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Vol. 23, No. 17 February 16 - 22, 2017 50¢ N.Y. Mets star Granderson stressed education at JSU COFO Fences panel discussion By Stephanie R. Jones son State University baseball degree,” said Granderson, a League Baseball at the Fannie Contributing Writer players and others that his big- graduate of the University of Il- Lou Hamer Institute @ COFO, Curtis Granderson made it gest accomplishment was getting linois at Chicago. where the crowd spilled out of to “the show,” playing Major a college education. Granderson spoke Thursday the auditorium. He was joined by League Baseball. Yet the New “The number one thing I’m at the panel discussion Fences: MLB player Curtis Granderson and the JSU baseball team York Mets outfielder told Jack- proud of is getting my college African Americans in Major COFO Continued on page 3 Debate on Sessions R & B 2017 festival unveils partial nomination explodes over roster of artists Coretta Scott King letter

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By Jackie Hampton By Lauren Victoria Burke iting senators from ‘Impugn- date and frighten elderly black of the audience. Thunderous ap- NNPA Newswire Contributor Publisher LACK ing’ other senators – known as voters. For this reprehensible plause and screams were heard The United States Senate B “rule 19.” conduct he should not be re- The 2017 Jackson Rhythm and throughout the theater room of debate over Attorney General Warren was then ordered to warded with a federal judge- Blues Festival is set to celebrate the complex as the names were nominee Sen. Jeff Sessions (D- stop reading and take her seat ship.” Jackson’s culture and rich musical unveiled. Ala.) boiled over into confu- on the Senate floor. The Senate The chairman of the Con- heritage August 18 and 19. Artists announced so far in- sion and accusations February then voted to effectively cen- gressional Black Caucus re- Festival organizers released the clude Jasmine Sullivan, Eric first round of artists Wednesday at Benet, Ro James, Dreezy, Calvin 7 as Senate Democrats carried M H sure Warren for the remainder leased a blistering statement their opposition into an all- O NT of the debate on the Sessions on the incident on the Senate a press conference at the Jackson Richardson, Angela Walls, Doug night long protest. nomination by a vote of 49-43. floor hours later. Convention Complex, but advised E. Fresh, Eric Roberson, Jarekus But at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, History The Senate voted February “Republican senators’ deci- the crowd that headliners would Singleton, Eddie Cotton, Jason February 7, as Sen. Elizabeth Rights Era villain and unre- 8 to confirm Sessions to se- sion tonight to silence Coretta be announced in the near future. Turner Band, Los Brown and AJC Warren (D-Mass.) recited the pentant racist Bull Connor. cede Attorney General Loretta Scott King from the grave is The roster of artists was quite impressive, based on the reaction Festival words of a letter authored by Republican Sen. Jim Risch Lynch as the nation’s top cop disgusting and disgraceful,” Continued on page 3 Coretta Scott King, the late (R-Idaho) objected to War- under the Trump Administra- said Rep. Cedric Richmond, widow of Dr. Martin Luther ren’s reading of a 1986 letter tion. the chairman of the CBC, in a King Jr., that’s been in the Sen- by King’s widow, because it King wrote the letter in 1986 statement. ate record for over 20 years, was critical of Sessions when urging a Republican-controlled “Mrs. King’s characteriza- the drama hit an all-new level. he was a prosecutor. Senate Senate Judiciary Committee to tion of then U.S. Attorney Byram Middle School The Senate floor fiasco Majority Leader Mitch McCo- reject then U.S. Attorney Ses- Senator Sessions was accurate would lead to the Congres- nnell (R-Ky.) became the face sions’ nomination for a district in 1986 and it is accurate now. sional Black Caucus (CBC) of Risch’s objection, and rose court judgeship. Coretta Scott He is as much of a friend to presents Anti-Bullying releasing a blistering state- to object to Warren’s reading King’s letter in part read that, the black community and civil ment late in the evening call- of the Coretta Scott King letter. “Mr. Sessions has used the rights as Bull Connor and the ing the episode “disgusting” McConnell asserted the letter awesome powers of his office Awareness Day and evoking the name of Civil violated a Senate rule prohib- in a shabby attempt to intimi- King Continued on page 3 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Program Manager Greg Johnson headlines CSLC annual banquet

This year marks an increase in the number of scholarship essay contestants Kenneth Bryant, Community Relations – Hinds County Sheriff’s De- partment, encourages students to make the right choices to avoid The Mississippi Link Newswire manager for the W.K. Kellogg Reflecting on the banquet’s tition when it comes to an op- negative consequences. LEXINGTON, Miss. – Foundation, who is also an at- theme, Education Empowers, portunity to do better. I am so Small town folks are always torney, returned as keynote Johnson stated, “You have to proud of them. They are all By Janice K. Neal-Vincent director of Fight Crime: Invest Contributing Writer excited when one of their speaker and supercharged the expose yourself to different winners just for trying in my in Kids, said social networks are hometown boys grow up, do scholarship candidates and the things to acquire the many dif- opinion.” Community partners joined ideal tools for various kinds of well, and return to give back audience to go after their goals ferent experiential degrees of Speaking of the winners, first-time Principal Ben Lundy bullying. He discussed the social to his community. That was with vigor. “I need you to un- knowledge needed to make de- each of them were thrilled to of Byram Middle School to networks which included cyber exactly the case for a packed derstand, young people, that in cisions to be successful in this learn they had placed in the rally against bullying during it’s bullying, digital fingerprints, and audience of mostly Holmes America, education provides life.” scholarship’s essay competi- Anti-Bullying Awareness Day, cyber stalking. Countians at the Commu- the knowledge; politics pro- This year, there were 11 tion. “I felt very enthusiastic February 9. During three differ- Cloy mentioned that many nity Students Learning Cen- vides the franchise; economic contestants, as compared to after being informed that I had ent sessions from 10:30 a.m. – children become victims because ter’s (CSLC) Seventh Annual provides the capital; and that nine last year. “This is why we won first place.” said Shania 3:40 p.m. the anti-bullying team messages are sent to intimidate Scholarship Awards Banquet, we have to mix those values are so excited about this year’s Clay. “With this scholarship, I raised the level of consciousness or threaten them. He said many held January 28 in the Holmes with mutual and self-respect scholarship banquet,” com- plan to cover some of my book of boys in grades 6-8. The oc- children commit suicide because County Central High School so that all of us can achieve mented CSLC Executive Di- expenses.” casion’s theme was Stop Bully- they believe they are being con- gynasium in Lexington. that great American Dream of rector and Co-Founder Beulah Second place winner, Vanet- ing – Together We Can Be Bully trolled by online bullying. He ap- Holmes County native life, liberty, and the pursuit of Greer. “Our young people are Free. Gregory Johnson, program happiness,” Johnson said. not shying away from compe- Kellogg Juan Cloy, Mississippi project Byram Continued on page 3 Continued on page 3

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Byram Kellogg Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 pealed to the boys to stand up against ta Brownlow, said she could not put bullying by “standing up against peo- into words how overjoyed she felt ple who bully.” knowing she had won second place. O’nae Chatman, nationally re- “I am deeply honored and grateful,” nowned speaker and founder of Chat- she said. “Being a part of this competi- man International LLC, cautioned the tion meant a lot to me. It allowed me students to be more than bystanders to compete against some of the most by adhering to the tools of character, intelligent, driven seniors within my leadership, commitment, and self- es- class. Thank you again, CSLC, for teem. “If we have more people speak- the recognition and generous scholar- ing against bullying, the less people ship.” we will have who are pro bullying,” “It was very eye opening and en- said the speaker. Chatman then sug- lightening to participate in this com- petition,” said third-place winner, gested that the boys be game chang- Juan Cloy, Mississippi project director/Fight Crime: Invest in John Neal, Ed.S. associate superintendent of Community JaLesia Garvis. “After the results were ers. “You can change the game. Kids tells 6th graders to stand up against bullying. Relations and Ben Lundy, principal, Byram Middle School You’re powerful. Be the change. revealed, I was amazed because I was Think before you speak. You can ac- able to share this opportunity with tually change the game. The choice is many talented students.” yours,” Chatman charged. The audience shared many positive Kenneth Bryant, Community Rela- comments about the banquet. Johnson tions, Hinds County Sheriff’s Depart- also expressed gratitude to the co- ment, informed the crowd that they founder and president of the Board, have to live with the choices they Leslie Greer, for being his Cub Scout make and face the consequences of leader when he was a young boy. “I their actions. “When you make the am proud to see some of the success of wrong choice, you have to wear spe- our work with the Holmes County Cub cial shoes and special clothes. Police Scouts,” said Greer. will find you. You become suspect,” O’nae Chatman, nationally renowned speaker/founder of Chatman International LLC, highlights character, leadership, commit- The CSLC founders presented John- Bryant asserted. “Treat people like ment and self-esteem as essential tools for life. PHOTOS BY JANICE K. NEAL-VINCENT son a plaque and offered their appre- you want to be treated,” he added. ciation to him and to everyone that John Neal (Ed.S.), associate super- counselors, teachers, exceptional ser- ductions there might be,” said Neal. For further inquiries contact John participated. intendent of Community Relations, vices, and behavioral health services. Lundy expressed gratitude to the Neal at [email protected] or Special recognition was given to Hinds County Schools, explained that “This project is a first-time effort. Our speakers who addressed anti-bully- call 601-519-9390 or 601-857-5222 Silver Sponsors: Dr. Arena C. Mallory anti-bullying falls under dropout pre- job is to design initiatives that support ing. He emphasized that the children ext. 1009; Kenneth Bryant at Hinds Community Health Center, Top Qual- vention team initiatives which consist what the district and school already needed to hear representatives other County Sheriff office at 601-974- ity Computer Services; and Bronze of approximately 35 people from vari- do. The anti-bullying initiative strives than teachers and administrators at 2900; Juan Cloy at fightcrime.org Sponsors: Major Design Studio, K&T ous professions, including administra- to educate children to recognize bul- Byram Middle School discuss the or 601-720-7119; onae.chatman@ Construction, Academic Technolo- tors, parents, law enforcement, com- lying and get help. We are projecting consequences of bullying. “The mes- gmail.com or 662-397-5781; Princi- gies, Porter and Sons Funeral Home, munity college representatives, health to receive data from the previous year sage is not received the same as that pal Ben Lundy, Byram Middle School and Nine’s Enterprisers A.H.D., Inc. care providers, politicans, students, to determine the number of case re- of a different voice,” he commented. or 601-372-4597. for their generous support in helping to make the scholarship and education services available for the students of COFO Holmes County. Continued from page 1 For more information about the Jackson poet C. Liegh McInnis. Community Students Learning Cen- One point of the conversation was ter’s programs and services, call (662) the declining numbers of African 834-0905. Americans in the Major League since For more information about the the 1980s. Currently, African Ameri- W.K. Kellogg Foundation, log on to: cans account for less than eight per- https://www.wkkf.org/ cent of big leaguers. Granderson, 35, started his career King in Detroit before being traded to the Continued from page 1 New York Yankees and then joining the Mets. He encouraged players to other Good Old Boys were during the have fun and enjoy the game but add- Civil Rights Movement.” ed, “we play this game to be success- Senators stood confused after that ful at it … hard work is something Monica Granderson, a JSU English professor, was re- vote. Asking for points of order and they can’t take away from you.” sponsible for bringing her brother Curtis Granderson, Curtis Granderson with his uncle James Granderson and mother clarifications on whether or not they Playing in New York, which he New York Mets outfielder, to speak at COFO. Sonja Christopher PHOTOS BY STEPHANIE R. JONES could refer to anything negative about called the media market of the world, Sessions. Granderson said maintaining one’s Martin Luther King and Coretta public image is challenging. He re- Scott King’s youngest daughter Ber- lated an event from November: “I’m nice King tweeted in support of War- there trying to promote ending hun- ren shortly after she was silenced by ger in our neighborhoods and the first Republican objections. “How do you question I get is ‘what do you think honor #MLK but dishonor #CorettaS- of Trump?’ cottKing, architect of the King legacy? “I have to stop, think and be able to #LetCorettaSpeak#LetLizSpeak” she respond. There’s an emotional attach- wrote. ment to every question. You think Sessions had been criticized during about how it [answer] sounds to your his confirmation hearing for several is- mom, dad, teammates,” Granderson sues related to race, voting and his ac- said. So his response to the question: tions as a prosecutor. “Change is happening and we’ve got Sessions once called the gutting of to move forward.” the 2006 Voting Rights Act reauthori- Granderson said it is great to have New York Mets outfielder Curtis Granderson does selfies with Jackson State University baseball players during a Black History zation named after Coretta Scott King, diverseity on sports teams. “Sports Month presentation at the COFO center on Lynch Street, “good news for the South.” He also once bring people together no matter black prosecuted three individuals for voting or white, young or old,” he said. ite players.” to look up to,” said Anderson, who is Saturday for children ages 6 to 16, a fraud, including Albert Turner after they JSU’s team has a diverse make-up, Sweeting said Granderson was in- white. camp he holds across the country. registered many in Alabama to vote. but Granderson said JSU has more spiring and motivational. “I would McInnis talked of the need to know The event was part of a joint Black The incident was the latest evidence African-American players than most recommend this (presentation) to the history of blacks in the league, History Month project between that the coming years that mark the start teams, even at historically black uni- each and every one who aspires to which started with Jackie Robinson the Fannie Lou Hamer Institute @ of the Trump Administration are likely versities. play Major League baseball or any in 1947. “If you don’t know black COFO, The Institute for Social Jus- to be contentious ones on Capitol Hill. The JSU baseball players wel- other game. It’s something you can history, you don’t know the whole tice and Race Relations, Gallery1, Lauren Victoria Burke is a politi- comed the opportunity to hear from use throughout the durations of your narrative,” McInnis said. the College of Liberal Arts, and the cal analyst who speaks on politics Granderson. life to better yourself,” he said. Granderson said a lot of people departments of English and Modern and African American leadership. She “It is a definitely a privilege to be Jesse Anderson, also a JSU pitcher, came to the event for different rea- Foreign Languages, and History and is also a frequent contributor to the in the presence of Curtis Grander- said he appreciated Granderson com- sons but he was glad to help his sis- Philosophy. NNPA Newswire and BlackPressUSA. son,” said Jashanno Sweeting, a left- ing to support the team. “I think he’s a ter, Monica Granderson, an English Stephanie R. Jones can be reached com. Connect with Lauren by email at handed pitcher and Bahamas native. good example for anyone, especially professor at JSU. at [email protected] or (601) [email protected] and on Twitter “Growing up he was one of my favor- in the African-American community, He also held a “Grandkids” camp 454-0372. at @LVBurke.

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Hinds County School Aisha Hinds District Weekly Update The “Underground” and “Shots Nancy Williams recognized as Fired” Interview Bus Driver of the Month (January 2017) Pictured L-R: Carolyn By Kam Williams guidance during trying times Samuel, board member; Columnist was both a joy and a revelation. Nancy Williams, bus Aisha Hinds is a Brooklyn, Pastors carry a tremendous re- driver – GRE and GRI; N.. native who initially entered sponsibility. Pastor Janae is a Sharon Harris, Human showbiz in modern dance. She lifelong Gate Station resident, a Resource director parlayed success in that field community activist, and a pow- into an acting career which has erful pastor vested in the lives spanned a vast array of proj- which have been entrusted to her ects ranging from feature films by way of The Chosen House, like Star Trek: Into Darkness, her small neighborhood church. If I Stay and Beyond the Lights Throughout the 10-hour event to such hit TV shows as True series, she finds herself in posi- Blood, Prison Break, Under the tions that challenge the govern- Dome and Weeds. ment, expose deeply-rooted con- Here, Hinds talks about play- Hinds flicts, and contemplates effective ing American icon Harriet Tub- methods for her community to man on Underground, a docu- ing captured and returned to their resist in the face of blatant injus- Diane Halcomb recognized as drama about the Underground owners, and those who escaped tice. Her journey also demands Employee of the Month (January 2017) Railroad. The second season of by way of rerouting beyond the she take an autopsy of her own Underground is set to premiere American borders. Though this humanity, examining what she Pictured L-R: Carolyn on the WGN network March 8. part of history is included in the is driven by and what she cares Samuel, board member; Hinds also reflects upon her role season, we did not shoot on loca- about ultimately. Diane Halcomb, teacher as Pastor Janae James on Shots tion in Canada. KW: AALBC.com founder assistant; Sharon Fired, a timely TV series debut- KW: Patricia was also wonder- Troy Johnson asks: What was the Harris, Human Resource ing on the Fox network March ing whether the show will cover last book you read? director 22. less well-known aspects of Tub- AH: “Biggie: Voletta Wallace Kam Williams: Hi Aisha, man’s life. like the fact that she Remembers Her Son, Chris- thanks for the interview. was a spy during the Civil War topher Wallace aka Notorious Aisha Hinds: My pleasure, for the Union army, and that she B.I.G.” Kam. I deeply appreciate this op- collaborated with John Brown to KW: Ling-Ju Yen asks: What portunity. So, thank you. free slaves. is your earliest childhood mem- KW: What interested you in AH: There will be a wealth ory? Underground? of facts revealed and revisited in AH: One that comes to mind GRI host parent forum AH: I became an instant fan of this season pertaining to Harriet was being double-parked outside the show seconds into the open- Tubman. That is a huge part of of my grandmother’s house in ing frames of the pilot. When that my excitement, the fact that this East New York, Brooklyn while drone shot carried us through the generation will get such a beau- my mom ran inside for a moment, main house with Rosalie, played tifully-detailed introduction to and I moved the gear on the car so unflinchingly-brilliantly by a hero and icon that has largely from park to drive… and the car Jurnee Smollett Bell, I signed on lived in a few pages of our histo- started to move. I was so scared. for the ride. I saw that this show ry books and in one-dimensional I was way too little to know how was about to elucidate this age- photographs. to drive, and so I quickly threw old narrative in a way that was KW: How would you describe the gear back into park and the both edgy and engaging. The the series’ main message? car stopped moving, thankfully. artistry on the show is apparent AH: Each season, the series This was back in the day when in each episode. From the rivet- has explored a theme. This sea- the gears were controlled by the ing writing to the purposeful and son, it is “Citizen vs. Soldier.” stick that was next to the steering Ashley Green, GRI principal, spoke with parents Earl Burke, GRI assistant superintendent, precise direction, the masterful Are we citizens watching the wheel as opposed to in a center about methods of communication, assessments, shared Capital Project improvements with work of the director of photog- world and its atrocities unfold console area like most modern Title I funding and PTO fundraisers. parents. raphy Kevin McKnight and his from the sidelines, or are we en- cars. 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Mississippi Living Legends Annual convention of Southern honored in Black History tributes at New Hope Church Conference on African American Studies held in Atlanta By Jerry Komia Domatob Alcorn Mass Communications Scholars, academics, educa- tors and observers gathered at the Atlanta, Georgia Ramada Plaza Hotel, February 9-11 for the annual Southern Con- ference on African American Living legend Alice M. Scott ex- Living legend Robert Smith, MD, Studies (S.C.A.A.S.I.) con- plains the meaning of “standing on recollects his treatment of in- vention. During this year’s the shoulders” while referencing jured civil rights workers and his gathering, attendees highlight- her days as Mayor of Canton, Miss. struggles to challenge the Ameri- ed President Obama’s legacy, and fair dealings with people. can Medical Association. paid tribute to (S.C.A.A.S.I.’s) S.C.A.A.S.I. leaders and participants founding fathers and mothers and carved future trajectories, against the backdrop of con- temporary events. President Obama’s great legacy Participants at the conven- tion, which is next scheduled for Jackson, Miss. in 2018, Surrounded by New Hope Baptist Church Black History Planning Commit- agreed that President Obama tee, living legends honored: Barnie A. Robinson McGee; Hollis Watkins; bequeathed an admirable and Alice M. Scott; and Robert Smith, MD. PHOTOS BY JANICE K. NEAL-VINCENT befitting legacy future genera- tions will celebrate with pride. By Janice K. Neal-Vincent participated in boycotts and was Panels, discussions, work- Jerry Domatob presenting poem (Seated) African American historian Alton Hornsby Contributing Writer jailed in the early 60’s at the shops and competitions domi- During its Sixth Annual Back Coliseum Fairground in Jackson. nated the three day event, African-American youth to be ican history, politics, sports the association from its incep- in the Day Black History Month McGee remains a dedicated Civil under the efficient tutelage dropping out of schools, lan- and other issues during the tion to today. For almost four celebration, New Hope Baptist Rights advocate. of founder Howard Jones. guishing in jails and living in quiz bowl and essay presenta- decades these indefatigable Church (5202 Watkins Drive, “I found out that I was poor Prayers, speeches, poems, helplessness and hopelessness tions. While Rust College won leaders not only conceptual- Jackson, MS), February 9, rec- when I first enrolled as a student music, food and dance also amidst plenty. the Quiz Bowl, Southern Uni- ized, managed, nurtured and ognized four prominent citizens at Tougaloo College. My parents graced the occasion, which In a fiery and feisty speech, versity dominated the essay sustained the group but more. who are impacting the lives of only made $700 a year. When I was dominated by intellectual Bartley, following the tradi- competition. Southern’s three They invested time, energy, many. told the students, they laughed discourse. tion of spirited and gutsy Afri- female contestants were artic- resources and money into the Alice M. Scott became the first and said that I was really poor.” Foremost leader can-American orators, roused ulate, eloquent and inspiring. organization with unabated African American and female to Watkins explained that many Although participants spot- everybody to their feet with Professor Hornsby honored enthusiasm. Members sa- be elected as mayor of the city of African Americans who had lighted some of President his arguments to substanti- Another highlight of the luted their initiative, enthusi- Canton; Robert Smith, MD, has made significant strides and Obama’s limitations, they ate his assertions on racism, meeting was the lifetime rec- asm and commitment to the served the Mississippi Medical gains were not mentioned in generally concurred that he unemployment, incarceration ognition messages lavished S.C.A.A. S. I. community for many years as a books. “So I wrote to put the truth was not only an exceptional and other issues that currently on the historian, scholar, re- With respect to the future, general practitioner; Barnie A. out there,” he said. “We wanted administrator, but also ex- traumatize African Ameri- searcher and writer Alton Jone’s designated successor Robinson McGee, long-time edu- the movement to be called the celled as one of the foremost cans. He said the education of Hornsby. Although he was Tonya Thames Taylor says, cator in the Canton and Jackson Human Rights Movement. There leaders who ever governed African-American youth, es- there on the first day, the fa- “increased membership and Public Schools, served as state were more women involved than America. pecially males, posed a criti- mous historian who taught attendance at meetings, along president of a national sorority; men. The main thing that caused Jerry Domatob presented cal mandate on each and every at Morehouse University for with more student participa- and Hollis Watkins, is one of me to get involved in the struggle his poem on President Obama, stakeholder to assure that this over four decades was later tion and the use of social me- the founders of the Student Non- was thinking about what my fa- which is published in the con- happens. “Education is one rushed to the hospital for dia will be strides in the right violent Coordinating Committee ther said, “Always stand up for ference booklet. He lauded of the keys for liberation,” he emergency reasons. However, direction.” and the Council of Federated Or- what is right, even if you’re the the outgoing leader as a star stressed. family, friends, students and Jerry Komia Domatob is a ganizations. only one.” The dirt roads saved writer, author, negotiator and Student participation colleagues lavished praises on professor of Mass Communi- In their own words, the liv- our lives because when the white humanist, who led the United This year’s S.C.A.A.S.I. this legend who has bestowed cation, Alcorn State Univer- ing legends shared their stories folks chased us, the dirt rose up States with sterling efficacy. convention also witnessed accomplishments in several sity, Lorman-Mississippi. An amidst the New Hope family and and they couldn’t find us.” Domatob described Presi- Rust College, Mississippi arenas. author, journalist, photogra- friends. To the young people, Watkins dent Obama as a remarkable and Southern University, Ba- Howard Jones celebrated pher, poet and researcher, he “Standing on the shoulders said, “This is your time. You can achiever of foresight, insight, ton Rouge-Louisiana students Similar tributes were poured is currently working on three means you give others credit do things today that I can’t do. astuteness and vision. lock horns in the intellectual on the founder and guardian of projects. His latest publica- for stepping out to do what they Trust in God. He is all powerful In another poem recited at arena. It was admirable watch- S.C.A.A.S.I., Howard Jones, tions are Communication, didn’t do but wanted to do,” said and He will see you through.” the general assembly, Doma- ing these students display their and his hard working wife for Culture and Human Rights Scott. The former educator and Watkins ended his talk by lead- tob hailed the famous histori- knowledge of African-Amer- their marvelous leadership of and Positive Vibrations. principal explained that she was ing the crowd into a freedom an and researcher Alton Horn- part of five films while she was song to the tune of Harry Be- sby Jr. as a master scholar, mayor “but the one I’m most lafonte’s familiar Banana Boat consummate teacher, educator proud of is “A Time to Kill.” song. and leader. Scott, instrumental in bringing Jerry Young, New Hope Bap- Transition plans the NISSAN plant to Canton, tist Church’s pastor, noted: “It’s A major accomplish- made it clear that as an advocate unthinkable for us to be under ment of the convention is and humanitarian she strives to the blood, sweat and tears of S.C.A.A.S.I’s transition plans deal fairly with people by ac- those in the struggle to not have considering that many of the knowledging their dignity and the initiative to go on. There’s pioneers and fervent members self-worthiness. going to be an election in 2018. are aging, sick, tired and re- When Smith recognized those If you don’t like what you’ve got, tired. Attendees noted that this among the huge audience whose you change it in America. Go is a propitious moment for shoulders upon which he stood, vote to help chart the course of passing the baton to younger the majority rose to their feet with the future. The heritage and his- people. thunderous applause. Reflecting tory of our honored legends give Tanya Thames Taylor on the Civil Rights Movement, us hope.” Historian and University of the founder of a number of com- Jackson Metropolitan Retired Mississippi graduate, Associ- munity medical facilities in Miss. Community Chorale courted the ate Professor Tanya Thames mentioned his role as one of few listeners with Moses Hogan’s ar- Taylor was unanimously ac- African-American physicians rangement of Ain’t That Good claimed as the candidate who who would treat injured civil News and Uzee Brown Jr.’s Trav- will ultimately take over from rights workers. “Following the elling Shoes. Howard Jones as executive assassination of Medgar Evers, I International artist, Sebronette secretary and treasurer. The went crazy. Two weeks later we Barnes-Aborom, accompanied Tougaloo graduate is the chief picketed the American Medical by Anita Jackson, retired JSU conference organizer for next Association. Most people don’t professor of music, mesmerized year’s conference scheduled realize changes in Medicare and the crowd with the Negro spiri- to be held in Jackson, Miss. Medicaid, which extended life tual, Swing Lo Sweet Chariot, The transition process expectancy by twenty years, Margaret Vaughn’s arrangement is currently in the works, came about because of the Civil of Hold On and I Don’t Feel No with Baskin handing over Rights Movement,” he said. Ways Tired. (S.C.A.A.S.I.’s) journal, The McGee recalled being edu- Remaining events at New Griot, to his successor, Tasha cated in a one-room school that Hope Baptist Church are slated Bradley, who is currently the was heated by a pot belly stove. for February 16 and 23 at 6 p.m. executive vice president at “We cut sugar cane and made in he Family Life Center gymna- Wilberforce University, Ohio. our own molasses. We had mules sium. Bartley’ speech to pull our ploughs and wagons. This official bicentennial proj- S.C.A.A.S.I’s dynamic and It was rare for a black family in ect was made possible by a grant articulate president, Abel A. those days to have such means. from the Mississippi Humanities Bartley, earned a standing ova- We went from greatness to noth- Council, through support from tion for his thought provoking, ing because envious neighbors the Mississippi Development inspiring and erudite speech. ruined our home and all our Authority. He reflected on history, spot- possessions. We ended up share- For further information con- lighted current challenges cropping. We landed in a place tact Flonzie Brown-Wright, coor- and projected into the future called Black Jack in Starkville.” dinator at flonziebrownwright@ with exceptional fluency. He Inspired by Medgar Evers, she att.net or call 937-470-0627. said, it was unacceptable for 6 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK FEBRUARY 16 - 22, 2017 www.mississippilink.com Rotary club honors JPS Jackson Public Schools must and will succeed teachers for PBIS best practices Mississippi Link Newswire Let me begin by thanking the Board Mississippi Link Newswire of Trustees for giving me the distinct Three Jackson Public honor and privilege of serving as inter- Schools teachers received im superintendent for Jackson Public Teacher of the Quarter Schools. Since my term began Novem- Awards during the Rotary ber 17, 2016, I have had the pleasure Club of Jackson’s monthly of meeting with various stakeholders luncheon held January 23, across the Jackson metro area. I have 2017. Award recipients re- met and spoken with numerous par- ceived a certificate of - ap ents, students, teachers, administrators, preciation and a gift bag. adopters, lawmakers and concerned The first Teacher of the citizens. Among our constituents, there Quarter honorees of 2017 has been one constant sentiment – JPS were: Mary McCormick, must and will succeed. Casey Elementary; Richard The outpouring of good will for Jones, Spann Elementary; Jackson Public Schools is phenomenal. Murray It is evident by the numerous former and Ariana Stokes, Whitten JPS interim Superintendent Freddrick Murray, left, with Teachers of the Quarter honorees and and current board members, students, and correctly identified those with de- Middle. members of the Rotary Club of Jackson Teacher of the Quarter teachers and administrators anxious to ficiencies before they were placed back Awards go to a JPS teacher peace and understanding from her teammates and ey” for meeting positive lend their support. I have received over on a route. who demonstrates excel- in the local community and her mentors. behavior and reading tar- 100 phone calls from citizens asking • The Office of Records has com- lence in his or her profes- throughout the world. Jones has fully imple- gets. They can then pur- what they can do to re-engage the com- pleted its review and assessment of sion and goes the extra McCormick is imple- mented Positive Behavior chase items from the class- munity to support our school district. I 1,342 out of 1,488 graduate records mile to serve scholars and menting a new program Intervention and Supports. room treasure box. encourage all citizens with an interest from the 2015-2016 school year. These the community. called “Girls on the Run” Each of Jones’s fourth- Stokes has her classes in supporting Jackson Public Schools assessed records now meet district and Working in conjunc- to target fitness and self- grade classes has a Gem create a list of behaviors to reach out to the district. We value state guidelines for proper mainte- tion the District’s offices confidence. As a teacher, Jar, where students earn that are both acceptable your contributions. nance of student records. We are also of Positive Behavior In- she is known for diffusing colored stones by exhibit- and not acceptable. Be- Our primary goals are to ensure the on schedule for evaluating the records tervention and Supports situations and is committed ing positive behavior ex- cause the students have in- district moves from probation to ac- of current (2016-2017) seniors. (PBIS) and Partners in Ed- to going the extra mile for pectations and by passing put into this conversation, credited status and to improve the Dis- • Campus Enforcement safety offi- ucation (PIE), the Jackson all staff and students. classroom subject area they accept the guidelines trict’s performance rating. To restore cers now meet the employment require- Rotary Club holds Teacher She implements brain tests. The class whose jar more readily. Stokes plans our accreditation status, the district ments for mandated training by MDE. of the Quarter celebrations breaks throughout the day contains the most gems exciting activities for stu- is implementing the Corrective Ac- Every school has an updated Crisis Re- to recognize outstanding to motivate students which earns a class party incen- dents school-wide, such as tion Plan with fidelity and preparing sponse Plan. All required emergency implementation of PBIS have helped decrease of- tive. Fright Night PBIS Trick or schools to meet the standards required drills and forms have been placed on practices. Through com- fice discipline referrals Each class also has a Treat party that was held in by the Mississippi Department of Edu- the District’s internal website. That munity service and other from her classroom. She money store poster where October. The events have cation investigative audits. In order to will allow for ease of access and sub- means, the organization’s has demonstrated continu- students’ names are listed boosted student morale and have a successful district, we have to mission. All middle and high schools members help to promote ous willingness to learn as they earn reward “mon- PBIS participation. have successful schools. Therefore, we have been provided two-way radios to continue to focus on improving the aca- communicate more efficiently during demic performance at all schools; espe- an emergency. Metal detectors have cially the D and F schools. We will do been replaced or upgraded and our this by executing instructional support safety personnel have received training and rapid response teams. on the new equipment. Video surveil- 2017 JPS Middle School There are some great things happen- lance is also being updated. ing in our district. According to MDE, • The Facilities and Operations De- our high school graduation rate is on partment has inspected fire extinguish- the rise. It has risen from 67.7 percent ers at all 61 school sites to ensure they Basketball Championships in the 2014-2015 school year to 70.2 are in compliance. Out of the 1,779 fire percent in the 2015-2016 school year. extinguishers at school sites, 1,214 have Mississippi Link Newswire Fewer students are dropping out of our been replaced with new ones. Seating Congratulations to the schools as indicated in MDE’s recent capacity signs have been installed for Brinkley Lady Eagles and report, which reflects a decrease in the auditoriums, gymnasiums and lunch- Siwell Cougars, winners district’s dropout rate from 21.3 percent rooms in all school buildings. Smoke of the 2017 JPS Middle in the 2014-2015 school year to 18.3 alarms are in all portable classrooms. School Basketball Cham- percent in the 2015-2016 school year. Maps have been provided to campus pionships. Baker Elementary School achieved enforcement for all facilities for evacu- The Brinkley Lady Ea- the highest growth in reading statewide ation plans. A campus map identifying gles and the Siwell Cou- among the lowest 25 percent of elemen- main utility shutoffs have been placed gars won the 2016-2017 tary students, and Davis IB achieved in the main front office of each school. JPS Middle School Bas- the highest reading proficiency among Second means of emergency exit de- ketball Championships. elementary students in the state. We cals have been placed on all exits. As- must and will do a better job of sharing bestos management plans are available Games were played at For- Brinkley Lady Eagles – 2017 JPS Middle School Girls Basketball Champs est Hill High School Feb- and executing the academic strategies at school sites. Two marked parking ruary 2. in our high performing schools with spaces have been created for visitors at The Brinkley Lady Ea- other schools that continue to struggle. all schools. Designated handicap park- gles defeated the Hardy State Superintendent Carey Wright ing is visible at all JPS sites. New de- Lady Panthers by a score explained to the board and myself at cals and striped parking lots have been of 38-15 to capture the the December 20, 2016, board meeting added where needed. Girls Championship. The that the district must show a sense of • A board approved instructional Lady Eagles head coach is urgency as it relates to our probation- management plan is being utilized Jeffrey Spencer. ary status and F rating as a district. We throughout the district to enhance in- The Siwell Cougars de- take that seriously and have made de- structional practices by teachers and feated the Northwest Wol- liberate efforts to ensure that all of our staff thereby helping to create a system verines by a score of 58- staff understand where we were, where of high quality schools and improving 30 for the boys’ title. The we are, and where we must go. In doing student academic performance. head coach of the Cougars so, we inspect what we expect and hold We are also researching ways to im- everyone accountable. prove district operations for efficiency. is Charles Robinson. Siwell Cougars – 2017 JPS Middle School Boys Basketball Champs The Mississippi Department of Edu- We are merging approximately 50 re- cation voted to approve the CAP for maining students at Rowan Middle JPS December 15, 2016. The CAP is School to Brinkley Middle School next designed to help us improve schools school year. Rowan will become a full and will require the support of every time location for Re-engaging in Edu- JPS teachers honored as employee and stakeholder. We ac- cation for All to Progress, also known knowledge the serious nature of the as R.E.A.P. The program is an alter- concerns at some of our schools and are native path to a high school diploma committed to working with MDE to re- for students at risk of dropping out of metro teachers of the year solve them. The revised plan contains school. A decrease in funding and de- more specifics, such as clearly defined cline in student population has led the Mississippi Link Newswire timelines for taking action to resolve District to study the possibility of con- Greater Jackson Chamber Part- the issues uncovered during MDE solidating some of our schools. We feel nership’s Teacher Recognition com- audits. As we carry out the approved confident that we will reach a solution mittee announced that three Jackson plan, the Mississippi Department of that is suitable to meet the needs of our Public Schools teachers have been Education will continue to monitor our students and workforce. named Metro Teachers of the Year. progress. So far, we have seen signifi- The Jackson Public School District Committee representatives made cant improvements in several areas of belongs to the citizens of Jackson, surprise visits to the schools of the the district. Many of the concerns were Miss. We know as a community, if we three honorees – Vicki Latham of in the areas of transportation, safety, want it to remain that way, then we have Spann Elementary, Shalonda Stewart records, facilities, and curriculum and to do the work, and do it well. Great- of Pecan Park Elementary, and Ma- instruction. Our accomplishments thus ness is constructed one brick at a time. laika Quarterman of Power APAC. far include the following: Building great communities takes the These outstanding educators will • The Transportation Department persistent effort of its members united be recognized along with nine other has received and installed 200 GPS de- in that purpose. Together, we will con- Metro area educators during the 2017 vices on the district’s buses. This new tinue building stronger schools to im- technology has enhanced our ability to prove the lives of our students through Metro Teacher of the Year Luncheon Stewart Latham Quarterman to be held at Fairfield Inn February 23. improve routes, safety and accessibil- a solid foundation of dedicated educa- Each year, the Greater Jackson room. quality and excellence in education, ity. Four new buses have been added tors, administrators, staff, parents and Chamber Partnership proudly honors The program, now in its 22nd year, thus demonstrating the business com- to our fleet to improve timeliness of students. teachers throughout Hinds, Rankin is designed to elevate the teaching munity’s appreciation for the contri- the morning pickup and afternoon drop Yours Tr uly, and Madison counties for their out- profession by recognizing and award- bution that teachers bring to the work- off. We have removed vehicles that Freddrick Murray, Ph.D. standing achievements in the class- ing teachers in the Metro area for force. were not in compliance from the fleet Interim Superintendent EDUCATION

www.mississippilink.com FEBRUARY 16 - 22, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 7 Batesville student named MSU’s Hinds CC landscape first Gates Cambridge Scholar management reunion The Mississippi Link Newswire disease, and the platform that This past summer, Fergu- set for Feb. 24-25 A senior biochemistry ma- Gates Cambridge offers him son participated in a six-week jor at Mississippi State has to pursue cutting-edge re- international research experi- The Mississippi Link Newswire been named the university’s search is unparalleled,” said ence at the Jiangsu Academy For Eric Skipper, of Brandon, first recipient of the pres- Anderson, also an MSU pro- of Agricultural Sciences in Hinds Community College’s tigious Gates Cambridge fessor of English. Nanjing, China. There, he Landscape Management Tech- Scholarship. In addition to Anderson, conducted research on the di- nology program was the gate- Lucas J. Ferguson of Bates- Ferguson expressed gratitude versity of an avian immuno- way to owning his own busi- ville, a 2016 Judy and Bobby for the guidance of faculty logic gene in Chinese poultry. ness, Blue Sky Landscaping. Shackouls Honors College mentor Henry Wan, whom he “My experience in China “Through my internship with Outstanding Research Award met through the Mississippi impressed upon me the im- the program I was able to gain recipient, is among 36 select- School for Mathematics and portance of international re- knowledge that can’t be taught ed to receive one of the most Science’s Research Shadow- search and collaborations,” in the classroom while also es- generous international schol- ing program. A professor at Ferguson said. tablishing a relationship with arships awarded by the Uni- MSU’s College of Veterinary Aspiring to a career in aca- my biggest client today,” said versity of Cambridge. In addi- Ferguson Medicine, Wan is part of a demia, Ferguson said he plans Skipper, who started his own tion to the full cost of studying team of researchers working to focus his graduate school business in 2005 after earning at one of the world’s leading based on academic excel- to improve the system for de- and professional research en- a credential. “I’ve been able to Hill universities, the award pro- lence, leadership potential, veloping life-saving flu vac- deavors on RNA viruses, the recommend classmates of the vides additional discretionary commitment to improving the cines. innate immune system, and program to jobs and have also Landscape Management Re- funding. lives of others, and being a “Under the mentorship of translational research. Forg- received recommendations from union. The scholarship is provid- good academic fit with Cam- Dr. Wan and various col- ing collaborative relationships those same classmates.” For up-to-date information ed by the Gates Cambridge bridge. He participated in an laborators from the College with other scientists conduct- The program is celebrating about Hinds Community Col- Trust, which is regulated by interview Jan. 28 in Washing- of Veterinary Medicine’s De- ing infectious disease re- 30 years with a two-day reunion lege’s Centennial celebration, the Higher Education Fund- ton, D.C. partment of Pathobiology and search is a major goal, he said. for all past graduates Feb. 24- see the news and calendar sec- ing Council in England via Also pursuing minors in Population Medicine, I have “Being able to begin my 25. Hinds celebrates 100 Years tion at www.hindscc.edu or the University of Cambridge. computer science and micro- been able to help answer per- research career as a fresh- of Community Inspired Service 100years.hindscc.edu. For more, visit www.gates- biology, Ferguson is work- tinent questions related to bo- man at Mississippi State has with a nearly a year’s worth of Hinds CC Centennial Cel- cambridge.org. ing to complete a computa- vine influenza D virus, which made me competitive on an activities, of which the reunion ebration calendar for March- MSU President Mark E. tional biology certificate from was discovered in 2011,” said international level,” Ferguson is a part. April Keenum called Ferguson’s se- MSU’s Institute for Genom- Ferguson. His research en- said. “I hope to continue es- Events begin at 2 p.m. Feb. •March 25, 3 pm. – Hinds Con- lection “another resounding ics, Biocomputing and Bio- deavors and trainings have tablishing myself in the inter- 24 with an afternoon of fishing nection reunion, Fountain Hall; endorsement of the fact that technology. been supported by the Nation- national research community and games. A reception and din- registration and visiting from 3 Mississippi State empowers He is a 2013 graduate of the al Institutes of Health. as a productive, collaborative ner program for adults only are p.m. to 5 p.m. with dinner at 5; our students to compete on an Mississippi School for Math- Ferguson explained that the and passionate scientist eager planned Feb. 25, starting at 4:30 dinner tickets are $15. For more international scale.” ematics and Science. team primarily has concen- to make a difference in my p.m. Both events are at Eagle information, please contact “Lucas Ferguson is the lat- Tommy Anderson, MSU trated on bovine influenza D realm of research.” Ridge Conference Center on the Mark Stanton atmark.stanton@ est MSU student to make his honors college director for virus epidemiology and pa- Learn more about MSU’s Raymond Campus. Cost is $25 hindscc.edu or 601.857.3388. mark by claiming one of the prestigious external scholar- thology in cattle and other Judy and Bobby Shackouls per adult for Friday and Satur- • March 31, 2 p.m. – Naming world’s leading higher educa- ships, said Ferguson’s Gates species, but the research fo- Honors College at www. day. For Saturday only, the cost of Mary Ann Greene Building tion opportunities based on Cambridge Scholar designa- cus has since developed into honors.msstate.edu; College is $20 for adults. at Jackson Campus-Academic/ his intellect, hard work, and tion is “an indication that his a study of antigenic and ge- of Agriculture and Life Sci- “I am looking forward to the Technical Center the educational foundation undergraduate research has nomic diversity of bovine in- ences and its Department of 30th anniversary reunion of the • April 4, 7 p.m. – Hinds Con- he earned at our university,” the potential to have global fluenza D virus. Biochemistry, Molecular Bi- landscape management program cert Band and Steel Drum Band said Keenum. “Whether the impact” and “places him in a “This work is relevant to ology, Entomology and Plant and catching up with former stu- Spring Concert; Cain-Cochran scholarship is Gates, Rhodes, community of scholars who cattle considering bovine re- Pathology at www.cals.ms- dents, their families, and their Hall, Hogg Auditorium; admis- Truman, Goldwater, or a host are motivated to solve some spiratory disease is the lead- state.edu; and College of careers,” said Martha Hill, of sion is free of other top drawer opportu- of the world’s most intractable ing cause of economic loss Veterinary Medicine at www. Clinton, director of the program. • April 6, 7 p.m. – Hinds Wind nities, MSU students are com- problems.” in beef cattle production,” cvm.msstate.edu. “Many of our former students Ensemble and Percussion En- peting and winning.” “Lucas plans to devote his said Ferguson, who has co- MSU is Mississippi’s lead- are successful business owners, semble, Delta State University Concentrating in bioinfor- professional life to computa- authored articles in top-tier ing university, available on- managers of landscape compa- Wind Ensemble and Hinds/DSU matics, Ferguson was chosen tional modeling of infectious journals. line at www.msstate.edu. nies, employees of city public combined brass Spring Concert; works departments, and more.” Cain-Cochran Hall, Hogg Audi- Relationships made through torium; admission is free. the landscape management pro- • April 8 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. – gram have resulted in jobs and, Softball and Baseball Reunion; National Interscholastic Athletics Safety for those who’ve become entre- attendees can play golf at Eagle preneurs with the degree earned, Ridge Golf Course in the morn- long-lasting business contacts. ing; tee time is 8 a.m. Food and and Security Summit set for March 28-30 And, graduates of the program visiting are 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. have gone on to successful ca- before games get started; Joe G. reers after coming through a Moss Baseball Field and Rene’ The Mississippi Link Newswire Security Summit, hosted by Environmental Design – Jay and hazards, staff training, fa- close-knit program that felt like Warren Softball Field More than eight million stu- the National Center for Specta- King, Security Sub-Market cilities design and building a family. Hinds Community College, dents participate in interscho- tor Sports Safety and Security Leader, CHA Consulting safety and security-aware cul- “Going to Hinds and being celebrating its 100th year of lastic athletics sports and after- (NCS4). Building District/School- ture. in Martha Hill’s program was Community Inspired Service in school programs each year, and Ian Moffett, Chief of Po- Level Incident Response “To continue to develop and one of the best decisions I had 2017, is a comprehensive insti- 336 million spectators attend lice and District Security for Teams – Guy Grace, Director enhance a comprehensive set ever made,” said Mara Wood, a tution with six convenient loca- these events. When a school- Miami-Dade Schools Police of Security and Emergency of best practices, we need a di- 2014 graduate who now works tions in the central Mississippi based emergency or incident Department, will serve as a Planning, Littleton Colorado verse group of school personnel as a utility arborist for Alabama area. Hinds opened in Septem- occurs, often it is the school keynote speaker at the Sum- Public Schools. in attendance,” says NCS4 di- Power. “In the close-knit land- ber 1917 first as an agricultural personnel who are first to ar- mit. He will discuss how to The summit will provide a rector Lou Marciani. “Whether scape management group we not high school and admitted col- rive on the scene. best prepare for safety and se- mechanism to share ideas and a school is located in an urban only studied together, but did lege students for the first time in In order to make sure these curity incidents that occur after explore solutions to implement setting or in a rural area, this projects outside and learned a 1922, with the first class gradu- personnel are prepared for the school day ends, but when best practices by addressing event will provide a mechanism trade together.” ating in 1927. Today, Hinds safety and security issues, su- students are still on campus for designated major safety and se- for safety and security officials For more information, contact stands as the largest community perintendents, principals, ath- various after-school activities. curity issues. Attendees of the to learn from one another and the alumni office at 601.857.3363 college in Mississippi and offers letic administrators, local law Additional event highlights in- summit will have the opportu- for the first time have a set of or 601.857.3290. Potential at- quality, affordable educational enforcement agents and school clude: nity to participate in a tabletop best practices to reduce risk at tendees are asked to register opportunities with academic resource officers from across Bomb Threat Procedures - exercise, as well as hear from their school programs.” there by phone or online at hub. programs of study leading to the country will converge at Department of Homeland Se- top safety experts and partici- Pricing to attend the Sum- hindscc.edu/LMTreunion. seamless university transfer and The University of Southern curity (DHS) pate in moderated discussions mit is $235 per person. Limited Lodging is available at Eagle career and technical programs Mississippi March 28-30 for Open and Concealed Carry for current issues. The issues seats are available. Ridge and may be reserved teaching job-ready skills. the third annual National Inter- on School Campuses – Panel include such gameday ac- For more information or to by contacting the center, at To learn more, visit www. scholastic Athletics and After- Discussion tivities, emergency operations register for the Summit, visit 601.857.7100, and mentioning hindscc.edu or call 1.800.Hind- School Activities Safety and Crime Prevention Through planning, identifying threats www.ncs4.com/interscholastic. the Hinds Community College sCC. Else School at Millsaps College and Rogers & Associates schedule 2017 Real Estate Investment Seminar The Mississippi Link Newswire “Real estate and investment alumni and for group registra- Calif; Starling B. Cousley, man- estate investment professionals. sity of Pennsylvania, the Federal The Millsaps College Else professionals, as well as attor- tions. aging director of Hines, one of We are pleased to feature such a National Mortgage Association School of Management and Rog- neys, CPAs and other profes- The seminar is approved for the world’s largest real estate in- high quality panel of instructors.” (Fannie Mae) and currently sits ers & Associates have scheduled sionals engaging in real estate 16 hours of continuing education vestors; W. Harper Keeler, vice The keynote speaker for the on the Real Estate advisory Com- the third annual commercial real advisory work, will benefit from credit with the Mississippi Real president of realty investments, seminar is Blake Eagle, a 40-year mittee of the New York Teachers estate investment seminar May spending time with instructors Estate Commission and 15 hours Southern Farm Bureau; Dick veteran of the real estate invest- Retirement System. 9 and 10 in Murrah Hall at Mill- who are also practicing com- with the Mississippi Real Estate Molpus, founder and president, ment industry. Eagle played the Sam L. Colson, principal and saps College. mercial real estate investing on Appraisal Board. The Mississippi Molpus Woodlands Group; Alan key leadership role in both the CFO of Net Lease Alliance, said The seminar, which will be a daily basis,” said Steven G. State Board of Accountancy has H. Walters, CEO of First Com- founding of the National Coun- anyone interested in commercial taught by nationally recognized Rogers, Else School of Manage- also approved the seminar for 16 mercial Bank in Jackson; and G. cil of Real Estate Fiduciaries in real estate will find the seminar real estate and finance experts, ment executive in residence and hours of CPE credit. The Missis- Ryan Robinson, senior vice pres- 1982 and in the development of invaluable. “Last year’s Millsaps will cover advanced investing managing member of Rogers & sippi Commission on Continuing ident of acquisitions and disposi- the NCREIF Property Index, the Real Estate Seminar was with- practices in today’s commercial Associates. Legal Education has approved tions, QuadReal Property Group. standard measure of institutional out a doubt the best educational real estate climate. This year’s The cost of the seminar is the seminar for 14 hours of CLE Kim Burke, dean of the Else investor-owned U.S. commer- seminar I have attended in my updated seminar features a mod- $1,700 per student, which will credit. School of Management, said cial real estate investment per- 25-year career,” he said. ule on timber investing taught by include five meals and printed Instructors will include James “This year’s seminar promises formance. He has served on the For more information, call Dick Molpus, a nationally recog- and electronic materials. Special M. Ingram, CIO at Hertz Invest- another high-quality educational advisory boards of the Warton 601-974-1250 or visit www.mill- nized expert in the field. pricing is available for Millsaps ment Group in Santa Monica, experience for the region’s real Real Estate Center, the Univer- sapselseschool.com. EDUCATION

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Department of Computer JSU designated 2017 Science awarded $100K Military Friendly School Air Force Research Laboratory contract

The Mississippi Link Newswire Jackson State University’s Department of Computer Sci- ence was recently awarded a $100,000 research contract on a project titled “A Stable Trust- worthy Neighborhood Scheme for Secure Mobile Sensor Net- works.” This effort is funded by the Airforce Research Laboratory (AFRL) and sup- ports research at the Informa- tion Directorate, Rome N.Y., through a prime contract with Universal Technology Corpo- ration (subcontractor Clarkson Aerospace Corporation, Hous- Meghanathan ton, TX). Natarajan Meghanathan, mance in mobile sensor net- Jackson State University’s Veterans and Military Center welcomes you. PHOTO SPECIAL TO JSU a tenured professor in JSU’s works shows promise for use The Mississippi Link Newswire efforts and we are extremely teria, and weightings were Victory Media, “Our ability to Department of Computer Sci- in future Air Force commu- Jackson State University honored to receive the 2017 determined by Victory Media apply a clear, consistent stan- ence, is the principal investiga- nication systems required to has earned the 2017 Military Military Friendly designation. with input from the Military dard to the majority of col- tor (PI) on this research effort operate in contested, degrad- Friendly® School designation We take great pride in being Friendly® Advisory Council leges gives veterans a compre- that has a one-year period of ed, or operationally limited by Victory Media, publisher recognized among colleges of independent leaders in the hensive view of which schools performance. airborne environments,” says of G./.Jobs®, STEM Jobs’, and universities, for our con- higher education and military are striving to provide the best The primary focus of the Mr. Robert Riley, the AFRL and Military Spouse. First tinued commitment to serving recruitment community. opportunities and conditions research is to actively engage Technical Point of Contact re- published in 2009, Military service men and women, as Final ratings were deter- for our nation’s student veter- minority U.S. students in some sponsible for oversight of this Friendly® Schools is the most well as their families,” said mined by combining the insti- ans. Military Friendly® helps of the cutting-edge emerging particular effort on behalf of comprehensive, powerful re- Dr. LaToya Reed, director of tution’s survey scores with the military families make the research areas such as Mobile the Government. source for veterans today. the JSU Veteran & Military assessment of the institution’s best use of the Post-9/11 GI Sensor Networks, Cyber Se- Riley conducts in-house Each year, the list of Mili- Student Support Center. ability to meet thresholds for Bill and other federal benefits curity and Network Science. research and oversees exter- tary Friendly® Schools is pro- Institutions earning the Mil- Student Retention, Gradua- while allowing us to further A total of four undergraduate nal efforts like Meganathan’s vided to service members and itary Friendly® School desig- tion, Job Placement, Loan Re- our goal of assisting them in students and one graduate stu- that are exploring innovative their families, helping them nation were evaluated using payment, Persistence (Degree finding success in their chosen dent to date have been funded mobile ad hoc networking ap- select the best college, uni- both public data sources and Advancement or Transfer) and career fields.” under this effort. proaches to address needs for versity, or trade school to re- responses from Victory Me- Loan Default rates for all stu- For more information about “I believe the contract is a the Air Force’s Aerial Layer ceive the education and train- dia’s proprietary survey. More dents and, specifically, for stu- Jackson State University’s unique opportunity for our Networking (ALN) concept. ing needed to pursue a civilian than 1,700 schools participat- dent veterans. commitment to attracting and students to gain tangible expo- More information on the career. ed in the 2017 survey; 1,273 According to Daniel Nich- supporting military students, sure to cutting-edge research, Air Force’s ALN concept “We are pleased that Vic- were awarded the designation. ols, a Navy Reserve veteran visit http://www.jsums.edu/ particularly in terms of the can be found at http://www. tory Media has recognized our Rating methodology, cri- and chief product officer at veteranscenter/ practical concepts and theories af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/ that govern modern mobile tabid/223/Article/113826/air- sensor networks,” says Jessie J. force-aerial-layer-network- Walker, chair of the computer ing-concept-to-enhance-warf- science department. ighter-connectivity.aspx Alcorn Honors Students Organization Meghanathan explains the Cutting-edge companies advantage with mobile sen- like Garmin and EpiSensor are sors (compared to using fixed examples of the types of busi- sensors), is one could collect nesses that can also benefit volunteers in Port Gibson data from a larger area with from their research. fewer sensors. The tradeoff is This research is typical of The Mississippi Link Newswire the overhead that comes with graduate and doctoral stu- Alcorn State University’s managing the mobility of the dents, but Meghanathan says, Honors Students Organization sensors and the integrity of the “The ML RCP award is very spent a day of their weekend data collected useful to train the minority un- giving back to the community. The research conducted by dergraduate students to pursue More than 20 members of Meghanathan and his team high-quality research by build- the organization, along with seeks to address some of the ing on top of the knowledge Wandra Arrington, director of challenges that arise with the obtained from their regular the Honors Curriculum Pro- use of mobile sensors and re- coursework and motivate them gram in the Office of Pre-Pro- duce the impact of the man- to publish peer-reviewed arti- fessional and Honors Curricu- agement overhead on the cles as well as apply for gradu- lum Programs, traveled to the resource-constrained sensor ate schools.” Christian Volunteers Services devices. More specifically, For example, a conference Center (Joel’s Place) in Port Meghanathan and his team paper titled, “Jaccard simi- Gibson, Mississippi Feb. 4. are investigating the use of larity-based quantification of The organization provided Volunteers from Alcorn State University’s Honors Students Organization Network Science techniques the neighborhood stability of community service by clean- to quantify the stability and a node in mobile sensor net- ing the building and making it service.” Michael Hearns, senior, biol- in outreach to the community.” trustworthiness of links in works,” was co-authored with comfortable for its tenants. Joy Applewhite, a junior ogy pre-medicine major, said Lois Lockhart, director of mobile sensor networks with- an undergraduate student and Xavier Bradford, junior psychology major, credits the that blessing others brings him the Christian Volunteer Ser- out requiring to know the loca- has been recently accepted for and president of the Honors University’s togetherness as joy. vices Center, showed her ap- tion and mobility information presentation at the SPIE De- Students Organization, was inspiration to reach out to oth- “It’s great to give back,” said preciation to the organization. of the nodes. fense and Security Conference thrilled about participating in ers. Michael. “Our priority as an “I really appreciated the or- AFRL sees the need to em- in Anaheim, Calif., April 9-13, service work. “There has always been a organization is to make sure ganization for coming,” said phasize the kinds of research For additional information “It always feels good to family environment at Alcorn,” that we go out and be a bless- Lockhart. “You all provide conducted by Meghanathan on the AFRL Minority Lead- come out and help less fortu- said Joy. “Giving back to those ing to others. It’s amazing how wonderful service and I can’t and his team. “Dr. Meghana- ers Research Collaboration nate individuals in the com- around us who are less fortu- helping others can affect their praise you enough for what than’s application of Network Program, contact the overall munity,” said Xavier. “I hope nate is a great thing to do, and lives in a positive way. It also you do. You all will be blessed Science techniques and meth- Government Program Manag- that I can make other people it’s our way of embracing them shows that Alcorn is not only for helping people in Claiborne odologies for the enhancement er, Asheley Blackford at ashe- feel better through community as our own.” diverse academically, but also County.” of security and overall perfor- [email protected]. Amber Love wins the Clara Alexander Jackson Scholarship Award The Mississippi Link Newswire Women’s Clubs and Youth Af- mative years. At Alcorn, Amber has been Alcorn State University senior filiates, Inc. The award, which “I chose elementary education named a Dean’s and President’s Amber Love was awarded for is given out every year to two because I want to be a positive Scholar. She is a member of the her dedication to serving today’s students from two of the five his- role model for children,” said Gospel Choir, Honor Students youth. torically black colleges and uni- Amber. “Some children aren’t Organization, and the Student Love, an elementary education versities in Mississippi, is named fortunate enough to have positive National Education Association. major who’s currently complet- after Jackson, who is a pioneer role models, so I want to be that She shares her leadership skills ing a student teaching internship, in education and an advocate of person for them.” by serving in the positions of was one of two recipients who elementary teachers who shaped Amber desires to be a teacher secretary of the National Society were recognized by the Forward the lives of children. who demonstrates a love for her of Leadership and Success and Lookers Federated Club Sat- Love grew up in the small Mis- subject matter and passion for treasurer of Alcorn’s Mississippi urday, Feb. 4 in Jackson State sissippi Delta town of Arcola. It teaching. She understands the Professional Educators. University Ballroom. Amber was as far back as middle school crucial role of school in a child’s She also penned her first book, was awarded the $1,5000 Clara that Amber decided on a teach- life. Her belief is that good teach- a fourth-grade level book called Alexander Jackson Scholarship ing career. During high school, ers push students well beyond “Reading Road Trip” that tells Award. she determined that elementary their comfort zone and strive to the story of a young boy getting The Forward Lookers Feder- education would be her focus so make them challenge their abil- help from his peers in improv- ated Club is an affiliate of the that she could make an impact in ity so they can earn a new con- ing his reading skills by reading National Association of Colored children’s lives during their for- fidence. signs as he travels. Love STATE

www.mississippilink.com FEBRUARY 16 - 22, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9 AG Jim Hood files civil RICO Mississippi Summit on Courts action to recoup state funds and the Military Mississippi Link Newswire by stealing from taxpayers guilty to their involvement in Attorney General Jim Hood must not only pay the state’s the conspiracy. recently announced that he losses, but state law requires Hood alleges that the defen- set for Feb. 24 has filed 11 civil RICO - law that they must also forfeit and dants violated Mississippi’s suits against all corporate and return the entire amount of the public ethics, racketeering Mississippi Link Newswire discuss suicide prevention for individual conspirators in the contracts paid by the state. and antitrust laws, along with The Mississippi Summit the military at 10:30 a.m. prison bribery scandal. We are also seeking punitive several other claims. Hood on Courts and the Military is Sessions addressing intimate Hood is seeking damages damages to punish these con- is seeking compensatory and scheduled for Feb. 24 at Mis- partner violence will begin at and punitive damages against spirators and to deter those punitive damages, as well as sissippi College School of Law, 12:30 p.m. Second Lieutenant the following individuals and who might consider giving or forfeiture of all funds received 151 East Griffith Street in Jack- Gloria N. McCaskill, sexual corporations: former Mis- receiving kickbacks in the fu- by the individuals and corpo- son. assault response coordinator of sissippi Department of Cor- ture.” rations that were involved in The program is expected to Joint Force Headquarters, will rections Commissioner Chris According to the lawsuits, these conspiracies. educate family court judges begin the discussion with in- Epps; Cecil McCrory; Robert multiple corporations, includ- “Out-of-state corporations about combat veterans’ strug- sights into military personnel Simmons; Irb Benjamin; Sam ing some of the most promi- were eager to take advan- gles with readjustment to civil- and veterans. Lt. Col. Deidre Waggoner; Mark Longoria; Hood nent private prison contrac- tage of Mississippi taxpayers ian life. The program is intended Smith, director of Outreach Ser- Teresa Malone; Carl Reddix; tors, paid millions of dollars and secure MDOC contracts to improve assessment of child vices of Joint Force Headquar- Michael Reddix; Andrew Jen- ance, LLC; Keefe Commis- in so-called “consulting fees” through bribery and fraud. It custody cases involving combat ters, also will speak. kins; Management & Training sary Network, LLC; Sentinel to individuals who then used is critical for the state to use veterans with Post-Traumatic Veterans Justice Outreach Corporation; The GEO Group, Offender Services, L.L.C. and those fees to pay bribes and the remedies at its disposal to Stress Disorder, PTSD. Specialists David Germany and Inc.; Cornell Companies, Inc.; AJA Management & Technical kickbacks to Epps. Based on recover damages and get back Former MCSOL Dean Jim Ronda Aldridge of the Veterans Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Services, Inc. those bribes and kickbacks, the money exchanged in these Rosenblatt will give the invoca- Administration are scheduled The Bantry Group Corpora- “The state of Mississippi Epps awarded, directed or ex- schemes,” Hood said. tion to open the program at 8:30 to speak at 4 p.m. The program tion; AdminPros, L.L.C.; CGL has been defrauded through a tended approximately $800 “I have a duty to protect the a.m. Mississippi Supreme Court will conclude at 4:30 p.m. Facility Management, LLC; pattern of bribery, kickbacks, million in public contracts to integrity of the public con- Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr. will The program is sponsored Mississippi Correctional Man- misrepresentations, fraud, con- those private prison contrac- tracting process, as well as to welcome program participants by the Mississippi Supreme agement, Inc.; Branan Medi- cealment, money laundering tors. vindicate the rights of the state at 8:45 a.m. Attorney General Court Administrative Office cal Corporation; Drug Testing and other wrongful conduct,” To date, Epps, McCrory, when it is a victim of public Jim Hood will honor veterans of Courts, Mississippi College Corporation; Global Tel*Link Hood said. “These individuals Simmons, Benjamin, Waggon- corruption and other wrongful with remarks at 9 a.m. School of Law, the Mississippi Corporation; Health Assur- and corporations that benefited er and Longoria have pleaded conduct.” MCSOL Director of Legal Office of the Attorney General, Writing Evan Seamone will the Mississippi Department of give the first presentation at Mental Health, the Mississippi 9:15 a.m., discussing courts’ vi- Army National Guard and the Representative Greg Holloway welcomed tal role in post-combat readjust- Fondren Institute. ment. Richard Meyer, director Registration is open to per- of the L.L.M. program at MC- sons seeking continuing edu- local school board leaders to the Capitol SOL, will continue the discus- cation credits. The program is sion with a presentation titled approved for six hours of con- “Outlaw Heroes in the Wake of tinuing legal education credit. a Legalized Battlefield.” For more information, con- Camp Shelby’s suicide pre- tact MCSOL CLE Director vention program manager, Staff Tammy Upton at 601-925-7107 Sergeant Jean M. Whaley, will or [email protected].

$210,000 awarded to the North Delta Planning And Development District

Mississippi Link Newswire United States Representa- tive Bennie G. Thompson (D- MS) recently announced The United States Department of Commerce Economic Devel- opment Administration has awarded North Delta Planning and Development District, Inc. an investment award in the amount of $210,000. The funds will be used to estab- lish an economic development planning framework, process and strategy that supports pri- From left to right: Paul Rhodes, Hazlehurst School District Board president; Lisa Davis, superintendent of the Hazlehurst City School District; Debra Sturgis Stamps, Copiah County School Board vice president; Representative Greg Holloway vate capital investment and Thompson job creation in the region. This EDA investment sup- nica. ports the development and The CEDS process is de- implementation of a compre- signed to bring together the Senator Derrick T. Simmons greeted members hensive economic develop- public and private sectors in ment strategy (CEDS) for the the creation of an economic region served by the North development roadmap to di- of Eta Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Delta Planning and Develop- versify and strengthen the re- ment District, which compris- gional economy. Alpha Sorority, Inc. in Greenville es the counties of Coahoma, For more information, con- DeSoto, Panola, Quitman, tact James Curcio, executive Tallahatchie, Tate, and Tu- director at 662-561-4100.

Prayer Time Details Thursday, February 16, 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.

This month we want to ask you to initiate this prayer time. Please take a few moments wherever you are Thursdsay, February 16, from 7 a.m.-10 a.m. to pray. Prayer points below.

Prayer Focus: 1.THAT GOD WILL FOCUS US ON HIM AND HIS WORK. 2. THAT GOD WILL DIRECT OUR APPOINTED AND ELECTED LEADERS - LOCALLY, STATEWIDE AND NATIONALLY - AND THAT THEY WILL OBEY HIM. 3.THAT GOD WILL SPEAK TO US AND STRENGTHEN US TO BOLDLY LIVE OUT THE GRACE OF THE GOSPEL. 4.THAT GOD WILL BRING ABOUT RACIAL RECONCILIATION AND HEALING IN OUR CHURCHES, COMMUNITIES, STATE AND NATION.

For More Information visit, February 8, 2017, was Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the Capitol and Senator Derrick T. Simmons greeted members of Eta Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha http://missionmississippi.org/year-long-prayer-initiative/ Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in Greenville, discussing with them the legislative process. 10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK FEBRUARY 16 - 22, 2017 www.mississippilink.com PASTORAL POINTS Message from God considers our attitude in prayer the Religion Editor By Daphne Higgins By Rev. Leon Collier ed, but the fact that he is hu- Chronicles 7:14 – ‘If my 10:19 – “Having therefore, and left better off than the Religion Editor Special to The Mississippi Link man means that he has done people, which are called by boldness to enter into the holy self-righteous Pharisee. The For the past two weeks, What prayer something wrong. He did not my name, shall humble them- place by the blood of Jesus.” tax collector gained some- I’ve shared messages about is not: commit adultery, but he may selves, and pray…’ Notice it Only the High Priest was thing from prayer whereas the celebration of Black 1. Not done have lusted in your heart. It says, “humble themselves,” allowed to enter the Holy the Pharisee gained nothing History Month. This past in arrogance is unprofitable to compare and then it says to pray. There of Holies, but because of (wasted his time). Sunday, I had the pleasure - Luke 18:11- ourselves to other imperfect is no true prayer without hu- Christ’s shed blood, we have Your attitude determines of attending a Black Histo- “The Phari- people because we can find mility before God. unlimited access to the holy whether or not you will gain ry program at Greater Mt. see stood and that we may be better off than 2. It acknowledges its own place (presence of Jesus). or not gain something from Calvary Church in Jackson. One of the prayed by himself…” them and downsize our flaws. weaknesses: Luke 18:13 – Now we can go before him God. What is your attitude program participants charged the congre- The Pharisee felt tax-gath- 3. Not a time to boast – “He beat his breast, saying, in confidence, not because of like? gation to “tell the story” of their ancestry. erer was beneath him, so he Luke 18:12 – “I fast twice a ‘God, be merciful to me, a our good deeds, but because Rev. Leon Collier is the He urged the audience to let their chil- separated himself. People who week. I give tithes of all that sinner!” The tax collector of his deeds (crucifixion/res- pastor of Makarios Wor- dren and grandchildren know where they have some form of insecurity I get.” did not talk about the faults urrection). Our confidence is ship Center, 464 Church Rd., came from and I was the first to shout, tend to separate themselves to Prayer is not a time to re- of others, nor did he make a based on his deeds, but arro- Madison. He and wife, Min- “that’s right.” make themselves feel signifi- mind God about all of the list of all his faults, he sim- gance is based on our deeds. ister Yolanda; are the proud My husband and I often try to share cant, which may explain why good things you have done. ply acknowledged that he had Thank God for what he did parents of three daughters: the history of our families with our chil- some folk move to certain It is not a time to render a re- sinned. There was no need for us, and now we can al- Noel, Leona and Leondria. dren. We pray that they are listening and neighborhoods. Arrogance port card to God. However, to make a list because God ways run into his presence Rev. Collier has received de- retaining the information and can share not only separates you from it is a time to boast about the already knew what he had with confidence. grees from Criswell College it in later years with their offspring and people, but it also separates goodness of God. Rather than done. When you pray, it is The result of the right atti- in Dallas, Texas; Southern beyond. you from God (James 4:6). telling God what he already you standing before God, not tude in prayer: Methodist University – Per- There is so much that my husband and God does not hear the prayers knows about your deeds. Say your enemies. Therefore, ac- Luke 18:14- “I tell you, this kins School of Theology; and I don’t know but thanks to others who of the arrogant. how good he is instead. knowledge your weaknesses, man went down to his house a Masters of Divinity from knew our families from long ago, we 2. Not a time to compare What prayer is: not those of others. justified rather than the other; Memphis Theological Semi- occasionally get information that helps yourself to others – Luke 1. It is done in humility 3. It seeks the mercy of for everyone who exalts him- nary; as well as participated in to increase the pages of our family’s ar- 18:11 – “God, I thank you that – Luke 18:13 – But the tax God: Luke 18:13 – “”God self will be humbled, but he the Theological Opportunities chives. I am not like the rest…extor- collector, standing far away, be merciful to me…” Prayer who humbles himself will be Program at Harvard Divinity I’ve shared my biological family’s in- tionists, unrighteous, adulter- wouldn’t even lift up his eyes is a time to confidently ask exalted.” The Greek word jus- School in Cambridge, Mass. formation with you, but rarely do I offer ers, or even like this tax col- to heaven… The tax collector God for forgiveness no matter tified means righteous. There- He can be reached by calling information about my husband’s family. lector.” bowed his head in humility. how deplorable the sin, which fore, the tax collector was 601.260.3016, 601.855.7898 Well, recently, information was shared The Pharisee may not have Humility is the first require- was made possible because of made righteous because he or e-mail him at karab5@live. with us by a former administrator of done any of the things he list- ment of genuine prayer. 2 Jesus’ shed blood. Hebrews had the right attitude in prayer com Jackson State University, Hilliard Lack- ey, a long-time family friend. Lackey knew my in-laws, who were also JSU administrators. A few days REIGNING ANNOUNCEMENTS ago, Lackey shared historical informa- tion about my father-in-law, Wallace A. Higgins, who was a minister and public New Hope Baptist Church, 5202 New Jerusalem Church of God in Award, a silent auction, a meal and school educator. The school continues to bear his name in Clarksdale. Watkins Dr., Jackson, continues its Christ, 3387 Medgar Evers Blvd., fellowship. For more information call My husband, children and I found the Sixth Annual “Back in the Day – A Jackson, will host the First Lady’s 601-355-2670. Rev. Michael T. Wil- information to be interesting and will cherish it for years to come. Because it Celebration of Black History: Honor- Love Night Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m. For liams is the pastor. is historical, I plan to shared it with you ing Our Living Legends” on the re- more information call 601-981-8569 next week in our Annual Black History issue. maining Thursdays of the month. The or visit newjerusalemcogic.org. Dr. Cherry Grove Missionary Baptist Black History Month is a movement remaining activities include: Feb. 16, Andrew Friday Sr. is the pastor. Church, 1296 Martin Luther King Jr. for all of us. It brings structure to the “knowing and sharing” of information as “Youth Heritage Night: Committed to Dr., Jackson, will celebrate 10 years of individuals unite to help others become Moving Forward.” The speaker will be Christ Tabernacle Church, 1201 service from their pastor, Rev. Marek aware of the great things people of color have done, can and will continue to do. Dr. Carl B. Mack with the MS School Cooper Rd., Jackson, Couples’ Min- Walker, Feb. 26, during two services. Remember the verse that I often share for the Deaf and The Callaway High istry will host its G.L.O.W. Women At 8 a.m., Rev. Leroy Carter will the with you – Isaiah 52:7 (NIV), which reads: “How beautiful on the mountains Singers will perform. On Feb. 23, the Pray Breakfast Feb. 18, at 9 a.m. guest speaker. At 11 a.m., Rev. Mau- are the feet of those who bring good “Grand Finale” –“Celebrating Our For more information or call 601-373- rice Davis will be the speaker. For news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, History & Culture Through Our Mu- 1711 or visit christtabernaclechurch. more information call 601-354-1256 who say to Zion, Your God reigns!” sic” will end the series. The finale’ org. Rev. Hosea J. Hines is the pas- or visit www.cgrove.org. Rev. Marek The Mississippi Link, a messenger for news in and around the state of Missis- will feature national and international tor. D. Walker is the pastor. sippi, would like to serve as your person- gospel legends and award winning al messenger to share your news and the news of your places of worship. performers: Paul Porter and Cyn- College Hill Missionary Baptist Greater Fairview Missionary Bap- To share your news contact Daphne M. thia Goodloe Palmer. The monthlong Church, 1600 Florence Ave., Jack- tist Church, 2545 Newport St., Jack- Higgins at [email protected], fax (601) 896-0091 or mail 2659 Livings- event is coordinated by the church’s son, will host the church’s Annual son, Aerobics Ministry will host its ton Road, Jackson, MS 39213. Black History Committee. The official Heritage Banquet Feb. 25, at 6 p.m. 2017 New Year Fitness Challenge bicentennial project was made pos- in the Family Life Center. Dr. Rod which began Jan. 9, and will continue sible by a grant from the Mississippi Paige, the interim president of Jack- through Feb. 27. The challenge will Humanities Council through support son State University and former include regular aerobics classes and from the Mississippi Development United States Secretary of Education fitness challenge. For more informa- Authority. For more information, call will the guest speaker. This event tion, call 601-454-1414 or 601-260- SUBSCRIBE TODAY! 601-981-8696 or 601-366-7002 or will also include the presentations of 7310. To contact the church, call visit www.newhope-baptist.org. Dr. the Sam Bailey Scholarship Award 601-362-6447. Rev. Vincent V. Rus- Jerry Young is the pastor. and the College Hill Black Achiever sell is the pastor. The New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Pastor, Dr. F. R. Lenoir Mississippi Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Live Radio Broadcast WOAD AM 1300 - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Link For more information please call: 601-896-0084 or e-mail [email protected]

“A Church Preparing for a Home Not Built by Man” New Bethel M. B. Church • 450 Culberston Ave. • Jackson, MS 39209 601-969-3481/969-3482 • Fax # 601-969-1957 • E-Mail: [email protected] www.mississippilink.com FEBRUARY 16 - 22, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11 PRESERVED Prayer can affect a whole Your faith… nation, including America PART I

unchained By Pastor Simeon R. Green III of prayer. In fact, he came into and through prayer, joys abound. Special to The Mississippi Link an experience with God in the There has never been anyone By Shewanda Riley ever, I was troubled by the also ought to lay down our Columnist Prayer is one of midst of spending three days in who has gotten hold of God in violence of the movie but at lives for the brethren.” our greatest needs. fasting and praying. He certainly prayer that has not left the prayer “Auntie the same time in awe of what Regardless of how diffi- God has promised believed in practicing a life of room with joy and praises going Wanda? Are I thought was one aspect of cult it looked, Django stayed that He would be prayer, and he exhorted others to forth unto God. It is impossible you okay?” the movie that was not talked focused on finding his wife all we need. Prayer try to get them to feel its needful- to pray and get hold of God with- I peeked about much by its critics. and took necessary risks. is the only thing ness. out the soul being touched afresh through my The movie was not just a I wouldn’t call Django a that will change I wonder if we really know and uplifted by God’s presence. fingers which revenge story or one that trivi- “Christian” movie but it does the situations that we want to see prayer’s real value and if we real- By prayer, the windows of Heav- covered both alized slavery, it could also be illustrate key Christian con- changed and the only thing that ly understand and appreciate the en are opened and showers of of my eyes and nodded my seen as a story of the powerful cepts of unshakeable faith and will further the work of God. privilege of prayer. My friends, refreshing dew are rained down head at my teenaged niece and sacrificial love that one man unconditional and sacrificial We read in First Timothy 2:1- we need to be challenged! The upon the soul. nephew who were asking this has for his wife. Even more love. 8 these words from the Apos- way we have been praying is not Prayer changes conditions! If question about my response to so, despite using the n-word What would our lives as tle Paul: “I exhort therefore, going to get the job done. We just people would really get down to the movie. Relieved that I was nearly 200 times and having Christians be like if we used that, first of all, supplications, might as well dismiss the thought business praying, our nation is okay, they went back to com- graphic instances of horrific this same type of determina- prayers, intercessions, and giv- that we are fully up-to-date in not too far gone to have a reviv- menting on how the shooting violence, the movie actually tion (not killing people to get ing of thanks, be made for all our praying and that there is no al. Over and over, we can read of people in the movie was had what could be called a what we wanted) but remain- men; For kings, and for all that way we can gain in this area. in the Bible where God had de- so precise: “Great kill shot!” Christian message. ing so faithful and focused are in authority; that we may Too many works have remained cided to pour out His judgment were words that I overheard The Christian message I on what we believe God has lead a quiet and peaceable life undone, and too many have not and destroy people but because both say at least twice while saw was the faith-fueled de- called us to do? in all godliness and honesty. For gotten the victories they ought to someone prayed, God had mercy watching the movie. termination of Django to find Like Broomhilda, we have this is good and acceptable in the have, victories which belong to on them. The Devil hates prayer, What was the movie? his wife Broomhilda, no mat- to be willing to hid behind sight of God our Saviour; Who the Church of God. Prayer is the but it is the thing that governs Django Unchained which my ter what. When he does find Jesus and let him fight our will have all men to be saved, very foundation and the very rea- our universe. sister, their mother, agreed her, there is one pivotal scene battles. And like Django, we and to come unto the knowledge son for every bit of victory. Whether we want to own it or would be okay for them to where he shields her from a might have to endure what of the truth. For there is one Those who really live the life not, every nation is governed by see. In fact, after at least 10 potential gun’s bullets. The appear to be deceptively in- God, and one mediator between of prayer reigns triumphantly. praying people in that nation. years of enjoying many chil- way the camera is angled, she surmountable obstacles as we God and men, the man Christ We cannot have a good prayer Yes, prayer can affect a whole dren’s movies and cartoons as completely disappears and all exercise our faith. However, Jesus; Who gave himself a ran- life without reigning and be- nation including America! part of a family movie-going that is seen is Django standing in the end, if we trust God, we som for all, to be testified in due ing victorious. Some things are Rev. Simeon R. Green III is ritual, it was the first “adult” protectively in front of her. All will obtain God’s blessings of time. Whereunto I am ordained a possible only through prayer. pastor of Joynes Road Church movie that we (meaning my I could say when I saw that protection and love. preacher, and an apostle, (I speak Through prayer, dark storm of God, 31 Joynes Road, Hamp- niece, nephew and I) had seen was “Wow! Now that’s a man! Shewanda Riley is the au- the truth in Christ, and lie not;) clouds are driven away; through ton VA 23669. He is married to together. Willing to give his life for his thor of the Essence best-seller a teacher of the Gentiles in faith prayer, mountains of discour- Velma L. Green. He is a member When it was over, they wife!” “Love Hangover: Moving and verity. I will therefore that agement are cast into the sea; of the National Association of seemed completely unaffected Much like I John 15-16 from Pain to Purpose after a men pray every where, lifting up through prayer, chasms of diffi- Evangelism Church of God, An- by the violence and couldn’t encourages that “By this we Relationship Ends.” She may holy hands, without wrath and culties are bridged over; through derson, Ind. He serves as chair- wait to play Fruit Ninja in the know love, because He laid be reached at lovehangover@ doubting.” prayer, hope is given wings; man of the Southeastern Associ- movie theater arcade. How- down His life for us. And we juno.com. The Apostle Paul was a man through prayer, faith increases; ation of The Church of God, Inc.

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12 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK FEBRUARY 16 - 22, 2017 www.mississippilink.com Four scouts from MRC-sponsored Boy Scout Troop 401 earn their Eagle rank

Methodist Rehabilitation Center occupational therapist Bonnie Lahuta demonstrates to Troop 401 Eagle Scout Troop 401 Scoutmaster Betty Dorsey-Wilson leads the pledge for their Eagle Scout for, from left, Jerion Keyes, Deshuntez Williams how she will use the therapy device he built to help spinal cord injury patients who have Brent Price, Deshuntez Williams and Marcello Williams. difficulty raising their arms.

By Carey Miller about 200 or so Eagle Scouts to projects to the hospital. All four rehab process. Health and Research News Service come out of the Andrew Jackson have built devices for therapy. “I was inspired by my next Only four percent of all Boy Council here in central Mississip- “Most of our projects are giv- door neighbor who had a stroke,” Scouts make it to Eagle, the high- pi,” assistant scoutmaster Steve ing back to MRC,” Dorsey-Wil- he said. “The ring toss helps with est rank. It’s an honor even more Cooper said. “If you divide that son said. “Eagle projects have to the patient’s movement of their significant for four young black by the number of troops, that’s be for a nonprofit organization, hands.” men from Jackson. Only one per- roughly four to five per troop, and we always like to do what The foursome’s projects exem- cent of black Scouts reach Eagle. but in that you have big units like we can to say thank you back to plify the Boy Scouts’ slogan, “Do “It’s been like reaching the end Troop 1 that are 150-member MRC for sponsoring our guys. a good turn daily.” It’s a motto of the road on a long journey,” troops. “If it wasn’t for MRC and the Dorsey-Wilson says she has tak- said Brent Price. “So if you consider the size of employees here who help me en to heart in her 15-plus years as Price, Deshuntez Williams, our troop, as well as the fact that with fundraisers and donations, Scoutmaster of Troop 401. Marcello Williams and Jerion our kids come out of south and these boys would never have “When I was diagnosed with Keyes are all scouts from Troop west Jackson, out of rough neigh- had an opportunity to be part of breast cancer and had to take 401, sponsored by Methodist borhoods, to see four of them scouting or able to achieve the chemo, it was very, very hard,” Rehabilitation Center, a Jackson earn their Eagle, well that’s just things that they have done.” said Dorsey-Wilson, who was inpatient rehabilitation hospital. spectacular.” The scouts visited MRC to diagnosed in 1999. “But when The four were presented their Troop 401 was founded at familiarize themselves with the my guys found out I was ill, they Eagle at a Court of Honor held at MRC in 1989 to introduce scout- rehab process and to get ideas were all so sad and they gathered the hospital Dec. 17. ing to boys with disabilities. for what type of devices were around me saying, ‘Miss Betty, “Getting my Eagle has made When current Scoutmaster Bet- needed. we’re not going camping unless all the hard stuff we’ve been ty Dorsey-Wilson took over in “Because we’re sponsored by you go.’ through – like sleeping in the 1998, the troop began to include MRC, I think it’s very important “From that day forward, I re- woods and being scared of rac- the children of employees. Today, for them to understand what re- alized that my strength came coons – worth it,” Keyes said. the troop focuses on disadvan- hab is and what services we offer, from doing for other people, and “We’ve grown into a brother- taged youth in the Jackson metro so we do what we call a disability that’s what scouting is all about. hood. Boy Scouts has developed area. awareness class,” Dorsey-Wilson It makes me feel good to know I us into men. We’ve learned the “I brought my son into the Methodist Rehabilitation Center occupational therapist Misty Ferguson said. “There is also a merit badge made a difference in these kids leadership skills required in or- scouts after he crossed over from helps Troop 401 Eagle Scout Brent Price show off the Eagle Project he for disability awareness.” lives, and also hopefully the ones der to be successful in life.” the Webelos,” said Dorsey-Wil- built, a bean bag toss game that aids in therapy. Price and Marcello Williams yet to come along.” Deshuntez Williams says he’s son, a therapy technician at MRC, both built separate bean bag toss In late December, Dorsey-Wil- been grateful for the camaraderie who has been with the hospital throughout my adolescent and said. “I went on to become the devices that are useful in therapy son was in an auto accident and scouting provides. since it opened in 1975. “MRC’s adult life because I have a bond 2015-2016 lodge chief – that’s for patients to regain fine motor suffered multiple injuries. She is “It’s helped me deal with some scoutmaster at the time was leav- with these guys,” Wilson said. the highest scouting youth posi- skills. now rehabbing at MRC, where issues. I wasn’t a very social ing, and I was asked to take over. “Being a Eagle Scout myself, tion in the council. I’ve been to “I really wanted to help the pa- her scouts are once more show- person,” he said. “Now I have I studied scouting and ended up and seeing these four guys grow national scouting events, I’ve tients out, to help them get their ing their support. She hopes to friends for life.” earning my Wood Badge – it’s up since elementary school, it re- seen the highest level. But com- strength back because my aunt return to her role as scoutmaster For a troop with only 16 active like the Ph.D of scouting.” ally warms my heart to have seen ing back home and being able to recently suffered a stroke too,” as soon as she is able. scouts, having four Eagles in one Today, Dorsey-Wilson’s son them come this far.” see four scouts that I led through Marcello Williams said. Troop 401 is currently raising year is a remarkable achieve- Corey Wilson, himself an Eagle Cooper is another former troop daily activities earn their Eagle, Keyes built two collapsible funds for 2017 activities. ment. Troop 401 has produced 27 Scout, serves as assistant scout- member who earned his Eagle. that’s a wonderful thing.” balance benches for stroke pa- To make a donation, visit www. Eagle Scouts. master. “This troop was my starting The scouts have given back tients, while Deshuntez Williams gofundme.com/boy-scout-troop- “On a yearly basis, you have “I’ve stuck with this troop ground for scouting,” Cooper to MRC by donating their Eagle built a ring toss that aids in the 401-jackson-ms. Forrest General Hospital partners with American Heart Association for Little Hats, Big Hearts By Carey Miller Health and Research News Service Hattiesburg, Miss. – Forrest General Hospital and the Amer- ican Heart Association have partnered during the month of February for Little Hats, Big Hearts. As part of the program, all babies born at Forrest Gen- eral during the month of Feb- ruary will receive a knitted or crocheted red baby hat to raise awareness of congenital heart defects, the most common type Pictured: Left to right: Samantha Marshall, RN; Diana Ernzen, LPN; Olivia McLaurin, tech; Kim Davis, RN, La- of birth defect in the country. bor and Delivery patient care manager; Shondel Humphrey, American Heart Association; Policia Travis, LPN; Each hat is unique because Twin boys, Casey and Cameron, wearing their red hats. Candy Southerland, tech; Hannah Hall, RN all of them are handmade by volunteers. The Little Hats, Big possible because of the work sults when the heart or blood certain medical conditions such it serves as a reminder for ev- Visit heart.org/littlehatsbig- Hearts program began in Chi- of our wonderful volunteers all vessels do not develop normally as pulmonary hypertension, ar- eryone to learn more about the hearts for more information cago in 2014, and participation across the country. The Ameri- before birth. Defects range in rhythmias, and anticoagulation symptoms of congenital heart about the Little Hats, Big Hearts began at Mississippi hospitals in can Heart Association is grate- severity from simple problems, among others. defects. Many parents are un- program, volunteer opportuni- 2016. ful to Forrest General Hospital such as “holes” between cham- “We are happy to be a part aware of this issue so it’s won- ties, and patterns and safety “Last year Mississippi became and staff for helping babies go bers of the heart, to very severe of this program raising aware- derful to have a fun way to ini- guidelines for hats. the 33rd state to participate in red for Heart month,” said Shon- malformations, such as com- ness on such an important issue tiate that conversation and raise To learn more about congeni- Little Hats, Big Hearts. Today del Humphrey, with the Gulf- plete absence of one or more during Heart Month. The par- awareness,” said Kim Davis, tal heart defects or heart and there are more than 40 states. port, Mississippi office of the chambers or valves. Having a ents who have received hats so RN, Labor and Delivery patient vascular services at Forrest We’re really excited about this American Heart Association. congenital heart defect can also far were excited to have such a care manager at Forrest General General, visit forrestgeneral. wonderful program, and it’s all A congenital heart defect re- increase the risk of developing special keepsake, and of course, Hospital. com/heart. OPINION

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Dear President Trump: It’s President Trump needs time to start meeting with to tweet about the real black Republicans By Raynard Jackson was not there. Your remarks, NNPA Newswire Columnist at a minimum, should have I don’t know acknowledged this historic ap- why I have be- pointment by Ryan, after all, solar panel industry come the reposi- isn’t that the whole purpose tory for the frus- behind Black History Month? By Julianne Malveaux What concerns me, and those points out that many of these could showcase its commitment trations among Mr. President, you have at NNPA Newswire Columnist three Democratic Congressmen, solar panel sales pitches include to the working people who sup- black Republi- least four blacks on the execu- As a progres- are the shady operators that mis- promises of “no money down” ported it. cans across the tive committee of the RNC sive who worked lead potential customers about and other high-pressure sales Indeed, as President Trump country, but I have. Hardly a who have little to no engage- hard to help get the cost saving benefits of in- tactics. Anyone who has ever hosted a “listening session” with day goes by when I don’t get ment with you or your staff. Secretary Hillary stalling those panels. The letter dealt with a shady salesperson, some black Republicans “in calls from black Republicans This is totally bewildering to Clinton elected, outlined three major concerns. whether for solar panels or a honor” of Black History Month, who feel totally and thorough- me. They are in effect part of it is challenging First, that new customers may used car, knows that these tac- he made no specific policy com- ly ignored not only by you and the board of directors of the na- for me to accept be unaware that the panels can tics are not the tools of an honest mitments. It would have been your fledgling administration, tional party and no one around Donald Trump as president. But, cost upwards of $15,000 and broker. fantastic had he taken this small but also by the national party. you seems to value or seek he won. At least for now, I have that they will have to pay that Plus, as the Wall Street Jour- issue on, signaling that he un- I am a nationally syndicated their input. Don’t you think to make the best of a bad situa- money back. This purchase nal exposed this January, we derstands the exploitation that newspaper columnist pub- they should have been invited tion. Which means progressives can generate an additional know many solar panel sales- some communities experience, lished in over 200 newspapers to the White House last week? like me will have to both resist lean against their home mak- people are pitching so-called because of this solar chicanery. every week. Last year, I wrote This is what happens when the Trump administration’s odi- ing it harder to sell their house, government loans that can be The solar industry generates several columns supporting you surround yourself with ous policies, and also pressure which also decreases its value. used to help make homes more more than 200,000 jobs across you, when it wasn’t cool to do black Democrats; they have no – and even cooperate with – the For those Americans, who are energy efficient. In reality, these the nation. While Trump might so. Last December, I had to de- idea who any of these people administration to implement barely getting by and counting Property Assessed Clean En- not be concerned about produc- construct the liberal attacks on are. The only thing that your policies that reflect our world- on every dollar of equity in their ergy, or PACE loans, are a type ing clean energy, he says he Senator Jeff Sessions and your senior staffer is doing is mark- view. house, this is problematic. This of loan which gives creditors top cares about protecting American aide Steve Bannon. ing “their” territory, ostenta- This is why I was interested is especially true, if they hope priority on securing repayment workers. That is why I am urg- I tell you this simply as a tiously making it clear that to see a recent letter sent to the to sell their home to fund their – even priority over a mort- ing his administration, and the way of saying that because of they are the gatekeeper to all Consumer Financial Protection retirement. gage. No wonder, according to CFPB, to take steps to eliminate the 25-plus years that I have things relative to the black Bureau (CFPB) by three Demo- Second, salespeople some- the Journal, that PACE loans the bad actors in rooftop solar. served this party, I think I have community. That staffer is fail- cratic members of Congress. times tell customers that they are likely “the fastest-growing Unless we do, people will catch earned the right to say what I ing you, Mr. Trump. Signed by Congressmen Henry will save a lot of money on their type of financing in the U.S.” on, and walk away from solar. am about to say to you in this This weekend at The Black Cuellar of Texas, Emmanuel utility bill, because the price of The title of the article should That will hurt our economy column. Republican Trailblazer Awards Cleaver of Missouri and Bennie electricity from utility compa- make us all fearful: “America’s and our fight to beat climate Let me be clear, Mr. Presi- luncheon I will honor Maxine Thompson of Mississippi. The nies is going up. That simply is Fastest-Growing Loan Category change. Hopefully, one out of dent, I want absolutely nothing Blake and Gerald Boyd Sr., letter urged the CFPB to look not accurate. In reality, electric Has Eerie Echoes of Subprime two of those concerns is enough from you or your administra- two black Republicans that you into bad actors operating in the bills are coming down, stabiliz- Crisis.” for the new administration to tion other than success. should have on speed dial. You rooftop solar industry. ing or increasing only slightly. While there have been rum- take action to protect consum- Since the election, you have should also get to know John What we are talking about This is because of cheap and blings that the Trump adminis- ers. met with far more black Demo- Sibley Butler, who is a major here are those salespeople that abundant natural gas used to tration would curtail the CFPB, Julianne Malveaux is an au- crats than you have black Re- serial entrepreneur. You can go door-to-door or bombard produce electricity. Solar panel the letter from Congressmen thor, economist and Founder of publicans – it’s not even close. find out more about this event consumers with telemarketing customers don’t see any savings Cleaver, Cuellar and Thomp- Economic Education. Her latest In your defense, you have nev- at www.bafbf.org. calls, urging them to put solar on their electric bills, but have to son illustrates why this regula- book “Are We Better Off? Race, er been active in the Repub- Oh, and by the way, Mr. panels on their rooftops. Now, pay back the cost of buying or tory agency is important. Ac- Obama and Public Policy” is lican Party, thus you have no President, the very party you for some people, rooftop solar leasing the panels. Every month, tion against these shady rooftop available to order at www.juli- basis for knowing many black now lead has tried to steal this makes both environmental and people are out of pocket more solar companies, who seem to annemalveaux.com at Amazon. Republicans. You know many event from me and has even financial sense. This is why I money, not less. target communities of color, is com. Follow Dr. Malveux on more black Democrats, simply filed a lawsuit against me to generally support the industry. Third, the letter to the CFPB one way that this administration Twitter @drjlastword. because you hung out in liberal pressure me to walk away from cities like New York and Los the event I created. How is that Angeles. for celebrating Black History Even your top black staffer is Month? But I digress. a Democrat with absolutely no Which is more important Trump’s minion prepares institutional knowledge of the to you, Mr. President, having Republican Party’s relation- blacks on your staff for win- ship with the black community dow dressing or having black – past, present or future. So, staffers that know what the hell their natural inclination is to they are doing? to gut consumer watchdog reach out to all of their Demo- Far too often, Republicans cratic friends for invitations hire blacks, who may be good, By Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. groups pushed for it against the in five citizens 65 and older give him a medal. Under the to meet with you and to par- competent people, but are NNPA Newswire Columnist full force of the banking lobby. had been “taken advantage of law, Cordray has been appoint- ticipate with you in last week’s wrong for the job. “ Pe r s o n n e l The agency’s sole mission is to financially.” The CFPB has ed for a term that ends in 2018 Black History Month’s event. Like you, I’m a scrapper and is policy,” says protect consumers against the worked actively to shield them and can only be fired for cause. Your direct interactions with a counter puncher. I grew up Gary Cohn, the scams and schemes of fraudu- from deceptive practices. To fire him, Cohn will have to the black community, for the around the Spinks family of former president lent banks and lenders. Led The big banks hate the CFPB violate that law. most part, have been unmiti- boxing fame in St. Louis, Mo. of Goldman by Richard Cordray, a former and its investigations into their Trump has given his eco- gated disasters, especially, In all honesty, Mr. President, Sachs recently Ohio attorney general and trea- policies and practices. The nomic policy over to the big your meeting last year at the you have no blacks around you named to head surer, it has been a stunning agency has recovered more bankers. They are gearing up black church in Detroit and who are fighters. Absolutely President Trump’s National success, recovering nearly $12 than $1.5 billion for consum- for another predators’ ball. The last week’s event at the White none. Economic Council. He got that billion for 27 million consum- ers bilked by credit card com- first regulation Cohn wants to House. I am a graduate of Oral Rob- right, and every working fam- ers from the lenders who cheat- panies. For the first time, with reverse is the “fiduciary rule,” There are several major erts University and one of the ily should shudder that Trump ed or defrauded them. the CFPB working people have which requires investment ad- black churches in Detroit, led things Oral would always tell – after railing against the cor- The CFPB is the champion of a cop on the financial beat. visers to put client’s interests by black Republican pastors, me was, “Go into everyman’s ruptions of Goldman Sachs what Trump calls the forgotten At its head, Cordray has first when they deal with re- that you could have attended, world and meet them at the and other big banks in the working families of America. earned widespread applause. tirement accounts. Banks don’t but your staff chose a church point of their need.” campaign – has put six former It has protected veterans and Consumer groups hail how like the rule because it prohib- led by a left-leaning minister. When will you come into our Goldman Sachs bankers at the military families, recovering he’s made the CFPB transpar- its investment advisers from Last week, you held a listening world, Mr. President? head of his economic team. $100 million from lenders who ent and responsive. Civil rights peddling products that line session at the White House in A great place to start is by Their first priority is to roll preyed on them. It recovered groups applaud the progress their pockets at their clients’ honor of Black History Month meeting with those I will be back bank regulation, and, as over $480 million for students he’s forced on diversity in hir- expense. and you invited more black honoring this weekend. Cohn told the Wall Street Jour- who were deceived by for-prof- ing and services. One thing is clear. If Trump’s Democrats than black Repub- Raynard Jackson is found- nal, one of their first targets is it chains peddling fraudulent He’s gone after lenders and bankers can get rid of Cordray licans. er and chairman of Black to disembowel the Consumer products. It has moved against others for charging people of and geld the CFPB, millions of Mr. President, do you realize Americans for a Better Fu- Financial Protection Bureau the payday lenders that gouge color more for mortgages, auto Americans will lose billions that you had blacks serving on ture (BAFBF), a federally (CFBP). low-wage workers. It is about loans and credit cards. The to the tricks and traps of the your own transition team, who registered 527 Super PAC es- The CFPB was created in the to issue rules prohibiting pay- CFPB has recouped over $400 banks and lenders. were not invited to your event tablished to get more blacks Dodd-Frank banking reforms day loans with interest of 300 million in payments and credits Cohn has made Trump’s in- last week? How in the hell is involved in the Republican passed after the excesses of percent or more – literally im- to more than 500,000 consum- tentions clear. Now we have to that even possible? Party. BAFBF focuses on the the banks helped blow up the moral loans that earn the Bi- ers who experienced discrimi- rise up and demand that Con- Speaker Paul Ryan has black entrepreneur. economy. Led by Elizabeth ble’s condemnation of usury. nation. gress protect the Consumer a black chief of staff in his For more information about Warren (then a Harvard Law Seniors are often targets of Now Cohn suggests he plans Financial Protection Bureau speaker’s office; this is the first BAFBF, visit www.bafbf.org. professor, now a U.S. sena- financial frauds. Last year, a to weaken the CFPB by firing from Trump’s Goldman Sachs time in the history of the coun- You can follow Raynard on tor), consumer and civil rights survey showed that nearly one Cordray. Fire him? He should marauders. try this has happened, and he Twitter @Raynard1223. GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: www.mississippilink.com

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Thomas has filed with the Plan- North right of-way line of Fondren Place for a distance of 235.05 feet to abilities Act. Service is being provided within Hinds, County. This program ning Board for the City of Jackson, an application requesting a Use Permit the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 1.04 acres, more or less. consists of existing services with no environmental impact, and no relocation to operate a tattoo parlor within a UTC - Urban Town Center (Mixed Use) resulting from the project. District on property located at 2906 North State St., Suite B-6, in the First The above described parcel of land being the same property as described Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more particularly in deeds recorded in Deed Book 6266 at Page 373 and Deed Book 7056 The purpose of this notice is to advise all interested parties, including transit described as: at Page 6315, on file and of record in the aforesaid Chancery Clerk’s and paratransit operators, of the service being planned for providing trans- office. portation services for persons with disabilities within the area as described A certain parcel of land being part of Lots I, K and L of Isham Cade Survey, above, and to ensure that such a program would not represent a duplication a subdivision according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the of current or of proposed services provided by existing transit or paratransit the office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi, Andrew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, operators in the area. as now recorded in Plat Book B at Page 7 and being part of Lot 22 of 200 S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednes- Odeneal Survey. a subdivision according to the map or plat thereof, on file day, February 22, 2017 at which time all parties interested in or affected Comments either for or against this service will be received at any time within and of record in the aforesaid Chancery Clerk’s office.as now recorded thereby will be heard both pro and con on said question, after which a 15 days from the date of this notice. All comments should be addressed to in Plat Book A at Page 256, said parcel of land contains 36,411.9 square record will be established upon which the City Planning Board can make The Jackson Medical Mall Foundation at 601-982-8467. feet or 0.84 acres, more or less and being more particularly described as its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto follows: may be made by any person owning property within the area, and if made 2/16/2017 2/23/2017 in writing must be filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said time Begin at a “x” marked on a sidewalk at the Point of Intersection of the if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on North right-of-way line of Fondren Place with the East right .f-way line of said date. If a request is made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 LEGAL North State Street (as both are now laid out and improved): run thence hours in advance, the City will take steps to accommodate citizens need northerly along said East right-of-way line of North State Street for a dis- for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing impaired. Advertisement for RFPs tance of 147.81 feet to an existing pipe; tum thence right through a de- flection angle of 02 degrees 54 minutes 49 seconds and continue north- WITNESS my signature this 27th day of January 2017. RFP 2017-02 Consulting Services for Corrective erly along said East right-of-way line of North State Street for a distance of Action Plan Implementation 60.74 feet to an existing l” bar. leaving said East right-of-way line of North /s/Ester L. Ainsworth State Street. turn thence right through a deflection angle of 92 degrees Zoning Administrator Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above rfps will be received by 41 minutes 21 seconds and run easterly for a distance of 146.44 feet to City of Jackson, Mississippi the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business an existing concrete monument; turn thence right through a deflection Office, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 3:30 p.m. (Lo- angle of 88 degrees 23 minutes 29 seconds and run southerly for a 2/2/2017, 2/16/2017 cal Prevailing Time) February 23, 2017, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all rfps, to waive informalities, and to withhold the accep- LEGAL tance of any rfp if approved for forty-five calendar days from the date rfps are opened. Proposal forms and detailed specifications may be obtained free of NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE centerline with the West boundary of Bailey Avenue Extended, said point charge by emailing [email protected], calling (601) 960-8799, or being 30 feet more or less north of the point of beginning; run thence documents may be picked up at the above address or downloaded from our ZONING CASE NO. 3964 Southerly for a distance of 30 feet to the point of beginning, being a por- Jackson Public School District website at HYPERLINK “http://www.jackson. tion of the property set forth in that certain Ordinance Closing and Vacat- k12.ms.us” www.jackson.k12.ms.us. By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance ing That Portion of Humphries Avenue Between Bailey Avenue Extension by the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book and Douglas Avenue dated March 12, 1975 recorded in Minute Book 3H, 2/9/2017 2/16/2017 3G at page 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested Page 515 in the office of the City Clerk of Jackson, Mississippi and filed in or in any way affected thereby, that Jason Spellings has filed with the in the office of the Chancery Clerk of the First Judicial District of Hinds Planning Board for the City of Jackson, an application requesting a park- County on November 23, 2015 and recorded in Book 7183 at Page 6793. LEGAL ing Variance of ten (10) spaces from the required number of off street parking spaces for multifamily residential units on the property located at Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the 3775 Bailey Ave. in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, Andrew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Build- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE and being more particularly described as: ing, 200 S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at which time all parties interested in Lots 169, 170, 184 and the north ½ of Lot 183 of Cottage Grove Subdivi- or affected thereby will be heard both pro and con on said question, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVA- sion, in Block 12, a subdivision according to a map or plat thereof which after which a record will be established upon which the City Planning TION COMMISSION (JHPC) WILL HOLD ITS MONTHLY MEETING OPEN is on file and of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County Board can make its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any TO THE PUBLIC ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016, AT 12:00 P.M. IN THE at Jackson, Mississippi as now recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 11, refer- objection thereto may be made by any person owning property within ANDREW JACKSON CONFERENCE ROOM (RM. 105) OF THE WARREN ence to which is hereby made. the area, and if made in writing must be filed with the City Zoning Admin - HOOD BUILDING, 200 SOUTH PRESIDENT STREET, JACKSON, MISSIS- istrator before said time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is SIPPI. AND ALSO: desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to ac- I. APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS That portion of Humphries Avenue (formerly known as Chestnut Street) commodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/ located in Cottage Grove Subdivision in the City of Jackson, Mississippi, hearing impaired. A. NEW BUSINESS further described as follows: WITNESS my signature this 27th day of January 2017. 1. CASE NO. 2017-11, REQUEST BY: CHARLES WARDEN TO MAKE Beginning at the Northeast comer of Lot 169 of said Cottage Grove Sub- EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO REPLACE WOODEN WINDOWS division and run thence Westerly 280 feet along the Northerly bound- /s/Ester L. Ainsworth WITH ALUMINUM WINDOWS, PAINT, REPAIR ROOF WHERE ITS ary line of said Lot 169 and Lot 170 to the Northwest comer of said Zoning Administrator NEEDED AND CLOSE IN RAFTER AROUND HOME AT 1121 N. LA- Lot 170; run thence Northerly 30 feet more or less to a point being the City of Jackson, Mississippi MAR STREET, LOCATED IN THE FARISH STREET HISTORIC DIS- intersection of the center line of said Humphries Avenue with the East TRICT. boundary line of Lampton Street; run thence Easterly 280 feet along the 2/2/2017, 2/16/2017 centerline of Humphries Avenue to a point being the intersection of said 2. CASE NO. 2017-12, REQUEST BY: WALT WOFFORD TO RE- PLACE A DORMER WINDOW, REPLACE SIDING, ADD A TPO ROOF, AND REPURPOSE ORIGINAL WINDOW SASHES AT 1331 SAINT MARY STREET , LOCATED IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORICAL DISTRICT.

3. CASE NO. 2017-13, REQUEST BY: ED HARTMAN TO ADD A 3’ PICKET FENCE IN FRONT OF HOUSE AND ADD A 12’ X 14’ ROOF OVER GRILLING AREA IN THE REAR OF THE HOUSE AT 1004 EU- CLID AVE, LOCATED IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT.

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By Eddie Pells AP National Writer Tis the season to play for your basketball lives. Win or Go Home is in the air. This is what all the practices, extra workouts, film sessions and nervousness is about. Fortunately, the format has changed to the point where you can literally lose your first game, but still advance into the playoffs if you win the consolation game. The consolation game is com- prised of the two teams that lost early in the week and most con- solation games will be played Fri- day. The “road to the big house,” Coach Glasgow congratulates Lambert is what every team statewide must travel. was leading 15 to 8. That’s right, not drop into the basket for them. Germantown is the hosting site 15 to 8. Points were scarce. Sprinting to a loose ball, Iyania for the 3-5A tournament. Canton, Basketball fans know that the Davis, was fouled hard by Ger- Grenada, Holmes County Cen- second half provides more points. mantown. She composed herself, tral, and Germantown all belong This was the case here. Head went to the free thow line, and hit to this division. coach Melissa Word turned up both of her free throws. Canton’s girls versus German- the heat in the third quarter. She Germantown had another shot town’s girls has been the game unlocked the press. Germantown at it. Coach Jamie Glasgow, drew of the tournament thus far. Both struggled with it. Canton quickly up a play for her team. German- teams played hard. Early on in erased their deficit. town had two decent shots at it. the game, Canton could not score. The Tiger faithful that drove Going for a third chance, Iyania Missing shots or turning the ball down from Canton began to Davis from Canton, stole the ball. over was their achilles heel. De- cheer. Fast forwarding to the Canton wins 31 to 29. fensive intensity was nowhere to fourth, both teams exchanged They will play Friday, at Ger- be found within the Lady Tigers. leads. Pressure packed moments mantown, against Holmes Coun- Germantown, came out in front ensued. ty Central for the 3-5a champi- of the home crowd with purpose One thing to note also, both onship. However, win or lose, and determination. Thoroughly teams are fairly “young.” Ger- Canton is still in the playoffs next capitalizing on the mistakes made mantown only has two graduat- week. by Canton, Germantown found ing seniors. Canton, does not Germantown will play Gre- themselves leading by 10 early have any. A solid group of girls nada on Friday in the consola- in the second quarter. Despite in the 11th and 10th grade fuel tion game. The loser of this game the lead, Germantown struggled Canton. will be done for the season. The to keep pressure on Canton by Under a minute to go in the Lady Mavs will be hoping their causing unforced turnovers. The game, Germantown had 3 chanc- crowd can push them to victory, first half wasn’t a thing of beauty, es to tie or take the lead. They if not, season is over…. Win or but by intermission, Germantown did neither. The ball would just Go Home!

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By Russell Contreras that are doing this,” said Hinks, and Deepti Hajela whose organization trains Demo- Associated Press cratic women to run for office and ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – As work on political campaigns. Samia Assed watched election re- It’s not just Democratic-leaning turns come in with her children women seeking to expand the di- and another Muslim family, she versity of elected officeholders. The panicked when it became clear that Republican State Leadership Com- Donald Trump would win the presi- mittee’s Future Majority Project, dency. The Palestinian-American an initiative that seeks diverse GOP woman wondered if they would candidates, is identifying and re- have to register as Muslims, as cruiting state-level candidates after Trump said during his campaign. a successful 2016. Would she be barred from wearing Republican State Leadership her hijab in public? In this Wednesday, Feb, 1, 2017 photo, activist Samia Assed stands in front Committee spokeswoman El- “Honestly, I was scared,” the of a mural at the Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice coalition in Albu- lie Hockenbury points to Patricia 51-year-old Albuquerque resident querque, N.M. Assed, a Palestinian-American, has now turned her fears over Rucker, a first-generation American In this photo taken July 14, 2016, a car involved in an said. “I didn’t even want to take my Donald Trump’s election into action, joining what advocacy groups said are from Venezuela who in November accident sits in the road McLean, Va. The Consumer daughter to school the next day.” hundreds, possibly thousands of women of color, who are exploring making a won a seat in the West Virginia Federation of America says it found premium hikes in Assed has turned her fears into run for public office.AP PHOTO/RUSSELL CONTRERAS Senate. And Republican Affie Ellis some cases reaching $400. It looked at premium quotes action, joining what advocacy became the first Native American in 10 cities from five of the nation’s largest auto insur- groups say are hundreds, possibly the fire hose,” Vilardi said. borhood of Brooklyn. “So right woman to win a seat in the Wyo- ers and found that Progressive aggressively used a thousands of women of color, who In interviews with The Associat- then and there I decided to jump ming Legislature, Hockenbury said. not-at-fault penalty, surcharging drivers in eight of the are exploring making a run for ed Press, some say Trump’s win and in.” “The 2016 election cycle saw po- ten cities. AP PHOTO/JENNIFER C. KERR public office. Across the country, his past comments on minorities Lourdes Cruz said she long litical engagement at every level of women are gathering signatures, at- and women sparked them to jump thought about running for office but government in ways we have not By Mae Anderson tending workshops, and signing up into politics. Others, like Monic seeing the first steps taken by the seen in years,” Hockenbury said. AP Technology Writer for fundraising and public speak- Behnken, 44, cite the divisiveness Trump administration solidified her In addition, some female politi- WASHINGTON – Most drivers don’t expect to ing classes as they set their eyes on of the presidential campaign or decision. cal veterans also are taking a shot be hit with a rate hike on their auto insurance after school board seats, city councils, Democrat Hillary Clinton’s defeat The 32-year-old social worker at history. For example, Debra Haa- a car accident that wasn’t their fault. But a con- state offices, and even Congress. among the motivating factors. from Yorba Linda, California, has land, the outgoing chair of the New sumer group says it happens, and it’s a problem. Just how many women of color Behnken, a criminal justice pro- never held elected office and plans Mexico Democratic Party, is mull- The Washington-based Consumer Federation of will actually seek office is anyone’s fessor at Iowa State University, is to run for city council or the state ing a run for a congressional seat in America says it found rate hikes on annual premi- guess. Advocacy groups say it’s too seeking a seat on the Ames School assembly in 2018. 2018. If elected, the enrolled mem- ums as high as $400, in some cases. early to determine how many wom- Board. “What the actions are now, it is ber of the Laguna Pueblo would In the report released Monday, the group ana- en will formally file papers, but they “Seeing how this ugliness was very scary as a country to see that become the first Native American lyzed premium quotes in 10 cities, including New believe the number could triple. filtering into my children’s lives one person can have so much pow- woman elected to Congress. York and Chicago, from five of the nation’s largest Some are deciding on what position was probably the thing that moti- er,” said Cruz, a naturalized U.S. Assed said she hasn’t decided auto insurers. The researchers found that Progres- to seek, while others are waiting for vated me the most,” said Behnken, citizen originally from Mexico. when she’ll run for city council, but sive aggressively used a not-at-fault penalty, sur- 2018 or 2019, advocates said. who is black. “I knew I had to do Erin Loos-Cutraro, co-founder in the meantime, she plans to learn charging drivers in eight of the 10 selected cities. VoteRunLead director Erin Vilar- something to step up to make the of She Should Run, a nonpartisan all she can. As president of the ad- Rates in Oklahoma City and Los Angeles did not di said the group has seen a jump world as safe for them as I could.” group that encourages women to vocacy group Albuquerque Center change. Oklahoma and California prohibit not-at- in the number of women interested Kathleen Daniel, 46, said she de- seek office, said the group’s site For Peace and Justice Coalition, fault penalties. in politics. The Duluth, Minnesota- cided to run for New York’s City usually gets about 100-200 women Assed has sought to build alliances The group said GEICO and Farmers raised rates based group typically draws 50 to Council the day after Trump’s elec- a month expressing interest in their with Latino and Native Americans in some states by 10 percent or more. Allstate had 100 participants for webinars like tion. Her 12-year-old son refused to programs. Since the election, it’s on a variety of different issues, she occasional penalties. State Farm was the excep- “From Protester to Politician.” But wear his coat that day even though been close to 6,000. said. tion, with no increases on premiums for not-at- since November, the webinars have it was cold. He didn’t want to be Karen Hinks, founder of We- Behnken said she is starting from fault accidents. attracted more than 1,000 partici- seen in a hoodie, believing Trump Lead OC, said she’s seen at least 15 scratch and will focus on meeting “Most people know that if they cause an accident pants each time, Vilardi said. And would bring back “stop and frisk,” groups spring up in Orange Coun- new people. or get a ticket they could face a premium increase, about half of those signing up are said Daniel, who is black. ty, California, since the women’s “I don’t know if I’ll win or not, but they don’t expect to be punished if a reckless women of color. “I couldn’t face my kids,” said march was put together. but I know this,” Behnken said. driver careens into them,” said Bob Hunter, CFA’s “From our inboxes to our social Daniel, a mother of two who lives “Every day there’s another group “This is what I’m supposed to be director of insurance and the former insurance media sites, we can’t keep up with in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neigh- that sprouts up, and it is all women doing at this moment.” commissioner of Texas. The industry countered that setting auto insur- ance rates is complicated and insurers look at many factors, such as a person’s driving record, where the driver lives, the kind of car insured and Judge to hear arguments on the number of miles on it. Some insurers may con- sider not-at-fault accidents, according industry of- ficials, but not all do. The National Association of Mutual Insurance Dakota Access Pipeline work Companies says there could be other reasons for the rising premiums that CFA found. But, “the re- Associated Press respect for the religious beliefs and port itself only underscores the fact that insurance traditions of (tribes). The emergen- rates can vary widely from company to company, WASHINGTON – Two Ameri- cy relief sought here simply is not based on how different companies may weigh the can Indian tribes have asked a fed- necessary to protect the exercise of many different factors that are considered in de- eral judge to stop construction of the those beliefs or preserve those tradi- termining rates,” said Neil Alldredge, the associa- last stretch of the four-state Dakota tions,” wrote William Scherman, an tion’s senior vice president for state and policy af- Access pipeline, adding a religious attorney for the company. fairs. freedom component to their argu- Work under Lake Oahe had been Among the cities tested, drivers in New York ment that it would endanger their held up in the courts until President City and Baltimore paid out the most for doing cultural sites and water supply. Donald Trump last month instructed nothing wrong, the consumer group said. In Balti- U.S. District Judge James Boas- the Army Corps of Engineers to more, premiums increased more than $250 and in berg in Washington, D.C., is sched- advance construction. The Army New York City, it was about $400. In Chicago and uled to hear arguments Monday af- is involved because its engineering Kansas City, the average increase was about $100. ternoon. branch manages the river and its sys- The federation’s report found that people with The Standing Rock and Cheyenne tem of hydroelectric dams, which is moderate incomes often saw bigger premium in- River Sioux have asked for a tem- owned by the federal government. creases than upper-income people. That seemed porary restraining order that would Razor wire and concrete barriers protect access to the Dakota Access pipe- The drilling work is expected to mirror average premiums in the report even halt work on the disputed section of line drilling site Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 near Cannon Ball, North Dakota. One to take about two months. The full for people with clean driving records and no ac- pipeline until their lawsuit seeking of two tribes who say the pipeline threatens their water supply on Thursday pipeline system could be operational cidents, with middle-income people generally see- to stop it is resolved. filed a legal challenge asking a court to block construction while an earlier within three months. ing higher premium rates than those people with Texas-based Energy Transfer lawsuit against the pipeline proceeds. AP PHOTO/JAMES MACPHERSON Energy Transfer Partners main- bigger incomes. Partners received final approval tains that the pipeline is safe and The consumer group called the five biggest auto from the Army last week to lay pipe their drinking water and cultural Hasselman said in court documents, disputes that cultural sites have been insurers and asked for quotes for two 30-year-old under a Missouri River reservoir sites. They now also argue that it referring to the Army Corps of En- affected. But an encampment near female drivers, living at the same address in the in North Dakota and complete the would threaten their right to practice gineers. the construction in southern North different cities, licensed for 14 years and driving a 1,200-mile pipeline, which would the Sioux religion, which they say The company’s attorneys filed Dakota drew thousands of protest- 2006 Toyota Camry with 10,000 miles. One wom- move North Dakota oil to a shipping requires clean water. court documents early Monday urg- ers last year in support of the tribes, an had a master’s degree and was a home owner. point in Illinois. Drilling work be- “The Corps has authorized ac- ing Boasberg to reject the tribes’ re- leading to occasional clashes with The other woman had a high school diploma and gan immediately under Lake Oahe, tivities under Lake Oahe that will quest, calling the new religious free- law enforcement and nearly 700 ar- rented her home. which is the water source for both substantially burden the tribe’s free dom argument “exceedingly tardy,” rests. The camp has thinned to fewer The report found drivers with higher incomes, tribes. exercise of religious rituals that de- ‘’not construction-related” and a than 300 people, but law enforce- on average, paid $78 more after a no-fault acci- The tribes in a lawsuit filed last pend on the purity of water from the “last-minute delay tactic.” ment officers continue to maintain a dent. Moderate-incomes drivers paid $208 more summer argue the pipeline threatens river,” Standing Rock attorney Jan “Dakota Access has the greatest presence in the area. after an accident in which they were not to blame.

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By Terri Schlichenmeyer shuffled as the mistress moved to soothe anxieties – one of which her mind – when the executive no longer. alike. Columnist Mount Vernon; miraculously and was that Martha’s husband had mansion was relocated to Phila- And so, as the Washingtons Thanks to Dunbar, it’s easy to Run, run, run. notably, Betty moved and was al- been asked to be the nation’s delphia in 1790. dined on a Saturday evening in feel the busyness of Manhattan, to Some days, it feels like that’s lowed to keep her baby son with first president, a post that Martha But there was a twist, for Judge May, 1796, Oney Judge slipped absorb the fear Judge surely felt, all you do. Run the kids to school, her. She was pregnant, too, by a Washington wasn’t keen on – and and for the Washingtons: laws in out the door and ran… and to picture the elegant drawing dash to work, rush with errands, white man with an “indenture neither was Judge. Pennsylvania mandated freedom It’s been a long time since I’ve rooms of the Washington home. and run yourself ragged before agreement” and an eye for oppor- But, of course, Washington did for any slave living in the state read a thriller as heart-pounding On that note, we learn some not- bed. You’re always on the go, tunity; their eldest daughter was take the position, which meant a for six continuous months, mean- as the one I found in this book. so-savory things about George always moving, and in the new born in mid-1773, and given the household move from Virginia to ing that the Washingtons would The difference is that “Never Washington, which makes the book “Never Caught” by Erica unusual name of Ona Maria. Manhattan (the site of the first ex- shuttle their slaves between Phil- Caught” is all true. meat of this story an even bigger Armstrong Dunbar, your breath At age ten, “Oney” Judge was ecutive mansion ) for the family adelphiaand Virginia, to “reset” But Judge’s astounding, auda- reason for gleefulness. isn’t the only thing to catch. brought inside the Washington and a handful of slaves, includ- their status. Judge surely knew cious story isn’t the only thing Now you have to find out Twenty-one-year-old Mulatto household, in service to Martha ing Judge. It’s there, says Dunbar, what was going on, but when she author Erica Armstrong Dunbar what happened. If you love bi- Betty must’ve breathed a sigh of Washington. There, the illiterate where Judge most certainly tasted learned that she would be perma- brings to vivid life: she also sets ographies, history, stories about relief. girl learned to care for Martha’s freedom through rare autonomy. nently gifted as a wedding pres- the tone by explaining the times remarkable women, or really ex- When Martha Custis married clothing, to bathe the mistress, She was undoubtedly unhappy, ent to Martha’s moody grand- in which Judge lived, and what citing thrillers, you need to read George Washington, slaves were tend her grandchildren, and therefore – but couldn’t speak daughter, she could stand things life was like for slaves and whites “Never Caught.” Run for it. Film Review John Wick: Chapter 2 Keanu Reeves returns as vengeful assassin in high-body count splatterfest

By Kam Williams Columnist Crossword Puzzle When we first met John Wick (Keanu Reeves), he went on a bloody killing spree in the wake of losing the love of his life (Bridget Moynahan). And at the end of that revenge-fueled splatterfest we saw the wounded assassin walk off into the sunset with a puppy he just rescued from the dog pound. Picking up soon after the events of the origi- nal, Chapter 2 opens with Wick retiring after re- trieving his stolen Mustang from a Russian gang. But before he has a chance to settle into a rocking chair, he’s recruited by Santonio D’Antonio (Ric- cardo Scamarcio) to perform one last hit. The ambitious mobster wants his sister Gianna (Claudia Gerini) knocked off so that he can as- sume the reins of the powerful Mafia family left to her by their late father. Wick grudgingly agrees ACROSS DOWN 1. Hog 1. Orange/yellow fruit to kill her only because Santonio is holding his 4. Genuflect 2. Eskimo home marker, a blood oath ironically taken in order to 10. Self-esteem 3. Risen (2 wds.) leave behind his grisly line of work. 11. Program 4. Rice wine 12. Alternative (abbr.) 5. Growing older So, he proceeds to Rome where he tracks down 13. Pussycat 6. Permit Gianna who quickly commits suicide once she re- 14. Your uncle’s child 7. Wager 16. Vane direction 8. City in Yemen alizes the reason for his visit. Nevertheless, her 17. N.A. Indian 9. Neck hair death doesn’t sit well with her horde of hench- 18. Atlanta locale 15. Attack man, especially her personal bodyguard, Cassian 20. Computer science (abbr.) 19. Dined 22. Duck 21. Shopping expidition (Common). 26. Mayan language 23. Swiss mathematician Next thing you know, Wick needs to waste wave 29. Fake 24. Adios after wave of minions while on the run through 31. Beehive 25. House temporarily 33. Container top 26. Flat the catacombs. After a miraculous escape, things 34. Christmas tree decoration 27. Capital of Western Samoa are no better back in America where the senseless 35. Electroencephalograph (abbr.) 28. Brief 36. Capital of Nationalist China 30. GS slaughter simply continues. 37. Regret 32. Poisonous snake That is the sum and substance of John Wick: © Feature Exchange Chapter 2, an unapologetic indulgence in blood lust. This high-body count affair is right in Keanu Reeves’ wheelhouse, as he seems to excel when Sudoku The challenge is to fill every row across, every column down, and every called upon to dispatch dozens, if not hundreds, of 3x3 box with the digits 1 through 9. Each 1 through 9 digit must appear adversaries in a variety of creative ways, without only once in each row across, each column down, and each 3x3 box. ever having to exhibit much of an acting range. The picture reunites Reeves with Laurence Fishburne, his co-star in The Matrix trilogy. Fish- burne only enjoys a minor role here, however, in favor of Common, a standout who proves to be the protagonist’s worthy adversary in a protracted hand-to-hand showdown. A twisted Wick continues to burn bright! Very Good (3 stars) Rated R for profanity, brief nudity and perva- sive violence To see a trailer for John Wick: Chapter 2, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGk2EfbD_ © Feature Exchange Ps (For puzzle answer keys, see page 15) www.mississippilink.com FEBRUARY 16 - 22, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 19 BOOK REVIEW: “THE PRESIDENT’S KITCHEN CABINET” BYADRIAN MILLER UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA PRESS HARDCOVER, $30.00 • 292 PAGES, ILLUSTRATED

By Kam Williams equipment, the book includes The Butler, a biopic loosely an American Cuisine.” Miller died. Columnist 20 recipes for which black chefs based on the life of Eugene Al- also served as a special assistant Among the dishes this critic “[This opus] vividly tells the were celebrated. len, who worked in the White to President Bill Clinton. found tempting were Grilled stories of the African Americans Surveying the labor of en- House for 34 years. Serving This new opus is a compel- Salmon with Farro, Hawaiian who worked in the presidential slaved people during the ante- every president from Truman to ling combination of history and French Toast, Baked Macaroni food service as chefs, personal bellum period and the gradual Reagan, he worked his way up cookbook, as it is not only filled with Cheese, and Jerk Chicken cooks, butlers, stewards and opening of employment after from pantry man to maitre d’ by with fascinating anecdotes and Pita Pizza. A veritable treasure servers for every First Family Emancipation, The President’s the time he retired in 1986. photos, but includes a score of trove chock full of enough top since George and Martha Wash- Kitchen Cabinet highlights how All the First Families’ meals mouth-watering recipes you just secret culinary fare to whip up a ington. food-related work slowly be- have been prepared by a pre- might like to try out yourself. state dinner for your friends and [The author] brings together came professionalized and the dominately-black staff, and that Besides the aforementioned family. the names and words of 150 important part African Ameri- little-known legacy is the subject Allen, among the dozens of To order a copy of The Presi- black men and women who Miller cans played in that process.” of The President’s Kitchen Cab- White House waiters and chefs dent’s Kitchen Cabine, visit: played remarkable roles in un- – Excerpted from the Book- inet. The book was written by revisited here is Daisy McAfee https://www.amazon.com/exec/ forgettable events in the nation’s A treasury of information jacket Adrian Miller, author of “Soul Bonner who prepared a cheese obidos/ASIN/1469632535/ history. about cooking techniques and In 2013, Lee Daniels released Food: The Surprising Story of souffle for FDR on the day he ref%3dnosim/thslfofire-20 29th Annual Tougaloo College Business Luncheon Friday, Feb. 10, Hilton Jackson Hotel

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