in this issue of The Missis- than 450 points. like the papers of the late From that beating she suf- 1940 bestseller Native Son, IDA B. WELLS sippi Link. Known by the nickname Margaret Walker; those of the fered permanent kidney dam- later made into a stage play, A daughter A very special note re- “Sweetness,” he was signed former U.S. Secretary of Edu- age, a blood clot in her left eye and his 1945 autobiography of slaves, Ida garding Evers is the naval by the Chicago Bears in 1975 cation Roderick Paige and a and a limp when she walked. Black Boy, depicting extreme B. Wells was ship,named in his honor com- as a running back known for large oral history department Giving this testimony to the poverty and racial violence born in Holly missioned by former Missis- speed. He made nine Pro Bowl that includes nearly 2,000 Democratic Convention, she against blacks. Springs, Miss., sippi Gov. Ray Mabus, who appearances and won the interviews. It also offers mu- had informed the entire coun- The more he read about the July 16, 1862. is now Secretary of the Navy. Most Valuable Player Award seum and exhibit spaces that try about the treatment of world, the more he longed to Wells was the Mabus announced Oct. 9, twice. He held the NFL rush- highlight the Center’s collec- blacks in Mississippi at the see it and make a permanent oldest daughter of James and 2009, that the newest Lewis ing record and the single game tions and the history of Jack- hands of white southerners. break from the Jim Crow Lizzie Wells, who became and Clark-class dry cargo/am- rushing record. He played 13 son State University. Hamer ran for Congress in South, telling a friend, “I want freed slaves about six months munition ship (T-AKE) would seasons with the Bears. The Margaret Walker Cen- the Mississippi State Dem- my life to count for some- after Ida’s birth and at the be named USNS Medgar He retired after the 1987 ter continues to collect living ocratic primary in 1964. thing.” He lived for a while time the Emancipation Proc- Evers. season still holding the NFL memories, archival records, Though unsuccessful, she in Mexico and died in Paris, lamation was signed. (See Mabus made the announce- rushing record with 16,726 and personal papers for schol- continued to fuel rallies and France, Nov. 28, 1960. page 11 of this issue). How- ment during a Jackson State yards and the single game arly use, advocates the pres- resistance movements helping Other novels he is noted ever, living in Mississippi, University speaking engage- rushing record of 275 yards. ervation of the built environ- sharecroppers and was instru- for are The Outsider (1953) African Americans still faced ment. Evers’ widow, Myrlie Payton was inducted into the ment such as the historic 1903 mental in bringing Head Start and The Long Dream (1958), racial prejudices and restric- Evers-Williams, related in the Hall of Fame in 1993. Ayer Hall, which is the oldest programs to the state. and nonfictions Black Power tions. naming ceremony that Mabus He pursued business oppor- structure on the JSU campus She was a Democratic Na- (1954) and White Man, Lis- As a journalist, Wells led an once promised to honor her tunities in real estate, restau- and was named to the Nation- tional Committee representa- ten! (1957). He was regarded anti-lynching crusade in the husband’s memory and now rants and race cars. He formed al Register of Historic Places tive from 1968-1971 and ran by many writers as their inspi- United States in the 1890s. has kept his word. the Halas Payton Foundation in 1977. for the Mississippi State Sen- ration. Her father served on the The announcement stated, in 1988 and the Walter Payton The Center works with ate in 1971; she was a delegate first board of trustees for Rust “Continuing the Lewis and Foundation to help inner-city other JSU departments and to the Democratic National LEONTYNE PRICE College and made education Clark-class tradition of hon- kids in Chicago. its partners - COFO (Council Convention in 1972. Mary Violet a priority for his seven chil- oring legendary pioneers and Payton became ill in early of Federated Organizations) In 1972, a unanimous reso- Leontyne Price, dren. It was there that Wells explorers, the Navy’s newest 1999 and died from cancer Civil Rights Education Cen- lution praising Hamer’s state- the legendary received her early schooling, underway replenishment ship Nov. 1 the same year. He was ter and the Fannie Lou Hamer wide and national contribu- soprano, was but she had to drop out at recognizes civil rights activ- survived by his wife Connie National Institute on Citizen- tion to civil rights was passed born Feb. 10, the age of 16, when tragedy ist Medgar Evers (1925-1963) and two children, Jarrett and ship and Democracy. by the Mississippi House of 1927, in Lau- struck her family. Both par- who forever changed race re- Brittney. His charitable or- Representatives. rel, Miss. Her ents and one sibling died of lations in America. ganization is now called the FANNIE LOU HAMER She received honorary father James worked in a lum- yellow fever. Wells then had “At a time when our country Walter and Connie Payton Fannie Lou PhD’s from several universi- ber mill and her mother Katie to care for her other siblings. was wrestling to end segrega- Foundation with his wife con- Hamer was ties including Howard Univer- was a midwife who sang in She convinced a nearby tion and racial injustice, Evers tinuing to support the causes born in rural sity. She was also famous for the church choir. Their only country school administrator led efforts to secure the right Payton cared about. M o n t g o m e r y her rich singing voice “which child was born 13 years later. that she was 18, and landed to vote for all African Ameri- County, Miss., she used often to soothe ten- They gave her a toy piano at a job as a teacher. In 1882, cans and to integrate public MARGARET WALKER Oct. 6, 1917, to sions and to fortify herself age of three and piano lessons Wells moved with her sisters facilities, schools and restau- A l t h o u g h poor sharecrop- spiritually.” with a local teacher. to Memphis, Tenn., to live rants. On June 12, 1963, the Margaret Walk- pers, the youngest of 20 chil- Hamer died March 21, 1977 At 14, she was taken to with an aunt and continued Mississippi native was assas- er was born in dren. At age 37, she joined the and buried in a place she hear Marian Anderson sing her education at Fisk Uni- sinated in the driveway of his Birmingham, Student Non-Violent Coordi- helped create - the Freedom in Jackson, an experience she versity in Nashville. In Ten- home. Evers’ death prompted Ala., in 1915, nating Committee and worked Farms Cooperative, in Ru- called inspirational. She rose nessee, she once sued the President John F. Kennedy to she came to on voter registration for black leville, Miss. to international acclaim in the train company for taking her ask the Congress for a com- have a great im- Mississippians. 1950s and 1960s, and was one seat and moving her to the prehensive civil rights bill.” pact on education at Jackson Although Hamer could read RICHARD WRIGHT of the first African Americans “colored section.” She won State University (JSU). She at a very young age, she was Richard Na- to become a leading artist at a $500 settlement which was WALTER PAYTON was the daughter of a minis- told repeatedly that she failed thaniel Wright the Metropolitan Opera. later overturned. Walter Pay- ter and a teacher and was en- the voter registration test. So perhaps is Her voice was described as She began to write about ton was born couraged to excel. At the age she would return every month the most no- “vibrant,” “soaring” and “a race and politics in the South July 25, 1954, of 19, she completed her B. to take the same test. When table student to price beyond pearls,” “genu- under the penname “Iola.” in Columbia, A. in English at Northwestern no help came from the fed- graduate from inely buttery, carefully pro- She married Ferdinand Bar- Miss. Payton University in Chicago and one eral government to register Jackson’s first duced but firmly under con- nett in 1898 and died in Chi- drew attention year later joined the Federal black voters, the Mississippi public school built for Afri- trol.” After her retirement cago March 25, 1931, at the when as a half- Writers’ Project. Freedom Democratic Party can-Americans, Smith Rob- from the opera stage in 1985, age of 69. Two Mississippians were first African Americans in U.S. Congress during Reconstruction The Mississippi Link Newswire four Reconstruction Acts, By forming coalitions with of emancipation. The South- Hayes, governor of Ohio, a for poll taxes, subjective lit- The right of blacks to vote which dissolved all govern- pro-Union whites, Republi- ern Democrats represented national agreement between eracy tests, more strict resi- and to serve in the United ments in the former Confeder- cans took control of the state the party of planters, slavery Democratic and Republican dency requirements and other States Congress was estab- ate states with the exception legislatures. and secession. factions was negotiated, re- elements difficult for laborers lished after the Civil War by of Tennessee. It divided the At the time, state legisla- From 1868, southern elec- sulting in the Compromise of to satisfy. amendments to the Constitu- South into five military dis- tures elected the members of tions were accompanied by 1877. By the 1880s, legislators in- tion. The Thirteenth Amend- tricts. the U.S. Senate. During Re- increasing violence, especial- Under the compromise, creased restrictions on black ment (ratified Dec. 6, 1865) In these five districts, the construction, only the state ly in Louisiana, Mississippi Democrats conceded the elec- voters through voter registra- abolished slavery. The Four- military through the Freed- legislature of Mississippi and the Carolinas. In the mid- tion to Hayes and promised tion and election rules. None- teenth Amendment (ratified men’s Bureau helped protect elected black senators. And on 1870s, paramilitary groups to acknowledge the political theless, in 1888 John Mercer July 9, 1868) made all people the rights and safety of newly Feb. 25, 1870, Hiram Rhodes such as the White League and rights of blacks; Republicans Langston, president of Virgin- born or naturalized in the freed blacks. The act required Revels was seated as the first Red Shirts worked openly to agreed no longer to intervene ia State University at Peters- United States citizens. that the former Confederate black member of the senate, turn Republicans out of office in Southern affairs and prom- burg, was elected to the U.S. The Fifteenth Amendment states ratify their constitutions while Blanche K. Bruce, also and intimidate blacks from ised to appropriate a portion Congress as the first African (ratified Feb. 3, 1870) forbade conferring citizenship rights of Mississippi, seated in 1875, voting. This followed on the of federal monies toward American from Virginia (and the denial or abridgment of on blacks or forfeit their rep- was the second. Rhodes was earlier years of secret vigilan- Southern projects. the last for nearly a century). the right to vote on account of resentation in Congress. also the first black member of te action by the Ku Klux Klan With the Southern states From 1890 to 1908, start- race, color, or previous con- As a result of these mea- the congress. against freedmen and allied “redeemed,” Democrats ing with Mississippi, white dition of servitude and gave sures, blacks acquired the All of these Reconstruction whites. gradually regained control of Democrats passed new consti- Congress the power to enforce right to vote across the South- era black senators and rep- After the disputed Presiden- Southern legislatures. They tutions in 10 Southern states the law by appropriate legisla- ern states. In several states resentatives were members tial election of 1876 between proceeded to restrict the rights with provisions that restricted tion. (notably Mississippi and of the Republican Party. The Democratic Samuel J. Tilden, of the majority of blacks and voter registration and forced In 1866, Congress passed South Carolina), blacks were Republicans represented the governor of New York, and many poor whites to vote by hundreds of thousands of peo- the Civil Rights Act and the the majority of the population. party of Abraham Lincoln and Republican Rutherford B. imposing new requirements ple from registration rolls. www.mississippilink.com February 13 - 19, 2014 THE mississippi link • 5

Mississippians Continued from page 1 first African American woman), of the Eighth Republican National tion drive among Obama elected from Illinois, Ro- Convention. He then became the blacks amid more land W. Burris of Illinois appoint- first black to deliver the keynote death threats. ed to fulfill the rest of Obama’s address at that Convention. In 1969, term, Tim Scott appointed from Lynch wrote his autobiography, Charles made South Carolina, William Cowan Reminiscences of an Active Life, history by being appointed from Massachusetts, which was not published until elected the mayor and Booker of New Jersey. 1970. of Fayette, Miss., Shirley Chisholm (D-NY Charles Evers, first black may- the first black to 1969-1983) was the first African or of a Mississippi town: hold such a posi- American woman to serve in the Evers, born in 1922 and brother tion. U.S. House of Representatives of slain civil rights leader Medgar Charles ran and thusly in Congress. Evers, is credited with introducing for governor of Who was the first African his younger brother to the move- the state in 1971 American to serve in the state ment. and for the U.S. senate of Mississippi? Senator During World War II, Charles Senate in 1978, John Roy Lynch, for whom Lynch and Medgar served in the U.S. both times as an Unita Blackwell Charles Evers John R. Lynch Street in Jackson, Miss., is named. Army. Returning from the war Independent can- Lynch was born into slavery on a in the 1940s, he and Medgar be- didate. ordinating Committee and helped homes.” Blackwell was elected Mayor Louisiana plantation growing up gan organizing voter registration Unita Blackwell, first African organize voter drives for African- During her time participating of Mayersville, Miss. in 1976 and during the Reconstruction Era. drives and tried to vote in the 1946 American female mayor of a Mis- Americans across Mississippi. in the civil rights movement, she held this office until 2001, mak- In 1869 Lynch was elected to election but were turned away by sissippi town: In the late 1960s, Blackwell was jailed over 70 times because ing her the first female African- the Mississippi legislature and armed whites. Born March 18, 1933, Black- worked as a community develop- of her role in civil rights protests American mayor in Mississippi. then elected as Speaker of the He and Medgar graduated from well is known as an American ment specialist with the National and other actions. As mayor, she oversaw the con- House. He was the first African Alcorn Agricultural and Mechani- civil rights activist who was the Council of Negro Women. In She is also a founder of the US struction of several sets of public American, at the age of 21, elect- cal College (now know as Alcorn first African-American woman, the 1970s, through the National China Peoples Friendship Asso- housing, the first time that federal ed to serve in the U.S. Congress State University) in 1950. and the tenth African American, Council of Negro Women, she ciation, a group dedicated to pro- housing had been built in Issaque- (Revels being appointed). He After Medgar’s assassination to be elected mayor in the state of worked on a development pro- moting cultural exchange between na County. led the fight to secure the Civil in 1963, Charles took charge of Mississippi. gram for low-income housing the United States and China. She Barefootin’, Blackwell’s auto- Rights Bill of 1875 and in 1884 the NAACP post in Mississippi Blackwell was a project direc- and encouraged people across went on 16 diplomatic missions to biography was published in 2006, was elected temporary chairman and continued the voter registra- tor for the Student Nonviolent Co- the country “to build their own China. and charts her activism. Mississippi black history preserved in Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center The Mississippi Link Newswire until 1971. The original building literary giant Richard Wright, who A ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ was a two-story wood structure attended the school and was valedic- awaits you inside the Smith Robert- that burned in 1909. A brick struc- torian of his junior high class. son Museum and Cultural Center. ture was erected by a local African- In 1923, while attending Smith Located a stone’s throw from the American contractor to replace the Robertson Junior High School, State Capitol building, at 528 Bloom school that same year. Wright’s first short story, “The Voo- St., it’s just within walking distance In 1929, the prominent architec- doo of Hill’s Half-Acre,” was pub- of principal businesses and attrac- tural firm Hull and Mulvaney en- lished in the Jackson Southern Reg- tions in downtown Jackson. larged the building and enhanced it ister. He was a 1925 graduate. Through art, artifacts and photog- with its Art Deco facade. The school Though Wright spent only a few raphy, the work, lifestyle and artistic was named for Smith Robertson, years of his life in Mississippi, those contributions of African Americans who was born a slave in Fayette, years would play a key role in his Mosley are celebrated, evoking a greater Ala., in 1847. After the Civil War, he two most important works: Native understanding of the African-Amer- migrated to Jackson where he oper- Son, a novel, and his autobiography, dteen Harrison organized a petition Smith Robertson School, now museum ican experience in the Deep South. ated a successful barbering business. Black Boy. to save the school and the museum The museum is housed in the He was also in local politics and The school closed in 1971 be- opened in 1984. Mosley was the mu- and awareness of the historical ex- in exhibits such as From Slavery former Smith Robertson School, became the first African-American cause of integration and was aban- seum’s first director and was eventu- perience and cultural expressions to America, 1670-1864 and in the the first public school built for Af- alderman in the City of Jackson. doned. Concerned citizens within ally named “Director Emeritus.” of people of African descent. Ar- Hall of Fame, which includes per- rican Americans in Jackson. The One of the most notable graduates the community wanted to stop the The Smith Robertson Museum tifacts highlight the contributions sonalities from the state who are school opened in 1894 and served of Smith Robertson School is inter- building from being torn down. and Cultural Center is dedicated of black Mississippians through pioneers in their respective posi- the African-American community nationally known writer and future Dr. Jessie Mosley and Dr. Alfer- to increasing public understanding struggle and achievement, as seen tions. BUSINESS

6 • the mississippi link February 13 - 19, 2014 www.mississippilink.com Pres. Obama signs farm bill Contributing to a smoke-free The Mississippi Link Newswire Mississippi: CVS opts out of EAST LANSING, Mich. - President Barack Obama traveled to Michigan State selling tobacco products University’s equine perfor- mance center in East Lansing The Mississippi Link Newswire Friday, Feb. 7, to deliver re- It is time for all Mississippi marks on and sign into law pharmacies to cease selling the Agriculture Act of 2014 harmful tobacco products, said - also known as the Farm Mississippi State Medical As- Bill, which Congress passed sociation President James Rish, earlier the same week. MD. CVS Caremark released According to Obama, it is their decision to pull tobacco a bill whose reach extends products from its stores nation- far beyond farms to include ally Wednesday, Feb. 5. reforms to reduce the na- The nation’s second-largest tional deficit and make in- drugstore chain, CVS has gar- vestments into rural commu- nered praise from President nities, thereby strengthening Barack Obama, physicians, and the economy across the anti-smoking groups. board. “MSMA has long advocated In his remarks, Obama smoke-free air initiatives in detailed how the Farm Bill Mississippi and believes that 480,000 deaths is the United other large retail pharmacies makes key investments in ru- CVS’s move to remove tobac- States alone. As a practicing follow suit and understand the ral communities, from fund- co products from their shelves pulmonologist, I see the devas- irony of selling these harmful ing for hospitals, schools, is a step in the right direction tation cigarette smoke wreaks substances in a place where and affordable housing to towards a smoke-free Missis- on the body, and encourage health is to be promoted.” support for businesses work- sippi,” said Dr. Rish. other mega-pharmacy networks CVS’s decision to further the ing to develop cutting-edge CVS plans to phase out to- such as Walgreens and Walmart cause for eliminating smoke biofuels - all the while cut- bacco from their 7,600 stores to assume the same social re- from the air and lungs of the ting down on loopholes that by October 1 of this year. It has sponsibility as CVS has demon- nation is one that should be ap- used to allow people to re- been estimated that CVS will strated this week.” plauded as an admirable, un- ceive benefits year after see a loss of $2 billion in sales The impact in communities precedented move. It remains year, whether they farmed annually by removing tobacco who have passed smoking bans to be seen whether or not other anything or not. products from its stores. is evident and positive; an esti- like corporations will possess Besides keeping thriving According to the Mississippi mated 550 nonsmokers die from the same dedication to the com- rural communities, Obama Department of Health, Missis- exposure to secondhand smoke munities they serve. said the Farm Bill helps vul- sippi ranks as sixth in the nation each year in Mississippi alone. MSMA supports Smoke- nerable families keep food for the most adult smokers. “It “It is certainly appropriate free Mississippi public health on the table by providing does not make sense for tobacco that this move on the part of policies, local ordinances, and funding for the Supplemen- products, which we know are CVS come on the heels of the a statewide ban on public in- tal Nutrition Assistance Pro- detrimental to our health, to be 50th anniversary of the surgeon door smoking. MSMA leaders gram, or SNAP. sold in the same place where general report linking smoking coordinate and lead local cam- In 2012, SNAP kept nearly health care is being delivered,” to heart disease and lung cancer, paigns against smoking in pub- 5 million people - including Rish said. although some could argue this lic places and invite individuals more than 2 million children “According to the Food and announcement is 50 years too and communities to join with - out of poverty. Drug Administration (FDA), late,” added Rish. physicians and patients in this Take a look above at five ways the Farm Bill strengthens the U.S. tobacco is responsible for “It is our sincere hope that important conversation. www.mississippilink.com February 13 - 19, 2014 THE mississippi link • 7 HIV/AIDS Continued from page 1

Murrah H. S. students Michael Beatty and Eric White Fenessa Halsell and Hydeia Broadbent Kappa Alpha Phi Junior League members PHOTOS BY AYESHA K. MUSTAFAA

Jasmine Davis The AHF mobile unit for free HIV testing

Othor Cain introduces Darius Brown and the Fresh Wind Singers.

Jackson has elected one of the Rights issue. HIV/AIDS in the community IN MEMORIAM greatest attorneys of our time - While Sharpton was the top was Fenessa Halsell, a patient councilman and now mayor,” billing with a national perspec- navigator at Southeast Missis- said Sharpton. tive, others on the program sippi Rural Health Initiative “I also heard someone men- helped to give a true face to HIV/ from Hattiesburg. NNPA publisher and tion James Meredith. We call this AIDS sufferers, and no one’s “My husband died of AIDS, Black History Month and ought sexual orientation led the discus- and I am HIV positive. For a to know the prices paid that gave sion. long time I did not tell anyone, ‘the people’s mayor’ you and me the opportunity to The face of HIV/AIDS was not even family members, know- live a little better. No one paid a represented primarily by Hydeia ing they would not understand. price more dear and more sincere Broadbent, 29, who was born But I have had this disease since than the one paid by James Mer- with the infection passed on to 1998 and I see how it is devastat- Mayor Floyd Adams Jr. edith.” Meredith, who integrated her by her birth mom, a chronic ing the community.” the University of Mississippi in drug user. At birth she was aban- Dr. Amy Nunn, executive di- 1962, was in the audience. doned at the University Medical rector of Mississippi Faith in May 11, 1945 - February 1, 2014 Sharpton said, “Every genera- Center of Southern Nevada in Action and assistant professor tion has to deal with the issues of Las Vegas and adopted by Patri- at Brown University, presented However, he cur- history by being elected as the its time. You don’t need a Red cia and Loren Broadbent as an the platform that AIDS is a Civil tailed his education city’s first African-American may- Sea strategy at the Jordan River. infant. Rights issue. to help his father or, sworn in January 2, 1996. He You don’t need a strategy from Hydeia’s adopted parents were Other speakers were Tou- with the family’s was re-elected for a second term. the 60s for 2014. If you fight told she would probably live to galoo President Beverly Wade printing and news- Adams and the Savannah City new battles with old strategies age 3; then came age 5 and 10 Hogan, Jackson Mayor Chokwe paper company, The Council initiated many programs you will not get results. There is and at age 12, she began appear- Lumumba, City Councilman, Herald of Savannah, to enhance city government and a much different landscape for ing on national TV - the Oprah Ward 6, Tony Yaber, Dr. Thomas Inc. (later named the to benefit citizens. He became in- those who want to be activists Winfrey show, 20/20, Good Dobbs of the Mississippi State Savannah Herald). volved in many Savannah area today, because we are facing a Morning America and “A Con- Department of Health and AHF He became a master community civic and charitable much different climate. versation with Magic Johnson” worker, Pastor Reginald Buck- printer and a profes- organizations. “We must continue to fight on Nickelodeon. ley, executive pastor at Cade sional photographer. He was preceded in death by against inequality and even the She has been featured in publi- Chapel and Bishop Ronnie He also worked his parents and two brothers, Carl demons in our own communities cations like the New York Times, Crudup of New Horizon Interna- briefly for Hercules W. Adams and Lincoln Raymond - violence and severely troubling People magazine, Teen People, tional Church. in Savannah. Adams, and leaves to cherish his biases. There is the rising prob- Essence, Ebony and Sister 2 Sis- Pastor James Henley, senior Floyd married legacy, his wife, Deborah Gibbs lem of HIV that is disproportion- ter. She has been on radio talk pastor at Fresh Start Christian Freddie Mae Baul Adams and two children: Kenneth ately in our community yet given shows - The Michael Eric Dyson Church, commented on “engag- in 1967 and to this (Kimetra) Adams and Khristi (Elto- the least amount of research dol- Show, Russ Parr Morning Show ing youth in HIV/AIDS aware- union a son, Ken- ria) Chisholm; five grandchildren: lars to deal with this problem. We and The Tom Joyner Morning ness.” Courtney Choi, staff at- neth, and a daughter, Stephen Scott, Tiffany Adams, cannot have most of the problem Show. torney at the Mississippi Center Khristi, were born. Brandon Adams, Christopher Ad- and the least of the resources.” At age 29, Hydeia has a face- for Justice, spoke about “fighting Later in life he mar- ams and Desiree Adams; six great- Sharpton continued, “We’ve book page and is featured at HIV-related discrimination in ried Deborah Gibbs grandchildren: Nassiya Hall, Tam- been silent about it because we events like the one held at Tou- Mississippi.” Adams in 1999. ari Adams, Aaden Adams, Ale’jiah try to relate the violence and the galoo. She is the face of HIV/ Othor Cain, representing Mis- He followed in Hicks, Zy’lee Scott and Zoey Scott; health condition to people’s pri- AIDS in the black community, sissippi Faith in Action, was the Savannah’s former mayor and his father’s footsteps to be named a sister, Jacquelyn Adams; an aunt, vate sexual lives rather than to contracting the disease through master of ceremonies. former publisher of the Savannah publisher and president of The Ethel Hunter of Brooklyn, N.Y.; public health. There are a lot of no fault of her own. AHF literature showed Afri- Herald passed Saturday, Feb. 1, Herald of Savannah, Savannah’s numerous brothers-in-law, sisters- heterosexual people who have She is now married and she can Americans and Latinos are 2014. black weekly newspaper and print- in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins AIDS; it has nothing to do with has been armed with the knowl- disproportionately impacted by The honorable Floyd Adams Jr. ing company in August 1984. He and friends. being gay. We cannot put a stig- edge and healthcare where she HIV/AIDS. (See page 14 in this was born in Savannah, Ga., May served as its editor from January A homegoing celebration was ma on AIDS in a community that can also have a child without issue of The Mississippi Link). 11, 1945, to Floyd “Pressboy” Ad- 1968 to January 1996. His parents held Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, at St. is disproportionately affected by passing on the disease. But a day The forum was part of a part- ams Sr. and Wilhelmina Anderson started the business in 1945. James Catholic Church, 8412 it.” in her life is not free of trials. nership with AHF, Tougaloo Adams. He was the second child In 1982, he was elected as the Whitfield Ave., in Savannah. Sharpton’s political wit drove Her medications cost on an aver- College, Mississippi Faith in and first son of their family. District 1 alderman of Savannah. The family asked that in his home the stark realities based on age of $5,000 a month, she said, Action, My Brother’s Keeper, Adams was a 1963 graduate of He served in that position until memory contributions be sent to: statistics of HIV/AIDS spread- putting light on the critical role CommonHealth ACTION, the St. Pius X Catholic School. He at- 1991 when he was elected alder- Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic ing through the black communi- of available healthcare coverage Mississippi Center for Justice, tended Brooklyn College in Brook- man-at-large post one. He was the Church Building Fund, 112 Fell ty, Mississippi claiming among in the African American commu- and Tougaloo’s longtime partner lyn, New York, and Armstrong first African-American elected to a St., Savannah, GA 31415 or to the the highest number of cases of nity. institution Brown University’s State College (now Armstrong At- city wide post in Savannah. Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club HIV/AIDS, thus becoming as Another African American Center for AIDS Research. lantic State University) in Savan- Adams served as Mayor Pro- Alumni and Friends, P.O. Box the theme said the next Civil face in bringing awareness to nah. Tem of Savannah, making more 5744, Savannah, GA 31404.

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Quon The Mississippi Link Newswire Jackson Public Schools an- Pecan Park students celebrating Principal Wanda Quon being named nounced Wanda Quon as the 2014 JPS Administrator of the Year. District’s 2014 Administrator of the Year. Superintendent Dr. Ce- Community Champion Award areas for enrichment. drick Gray made the surprise an- from the U.S. Surgeon General Reading Challenges is the nouncement at the school. School 2009-2010, School hosts visit principal’s fun way of getting stu- and district administrators were from first lady Michelle Obama dents and their parents to read. As on hand for the presentation, as part of her Let’s Move! Cam- an incentive, students who met including Dr. Mitchell Shears paign; Students invited to White the challenge took part in an as- who recommended Quon for the House Easter Egg Roll; Quon sembly to celebrate meeting their honor. named KaBOOM! playmaker of reading goals. The first campaign, “We are extremely proud of the Month for January called “Pucker Up and Read,” in- your leadership,” said Superin- 2013-2014, Quon named a volved certain faculty members tendent Gray. “Your work has Community Trust Hero for pro- kissing a pig. Subsequent cam- spoken very loudly. On behalf of grams that benefit the commu- paigns involved pies to the face Jackson Public Schools, we pres- nity. and sliming favorite teachers. ent this plaque in honor of your “Her love for the children she Principal Quon has a specialist stellar leadership.” serves is evident in the many degree in leadership from Mis- “Mrs. Quon believes in her tireless extra hours she works to sissippi College. She completed staff and students and is quite cre- identify resources that help create bachelors and masters degrees ative in her ways of motivating positive outcomes for the families in elementary education. She staff, parents, and students,” said in the West Jackson community,” continues to build and share her Dr. Shears. “Because of this zeal said Pecan Park parent Ingrid expertise through professional for learning, the learning commu- Cloy. “Mrs. Quon has dedicated development workshops. Her nity that she serves has a desire to her life to being a servant and for interests cover a range of top- learn and be inquisitive as well. that, the highest honor and award ics from technology to health to She has done an exceptional job should be given to her.” emergency preparedness. working with other principals, The school’s successes extend JPS congratulates all of the Ad- teachers, teacher assistants, stu- to reading and other learning ini- ministrator of the Year nominees. dents, and parents.” tiatives. Quon has initiated sev- The 2014 finalists were: Quon has served as a school eral programs based on specific Dr. Yolanda Lloyd, Poindexter administrator for nearly 30 years. needs and goals of the students at Elementary Under her leadership, Pecan Park Pecan Park. Chinelo Evans, Northwest has received national, state, and One of these programs is the Middle School local attention for innovations in ExCEL Program (Extension to Kimberly Warfield, Forest Hill exercise and nutrition programs. Create and Enrich Learning). Us- High School Some highlights of these honors ing a certified staff member and Isaac Norwood, Morrison include: creative scheduling, the classes Adult Education Center 2005-2006, Pecan Park is the target students in third and fourth Principal Quon will represent first school in JPS to build a Ka- grade and provide extra support the Jackson Public Schools for BOOM! playground in reading and science. The pro- the Mississippi Administrator of 2008-2009, school presented gram evolves based on identified the Year.

Participating in the Admin. of Year presentation are (from left) Dr. Mitchell Shears, exec. dir., Elem. Schools; Dr. Lorene Essex, dep. supt., instruction; Dr. Cedrick Gray, Supt.; Quon, honoree; Kisiah Nolan, board member and former principal at Pecan Park; and Jason Quon, son. Callaway alum selected in first round of major league soccer superdraft The Mississippi Link Newswire Marlon Hairston, a former star student and athlete at Calla- way High School, was selected in the first round of the Major League Soccer (MLS) Super- Draft. Hairston, who became a standout midfielder for the University of Louisville soccer team, was selected by the Colo- rado Rapids. He was hailed as the only player to rank among the top 10 in all categories of the Adidas MLS Player Com- bine leading up to the Super- Draft. “Marlon was one of our top Hairston scholars and soccer players at Callaway High School,” said He played at Callaway with He became the Academy’s former assistant soccer coach head coach Michael McGeown Offensive Player of the Year in Dr. Willis Smith. “We always and helped the team make it to 2011-2012. knew he had a bright future.” the state semifinals in 2011. He Hariston has played at Louis- Hairston took up soccer as was offered a scholarship the ville for two seasons. He led the a toddler and played competi- following year to IMG Sports team to a conference champion- tively at Central Jackson Soccer Academy where he trained ship last season with three goals Organization. while he finished high school. and two assists in the title game. EDUCATION

www.mississippilink.com February 13 - 19, 2014 THE mississippi link • 9 Tougaloo students participating JSU student selected in Honda All-Star Challenge as HBCU All-Star by White House National qualifying tournament at Initiative on HBCUs Harris-Stowe University in St. Louis MO The Mississippi Link Newswire Jackson State University The Mississippi Link Newswire year and has included long student Candace Chambers While America’s athletes hours of hard work, prac- was selected as an HBCU are going for the gold in tice and study, in addition All-Star by the White House Sochi, our Tougaloo Col- to your regular academic Initiative on Historically lege students are competing course load. Good luck to Black Colleges and Universi- on Sunday, Feb. 16, in tri- all the teams, we look for- ties (WHIHBCU). als for the “Olympics of the ward to greeting the Great WHIHBCU recognized mind,” Honda Campus All- 48 in Torrance in April.” said Chambers among the first Star Challenge. Honda Cam- Stephan Morikawa, assistant class of HBCU All-Stars that pus All-Star Challenge is a vice president for Corpo- included 75 undergraduate, knowledge game of quick rate Community Relations, graduate, and professional recall for America’s His- American Honda. students for their accomplish- torically Black Colleges and “Our students always make ments in academics, leader- Universities (HBCUs). us proud,” said Tougaloo ship, and civic engagement. Now in its 25th year, more College President Beverly Currently enrolled at 62 Candace Chambers than $7 million dollars in W. Hogan. “They are some HBCUs, the All-Stars were grants have been awarded by of the best and brightest any- selected from 445 students other Initiative staff and pro- Honda to participating HB- where; they are confident who submitted applications fessionals from a wide range CUs and nearly 100,000 stu- and they enjoy competition. that included a transcript, re- of disciplines. They will also dents in 22 states have par- I am confident that they are sume, essay, and recommen- have opportunities to engage ticipated. Students Bradley up to the challenge.” dation. with other scholars to show- O’Ryan Hall (team captain, In 1989, Honda, with the “I am elated to have been case individual and collective Senatobia, Miss.), Breland State Univ. in St. Louis, Mo. grant. The 48-team field will College Bowl Company cre- selected as an HBCU All- talent across the HBCU com- F. Crudup (Jackson, Miss.), Forty-eight teams from be announced Feb. 20 via a ated the Honda Campus All- Star,” said Chambers, a ju- munity. Brandon R. Dean (Memphis, the qualifying tournaments live Webcast. Star Challenge (HCASC) in nior English Education major “Engaging with the next Tenn.), Simeon A. Williams will advance to the National “Honda would like to wish support of the unique mis- from Jackson, Miss. “This generation of leaders who (Memphis, Tenn.) and their Championship Tournament good luck to all the HCASC sion of America’s Historical- esteemed honor exemplifies will graduate from HBCUs coach Betty A. Clements, as- at Honda’s Torrance, Cali- teams attempting to qualify ly Black Colleges and Uni- my passion and dedication and go on to make meaning- sistant professor of speech fornia headquarters. Over for the National Champion- versities. to academics, leadership, and ful contributions to society is comm. are representing us $300,000 is at stake this ship tournament this week- Historical data about service in the community.” crucial to the success of our at the National Qualifying year, with the champion end. The journey started at the program is available at Over the course of the next community, our country and Tournament at Harris-Stowe HBCU earning a $50,000 the beginning of the school http://www.hcasc.com. year, the HBCU All-Stars our global competitiveness,” will serve as ambassadors of said George Cooper, execu- the White House Initiative by tive director of the WHIH- providing outreach and com- BCUs. “It is a privilege to munication with their fellow announce these 75 students JSUTV premieres students about the value of who have demonstrated a education and the initiative as commitment to both their a networking resource. own academic achievement original programs Through social media and making a difference in and their relationships with their communities, and we The Mississippi Link Newswire ies. On the same day, “Forgive or community-based organiza- look forward to working with Jackson State University Televi- Forget” featured the survivors and tions, the All-Stars will share them as partners in advancing sion Network (JSUTV) is premier- descendants of the 1919 Elaine Ar- promising and proven prac- President Obama’s college ing a number of programs in honor kansas race riot. The role of Missis- tices that support opportuni- completion goal.” of Black History month on Comcast sippi soldiers in the Civil War will be ties for all young people to More information about the Channel 14 including “Lynching of aired on Feb. 15 at 2:30 p.m. during achieve their educational and activities of the 75 HBCU All- Will Brown,” “Did Johnny Come the documentary “Did Johnny Come career potential. In addition, Stars will be provided in the Marching Home?” and “Forgive or Marching Home?” the 45 female and 30 male coming months as they carry Forget.” These programs shed light JSUTV also will roll out two new All-Stars will participate in out their role as ambassadors on the roles and hardships that Afri- original programs Feb. 17. “Reel 2 regional events and web chats of the White House Initiative can Americans endured. Reel” will highlight original shows, with Ivory Toldson, deputy on Historically Black colleg- The documentary series ”Lynch- dramas, music videos and more. director of the WHIHBCUs, es and Universities. ing of Will Brown” aired Feb. 11. It “LaVale’s Show” is a sketch comedy examined the racial violence during starring LaVale Leggett. the summer of 1919 that terrorized For more information, call 601- African Americans across 25 cit- 979-2862 or email [email protected]. JSU earns Mississippi Blues City Marathon Alcorn State University to host 2014 Runner’s Choice Award small farmers conference in Jackson The Mississippi Link Newswire The 23rd annual Alcorn State University Extension Program (ASUEP) Small Farmers Confer- ence, slated for March 24-26, 2014, will be held at the Jackson Conven- tion Complex, 105 E. Pascagoula St., Jackson, Miss. “Using Smarter Meredith Virden (center), manager of corporate communications at Blue Innovations to Strengthen Agricul- Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, presents the Mississippi Blues City ture” is this year’s conference theme. Marathon Runner’s Choice Award to Jackson State University during The event is co-sponsored by Monday night’s basketball game at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and As- Alcorn Extension and the Missis- sembly Center. JSU Assistant Band Director Rodney Chism (left) and sippi Association of Cooperatives Vice President for Institutional Advancement David Hoard (right) ac- (MAC). cepted the award on the university’s behalf. “We look forward to the confer- ence as our greatest networking The Jan. 10 marathon’s route included Jackson State’s main campus opportunity that brings together and reportedly drew more than 3,500 runners from 50 states and more a diverse group of small farmers, than 15 countries. ranchers, landowners and women with business ideas,” stated Myra Draggs, executive director of MAC and conference co-chair. “This event has a great impact on the lives of its participants. Over the years, we have seen past attendees start busi- nesses as a result of the information and encouragement received during the conference. This year, we look to further enhance opportunities for our participants to obtain knowledge Farmers of the Year 2013 - Mr. and Mrs. Bobby R. McKennis and engage in collaborations.” A highlight of the conference federal agency personnel and farm- university that develops diverse world. will be the observance of the 100th ers and ranchers, along with several students into globally competitive For more information visit www. Year Anniversary of the Coopera- vendors and exhibitors showcasing leaders, and applies scientific re- smallfarmersconference.org or tive Extension System. Other high- their products. search through collaborative part- contact Alcorn Extension at (601) lights will include learning site tour, Alcorn State University is a pre- nerships that benefit the surround- 877-6128 or call toll-free (877) 427- a “Let’s Talk” Forum of state and mier comprehensive land-grant ing communities, state, nation, and 9536. HEALTH

10 • the mississippi link February 13 - 19, 2014 www.mississippilink.com Study disputes value of routine mammograms By Marilynn Marchione limited evidence that they save recommends them every year ety of Breast Imaging called ny Miller of the University of are trade-offs here,” he said. AP Chief Medical Writer lives. starting at age 40. Other coun- it “an incredibly misleading Toronto, said it was “complete- “The people who stand to A Canadian study that many Critics of the Canadian study tries screen less aggressively. analysis based on the deeply ly untrue” that inferior equip- gain the most from screening experts say has major flaws has also say it used outdated equip- In Britain, for example, mam- flawed and widely discredited” ment or methods were used. are the people at greatest risk revived debate about the value ment and poor methods that mograms are usually offered study. Mammograms typically Still, the study highlights of the disease” - older women of mammograms. The research made mammograms look un- only every three years. find far more cancers than this the fact that mammograms who are more likely to have suggests that these screening fairly ineffective. The Canadian study has long study did, suggesting the qual- are an imperfect tool that lead breast cancer and those not too X-rays do not lower the risk The study was published been the most pessimistic on ity was poor, the groups con- to many false alarms, need- old that they are likely to die of of dying of breast cancer while Feb. 12 in the British journal the value of mammograms. It tend. less biopsies and treatment of something else, he said. finding many tumors that do BMJ. initially reported that after five In a letter posted by the medi- many tumors that would never Death rates from breast can- not need treatment. Breast cancer is the leading years of screening, 666 cancers cal journal, Dr. Daniel Kopans, threaten a woman’s life. cer have fallen mostly because The study gives longer type of cancer and cause of were found among women giv- a radiologist at Harvard Medi- “Overdiagnosis is not an of dramatic improvement in follow-up on nearly 90,000 cancer deaths in women world- en mammograms plus breast cal School, described outdated anomaly in the study from treatments, he and other doc- women who had annual breast wide. Nearly 1.4 million new exams versus 524 cancers machines and methods he saw Canada. This has been compel- tors have said. exams by a nurse to check for cases are diagnosed each year. among those given the exams in 1990, when he was one of lingly demonstrated in research “The better we are at treating lumps plus a mammogram, or Many studies have found that alone. the experts asked to review the from the U.S. and Europe,” clinically evident disease, the the nurse’s breast exam alone. mammography saves lives, After 25 years of follow-up, quality of mammograms used said another study leader, Dr. less important it becomes to After more than two decades, but how many and for what about 500 in each group died, in the study. Cornelia Baines of the Univer- find it early,” Welch said. breast cancer death rates were age groups is debatable. It also suggesting mammograms were “I can personally attest to the sity of Toronto. A big caveat: The Canadian similar in the two groups, causes many false alarms and not saving lives. The similar- fact that the quality was poor,” Dr. H. Gilbert Welch, a study was on routine mammo- suggesting little benefit from overtreatment of cancers never ity in the death rates suggests he wrote. “To save money they professor of medicine at the grams to screen healthy wom- mammograms. destined to become life-threat- that the 142 “extra” cancers used secondhand mammogra- Dartmouth Institute for Health en. No one doubts the value It’s important to note that ening. caught by mammograms repre- phy machines” that gave poor Policy and Clinical Practice in of diagnostic mammograms this study did not compare In the U.S., a government- sent overdiagnosis - tumors not images, failed to properly po- New Hampshire, spoke on the - more detailed X-rays when a mammograms to no screening appointed task force that gives destined to prove fatal, study sition breasts for imaging, and issue at the San Antonio Breast problem is suspected or after a at all, as most other research screening advice does not back leaders concluded. did not train radiologists on Cancer Symposium in Decem- lump has been found. on this topic has. Many groups mammograms until age 50, The work was immediately how to interpret the scans, he ber. AP Medical Writer Maria have not endorsed breast ex- and then only every other year. criticized. The American Col- wrote. “Screening is a choice, not a Cheng contributed to this re- ams for screening because of The American Cancer Society lege of Radiology and Soci- The study leader, Dr. Antho- public health imperative. There port from London. Mississippi scores Blacks in Mississippi high in public health represent vast majority of response, new CDC newly diagnosed HIV cases The Mississippi Link Newswire care and treatment. residents diagnosed with report shows In 2012, three out of four “HIV is treatable, but HIV in 2012 could exceed newly diagnosed HIV cases early diagnosis is the key. $218 million. Public Health Emergency cations or vaccines. in Mississippi were in black Effective HIV treatments Sexually active individu- Preparedness (PHEP) grant “The Mississippi State De- residents, making them eight are available that reduce als should get tested for HIV over three years: public partment of Health works to times more likely to be diag- transmission and allow for and STDs at least every six health laboratory testing, safeguard our state and com- nosed with HIV than whites. a long, healthy life,” said months. Sexually active in- emergency operations co- munities from public health Black men accounted for Dr. Thomas Dobbs, MSDH dividuals are also encour- ordination, and emergency threats and ensure that the 78 percent of cases with an State Epidemiologist. aged to be faithful to their public information and warn- scale, timing, or unpredict- incidence rate seven times Dobbs added, “Transmis- partners, use condoms cor- ing. ability of a threat doesn’t higher than white males. sion of HIV is preventable rectly and consistently, and In all three tested areas, overwhelm our systems and In recognition of National by knowing your status, get- talk with a physician about The Mississippi Link Newswire Mississippi scored well capabilities,” said Jim Craig, Black HIV/AIDS Awareness ting treatment, disclosing to their sexual behavior. Free, A new report on public above the target. Some ex- Mississippi State Department Day Feb. 7, the Mississippi all sexual partners, and us- confidential testing for HIV health and emergency pre- amples include: of Health director of health State Department of Health ing condoms correctly and and other STDs is also avail- paredness capabilities re- • Public health staff with protection. (MSDH) reminded Missis- consistently, or abstaining able at any county health de- leased by the U.S. Centers for lead response roles took no “Measuring our prepared- sippians that getting tested from sex.” partment. Disease Control and Preven- longer than 11 minutes to ness efforts is essential for is the first step in preventing The estimated lifetime For free HIV testing, text tion (CDC) finds that Mis- report for immediate duty us to gauge improvements, the spread of HIV disease. cost of medical care for a your zip code to KNOWIT sissippi outperformed target during a timed response. 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www.mississippilink.com February 13 - 19, 2014 THE mississippi link • 11 PA. exhibit highlights early black comic artists By Kevin Begos tougher. get paper. Nothing,” Wos Associated Press Baker was so talented that said. A planned second issue PITTSBURGH - Comic he was hired in the early ‘40s never happened. books are full of superhe- by New York’s prestigious Wos said it appears the big roes and a dazzling variety Eisner & Iger Studio, an oth- comic publishers were threat- of characters, but in the early erwise all-white organization. ened by the subject matter days of the industry one thing He later drew for Marvel and the fact that Evans was an was conspicuously rare: black Comics, Gunsmoke West- independent publisher. characters. Now, an exhibit in erns, and Playboy magazine. The comics venture failed, Pittsburgh chronicles some Amber and Dean Bierkan but Evans had a successful early artists and a publisher visited the exhibit and noted career as a pioneering jour- who started to break the com- that the struggles of black art- nalist for the Philadelphia ic color barrier in the 1930s ists are still relevant today. Evening Bulletin. and 1940s. They were struck by Baker’s Ormes, the first black fe- The exhibit called “Be- achievements. male comic artist, is cred- yond the Funny Pages” co- “And he had to draw white ited with convincing editors incides with Black History men and women,” Dean Bier- at the Pittsburgh Courier in Month and is being shown kan marveled. “That was the 1937 to let her draw a comic through the end of February market.” strip “Dixie to Harlem.” It at the City/County building. When Orrin Evans came up chronicled Torchy Brown’s It chronicles the contribu- with the idea of a comic book move from the Deep South to In this Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014 photo, an exhibit at the City/County building in downtown Pittsburgh is tions of Matt Baker, the first filled with all-black char- New York City, mirroring a highlighting early artists who helped break the comic book color barrier by featuring black characters and black to work in the industry; acters, he faced a backlash. real-life shift many were ex- a publisher who started to break the comic color barrier in the 1930s and 1940s. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) Zelda “Jackie” Ormes, the In 1947, Evans published a periencing. Ormes later cre- first black female comic art- single issue of “All-Negro ated a black comic character rate the exhibit, said he hadn’t of Parks and Recreation. it. ist; and Orrin Evans, the first Comics” and noted in the named Ginger who discussed previously known much It took decades for black Three months after the Rev. black comic publisher. introduction that he hoped civil rights, poverty and other about the history of blacks in comic characters to enter the Martin Luther King Jr. was The Toonseum, which cel- his project would give black controversial topics in the the comic industry. mainstream, Wos said. For assassinated in 1968, 100 ebrates comic art, is helping artists an opportunity to use late ‘40s and early ‘50s. That “A lot of it was a surprise example, in the mid-1960s, newspapers were carrying the curate the exhibit. Toonse- their talents. led to questioning by the FBI to me. Because when I was Morris Turner created “Wee strip. um Director Joe Wos notes: After that, the big compa- and allegations that Ormes growing up, I’d never seen Pals,” the first nationally syn- “It took that for white “Even today, the funny pages nies that controlled the com- was a Communist, the exhibit a black comic book, period,” dicated comic strip featuring America to recognize, we lack diversity.” But decades ics industry “pretty much notes. said Tyler, a program coordi- black characters - but only need to listen to these voic- ago, the situation was even locked him out. He couldn’t Chay Tyler, who helped cu- nator for the city Department about 10 newspapers carried es,” Wos said. Ex-New Orleans mayor convicted of taking bribes The Associated Press Life’s a beach at the NEW ORLEANS - Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Na- gin was convicted Wednes- day, Feb. 12, on charges that winter olympics he accepted bribes, free trips and other gratuities from con- By Jon Krawczynski their lines into the water and “Yes, the weather is abso- tractors in exchange for help- AP Sports Writer Valyeyev jumped right in. lutely gorgeous, which is, of ing them secure millions of SOCHI, Russia - Forget “The water, you can bear it,” course, challenging,” Sochi dollars in city work while he the parkas and stocking hats. Valyeyev said with a shrug of 2014 spokeswoman Aleksan- was in office, including right Sunscreen and shades are the his shoulders. “And it’s normal dra Kosterina said. But, she after Hurricane Katrina. must-have items at the Sochi for a Russian man.” added: “Nothing we are not The federal jury found Na- “Winter” Games. For Russian President Vladi- prepared for.” gin guilty of 20 of 21 counts The temperature soared to mir Putin and the Russian They have been storing against him. He sat quietly 63 degrees (17 degrees Cel- Olympic Committee, bringing snow on the mountain to use at the defense table after the sius) on Wednesday, Feb. 12, the games to the subtropical in case the existing pack melts verdict was read and his wife, Nagin prompting Olympic visitors to climes of Sochi was as much too low, but Kosterina said Seletha, was being consoled grab a nap on a bench outside an investment in the long- on Wednesday they have yet in the front row. nessmen who said they bribed spanned the time before and a venue or hit the nearby beach term prospects for this resort to tap into it. And snow isn’t Before the verdict, the him. after Hurricane Katrina struck for some impromptu sunbath- village as it was for any im- the only precious commodity 57-year-old Ray Nagin said The defense repeatedly said in August 2005. ing and even a dip in the Black mediate payoff that the influx up there. Officials have been outside the New Orleans prosecutors overstated Nag- The charges resulted from Sea. of visitors and money would using salt to firm up the soft, courtroom: “I’ve been at in’s authority to approve con- a City Hall corruption inves- “I think it should always be bring. They saw it as an op- slushy snow on several of the peace with this for a long tracts. His lawyer said there is tigation that had resulted in like this,” said Yuri Valyeyev, portunity to establish Sochi as courses, and the technique’s time. I’m good.” no proof money and material several convictions or guilty a resident of Bryansk, between an attractive vacation destina- effectiveness on the halfpipe The Democrat, who left of- given to the granite business pleas by former Nagin associ- Sochi and Moscow, who came tion for visitors from all over on Tuesday night has created fice in 2010 after eight years, owned by Nagin and his sons ates by the time trial started here to work construction dur- the world, and from the rest of a minor feeding frenzy on the was indicted in January 2013 was tied to city business. on Jan. 27. ing the Olympics. “We are glad Russia, in particular. mountain’s salt reserves. on charges he accepted hun- The charges against Na- Fradella and Williams, that it is held in Russia. Being Seeing lush green grass Back in the coastal cluster, dreds of thousands of dol- gin included one overarch- both awaiting sentencing for a Russian I am very glad be- blanket the mountain cluster where the arena events like lars in bribes and truckloads ing conspiracy count along their roles in separate bribery cause everywhere in Russia is of events rather than billowy hockey, curling, speedskat- of free granite for his family with six counts of bribery, schemes alleged in the case, cold and here is warm.” snow may not be advantageous ing and figure skating take business in exchange for pro- nine counts of wire fraud, one each testified that they bribed And the heat just keeps on in the short run. But it could place, the Canadian women’s moting the interests of local count of money laundering Nagin. coming. get others thinking about head- hockey wore shorts and short businessman Frank Fradella. conspiracy and four counts Nagin’s former technology Forecasts call for highs of 63 ing to Sochi when they need to sleeves while warming up He also was charged with of filing false tax returns. He chief, Greg Meffert, who also (17 Celsius) on Thursday and break from another long, hard outside before a game against accepting thousands of dol- was acquitted of one of the is awaiting sentencing after Friday and 61 (16 Celsius) on winter. the Americans. Those famous lars in in payoffs from anoth- bribery counts. a plea deal, told jurors he Saturday before a gradual cool In Moscow, it was 35 de- Sochi stray dogs sprawled out er businessman, Rodney Wil- Each charges carries a sen- helped another businessman, down to the low 50s on Sunday. grees (2 degrees Celsius) on on the boardwalk as palm trees liams, for his help in securing tence from 3 to 20 years, but Mark St. Pierre, bribe Nagin While the warm temperatures Thursday and has been brutal- swayed in the warm breeze city contracts. how long he would serve was with lavish vacation trips. St. are making life difficult for the ly cold for much of the season. and Moscow resident Alexei Nagin is best remembered unclear and will depend on Pierre did not testify. He was skiers and snowboarders on the It was 24 (-4 Celsius) in New Shabanov, on the beach in a for his impassioned pleas for a pre-sentence investigation convicted in the case in 2011. mountain in Krasnaya Polyana, York on a day that another nas- T-shirt and shorts, chuckled at help after levees broke dur- and various sentencing guide- Nagin said he did not know they have provided a welcome ty storm was spreading across the motto for the Sochi Games ing Hurricane Katrina, flood- lines. No sentencing date was his vacation trips to Jamaica relief to Russians, Canadians, the Southeastern United States - “Hot. Cool. Yours.” ing much of New Orleans and set. and Hawaii were paid for by Americans and other visitors and threatening to cancel or “One can drive just one hour plunging the city into chaos. Prosecutors say he took St. Pierre. He also said he who have endured harsh win- postpone sporting events. to ski and to freeze,” Shabanov Nagin testified that key hundreds of thousands of dol- wasn’t told that a family trip ters back home. And Sochi was considerably said through an interpreter, witnesses lied and prosecu- lars’ worth of bribes including to New York was paid for by Just a few hundred yards warmer than two cities it beat “and come back to get warm tors misinterpreted evidence money, free travel and granite a movie theater owner who, (meters) from Olympic Park, out for the 2014 Games - Py- on the beach.” including emails, checks and for Stone Age LLC, a family prosecutors said, received visitors shed their clothes and eongchang, South Korea (28, AP Sports Writers Steve Wil- pages from his appointment granite business. help with a city tax issue after lounged on the rocky shores of or -2 Celsius) and Salzburg, son and Graham Dunbar con- calendar linking him to busi- They allege the corruption Katrina wiped out the theater. the Black Sea. Fishermen cast Austria (40, or 4 Celsius). tributed to this story. 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Remembering Dr. M.L. King By Daphne Higgins change, Negro History Week Religion Editor gained in popularity. In 1976, I’m almost em- it evolved into Black History barrassed to tell Month. as a pastor-theologian you this, but here I must pause now to thank goes: Do you God for the ancestors who came By Rev. CJ Rhodes, M.Div being pastors with transformative know that I was before us; those who helped to Special to The Mississippi Link visions while serving people who an adult before create a better life for others. It is Black His- could care less about the future; I concluded that Like yours, my family cele- tory Month, a be we also remained hopeful that there was a correlation between brates Valentine’s Day, as a trib- month of honor God was doing miraculous things Black History Month and Valen- ute of love for the special people that recognizes throughout churches in our state. tine’s Day? in our lives. Of course, I decided the many trail- Though some churches are dy- Just a couple of years ago, it to do research on this day that so blazers of a great ing (and should die), there are dawned on me that February, the many celebrate and got quite a people - black many others that are either be- month of love, is the month that few versions of why the day was people. Like February, January is ing revitalized or being planted. I also honors a race of people, set aside. Honestly, I chose the the host of a wonderful period of believe that they will provide the who, through blood, sweat and one that I felt best bestows honor recognition, but its focus is cen- balanced mission we need. Com- tears (which equates to love); on the celebration that I enjoy. It tered on one man, Dr. Martin Lu- mitted to the Gospel and both its sustained so many hardships tells of St. Valentine and his fo- ther King Jr. personal and social implications, because of the color of their cus on “agape” - Christian love. Every January, communities churches can truly set Mississippi skin but yet, continued to create He became a martyr for refusing throughout our nation, especially on fire for the Lord’s glory. and progress through the count- to denounce his faith. Centuries communities in Mississippi, cus- In this way, as a pastor-theolo- less adversities that often times later (1381), the first poem was tomarily host prayer breakfasts to gian, I look forward to living out seemed unbearable. Praise God, composed in honor of love be- kick-off the federal MLK Jr. Holi- the kind of theological vision King love brought them through. tween people, and thus the tradi- day. Over the last few years, I’ve offered the church and nation in There are so many pioneers tion grew. Today, that tradition participated in programs to pray his day. who I could recognize for their is celebrated in many countries contributions to make their around the world. In honor of or offer encouraging words about King What our churches, churches how best to embody King’s vi- here in Mississippi, need today communities, cities, states, this that love, here is a poem that I’d sion today. Some time ago, maybe primarily as a preacher and it was phis, stood before the giants of rac- are pastor-theologians who think country and even the world bet- like to share with you. about five years ago, I was blessed that sense of calling that compelled ism, classism, and militarism with critically and convictionally about ter but I’ll begin with the first God’s Valentine Gift to keynote a MLK celebration in him to apply a theological vision to a radical belief that God was on his our faith in relation to soul salva- man to love his dark complex- God’s Valentine gift of love my hometown of Hazlehurst. a nation in need of social salvation. side. The animated audience was tion and social liberation. We need ion so much that he decided that to us This year, I was blessed to key- I lament that too many have tried thrilled by hearing that connection to see the multiplication of such more people who looked like Was not a bunch of flowers; note a prayer breakfast in the town to whitewash King’s religious and, I pray, felt God nudging them servant leaders who are traditional him, should be recognized for It wasn’t candy, or a book of Monticello. I was invited to join convictions, making him into a re- to greater works. enough to learn from the past and their contributions to society; To while away the hours. in celebration with the Lawrence ligion-less Everyman suitable for a After the prayer breakfast in innovative enough to be missional for the love that they possessed His gift was to become a man, County branch of the NAACP secular, post-religion audience. Monticello, I was honored to in a 21st century world. to make this world a more har- So He could freely give by its branch president, Rev. Dr. To be sure, King was always have a cup of coffee with Rev. Moreover, we need churches monious one. His sacrificial love for us, Eugene Bryant. Bryant, who also gracious to those who were of Dr. Bryant and another local pas- yearning for this kind of leader- The birth of Black His- So you and I could live. serves as the NAACP’s state direc- other religions and even those of tor at Ward’s, a local burger joint. ship, filled with people who will tory Week, now Black His- He gave us sweet salvation, tor for religious affairs, graciously no religion. But until his death, There, Bryant shared his heart. As support and work toward the ful- tory Month, was given to us by and requested my participation be- King sustained a belief in God, a a much older man, he reflected on fillment of fresh ecclesial vision. Carter G. Woodson. Woodson, Instruction, good and true- cause he felt that as a young man personal God of power and hope; his years in the justice struggle; his Sadly, too many churches have a professor at Howard Univer- To love our friends and en- I would remind the great people of a God who makes ways out of no call to-and run from-ministry, and been mastered by mediocrity and sity in Washington, D.C. set out emies Lawrence County that an emerg- ways; a God who created a moral what it means to be a socially con- have settled for a day that has long to bring recognition to the Ne- And love our Savior, too. ing generation of convictional universe whose arc bends toward scious pastor in rural Mississippi. died. But, as King once said, “I groes who walked before and So as we give our Valentines, leaders will continue the good justice. He was glad to see a new gener- believe in the future because I be- with him, and now, after him. Let’s thank our Lord and fight. I spoke from that sense of King’s ation emerging, for he is looking to lieve in God.” After many applications, he was King; Throughout the King Holiday legacy while on stage in Monti- us for the next leg of the race. How The Rev. CJ Rhodes serves as awarded funding to move for- The reason we have love to weekend, I remembered how I cello, connecting the dots between refreshing and humbling it was to rector of the historic Oakland Me- ward with his research and he give came to have such an affinity for spirituality and social justice, hear an elder talk about younger morial Chapel and director of Stu- later established a home study Is that He gave everything. King’s life, leadership and legacy. evangelism and activism, religion leadership with such enthusiasm dent Religious Life at Alcorn State program, directed the study -By Joanna Fuchs One of the things that stands out and revolution. King, just 25 years and criticize his own generation University. He is a graduate of the of African American history And just think, both of these the most to me about the civil old when he began his pastorate of Christians for not being vision- University of MS and Duke Uni- in schools, hired researchers highly recognized events: Black rights leader is that he was more at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, ary enough to make room for us. versity. Pastor Rhodes is married to search the international ar- History Month and Valentine’s than that. In fact, he saw himself and only 39 when he died in Mem- We all lamented the struggles of to Allison Thomas-Rhodes. chives, and lastly, he founded Day began with one simple act the Associated Publishers. It - sharing. published books and resources Because of the sharing that n E w s f r o m t h e W o rd about black history. The Asso- has taken place among the Af- ciation also published the quar- rican American race, and the terly publication the Journal of Lord’s promise of deliverance, Negro History, which was dis- people of all races can continue tributed throughout the world. to share their love. The need for bad things to In 1920, Woodson finally Remember the verse that I came across an idea that would often find myself sharing with forever associate his name with you – Isaiah 52:7 (NIV), which Black History Month. Negro reads: “How beautiful on the happen to God’s people Literature and History Week, mountains are the feet of those as it was named by Woodson who bring good news, who pro- By Rev. Leon Collier To me, God is saying in the said, suffering is never in our dents of Madison, he and wife, and his fraternity brothers of claim peace, who bring good Special to The Mississippi Link last verse, “how dare you ques- plans, which is why suffering Minister Yolanda; are the proud Omega Psi Phi, was a week in tidings, who proclaim salva- Happy week tion me? Just because I called humbles us when we face it. parents of three daughters. He February dedicated to celebrat- tion, who say to Zion, Your God two of Black you blameless and upright (Job Suffering, affliction and tests received degrees from Criswell ing the achievements of blacks. reigns!” History Month. 1:8) and had once blessed you can cut us down to size. It is College in Dallas; Southern In 1925, the name was changed The Mississippi Link, a mes- As we con- greatly don’t fool yourself into only through setbacks, suffer- Methodist University - Perkins to National Negro Achievement senger for news in and around tinue our study thinking that you are in a posi- ing, and sorrows that we really School of Theology; and a Mas- Week. In February 1926, Wood- the state of Mississippi, would of “Why bad tion to put me on the witness understand who we are but more ters of Divinity from Memphis son chose the second week in like to serve as your personal things need to stand to answer your questions”. importantly who God really is. Theological Seminary. A pastor February as the week of celebra- messenger to share your news happen to God’s people,” we Job 13:2-3, “What you know, A perfect example of this is for 23 years, Collier serves as tion because it marked the birth- and the news of your place of will begin with how “To deepen I also know; I am not inferior found in Daniel 4:34-35, “At the a volunteer chaplain for various days of Abraham Lincoln and worship. our humility” as written in Job to you. But I would have a talk end of the days I, Nebuchadne- law enforcement agencies in the Frederick Douglass. Through Contact Daphne M. Higgins 42:3, which reads: “Who is with the Almighty, and my de- zzar, lifted my eyes to heaven, metro area and for the Mis- Woodson’s promotion of the at religion@mississippilink. this that hides counsel without sire is to have an argument with and my sanity returned to me, sissippi Governor’s Mansion. celebration in the Journal of Ne- com. Fax 601-896-0091 or mail knowledge?’ Therefore I have God.” Job thought he had a le- and I blessed the Most High… He may be reached by calling gro History and the creation and your information to The Mis- uttered what I did not under- gitimate case and complaint all the people of the earth are 601.260.3016, 601.855.7898 or distribution of kits for children, sissippi Link, 2659 Livingston stand, things too wonderful for against the Lord and he wanted as nothing: he does his plea- e-mail [email protected]. Undergoing yet another name Road, Jackson, MS 39213. me, which I did not know.” a chance to stand before God sure in…heaven and among the Job said this after God had and argue his case. people of the earth and no one spoken (Chapters 38-41). He Keep in mind, Job was the is able to keep back his hand, was humbled by what God had most honored man in the East or say to him, what are you do- R e igning Announc eme n t s said. One writer indicated that until trouble hit. His entire life’s ing?” Job was saying, “I have spoken work was gone in a day: his job King Nebuchadnezzar boast- foolishly and unadvisedly about gone, his career gone, all of his ed about his kingdom and God New Hope Baptist Church, 5202 Watkins Dr., Jackson, will host its things far above my reach… children gone, his retirement spoke to him and told him he of God’s infinite and sovereign gone within a few hours. This would go insane for seven Third Annual “Back in the Day” Black History Celebration each Thurs- majesty, and of his deep and un- was phase one of Job deepening years, but after the seven year day of the month at 6 p.m. Guest speakers for February 13, 20, and searchable ways…” his humility. conclusion, Nebuchadnezzar At first Job had questions for Phase two of Job deepening would give God glory rather 27, 2014, include: Mayor James A. Young, first African American to God, but when God finally an- his humility was when God fi- than himself. God humbled the swered Job, God had a question nally spoke to him. Until that most powerful king on earth be elected mayor of Philadelphia, Miss., the site where the three civil for him (Job 38:2): “Who is this time, Job thought he had a legit- during that time and he honored rights workers were killed in 1964; Justice Carlton W. Reeves, Article who makes the purpose of God imate case to state before God, God. dark by words without knowl- but when God spoke instead of Indeed, God uses suffering to III federal judge of the United States Court for the Southern District of edge?” In other words, who is Job impressing God with the humble us. this that makes my secret coun- justice of his cause, Job was left I look forward to sharing Miss.; and Lieutenant Colonel Cherrie L. Davis, who serves the Penta- sel even more unclear with his speechless by the great power more with you in the coming human knowledge? Seeking the and authority of God as Creator. weeks. gon as the first African American female in this position. Senator Sollie secret counsel of God by human Job felt stupid for even imag- Rev. Leon Collier is the pas- B. Norwood, who represents District 28 of Hinds County, Miss., was knowledge only makes it more ining that he could somehow tor of Makarios Worship Center, unclear. straighten God out. One writer 464 Church Rd., Madison. Resi- an earlier speaker. For more information call 601.981.8696.

www.mississippilink.com February 13 - 19, 2014 THE mississippi link • 13 Spiritual Growth - “Renewing Your Mind” p reser v e d By Pastor Simeon R. Green III cess. problems in your life at some point. serve God and is a war that must be Special to The Mississippi Link The process involves replacing The reason most new believers fall won. God will help you. God will Soaring with heart One of the most the existing ungodly content with away is that they never successfully strengthen you in this renewal pro- important verses in new Godly content. That is why cleaned out the old thoughts and in- cess. Recognize the renewing of the By Shewanda Riley angry and envious haters want Columnist the Bible is Roman reading the Word is so important. formation in their minds with clean mind’s importance and begin this to bring others down a notch 12:2: “And do not God’s Word acts as a spiritual de- God inspired information. process today so that you can be “I thought she and expose their flaws. R & B be conformed to tergent as it replaces the garbage in It is similar to programming a the best servant for God’s Kingdom was my friend recording artist Jill Scott even this world, but be your mind with God inspired con- computer. The computer basically possible and know the joy, peace, but what she touched on it in her song “Hate transformed by the tent. does exactly what the program and blessings this life has to offer. wrote about me on Me. “when she sang, “You renewing of your mind, that you That is why it is so critical what says. Your mind reacts based on the It won’t happen overnight, it is a on Facebook cannot hate on me ‘cause my may prove what is that good and you watch and what you listen to. program that is in it. If that program day-by-day process. Your number proves that she mind is free, Feel my destiny, acceptable and perfect will of God.” What is in the mind ultimately is full of ungodly information, then one weapon is God’s Word. Start was never my so shall it be.” My friends, the foundation of manifests itself in your day-to-day you will have a big chance of being the process today. It will change friend.” I listened intently as It’s kind of like eagles and who we are and the decisions we decisions and actions. involved in ungodly activities. If it your life. my student explained how baf- chickens. Once grown, eagles make that lead to our actions come This basic concept of renew- is God inspired content, you will be Rev. Simeon R. Green III is pas- fled she was that a friend who gracefully soar alone at high al- from our minds. This act of renew- ing the mind is the most impor- more likely to be involved in God- tor of Joynes Road Church of God, was once close to her was now titudes. On the other hand, non- ing the mind becomes the most im- tant process any believer can go honoring activities. 31 Joynes Road, Hampton VA writing vicious things about flying chickens do their best to portant task for new believers, and through. Many have been walking Don’t forget, the cleansing pro- 23669. He is married to Velma L. her online. She said they didn’t survive the rooster dominated not doing so is the number one rea- with Christ for many years yet have cess is only part of the problem. Green. He honorably served in the have a fight but noticed when pecking order of who is the son people backslide. never really totally cleaned out their You then have to keep it cleansed U.S. Army for 20 years. Rev. Green she started attending college, most important. Eagles can see The renewing of a person’s mind minds. They have learned how to by not putting ungodly content back is a member of the National Asso- her friend suddenly became forward and to the side at the needs to become one of the very compartmentalize their minds and in. This battle is won or lost in your ciation of Evangelism Church of very critical. same time which helps them first priorities in their new life with keep the ungodly content in a back mind. Realize that your mind is the God, Anderson, Ind. He serves as My heart went out to her be- find food. Chickens spend a Christ. All of the ungodly content closet, hidden away. battle zone and treat it accordingly. vice-chairman of the Southeastern cause I knew how painful that good deal of their time look- did not get there overnight and it But trust me, not dealing with that Protect it! Association of The Church of God, kind of quick relationship shift ing down at the ground for their does not leave overnight. It is a pro- closet will ultimately result in major This is critical to our ability to Inc. can be. In fact, I’d recently been food. Just like eagles and chick- through very similar experi- ens don’t naturally spend time ences. Just like she was trying together, haters and those they to figure out what went wrong hate don’t either. The grandson of a slave who with her friend, I also had spent Amos 3:3 says, “Can two time trying to figure out what walk together, unless they are changed the course of American music happened with mine. I didn’t agreed?” It’s insane to expect have an answer for her on why someone who is jealous of you By Dan Wooding (Baker Books). from J.P. Morgan and it happened, but I did offer her to support you! ASSIST Ministries According to a news release other high-profile church what I hoped was an encourag- Rearrange the letters in “hat- When he was a boy, Harry T. from Baker Books, while attend- members. Burleigh’s ing word on how to handle it. er” and you get…heart! You Burleigh listened to his grandfather ing The National Conservatory musical career spanned And the word was simply: Soar. can choose to be a hater. Or you Hamilton sing the spirituals he had of Music in New York City on a decades and included ac- I shared with her that rather can rearrange your life, soar learned as a slave. Burleigh’s early scholarship, Burleigh met the leg- colades as a soloist and ar- than focus on the past, she and show that you have heart. interest in music grew into a career endary composer Antonin Dvorak ranger of Negro spirituals. needed to focus on her future. When people suddenly shift out that included breaking through ra- while mopping the hallway floors This true story takes Like the eagle that soars us- of your life, it’s a perfect oppor- cial barriers to perform for presi- one night. Fascinated by the songs readers back in time to ing the adverse winds to take tunity for God to put the people dents and kings. Burleigh sang, Dvorak wove the Southern plantations and it higher, she could soar higher, in your life who can support not Now the story of this extraordi- melodies into his Symphony No. 9 Northern boom towns, if she kept the right attitude. only where you are but where nary man who helped form the ba- in E minor, also known as the New and shows how God Having the right attitude would your destiny will take you. sis of a uniquely American music World Symphony. worked through Bur- help her soar above the hurtful Shewanda Riley is the author is told in Craig von Buseck’s latest From there, Burleigh went on leigh’s life to preserve the words. of the Essence best-seller “Love book, Nobody Knows: The Forgot- to become to the first black soloist rich history of the spiri- Hater. That’s was the best Hangover: Moving From Pain ten Story of One of the Most Influ- at St. George’s Episcopal Church, tuals for generations to way to describe her former to Purpose after a Relationship ential Figures in American Music receiving a glowing endorsement come. Cover friend. Simply put, haters are Ends.” She can be reached at jealous people who make your [email protected], at College Hill Missionary Baptist Church life and the lives of those you www.shewandariley.com or love miserable. Unable to cel- www.anointedauthorsontour. 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14 • the mississippi link February 13 - 19, 2014 www.mississippilink.com Not enough blacks staying Vital information from the in HIV treatment programs AIDS Healthcare Foundation By Freddie Allen NNPA Washington Correspondent – www.aidshealth.org WASHINGTON, D.C. - Even though blacks get tested for HIV The Mississippi Link Newswire (Human Immunodeficiency Vi- Los Angeles-based AIDS rus), the virus that causes AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) more than other groups, health is a global organization provid- care providers continue to struggle ing cutting-edge medicine and to get blacks into treatment and advocacy to more than 200,000 keep them there, according to a re- patients in 28 countries. It is cent report by the Centers for Dis- the largest provider of HIV/ ease Control and Prevention. AIDS medical care in the U.S. During a three-year period, and is an independent voice in blacks accounted for 60 percent the “mission to rid the world of of people tested for HIV. When AIDS. blacks test positive for HIV, 75 AHF’s operating capital percent get “linked to care” and comes from its self-created 48 percent are retained in care, Wilson NNPA Photo by Freddie Allen social enterprises - AHF phar- compared to 54 percent of whites macies, thrift stores, healthcare who stay in treatment after testing contracts and other strategic “Stop STDS, Stop HIV” and ing choices about your sex life, positive for HIV, according to the males (13 percent). awarded $55 million in grants to partnerships generate fund- “Get Tested.” consider your risk along with CDC. In a 2008 study, 28 percent of 34 community-based organiza- ing that helps AHF provide Prevent HIV Transmis- the other factors. Trust yourself Researchers for the CDC study black MSMs were HIV positive tions to focus on HIV prevention, medical and advocacy services sion: If you’re having sex and what you need. considered a person “linked to compared to 16 percent of white testing and education among gay, across the globe. and you want to prevent HIV The more you know about care” if they receive “one or more MSMs. bisexual and transgender youth of Generating and defining transmission, you need to use a your body, your partner, safer CD4 (count or percentage) or Vi- Phill Wilson, the chief executive color. new, innovative ways of treat- condom or other barrier consis- sex and HIV, the better you can ral Load test performed within 3 officer of the Black AIDS Institute, In a statement on the grant pro- ment, prevention and advocacy tently - every time. HIV can be protect yourself against STDs. months after HIV diagnosis during the only national HIV/AIDS think gram, Jonathan Mermin, direc- is the hallmark of AHF’s suc- spread through vaginal, anal or Keep educating yourself about 2010.” tank focused on blacks, said that tor of CDC’s Division of HIV/ cess. AHF is leading a mass oral sex. While mouth-to-gen- HIV prevention. Talk to your According to the report, be- being a black male and being gay AIDS Prevention, said the AIDS testing initiative to identify and ital contact is not as risky as healthcare provider or visit an cause of the low number of blacks can make it harder for people who “epidemic cannot be overcome treat the 25 million people who intercourse, the possibility of HIV/AIDS organization for the in care for HIV, only 35 percent need treatment to get it. without effectively addressing the don’t know they are infected. HIV transmission is still there. latest information. have achieved viral suppression, “It’s the double jeopardy at the severe and rising toll of HIV infec- By advocating big goals - Condoms and How to Use Stop STDS, Stop HIV compared to 39 percent in the total nexus where racism, homophobia, tions among gay and bisexual men aiming to see an unprecedented Them: Condoms are extremely Protecting against sexually population of people living with and sexophobia - the fear of talk- of color, who continue to be hard- one billion people tested each effective in stopping the spread transmitted diseases (STDs) HIV in the United States. ing about sex - come together,” est hit by this disease.” year - AHF hopes to eliminate of HIV and reducing the trans- goes hand in hand with pre- The numbers are lower for said Wilson. “The combination Under the program, CBOs in older, more time-consuming mission of many other sexually venting HIV from spreading. black heterosexual males and has created barriers to the actual the South will receive 44 percent methods. transmitted diseases. They’re If you’re exposed to HIV black MSMs (men who have sex research on the [Black MSMs] or of the funds. In 2008, more than 40 Since 1987, AHF has cared also easy to use with a little during sex, you’re more like- with men). Thirty-seven percent of the desire to do research in this percent of minority MSMs were for thousands of people living practice. But not all methods or ly to become infected - or if black MSMs achieved viral sup- population.” diagnosed in the South. with HIV and AIDS world- condoms are the same. (Read you’re positive, superinfected - pression, followed by 29 percent McCree also touted The Care wide. As we create and imple- details at www.aidshealth.org) if you have another STD. Open of black heterosexual men who COMMENTARY and Prevention in the United States ment unparalleled programs in The Finer Points: So you’re sores from STDs like herpes achieved viral suppression. (CAPUS) Demonstration Project new communities in the U.S. practicing safer sex - you keep and syphilis provide a gate- Donna Hubbard McCree, as- Wilson noted that black men designed to increase testing and and abroad, we expand deliv- condoms stocked and you use way for HIV to enter the body. sociate director of Health Equity also suffer higher rates of unem- prevention and improve the rate of ery of healthcare and influence them when you need them. Gonorrhea and chlamydia may for the HIV/AIDS Prevention di- ployment than their white counter- that newly diagnosed minorities to over policy with the sole aim of What else can you do to reduce weaken the skin and mucous vision at the National Center for parts. Not having a job can end up were linked to and retained in care. saving more lives. your risk, make good decisions barriers that help prevent in- HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, closing another door to health care Total funding for the CAPUS proj- Whether you’re positive or and keep yourself healthy? fection. and Tuberculosis Prevention at the for Black men. ect is $44 million. negative, if you’re having sex Spend some time focusing You can protect yourself CDC said that viral suppression is According to the Labor Depart- Wilson said that it is possible to or injecting drugs you need to on yourself. How you feel will from other STDs the same way the outcome of being in care, stay- ment, black men 20 years old and break the back of the AIDS epi- know how to prevent HIV in- have a big effect on the choices you prevent HIV transmission: ing in care, being on meds and ad- over had a 12 percent unemploy- demic. “What the black communi- fection. The good news is this: you make. If you’re strug- through safer sex. hering to your meds. ment rate in January, compared to ty has to understand is that nobody by consistently practicing safer gling with your self-esteem Sexually transmitted dis- She added that achieving viral white men in the same age group is ever going to care about us as sex and harm reduction, you or mental health, or worried eases come in many varieties: suppression allows patients to get who had 5.2 percent unemploy- much as we care about ourselves,” make the risk to yourself and about negative patterns in your some are curable and some the HIV virus levels low enough ment rate. he said. your partners much smaller. relationships, consider reach- aren’t, some have obvious to be healthy and reduce transmis- The unemployment rate for “As long as we think that it’s First, the bottom line: Pre- ing out. Talk to a therapist or symptoms and some don’t. sion to others. black teens (16-19 years old) is the okay for black people to get infect- venting HIV starts with self- trusted friend, or join a support People with STDs like latent However, some clinicians have highest in the nation at 38 percent, ed, and to get sick, and to die from care by knowing your status, group. syphilis and HIV may not said that the CDC report on link- compared to white teen jobless the AIDS, the rest of the world is having safe sex and, if you in- Have sober sex. If you’re know they have them. age to HIV care for blacks doesn’t rate was 17.5 percent. going to think that it’s okay.” ject drugs, using clean needles. drinking or taking drugs, you That’s why it’s important to tell the whole story. Although Wilson said that the Wilson suggested developing a If you inject drugs, use new, are more apt to get into a situ- make STD testing a regular Lisa Fitzpatrick, a CDC-trained Affordable Care Act would help cadre of black MSMs that can be sterile needles. Clean needles ation where safer sex practices part of your healthcare routine medical epidemiologist and in- some blacks get treatment for funded to do research on black are a must, and anything you falter or fail altogether. If you while you’re sexually active. fectious diseases physician at the HIV/AIDS, most blacks live in MSMs. use to inject that comes in con- have sex when you’re sober, Get tested, get treated and stay United Medical Center in South- southern states where many Re- “The research agenda needs to tact with blood can also carry you’re more likely to be safe. safe. east, Washington, D.C., suggested publican lawmakers refused to ex- be in alignment with the demo- HIV. Using new needles and Fewer partners, monogamy For STD testing locations, that if CDC only used the pool pand Medicaid, blocking millions graphic of the epidemic,” said Wil- syringes for each injection sig- and abstinence are critical. The go online to www.aidshealth. of HIV-positive individuals who of state residents from affordable son. “You can’t stop the epidemic, nificantly reduces the risk of fewer sex partners you have, org Here you can also learn were in care instead of counting health care. if you ignore the most at-risk pop- HIV transmission. the more you reduce your risk more about how HIV interacts all people who tested positive for In September 2011, the CDC ulation.” Also “Practice Safe Sex,” of HIV infection. When mak- with other infections HIV, their numbers for “retained in care” and viral suppression would be higher. Fitzpatrick said that people who are HIV-positive and not in care Mississippi Center for Justice report on ‘Statistics on HIV/AIDS in Mississippi’ can’t clinically achieve viral sup- pression, so it makes more sense to • Mississippi ranked 7th in the nation for HIV/AIDS of people living with HIV in the U.S. reside in the Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended con- RIGHTS AT RISK - STATE RESPONSE TO HIV IN start from the pool of people that prevalence in 2010. southern region. sultation with an attorney as part of a general medi- MISSISSIPPI (2011). are in care. cal treatment program for patients who are newly • Nearly 10,000 people were living with HIV disease • The south accounted for nearly half (46 percent) of • KAISER FAMILY HEALTH FOUNDATION, avail- diagnosed with HIV. Blacks account for 44 percent in Mississippi in 2011. new AIDS diagnoses in the United States. able at http://www.statehealthfacts.org/profileind. of the new HIV infections and 44 • 76 percent of the new HIV cases documented • Further, the south was the only region in which the Never in its history has the CDC recommended jsp?rgn=26&cat=11&ind=527 percent of people living with HIV legal services for any particular disease or illness. in 2011 were African-American, although African- number of black/African-American MSM living with • Southern HIV/AIDS Strategy Initiative, HIV/AIDS in the United States. According to Americans make up only 37 percent of the popula- a diagnosis of HIV infection was greater than the Definitions: Epidemic in the South Reaches Crisis Proportions the CDC, there was a 21 percent tion. number of white MSM living with HIV. • HIV Incidence: The number of new HIV infections in Last Decade 2–3 (2011), available at http://glo- drop in HIV infections among in a specific population during a specific period of balhealth.duke.edu/news/2011/ResearchReportFi- black women, but McCree said • The rate of HIV infections among African-Amer- • Since the first cases of AIDS were reported in icans was eight times higher than whites in 2011. 1981, the annual estimated number of diagnoses time. nal3-12.pdf that it was too early to call the de- of AIDS in the south, as a percentage of the total HIV Prevalence: The number of people living with • Joseph Prejean et al., HIV Diagnoses and Preva- cline in numbers a trend. • In 2011, 72 percent of the total population of people living with HIV Disease in Mississippi were African- estimated diagnoses of AIDS in the United States, HIV infection in a given year. lence in the Southern Region Despite the decrease, black increased from the third highest percentage (15.8 American. That means that 7,184 of the 9,907 living Resources: of the United States, 2007–2010 available at, women still accounted for nearly percent) to the highest percentage in 2010 (44.6 with HIV in Mississippi are African-American. MS STATE DEPT OF HEALTH, STD/HIV OFFICE: http://www.southernaidscoalition.org/pdf/2013/ percent) when compared to the other regions of the two-thirds of all new infections Prejean%20HIV%20South%202012.pdf for women and suffer HIV infec- • Sunflower County, where the Mississippi Center United States. • Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Including HIV and for Justice’s Indianola office is located, has the sec- AIDS, available at http://healthyms.com/msdhsite/_ • CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PRE- tion rate that is 20 times higher • In the South, the estimated rate of diagnoses of ond highest rate of HIV disease prevalence in the static/resources/5070.pdf ; VENTION, HIV in the United States: At a Glance than the rate for white women. HIV infection in the two youngest age groups of men state, second only to Hinds County itself. (March 2012) available at http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/ Black men account for 31 per- (13–19 and 20–29) increased significantly. • Mississippians Living with HIV Disease in 2011 • A recent report by Human Rights Watch found that available at http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/ resources/factsheets/PDF/HIV_at_a_glance.pdf cent of all new HIV infections, • The percentage of individuals surviving for 36 in a state such as Mississippi, only 50 percent of the resources/4769.pdf • National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States according to the CDC report, months after a diagnosis of HIV infection for the people living with HIV in the state have adequate vii (2010), available at http://aids.gov/federal- re- and the rate of new infections is period 2002–2006 was worse in the south than in • HIV DISEASE FACT SHEET 2011, MISSISSIPPI medical treatment and care. sources/policies/national-hiv-aids-strategy/nhas. six times higher than the rate for any other region. available at, http://healthyms.com/msdhsite/_static/ • The Mississippi State Public Health Department resources/P5070.pdf pdf. White men. United States: District III (titled the “Delta/Hills” district) has the • American Bar Association, HIV Legal Checkup The exponential growth of • 1.2 million people in the United States are living • Reported Cases and Rates of Individuals living second-highest HIV disease rate of all of the Public (2005), available at http://www.bc.edu/content/dam/ with HIV infection and 1 in 5 are unaware of their with HIV Disease by District and County: Missis- HIV infections among black men Health Districts in Mississippi, with 997 people living files/schools/law_sites/library/pdf/content/tremblay_ infection. sippi, 2007 – 2011, available at http://msdh.ms.gov/ is largely driven by the infection with HIV/AIDS as of 2010. schulman/2005- 10.ABA.Legal%20Checkup.An- rates of black men who have sex msdhsite/_static/resources/3700.pdf HIV Death Rate in Mississippi: 5.7 out of 100,000 • Approximately 56,000 people become infected swering%20the%20Call.pdf. See also ABA Press with men (MSMs). Black MSMs • U.S. Census, State and County Quick Facts: Mis- compared to U.S.’s 3.0 out of 100,000 each year and more Americans are living with HIV Release, July 19, 2006 available at http://www. accounted for more than half (51 than ever before. sissippi, available at http://quickfacts.census.gov/ abanow.org/2006/07/aba-young-lawyers-division- percent) of the new infections, The Deep South: qfd/states/28000.html. continues-to- answer-the-call-with-free-hiv-legal- • HIV prevalence data indicate that 43 percent All time first: followed by heterosexual females The first time in its history, the Centers for Disease • MEGAN MCLEMORE, HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH: checkup-cle-program (25 percent) and heterosexual Opinion

www.mississippilink.com February 13 - 19, 2014 THE mississippi link • 15 Dr. King ‘turning in his What will (y)our grave’ over family greed By George E. Curry agreement with them, it was a li- “My whole point is that’s crazy. NNPA Columnist legacy look like? censing agreement to use the name Why are y’all jacking with me, The children of and images of Dr. King [in fundrais- knowing I know all this informa- By Ron Busby Sr. way for us, paid the tuition to particularly for luxury brand Dr. Martin Luther ing material],” Johnson stated. tion? All I wanted to do was raise Special to The Mississippi Link Howard, Morehouse, Johnson automobiles. (Remember, King Jr. sue each “They said the licensing agree- money to build a memorial for your As America C. Smith, Fisk, Xavier, Dil- every dollar earned without other - as well ment has expired. Fine. I’m say- daddy…. Let them go out there begins the an- lard and all the A&Ms across advertising/marketing effort as loyal family ing, ‘Give me another licensing and take some pictures of Dexter’s nual ritual of the south. to earn that dollar is FREE friends - so often agreement.’ They’re saying, ‘No we house in Malibu, with him living in “celebrating” After nearly 50 years of MONEY.) that you need a don’t want you to use the name.’ It a large mansion. Y’all trying to raise the countless successfully aspiring to good Telecom companies, high- program to keep up with the court really boils down to this: They want $170 million for the King Center.” achievements of jobs, we are witnessing a end electronics, “luxury” li- action. me out of the way because they are Johnson noted the King estate African Ameri- boom in the numbers of black quors, condo sellers and jew- Bernice and Martin Luther King saying they need to raise $170 mil- had engaged Sotheby’s, the auction cans during the February ob- Americans returning to our elers all positively salivate III sued Dexter because he failed lion for the King Center and I’m in house, in 2006 to sell Dr. King’s servance of Black History roots as entrepreneurs and when their coffers fill up with to open the books of their father’s the way. Philanthropy in this coun- personal papers. Month, I think it makes sense business owners, and this black dollars. estate. Dexter, hoping to sign a try is a $320 billion a year industry. “They were putting the papers to remind each other that the boom couldn’t have come at a Among the goals of the $1.4 million book contract, sued How am I in the way to raise what- on the auction block,” Johnson things we do every day will be better time. USBC, entrepreneur develop- Bernice, who administers their ever they need to raise?” recounted. “Shirley Franklin [the the historical recollections for When it’s clear that gov- ment is the loftiest and most mother’s estate, for not sharing their Johnson questions whether Dr. former mayor of Atlanta] said, ‘We future generations. ernment solutions to income elusive, but we believe if we parents’ love letters. King is a private figure anymore. can’t have that’ and paid the King There is no question of the inequality fail to factor for or are successful at reigniting our Now, for some inexplicable rea- “They keep throwing out the fact estate $32 million. Now, the King value of recounting the daring include us; when black un- passion for business owner- son, Martin III has teamed up with that Dr. King was a private citi- estate is coming back and saying, exploits, the against-all-odds and underemployment threat- ship, we have the best oppor- Dexter to sue Bernice to compel her zen - that’s why his image is pro- ‘Oh, we need $170 million for the battles won, or of revisiting en the nutritional health and tunity to solve the challenges to turn over their father’s Bible - the tected. And I told Roland [Martin] King Center. the horrors and brutalities that educational opportunities for faced by black America. one President Obama used at his to ask Jeffrey Toobin, the lawyer “I can even understand that. But marked our journey through our children; when globaliza- The historical record of our second swearing-in - and his 1964 on CNN: ‘At what point does one what did you do with the $32 mil- this country’s history. tion of markets consigns our ability to build colleges, insur- Nobel Peace Prize medal because stop becoming a private citizen? Is lion? Is this going to be every time I just don’t believe that participation to the role of ance companies and hospitals they have an interested buyer. that when we named a holiday after y’all need some money, you’re go- enough of us approach our consumers..., that’s when it proves that when necessary But Bernice refuses to surrender him? Or is it when we put a memo- ing to put your hands out to hold daily commitments with an should become clear the key we can achieve monumen- the items, saying some things are rial on the Mall of him next to the someone hostage? They are already eye on how our actions (or in- role that black business plays tal “wins” through collective sacred and should not be for sale. other icons of this country?’” charging people for the ‘I Have a actions) will impact the lives in our communities. entrepreneurial activity. And The person who was perhaps (Martin confirmed that Johnson Dream’ speech.” of black Americans in the fu- The U.S Black Chambers, in today’s terminology - joint least surprised by the latest family made that request of him, but he In a statement, Bernice King ture. Inc. (USBC) is acutely aware ventures, mergers and acquisi- shenanigans is Harry E. Johnson Sr., never asked Toobin to reply.) said, “While I love my brothers I could fill this space with of the battle that African tions provide the context for president of what was once called Johnson continued, “This is the dearly, this latest decision by them the names of prodigious black Americans face in the mar- our next collective steps in the Martin Luther King Jr. National killer part: If he’s a private person, is extremely troubling. Not only inventors, from Jan Mat- ketplace today. When online business growth. Memorial Project Foundation. then the King estate and family can am I appalled and utterly ashamed, zeliger to Norbert Rilleaux, purchases of clothing eclipses So, we at the USBC and In a series of tape-recorded in- say, ‘If you take a picture of the Me- I am frankly disappointed that they Garrett Morgan to Dr. Mark the purchases made inside ac- our affiliates across the coun- terviews with me, beginning April morial and you sell it as a postcard, would even entertain the thought of Dean. We all know the con- tual stores, the opportunities try encourage you to be more 21, 2011, Johnson, who raised more you owe them a licensing fee. I selling these precious items.” tributions of Samuel Cornish for black retailers practically mindful, and more intentional than $100 million to erect the Me- don’t know if a member of the Con- Bernice was correct when she and John Russwurm and their disappears. as you pursue your dreams. morial, recounted his disappointing gressional Black Caucus would be said, “Our father MUST be turning Freedom’s Journal, the Seng- Despite the obvious love af- Understand that 20, 50, 100 experience with the King family. willing to pick that up as an issue, in his grave.” stackes, Murphys, Vanns and fair black folks have with hats, years from now someone will His first disappointment came but I am certain a white Republi- George E. Curry, former edi- Scotts, the John H. Johnson suits, shoes and boots, it is read the record of your contri- when the family-controlled en- can would say, ‘Get the hell out of tor-in-chief of Emerge magazine, and Earl G. Graves and their Nordstrom, Macy’s, Neiman’s bution to life as they know it, tity responsible for preserving Dr. here.’” is editor-in-chief of the National heroic struggles to make sure and local designer boutiques and the fact that you made a King’s image charged the founda- Warming to his subject, Johnson Newspaper Publishers Associa- our stories were told - accu- that get their share of our in- lot of money won’t be enough tion a licensing fee of $2.8 million. said, “Who makes a profit off the tion News Service (NNPA.) He is rately. come inequality, not black- to get your name in the record But even that wasn’t enough and the Lincoln Memorial? Who makes a a keynote speaker, moderator, and We know of Madame C.J. owned clothes sellers. book. King family refused to extend the profit off the Jefferson Memorial? media coach. Curry can be reached Walker and A.G. Gaston and We struggle to find a black- Business ownership opens licensing agreement. Consequently, … The King family - or any entre- through his Web site, www.george- Alonzo Herndon and Oprah owned grocery chain, even doors of opportunity, not just the name of the foundation was preneur - should not benefit from curry.com. You can also follow him and Bob Johnson and Herman though African Americans for you and your family, but changed last year to The Memorial saying I want to sell some postcards at www.twitter.com/currygeorge Russell and the empire build- spend a disproportionate share the families of your employ- Foundation. of the Memorial that’s on federal and George E. Curry Fan Page on ers of the business world. of their disposable income ees, associates, customers/ “When we originally had an property. Facebook. But today I want to give a on food. Black-owned res- clients, vendors and suppliers. black history shout out to the taurants are an increasingly That improved quality of life millions of nameless, face- endangered species, even as affords access to opportunities less business women and men national chains pad their bot- for education, earning, travel A knockout punch for who rose before dawn and got tom lines with the lion’s share and the new worlds they dis- home long after everyone was of our discretionary spending cover will create future gener- asleep. on food ... including sushi. ations of inventors and history George Zimmerman The barbers, hairdressers, Black automobile dealers makers. shopkeepers, brick masons, fare a little better, though the Black History is made and By Julianne Malveaux man they also support the massacre percentage of the monies spent to NNPA Columnist carpenters, café owners, me- 80s and 90s wreaked havoc celebrated every day... make of a young black man? watch the “event.” Thousands of chanics, painters, printers, on the number of franchised sure that your everyday ac- Had he not mas- Does it matter to them that mil- people say they are interested in shoeshine and repairmen. The dealerships owned by African tions pave the way. sacred Trayvon lions are galled and appalled by seeing this fight. If they are at all tailors, grocers, ice, coal and Americans. Without question, Ron Busby is president of Martin, George their financial support of Zimmer- interested in sending a murderer a wood deliverymen.... All the we continue to provide the the U.S. Black Chambers, Z i m m e r m a n man? Or are they “standing their signal, they ought to miss the op- folk whose toils paved the comfortable profit cushion, Inc. would be an av- ground”? portunity to watch this drama. erage white man Zimmerman’s next venture was Every dollar spent on this pay- holding down a to take up painting. Though his art- per-view debacle, is a dollar trans- mediocre job, living under the radar, work most resembles a child’s etch- ferred to the man who not only and aspiring for a law enforcement a-sketch rendition, the first paining killed Trayvon Martin but also has job. He and his wife would prob- he put on eBay sold for more than no shame about profiting from that ably be divorcing (as they are now) $100,000. The Associated Press has massacre. Fortunately, the match on account of his brutality (she cites sued him for using their images to was cancelled over the weekend. his beatings in her divorce proceed- create a painting of Angela Corey, In our haven of capitalism any- ings). Nobody, but nobody, would the Florida state attorney who de- body has a right to attempt to mon- know his name or give a hoot about cided to try him in the massacre of etize anything. But markets depend him. Trayvon Martin. on supply and demand. Zimmer- Zimmerman massacred Trayvon Always flippant and out of order, man can supply all the nonsense Martin, though, and that’s his claim Zimmerman said he will sue AP, he wants to in an open market. His to fame. He shot down a black teen putting his threat on Twitter. Does massacre can only be monetized armed only with Skittles and iced he not understand that the $100,000 when consumers demand it. tea. He said he did it because he felt he made on his painting is no threat The same people who stood by “threatened.” to the Associated Press? Trayvon Martin need now stand The police told him not to act Now, Celebrity Boxing owner their ground against George Zim- after he called them. And he also Damon Feidman, was considering merman and actively jettison his had time to walk, or even run, away. a three-round, pay-per-view fight plan to monetize his murder of an Stand your ground laws gave him between Zimmerman and rapper innocent and unarmed black teen. an excuse to massacre Trayvon DMX (sorry, I had not heard about Memo to DMX and the other Martin. And so he did. him until the fight came up). 15,000 people who said they want- This ought to be the end of the Zimmerman just wants head- ed to fight Zimmerman. When this story. But Zimmerman could not lines. What is the DMX agenda? murderer understands that the mar- give up the limelight so easily. His Doesn’t he understand that if he ket will not embrace him, he will “legal defense fund” raised more looks even close to losing the fight, have to go back under the radar and than six figures and got his wife he might have a stand your ground get a job like everyone else. charged with perjury after she massacre in his hands? He’ll learn that his traffic tickets claimed the family had no assets. Furthermore, doesn’t he under- and his wife beating are not national Tens of thousands of that money stand, don’t we all, that this is all news. He will learn that he cannot were used to get Zimmerman “es- about monetizing a massacre, al- reap rewards from massacring a tablished” post trial. lowing Zimmerman to gain because child. Who are these people who not his notoriety is directly connected to Julianne Malveaux is a Wash- only support Zimmerman, but are the killing of Trayvon Martin. ington, D.C.-based economist and Lost Trillion also willing to pay to make their From my understanding, people writer. She is President Emerita support clear? Don’t they under- who participate in pay-per-view of Bennett College for Women in By Eric Garcia. Chicago, IL, courtesy of BlackCommentator.com stand that in supporting Zimmer- programs earn a lump sum and a Greensboro, N.C.

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To be eligible for funding, propos- A Workshop on the Request for Proposals packet is scheduled for Feb- ing organizations must have verifiable cash match contributions that equal 38701-030414—6 Month Supply of Foods--Canned/Dry-Group IIA- (Breads, Cereals, ruary 14, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Municipal Art Gallery located at 839 to 25% of project cost. Grant funds cannot be used in conjunction with City Desserts & Fruit Juices) North State Street. Those interested in submitting proposals should at- of Jackson CDBG or ESG funds. tend this Workshop. 38702-030414—6 Month Supply of Foods- Group IIB- (Breads, Cereals, Desserts & Fruit The detailed Request for Proposals (RFP) may be picked up at the Depart- Juices) For the Request for Proposals packet, please contact Gloria Fields An- ment of Human and Cultural Services located at 1000 Metro Center Drive, derson at (601) 960-0383. 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Copies of proposal forms can be CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Those interested in submitting proposals are urged to attend the workshop. obtained from the Purchasing Division, 200 South President Street, Room 604, Hood Proposals are due in the City Clerk’s Office by 3:30 p.m. on March 4, 2014. Building, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Copies of bid specifications are filed with the City By: Adriane Dorsey-Kidd, Director Clerk for public record in accordance with House Bill No 999, 1986 Regular Session of Department of Human and Cultural Services Adriane Dorsey-Kidd the Mississippi Legislature. Human and Cultural Services 2/6/2014, 2/13/2014 2/6/2014, 2/13/2014 The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in Public Purchas- ing. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal business opportunities for all persons doing business with the City. 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Copies of the EBO Ordinance, EBO The City of Jackson Department of Public Works is seeking Statements of Quali- By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by the City Plan Application and a copy of the EBO Program are available with the Office of Eco- fication (SOQ) from architectural, engineering, and surveying firms for a variety Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at page 115 thereof, nomic Development at 218 South President Street, Second Floor, Jackson, Mississippi. of professional services. The SOQ must be submitted in a sealed envelope or notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected thereby, box to the Engineering Division office located at 200 South President Street Suite that Whole Foods Market Group, Inc. has filed with the Planning Board for the City The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The City also reserves the right to 424, Jackson, Mississippi 39201 on or before Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 3:30 of Jackson, an application requesting a Use Permit to allow for the operation of a waive any and all informalities in respect to any bid submitted. Bid awards will be made to P.M. Central Standard Time. wine & spirit store on property located at 4500 I-55 North, Suite 99-A, in the First the lowest and best bidder quoting the lowest net price in accordance with specifications. Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described The award could be according to the lowest cost per item; or to the lowest total cost for Firms interested in providing professional services to the City are encouraged to as: all items; or to accept all or part of any proposal. Delivery time may be considered when submit one or more SOQ in the following fields: evaluating the bid proposal. In those cases where it is known prior to advertising that A parcel of land situated in the Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ and the Northwest ¼ the City’s intention is to award according to the lowest total cost for all items, or in some Architecture Civil/Site Design of the Northeast ¼ of Section 24, Township 6 North, Range 1 East, City of Jackson, variation thereof, statements to this affect will be included on the proposal form. Absence Construction/Project Management Disaster & Recovery Management First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being a part of Lots 1 and 2 of such statement means the City will make that determination during the bid review. Drainage/Flood Control Electrical Engineering of the J.O. Trawick Estate Subdivision and Lots 3 and 4 of Shamrock Hill Subdivi- Environmental/Energy Services Geotechnical/Materials Testing sion (including a part of Spruce Street which is now closed and abandoned) and Hellene Greer, CPPB- NPCA, Manager Interior Design Landscape Architecture/Parks being more particularly described as follows, to wit: Purchasing Division Mechanical Engineering Solid Waste (601) 960-1533 Stormwater/Erosion Control Streets and Bridge Engineering Commerce at the Northeast comer of Lot 1 of the J. O. Trawick Estate Subdivision Structural Engineering & Evaluation Surveying/Staking as recorded in Plat Book 5 at Page 9 of the Chancery Records of the First Judicial 2/6/2014, 2/13/2014 Traffic Engineering/ITS Water/Sanitary Sewer Utilities Engineering District of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi, said point being the POINT OF Other BEGINNING for the parcel herein described; thence South 89°44’38” West for a LEGAL distance of 278.80 feet along the Southern line of Northside Drive to the intersec- Two (2) complete SOQ packets shall be submitted for each area the firm desires tion of the said Southern line of Northside Drive with the Eastern line of Interstate consideration. Highway No. 55; thence South 19°19’48” West for a distance of 195.04 feet along Lynch Creek Drainage Improvements, City Project No. 14B5009 the said Eastern line of interstate Highway No. 55; thence South 19°09’57” West for As the need for professional services for certain capital improvement projects a distance of 55.60 feet along the said Eastern line of interstate Highway No. 55; The City of Jackson intends to employ a consulting engineering firm to provide arises, the SOQs for the related category of work will be evaluated according to thence run 46.10 feet along the arc of a 3336.05 foot radius curve to the right in the design engineering services utilizing a Cost plus Fixed Fee, Labor Hour/Unit Price the City’s standard evaluation procedure. The SOQ solicitation process will occur said right of way, said arc having a 46.09 foot chord which bears South 14°30’12” or Lump Sum/Firm Fixed Price contract to provide a hydraulic study analysis, two (2) times a year. The SOQ will remain on file with the Director of Public Works West; thence South 14°53’57” West for a distance of 249.70 feet along the said surveying, preparation of temporary easements (plats), plans/specifications, en- for a period of twelve (12) months. Any firm submitting SOQs will not be required Eastern line of interstate Highway No. 55; thence run 239.33 feet along the arc of vironmental services, and other support roles as described within an agreed upon to resubmit until their twelve (12) month period has expired unless changes within a 5703.58 foot radius curve to the left in the said right of way line, said arc hav- scope of services. The design engineering services will be for Lynch Creek from the firm necessitate re-submittal sooner. The SOQs must conform to require- ing a 239.31 foot chord which bears South 13°41’49” West; thence South St. Charles Avenue to Robinson Road. ments as outlined in the SOQ documents as furnished by the City of Jackson De- 45°42’10” East for a distance of 18.84 feet along the said right of way line; thence partment of Public Works. Statements of Qualification not meeting stated criteria run 10.95 feet along the arc of a 5687.58 foot radius curve to the left, said arc Consulting engineering firms interested in providing these services may so indi- and not submitted on forms furnished by the Department of Public Works will be having a 10.95 foot chord which bears South 12°20’23” West; thence run 38.27 cate by furnishing the City of Jackson Engineering Division seven (7) copies of returned to applicant marked incomplete. feet along the arc of a 5687.58 foot radius curve to the left, said are being a 38.27 the following: foot chord which bears South 12°05’31” West; thence South 11°53’57” West for Certain state and federal funding sources may require that the City of Jackson ad- a distance of 20.41 feet along the said right of way line; thence South 69°53’37” 1. A cover letter specifying the name and complete description of project, the vertise a separate request for proposals for a specific project. For these types of West for a distance of 18.87 feet along the said right of way line; thence South name of the project manager, and the location and address of the office to be as- projects, the SOQ submitted as a response to this request will not be considered. 11°53’57” West for a distance of 43.55 feet along the said right of way line; thence signed the majority of the work; run 143.57 feet along the arc of a 4609.66 foot radius curve to the right in the said The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in public Eastern right of way line, said arc having a 143.56 foot chord which bears South 2. A resume for each principal member, the project manager, and employee(s) of contracting. Therefore, the City of Jackson requests that prospective vendors and 12°47’29” West; thence leave said Eastern line of Interstate Highway No. 55 and the firm anticipated to be assigned to the project. Also, provide an organizational contractors carefully examine their method of selecting subcontractors and suppli- run South 88°11’25” East for a distance of 186.84 feet; thence South 88°40’00” chart and list each person’s experience and qualifications, including proof that the ers, to ensure that they are not either actively, or passively, discriminating against East for a distance of 24.69 feet to the centerline of Spruce Street (now closed) Project Manager is licensed as a Mississippi Professional Engineer and that the Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Female Business Enterprises (FBEs). to an iron pin; thence South 00°35’40” East for a distance of 22.17 feet along firm has met state licensure and certification requirements*; As a bidder seeking to do business with the City of Jackson, you are expected to the said centerline of Spruce Street (now closed); thence run 10.20 feet along the adhere to a policy of non-discrimination, and to make the maximum practicable arc of a 113.81 foot radius curve to the left in the said centerline of Spruce Street 3. A description of similar type work completed during the past five (5) years which effort to ensure that historically underutilized firms are given an opportunity to (now closed) to a drilled hole in a concrete wall, said arc having a 10.20 foot chord qualifies the consultant for this work; the cost and schedule completion (or actual participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole, or in part, with City which bears South 03°09’44” East; thence South 26°00’14” East for a distance of completion) of this work. funds. For further details about complying with this ordinance, please contact the 81.22 feet along the Northeastern boundary of the property conveyed from Earl W. Office of Economic Development, phone number (601) 960-1638. Copies of the Stanton to Bankers Trust in Deed Book 2014 at Page 231 of the Chancery Records 4. A response containing the information upon which the consultant will be evalu- ordinance, EBO Plan applications and copies of the program are available at 200 of Hinds County, Mississippi, to a drilled hole in a concrete wall which marks the ated; and, South President Street, 2nd floor, Jackson, Mississippi. intersection of the said centerline of Spruce Street (now closed) with the Western line of Old Canton Road; thence North 47°13’09” East for a distance of 25.0 feet The City reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals and/or to discontinue The City of Jackson hereby notifies all bidders that in compliance with Title VI of along the said Western line of Old Canton Road; thence North 45°18’19” East for contract execution with any party at any time prior to final contract execution. the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 that all a distance of 336.30 feet along the said Western line of Old Canton Road; thence bidders will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation North 41°41’09” East for a distance of 174.40 feet along the said Western line All questions related to this Legal Ad shall be submitted in writing and directed to: and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, of Old Canton Road; thence North 38°17’39” East for a distance of 44.27 feet or sex in consideration for an award. along the said Western line of Old Canton Road; thence run 136.62 feet along the Charles Williams Jr., P.E., Ph.D arc of a 1879.36 foot radius curve to the left in the said Western line of Old Canton City of Jackson Engineering Division The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivating and Road, said arc having a 136.59 foot chord which hears North 32°55’44” East; P.O. Box 17 ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, employment, thence North 24°38’41” East for a distance of 35.81 feet along the said Western Jackson, MS 39205 initiatives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, corporations, and/ line; thence North 31°51’29” East for a distance of 29.0 feet along the said Western or entities doing business within the City, as well as those who seek to contract line; thence North 58°08’31” West for a distance of 15.0 feet along the said Western The City will evaluate the Expressions of Interest based on the following factors with the City on various projects and or conduct business in the City, to assist the line; thence North 31°51’29” East for a distance of 15.0 feet along the said Western listed in their relative order of importance: City in achieving its goal by strongly considering City residents for employment line; thence South 58°08’31” East for a distance of 15.0 feet along the said Western

opportunities. line; thence North 31°51 ‘29” East for a distance of 21.61 feet along the said West- 1. Experience of the firm in performing specific services and experience in prepar- ern line; thence North 27°59’49” East for a distance of 86.56 feet along the said ing projects as it relates to the service requested within this advertisement. SOQ paper forms may be obtained from the Engineering Division of Public Works, Western line; thence North 26°48’38” East for a distance of 86.19 feet along the 2. Qualifications and experience of staff to be assigned to the project based on 200 South President Street, Suite 424, Warren A. Hood Building, Jackson, MS. said Western line; thence North 26°37’38” East for a distance of 389.20 feet along requested scope of services. Electronic SOQ forms can be obtained by calling the Engineering Division at (601) the said Western line of Old Canton Road; thence run 34.07 feet along the arc of a 3. Size of the firm’s professional and technical staff with respect to the capacity to 960-1651. right-of-way flare having a 25.0 foot radius curve to the left, said arc having a 31.50 provide the needed scope of services. foot chord which bears North 55°45’26” West; thence South 89°44’38” West for a 4. Resume of the firm’s current and completed projects of a similar nature. Kwame Kenyatta Willie Bell, Jr. distance of 446.79 feet along the said Southern line of Northside Drive to the POINT 5. Local presence of the firm (i.e., local headquarters, office, or other investments Deputy CAO Interim Public Works Director OF BEGINNING, containing 14.9093 acres more or less. within the City of Jackson). Terry Williamson Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Andrew The City reserves the right to select one (1) consultant or select a short list of Legal Counsel Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. President consultants from whom more information will be required. Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at 2/13/2014, 2/20/2014 which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will be heard both pro and Minority participation is strongly encouraged. con on said question, after which a record will be established upon which the City Planning Board can make its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any To be considered, all replies must be received by 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, February LEGAL objection thereto may be made by any person owning property within the area, and 25, 2014, in the Office of the City Clerk, 219 South President Street, Jackson, if made in writing must be filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said time Mississippi, 39201 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the Willie Bell, Jr All interested parties, including public and private transit and paratransit op- City will take steps to accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids Interim Director, Department of Public Works erators within the City of Jackson, are hereby advised the City of Jackson for the visually/hearing impaired. Department of Human and Cultural Services is applying to the Mississippi Kwame Kenyatta Department of Transportation, Jackson, Mississippi for a grant under Section WITNESS my signature this 24th day of January 2014. Deputy CAO 5310 of the Federal Transit Act, as amended, for the provision of elderly and /s/Ester L. Ainsworth Terry Williamson disabled transportation services. A Public Hearing is scheduled for Febru- Zoning Administrator Legal Counsel ary 27, 2014 at the Smith Robertson Senior Center on 505 John Hart Street, Jackson, MS 39202 at I 0:00 a.m. City of Jackson, Mississippi 2/13/2014, 2/20/2014 2/6/2014, 2/13/2014 2/13/2014, 2/20/2014 CLASSIFIED

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CITY OF JACKSON NOTICE TO BIDDERS Opportunity (EBO) Plan Application, with each bid submission, in accordance with the REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL City of Jackson provisions set forth by authority of the City of Jackson’s EBO Ordinance. Failure to PROPOSAL FOR DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT Jackson, Mississippi comply with the City’s EBO Ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder or offer, from OF TESTING AND ASSESSMENT being awarded an eligible contract. For more information on the City’s EBO Program, PROCESSES FOR PROMOTION TO FIRE LIEUTENANT/DRIVER OPERATOR Sealed, signed bids are invited and will be received by the City of Jackson, Mississippi, please contact the Office of Economic Development at (601)960-1638. Copies of the until 3:30 P.M. in the City Clerk’s Office of Jackson, the bid must be stamped in by 3:30 EBO Ordinance, EBO Plan Application and a copy of the EBO Program are available Notice is hereby given that the City of Jackson, Mississippi (hereinafter “City”), will re- P.M. Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at which time said bids will be publicly opened at the with the Office of Economic Development at 218 South President Street, Second Floor, ceive sealed proposals for the Development, Administration and Management of Test- City Hall located at 219 South President Street (City Council Chambers) in City Hall for Jackson, Mississippi. ing and Assessment Processes for Promotion to Fire Lieutenant/Driver Operator at the the following: Office of the City Clerk at 219 South President Street in Jackson, Mississippi 39205- The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The City also reserves the right 0017 or P. O. Box 17, Jackson, Mississippi 39205-0017 until 3:30 p.m. central standard 40515-031114 Twelve-Month Supply of Diesel Fuel and Regular Unleaded Gasoline to waive any and all informalities in respect to any bid submitted. Bid awards will be time, Tuesday, March 25, 2014. 88598-031114 Eighteen-Month Supply of Swimming Pool Purification Chemicals made to the lowest and best bidder quoting the lowest net price in accordance with 09495-031114 Three-Year Lawn Care & Maintenance Service specifications. The award could be according to the lowest cost per item; or to the low- Copies of the Specifications and Proposal Form for the Development and Management est total cost for all items; or to accept all or part of any proposal. Delivery time may be of Testing and Assessment Processes for Promotion to Fire Lieutenant/Driver Operator BIDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT WWW.JACKSONMS.GOV. considered when evaluating the bid proposal. In those cases where it is known prior are on file in the Office of the Director of Personnel Management, 1000 Metrocenter, to advertising that the City’s intention is to award according to the lowest total cost for Suite 102, Jackson, Mississippi 39209, and copies will be provided upon request. All The above must comply with the City’s specifications. Copies of proposal forms can be all items, or in some variation thereof, statements to this affect will be included on the proposals must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, March obtained from the Purchasing Division, 200 South President Street, Room 604, Hood proposal form. Absence of such statement means the City will make that determination 25, 2014 in a sealed envelope, addressed as follows: Building, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Copies of bid specifications are filed with the City during the bid review. Clerk for public record in accordance with House Bill No 999, 1986 Regular Session of For Delivery: City of Jackson the Mississippi Legislature. Hellene Greer, CPPB, NPCA, CPPO, Manager City Clerk Purchasing Division City Hall The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in Public Pur- (601) 960-1533 219 S. President Street chasing. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal business op- Jackson, MS 39205-0017 portunities for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition to selection, 2/13/2014, 2/20/2014 each contractor, bidder or offer shall submit a completed and signed Equal Business For Mailing: City of Jackson City Clerk P.O. Box 17 LEGAL Jackson, MS 39205-0017 ORDINANCE APPROVING DAVID HOARD (JSU FOUNDATION) A REZON- South 00 degrees 11 minutes East along said property line a distance of 194.3 feet to a All proposals must be delivered or mailed in a sealed envelope (mailed proposals must ING FROM R-l SINGLE-FAMILY) RESIDENTIAL AND R-5 (MULTI- FAMILY) line that is parallel with and 112 feet Southerly of the center line of the proposed South be contained in a sealed envelope inside the mailing envelope) and labeled in the lower RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO CMU-1 (COMMUNITY) MIXED-USE DISTRICT TO Highway Lane; thence run Easterly along said parallel line and along the circumference left corner as follows: CONSTRUCT A JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT to a circle to the right, having a radius of 7527, 49 feet, a distance of 113.9 feet to the SEALED PROPOSALS FOR CENTER TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES AT THE MS E- CENTER & THE DEVELOP- grantors East property line; thence run North 00 degrees 26 minutes West along said DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT MENT OF THE PROPERTY AS COMMUNITY MIXED USE PROJECT FOR PROP- property line a distance of 162.6 feet; thence run North 79 degrees 07 minutes west OF TESTING AND ASSESSMENT PROCESSES FOR PROMOTION ERTIES LOCATED AT 1126 RAYMOND RD., (PARCEL #635-45) 1118 RAYMOND a distance of 31.8 feet to the grantor’s property line; thence run South 00 degrees 11 TO FIRE LIEUTENANT/DRIVER OPERATOR RD. (PARCEL #635-50) & 0 RAYMOND RD (PARCEL #635-65), CASE NO. 3856. minutes East along said property line a distance of 187.6 feet to the point of beginning, TO BE RECEIVED AND OPENED AT CITY HALL containing 0.97 acres more or less; and all being situated in and a part of the east half 3:30 P.M., TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014 WHEREAS, David Hoard (JSU Foundation) has filed a petition to rezone property lo- of the southwest quarter of Section 7, Township 5 North, Range 1 East, First Judicial cated at 1126 Raymond Rd (Parcel #635-45), 1118 Raymond Rd.(Parcel #635-50) & District of Hinds County, Mississippi together with any abutters rights of access, if any, The City reserves the right to reject any and all such proposals. 0 Raymond Rd (Parcel #635-65), in the City of Jackson, First Judicial District of Hinds to, over, on, and across the above described property. County, Mississippi, from R-l (Single-family) and R-5 (Multi-family) Residential Districts 2/13/2014, 2/20/2014 to CMU-1 (Community) Mixed-Use District to construct a Jackson State University Re- Parcel No. 635-65 search & Development center to support activities at the MS e-Center & the develop- ment of the property as a community mixed use project; and A parcel of land being a part of the Westhighland Heights Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, Blue Finest Security WHEREAS, the Jackson City Planning Board, after holding the required public hear- MS, in Plat Book 6 at Page 18, and a part o f the East Vi of the West Vi of Section7, Licensed, Bonded & Insured. ing, has recommended approval to rezone the properties from R-l (Single-family) and Township 5 North, Range 1 East of said County and State, and being more particularly R-5 (Multi- family) Residential Districts to CMU-1 (Community) Mixed- Use District to described as follows; 24/7 Residential, Commercial, Industrial. construct a Jackson State University Research & Development center to support activi- ties at the MS e-Center & the development of the property as a community mixed use Beginning at the SW comer of Lot 80 of said Westhighland Heights Subdivision, and Permanent & Temporary reliable professional service & patrol. project; and run thence North 0 degrees 35 minutes East along the West line of said subdivision Over 16 yrs. Experience. David Palmer, CEO/President 454.08 feet; WHEREAS, notice was duly and legally given to property owners and interested citi- 601-949-3581 or 601-946-4768 email: [email protected] zens that a meeting of the Council would be held at the City Hall at 2:30p.m., Tuesday, thence South 89 degrees 14 minutes East, 10.6 feet; thence North 1 degree 46 minutes January 21, 2014 to consider said change, based upon the record of the case as devel- East 732.27 feet to the South line of Interstate Highway No. 20; thence North 87 de- oped before the City Planning Board; and grees 05 minutes East along the South line of said highway 208.4 feet; thence continue North 88 degrees 09 minutes 30 seconds East along the South line of said highway WHEREAS, it appeared to the satisfaction of the City Council that notice of said petition for a chord distance of 259.68 feet; thence South 0 degrees 35 minutes West, 1517:9 had been published in the Clarion Ledger on November 28, 2013 and December 12, feet to the North line of the Raymond Road; thence North 88 degrees 33 minutes West DRIVER CDL B - Jackson, MS 2013 and that a hearing would be held by the Jackson City Planning Board on Decem- along the North line of said Raymond Road 50 feet, thence North 0 degrees 35 minutes ber 18, 2013, all as provided for by ordinances of the City of Jackson and the laws of East, 310.3 feet: thence North 89 degrees 51 minutesWest, 443.22 feet to the FOB and Health, Dental, Vision & 401k 1Yr the State of Mississippi, and that the Jackson City Planning Board had recommended containing 13.602 acres, more or less. Recent Experience/Clean MVR approval of the petitioned rezoning of the above described property to CMU-1 (Com- munity) Mixed-Use District and within the existing zoning of the City of Jackson; and is hereby rezoned and changed from R-l (Single-family) and R-5 (Multi-family) Residen- Apply Online at www.nuway.com tial Districts to CMU-1 (Community) Mixed- Use District to construct a Jackson State WHEREAS, the Council after having considered the matter, is of the opinion that such University Research & Development center to support activities at the MS e-Center & Recruiting 309-834-2017 changes would be in keeping with sound land use practice and to the best interest of the development of the property as a community mixed use project provided, however the City and that there has been a substantial change in the land use character of the that before a permit is issued for any structure to be erected on the said property, or for surrounding area that justifies rezoning the property and there is a public need for ad- any use thereof, provision for adequate off-street parking must be made and approved ditional property in that area zoned in accordance with the request. by the Department of Planning Development and the Department of Public Works. The Zoning Administrator is ordered to note such change on the Official Zoning Map to the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACK- City of Jackson, Mississippi. SON, MISSISSIPPI: MS Gem and Mineral 2014 Tours Starkville Tours SECTION 2. That the cost of publication of this Ordinance shall be borne by the peti- SECTION 1. That the property located in the City of Jackson, First Judicial District of tioner. • Cajun Tour February 24-27 Cajun food, music, dance. Hinds County, Mississippi, more particular described as follows: • Southwest Tour SECTION 3. That this Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after its passage and Grand Canyon...Carlsbad Parcel No. 635-45’ after publication of same by the petitioner. April 22-May 1 • Northwest Tour Beginning at a point of 1870.4 feet East and 387.3 feet North of an iron stake at the President Tillman recognized Jason Brookins, Director of Jackson State University Yellowstone-Seattle-Redwoods May 31-June 16 Southwest comer of Section 7, Township 5 North, Range 1 East: run thence South- Center for University-Based Development, who addressed the Council and argued in • Washington, DC easterly along the North Right-of-way line of Jackson-Raymond Concrete Highway for favor of the approval of rezoning properties located in parcels 635-45, 635-50, 635- June 24-30 a distance of 119.1 feet; thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes West, 3340 feet, more 65 from R-l (Single- family) Residential and R-5 (Multi-family) Residential to CM U-l • Nova Scotia Tour or less, PASSto an iron stake; thence North 89 degrees 45PASS minutes West, 103.35 feet to (Community) Mixed-Use District to construct a Jackson State University Research and Halifax-PEI-Anne of Green Gables an iron stake; thence South 721.5 feet to an iron stake; thence South 00 degrees Development center. July 12-26 1x4 1x4 • Alaska Tour 07minutesWest 2616.5 feet, more or less, in the West Half of Section 7, Township 5 Juneau-Anchorage-Fairbanks Aug. 13-Sept. 6 North, Range 1 East, Hinds County, Mississippi, LESS AND EXCEPT all property lying There was no opposition from the public. • New England north of Interstate Highway No. 20. DC-NYC-Boston-Ottawa-Canada Sept. 23-Oct. 3 Council Member Barrett-Simon moved adoption; Council Member Priester seconded. • Niagara Falls Tour Parcel No. 635-50 Toronto-Detroit-Opryland October 20-27 Yeas- Barrett-Simon, Priester, Stamps and Tillman. • Branson Christmas November 11-14 Beginning at a point 1870.4 feet East and 387.3 feet North of an iron stake at the Nays- None. • Williamsburg Southwest comer of Section 7, Township 5 North, Range 1 East: run thence Easterly Absent- Cooper-Stokes, Whitwell and Yarber. 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He is an associate of the project right away and in Chicago for many years, or come. research professor (honorary) at supported it. In fact, the book even as a graduate student at KW: When you look the Institute for Global Cultural is part of a series that is headed Harvard in psychology and hu- in the mirror, what do Studies, SUNY-Binghamton; a by James MacGregor Burns, man development, I didn’t think you see? Crossword Puzzle senior fellow at Institute for In- who wrote the classic book on or imagine that one day I would DS: There is no limit ternational and Cross-Cultural leadership and coined the term be covering the first black presi- to what one can do! Research, New York City; and “transformational leadership,” dent at the White House. KW: If you could a columnist for Asia Times On- Georgia Sorensen, who worked KW: You traveled to vari- have one wish instantly line, Al Jazeera English and The in the Carter administration, and ous places where Obama grew granted, what would that Global Intelligence, among oth- Ron Riggio, a professor of lead- up while researching your first be for? er syndicated publications. ership at Claremont McKenna book about Obama. Where did DS: That both my His recent articles and opin- College. you think the seed of his presi- children will be well- ions have appeared in the Wall Given that Obama is a rele- dential destiny was planted? educated, well-read and Street Journal Online, Wonkette. vant historical figure despite the DS: Hawaii. His parents met well-travelled. com, Free Lance-Star, Far East- negative polling trends domesti- there and he attended one of the KW: The Judyth Pi- ern Economic Review, Middle cally, he has many more admir- elite preparatory schools on the azza question: What key East Times, Middle East On- ers than detractors at home and island, Punahou Academy. Ha- quality do you believe all line, Epoch Times, Biotech Law abroad. In fact, the publisher waii was the last state to join the successful people share? Review, Health Affairs, Media wanted us to focus on his leader- Union in 1959 after the attack on DS: Dogged deter- Monitors, DC Chronicles, Fred- ship style within a cross-cultural Pearl Harbor and World War II. mination - consistency ricksburg.com, MyCentralJer- context, which is the theme of Obama’s father arrived there and persistence in per- sey.com, International Psychol- the new book. as an exchange student in 1959 formance. It’s not just ogy Bulletin, and other journals. KW: How do you explain his and Barack was born two years enough to have good Sharma has been profiled do- enduring popularity overseas? after Hawaii became part of ideas, one has to deliver. mestically and internationally DS: I think it has partly to do the U.S. It shaped not only his KW: The Michael including in L’Echo, DeStan- with his international biography inner-most self, his destiny, but Ealy question: If you daard, Luxembourg Wort, 352 and global moorings in almost also his vision of America as re- could meet any historical Lux Magazine, The Eastern Eye, all continents--Africa, Asia, Eu- flected in his saying, “There is figure, who would it be? Asian Affairs, Cincinnati Herald rope and the US, of course. Pro- no Red America or Blue Amer- DS: There are so and The Skanner, to name a few. fessor Ali A. Mazrui calls him ica, only the United States of many - I would like to ACROSS DOWN On TV, Dinesh’s work has “the child of three continents.” America.” have met Freud, Jung, 1. Professional football team 1. Make over been favorably reviewed on But if you include his Irish As the first majority-minority Gandhi, Nehru, Lincoln, 5. Lad 2. Chopped Politics Tonight (WGN News), or European ancestry from his state, you could say that Hawaii Churchill, Martin Luther Urban Update (WHDH Boston), mother’s side of the family, he shaped Obama’s identity indeli- King, Mandela, Claude 9. Egress 3. Rodents City Line WABC Boston, KITV may be called “the man of four bly. They both grew up together, Levi-Strauss, Dali, Mar- 10. Country poem 4. Inaction Hawaii, Bay Sunday San Fran- continents” or the global presi- in parallel, and are now leading gret Mead, Camus, Fou- 11. Factor of ten 5. Central daylight time cisco, and many other shows. dent, a symbol of the changing America towards being a blend- cault, Sri Aurobindo, 12. Inscribed pillar 6. Laughing dog On Radio, he has been featured times. ed nation, demographically. Krishnamurti, other Indi- 13. City in the former USSR 7. Distribute on Conversations on the Coast KW: What were you most KW: What will be the focus an Philosophers. And the 15. Negative 8. Coat in San Francisco, Reality Check surprised to learn about him in of your next book about Obama? list goes on. As you can 16. Mimic 10. Old Testament prophet FM-4 Vienna, South African the course of your preparing this DS: Not clear yet, but some- see, I think intellectu- 18. Savior 14. Blacksmith’s workshop Broadcast Corporation (SABC) book? thing to do with American iden- als are historical figures, 21. Cutting tool 17. Melted and numerous other talk shows. DS: When I prepared the tity, politics and culture in the too, because they can 22. Roofing material 18. Horses’ neck hair Furthermore, he has been a manuscript, the sheer enormity era of globalization, similar to change the world with 26. Final inning 19. Survive consultant in the healthcare in- of the challenges the U.S. faces what I have been writing about the power of their ideas. dustry for major pharmaceuti- abroad were mind-boggling. It lately. KW: What advice 28. Hold it there 20. Eyesight, for example cal, biotech and medical device became clear to me that the job KW: Is there any question no do you have for anyone 29. Writing 23. Citizen clients for about a decade. He is of managing all of these con- one ever asks you, that you wish who wants to write about 30. Royalty 24. Wine bottle cap the author of “Barack Obama in flicts simultaneously is, indeed, someone would? a president? 31. Tier 25. Fit Hawaii and Indonesia: The Mak- very difficult, especially, if the DS: No one has ever said to DS: Always follow 32. Dam 27. Spigot ing of a Global President,” which U.S. wants to remain the global me, “You’re not African-Ameri- your path, or the road was rated as among the Top 10 leader in the 21st Century. can, so why are you so obsessed less travelled. Books of Black History for 2012 That’s why China does not with Obama? Why is Obama KW: Thanks again © Feature Exchange by the American Library Associ- necessarily want to be in the your muse?” Or, “Aren’t you for the time, Dinesh, and (For puzzle answer keys, see page 17) ation, Book List Online. Here, he position of a global superpower. tired of Obama yet? You know talks about the follow-up book, The other BRIC countries, Rus- his polling numbers are falling.” “The Global Obama.” sia, India and Brazil, are not KW: Would you mind say- Cryptogram Kam Williams: Hi Dinesh, anywhere near being global su- ing something controversial that A cryptogram is a puzzle where a sentence is encoded by substituting the thanks for the interview. perpowers. Countries around the would get this interview tweet- actual letters of the sentence with different letters. The challenge of the puzzle is to ‘decode’ the sentence to reveal the original English sentence. Dinesh Sharma: Any time. world expect the U.S. to deliver, ed? We have provided a few of the decoded letters to help get you started. It’s very nice of you to conduct be engaged, and respond to their DS: President Obama will be Hint: Quote by Barry Manilow this interview. You reviewed my needs. Presidential leadership is an even bigger statesman in his earlier book and the new book, a really tough job, does come post-presidency, while working “The Global Obama.” So, I re- not easily. for Africa’s development. ally appreciate it. “To those who much is given, KW: What is your secret KW: What interested you much is expected,” to para- wish? in writing another book about phrase President Kennedy. DS: To smoke a cigar with Obama? KW: What has been your the president on the roof of the DS: Well, first, Barack H. most special moment in your White House. But, alas, he does Obama is a landmark presiden- visits to the White House? not smoke anymore. tial figure as the first black, mul- DS: Hard to say, but I think KW: The bookworm Troy © Feature Exchange tiracial, multicultural president watching the President in the Johnson question: What was the from Hawaii and the Pacific. In East Room when he hosts some last book you read? the first book, Barack Obama in of the sports teams, stars from DS: “The Future” by Al Gore, Hawaii and Indonesia, as you the NBA, WNBA, and NFL, af- “A Singular Woman” by Jenny This Week’s Horoscopes know, I documented, with eth- ter they have won a champion- Scott, “Legal Orientalism” by This week you may get a chance to Let your feelings flow later today and they nographic interviews, the child- ship. Teemu Ruskola, and I just start- experience pleasurable contacts from might carry you along without you having hood and adolescence of this Obama is a sports aficiona- ed reading “The Great Soul” by those living in distant places. a care in the world! history-making president. do. You can really observe that Joseph Lelyveld. The idea was to show that the when he’s around athletes. He KW: What is your favorite 1/21 - 2/19 7/23-8/21 Aquarius Leo childhood of a historical leader gets a kick out of it. His inner- dish to cook? Your positive outlook during this week Whatever you say first today is probably speaks to the historical times jock self comes out and his lan- DS: Fish Curry. should bring you in touch with a new the most sincere statement. and, in turn, shapes the future guage becomes very jocular. KW: The Mike Pittman ques- romance or kind friend. in some important ways. 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It signals all: the cheers, the end of what will be a 17- the boos, ev- year career for a player im- ery win, all pervious to scandal, even as the plane trips, he carried the highest profile the bus rides, in the game on its most scru- the clubhous- tinized team. es, the walks “So really it was months through the ago when I realized that this tunnel and ev- season would likely be my ery drive to Jeter last,” Jeter wrote. “As I came and from the to this conclusion and shared Bronx.” baseball has had no finer am- it with my friends and family, Jeter’s final game, barring bassador than Derek Jeter,” they all told me to hold off a Yankees playoff appear- Bud Selig said in a statement. saying anything until I was ance, will come Sept. 28 at “Since his championship absolutely 100 percent sure.” Fenway Park. His final game rookie season of 1996, Derek He enters his final season at Yankee Stadium will be has represented all the best with 3,316 hits, 10th on the Sept. 25, against the Balti- of the national pastime on all-time list. He was the 1996 more Orioles. and off the field. He is one of Davis American League Rookie of “In the 21-plus years in the most accomplished and the Year, a season in which which I have served as com- memorable players of his - or eurweb.com the first full lap of the 2-lap he went over to Groothuis the Yankees won the first of missioner, major league any - era.” Oh well, not this time. race, it was clear his reign and gave him a congratula- US Olympic speed skat- was over. He crossed the line tory pat on the back. ing star Shani Davis lost at more than seventh-tenths of Groothuis, who has strug- his attempt for a third gold a second behind Groothuis’ gled with depression and Michael Sam’s dad never knew son medal in Sochi Russia. winning time of 1 minute, once contemplated suicide, Davis’ shot at Olympic his- 8.39 seconds. earned the fourth gold medal tory ended Feb. 12 at Adler “I just had a misfortunate in five speedskating events was in closet until ‘I’m gay’ text Arena when Stefan Groothuis race,” Davis said. “I have to for the Dutch at these Winter won gold for the Netherlands live with this the rest of my Games. At 32, he became the eurweb.com in the 1,000 meters, dashing life.” oldest gold medalist ever in Birthdays are always good for the American’s hopes of be- On the cool-down lap from the 1,000, sparking another memorable stories. coming the first male speed- a performance that would orange-clad celebration on For Michael Sam’s dad, his skater to capture the same leave him in eighth place, the infield. birthday came with a text from his event at three straight Olym- Davis simply stared at the ice “This is so unreal,” he said. son saying he was gay. pics. - hood down, skates far apart. “I thought Shani was going “I told him, ‘Well, you could After Davis completed When the final pair was done, to better me.” have wished me a happy birthday first,’” the elder Sam, who has the same name, joked to NBC News. Although he was surprised Michael Sam Sr. about his son’s revelation, Sam’s father fully supports the athlete’s the message was simply “I’m gay.” Michael Sam Jr. decision. Soon after the text, the men chat- “I was shocked because I didn’t ted more about the confession over and everything, and he said he see it,” he said. “I mean, you see the phone as the 55-year-old patri- was just going to do it,” the father your kids, but you don’t suspect arch received confirmation from said. “And I said, OK then. He’s in that.” the younger Sam that he was sure control and he’s grown. No matter “He sent me a text first,” contin- about coming out to the world. what, he’s my son and I still love ued Sam’s dad, who revealed that “I asked him about his career him.” www.mississippilink.com February 13 - 19, 2014 THE mississippi link • 21 Town Hall Meeting National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day February 7, 2014 • Tougaloo College Photos By Jay Johnson ENTERTAINMENT

22 • the mississippi link February 13 - 19, 2014 www.mississippilink.com ‘Motown the Musical’ tour set to Diddy called out on arrive in Detroit; Oprah reportedly Facebook by NYC bar works on Broadway debut for being a cheapskate eurweb.com eurweb.com Cheapskate! That’s The hit play “Motown the exactly what a NYC Musical” is on its way to the bar is calling Sean real Motown. “Diddy” Combs. Producers for the show It’s not like he has to confirmed the news Feb. worry about saving ev- 6 as they revealed that the ery single dime he can musical’s national tour will with the economy. He indeed arrive at the Fisher did drink at a nice bar, Theatre in Detroit for a four- right? week run that kicks off Oct. Speaking of it, The 21. Bar at Dream Hotel is “Motown the Musical” calling Diddy out for tells the story of the rise of his short tip he left one Berry Gordy’s Motown Re- of their waitresses dur- cords, its fall and ultimate ing the Super Bowl. resurgence while featuring And what better way songs from Motown’s cata- of doing that than using logue. Among the tunes in- social media. cluded are War,” ”What’s The bar took to Face- Going On?” ”My Girl,” book to blast the multi- Combs ”Dancing in the Streets” and millionaire mogul. “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg.” Diddy only gave the waitress a This comes as a major shock The Tony award nominat- Charlotte, N.C. “Motown the According to The Holly- Audra McDonald. $40 tip after a $200 tab and serv- to the bar after the bar manager ed play’s tour will kick off in Musical’s” Detroit run will wood Reporter, the former If things work out, the ing him and his entourage. asked the mogul was everything Chicago April 22. In the next conclude Nov. 16. queen of daytime is report- stage will be set for Oprah’s “Although [Diddy’s] Net worth OK and he replied with a positive two years, the outing will As theatergoers prepare edly in talks to star in a re- Broadway acting debut in is in the millions, he felt it neces- review. touch down in Minneapolis; for the Motown experience, vival of the Pulitzer Prize the George C. Wolfe-direct- sary to stiff a hard working young Maybe, Diddy feels he can’t Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; Los An- Oprah Winfrey is preparing winning play, “Night, Moth- ed play in the 2015-16 sea- girl for $40 bucks. What a gentle- give everyone a good tip based on geles; Houston; Atlanta; and for her Broadway close-up. er” opposite Tony winner son. man.” his income? Mike Tyson in talks to join cast of ‘Vernon God Little’ eurweb.com Herzog’s adaptation of DBC According to The Holly- to join the cast of the proj- story. Anderson will Mike Tyson is in negotia- Pierre’s booker prize winning wood Reporter, producers ect which has Austin Abrams play an undisclosed tions to star as the axe mur- coming of age novel Vernon are also in talks with Pamela cast in the title role opposite role in the film. Ty- derer in director Werner God Little. Anderson and Russell Brand Sasha Pieterse. son’s character de- The book is about a normal livers the line in the teenager whose word falls novel which gives the apart when his best friend, book and film its title. Jesus Navarro, murders their Producer Katya classmates in the schoolyard, Eichinger, whose and Vernon is taken in for late husband Bernd questioning. The story un- bought the movie folds with Vernon existing in adaptation rights to Tyson attends HBO’s post 2014 Golden a hyper real world of accusa- the novel, is aiming Globe Awards party held at Circa 55 Res- tion and betrayal. to mount the produc- taurant Jan, 12 in Los Angeles Abrams will star opposite tion in the U.S. and Pieterse as his love inter- Mexico this summer est, while Brand will play a with Mexico’s Canana Films, nal and producer Pablo Cruz, scheming newspaper reporter co-founded by Diego Luna, aboard as a co-production looking for an angle on the fellow actor Gael Garcia Ber- partner. PSA www.mississippilink.com February 13 - 19, 2014 THE mississippi link • 23 24 • the mississippi link February 13 - 19, 2014 www.mississippilink.com

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