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www.mississippilink.com Vol. 21, No. 12 JaNuary 15 - 21, 2015 50¢ I have I have Envsioning the a dream a dream Future Exceptionally Crump returns to Jackson to celebrate National Baptist Convention Dr. Martin Luther USA Inc comes to Jackson King Jr. ceremony Jackson Pastor Jerry Young installed as president NAACP and interfaith gathering of 134-year-old 7.5 million-member organization By Stephanie R. Jones Rev. Shaw told the con- marks the occasion in prayer, Contributing Writer gregation of 1,200 Monday song and reflections Rev. Dr. Jerry Young was night, “There’s a brother in officially installed as the 18th the pit in Jackson,” referenc- president of the National ing the Biblical story of Jo- Baptist Convention USA, Inc. seph, who was thrown in a pit (NBC) during its winter board by his brothers to perish. meeting Tuesday, January 13, Part 2 of Shaw’s message 2015 at the Jackson Conven- went on to say: “We can’t tion Center. The convention leave him there,” as Ruben started Monday, January 12. did, although he wanted to Young, 63, pastor of New save him. Hope Baptist Church in Jack- Shaw then asked the ques- son, is the first president re- tion and gave the answer: siding in Mississippi to head “What are we going to do the 134-year-old 7.5 million- about it…? Our destiny is tied member organization since with how we treat the brother 1953. in the pit.” This also was the first time “Sometimes, people have Bishop Joseph Kopacz and Atty. Benjamin Crump the convention, which is good intentions but no cour- comprised of approximately age,” Shaw said. Of Young, By Dr. Jerry Komia Domatob The highlights of Crump’s ad- 33,000 churches, has met in he said, “he has the courage.” Contributing Writer dress struck a tender chord in the Jackson. More than 3,000 Rev. Scruggs said, “God hearts and minds of the congrega- The annual Dr. Martin Luther members, colleagues, city grants a watchman to his peo- tion. Crump’s presence took on King Jr. celebration kicked off in and county officials, fam- NBC Past Pres. William Shaw and newly elected President Jerry Young ple in critical times to declare near celebrity status. Jackson with grand style and so- ily and friends packed the His vision. God provides a He observed that half a cen- lemnity tempered with prayers, convention hall Monday and watchman with prophetic vi- tury after seeing civil right gains, songs, fellowship and reflection at Tuesday nights to start NBC’s sion.” major problems of injustice still the Catholic Cathedral of St. Peter weeklong convocation. Scruggs said he expects a plague America. He emphasized the Apostle, 123 N. West Street, In the messages brought by leader who will “increase love the importance of justice, reiterat- near the State Capitol building. past President Dr. William J. for our own race, then others” ing Dr. King’s proclamation that Crowning the event was the Shaw on Monday night and and care about schools, busi- keynote addressed by Civil Rights immediate past President Dr. nesses and the community. attorney and activist Atty. Benja- Dr. King Julius R. Scruggs on Tues- “We must teach our dollars min Crump. Continued on page 3 day, their expectations were some sense,” he said. heightened with great an- The ministers, preaching to ticipation. They made it clear the choir, got immediate reac- that strong leadership is ex- tions from the ministers in the pected from Young, who was audience who testified in ac- Two Mississippi History elected to the position in Sep- cord with what the speakers tember 2014. had to say. Others ministers from Dr. Christopher Bullock, Museums close to across the country also ex- pastor of New Canaan Baptist pressed their excitement Church in Wilmington, Del., about how they believe said the convention in Jack- private fundraising goal son was “phenomenal.” Young will lead - not just in NBC Past Pres. Julius Scruggs (L) with President Young and wife Helen the evangelistic realm but on “With Dr. Young, we have a social level as well. of Young. Young is seen as day, especially African Amer- a progressive leader with the In their talks, references having the courage, presence icans. mindset to take the conven- were made to Dr. Martin Lu- and wherewithal to have an The NBC members are ther King Jr. and Booker T. impactful voice on social is- looking to Young “to speak Convention Washington when they spoke sues the country is facing to- up and speak out.” Continued on page 7 The Mississippi Link Newswire Civil Rights Museum have Two Mississippi histo- raised $11.3 million. ry museums being built in The goal is $16 million of downtown Jackson are mov- private money to go with an ing closer to their private estimated $87 million in state fundraising goal. funding. Including a new donation The museums will share announced Friday, January 9 the Museum of Mississippi Museum History and the Mississippi Continued on page 2 National Baptist Convention at the Jackson Convention Complex, Jan. 12-15, 2015. PHOTOS BY JAY JACKSON Saving Our Sons Ewers: Achieving Miles takes helm of Share this issue with a friend Conference and believing for local Jackson chapter of by mailing it to: hosted by Cade Dr. King’s dream AKA continuing legacy Inside Chapel Missionary of community service Baptist Church and empowerment Page 4 Page 18 Page 4 2 • the Mississippi link January 15 - 21, 2015 www.mississippilink.com Museum Continued from page 1 one structure near the state Capitol. Neilsen’s father, the Craig H. Neilsen Construction started in December Foundation. 2013, and the museums are scheduled Sen. John Horhn said, “I’ve worked to open during the state’s bicentennial with Ray on numerous projects, but in 2017. this is by far the largest project we’ve The latest contribution, $2.5 million, worked on to date. is the largest private donation to date. “He is a good friend, and he’s done The donations came from Ray so much for Mississippi in the short Neilsen, who’s a former chairman of time he’s been here. His gift will help the board and worked in several jobs put us over the top.” for Ameristar Casinos Inc., a company Horhn said he made the initial con- founded by his father, and from the tact with Neilsen whom he has known Former Gov. William Winter, businessman and Neilsen Foundation trustee Ray Neilsen, Myrlie Evers, Neilsen Foundation California-based charity started by Ray for 10 years. co-trustee Gordon Kanofsky and Sen. John Horhn PSA PSA www.mississippilink.com January 15 - 21, 2015 THE mississippi link • 3 Dr. king Continued from page 1 injustice for one is tantamount to injustice for all. Crump said the fight for jus- tice is a task all Americans must strive to accomplish. The program cited Dr. King where he stated, “We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.” The occasion was spiced with worship and singing by the choir led by Benjamin Cone III and Worship, which sparked joy and more excitement. A musical selec- tion from popular singer Cynthia Benjamin Cone III and Worship choir Goodloe Palmer also enlivened the occasion. In his introduction of Crump, the president of Mississippi’s chapter of the NAACP Derrick Johnson described him as a distin- guished attorney and civil rights leader who champions social jus- tice. Bishop Dr. Joseph Kopacz of- ficiated and also thanked all who came to fellowship. He agreed that the centrality of social jus- tice has always been germane to Christian teaching. Piney Woods School students and staff with Crump Program coordinator Will Jemi- son made acknowledgements. Present at the occasion were church faithful from all parts of The Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle downtown Jackson the state adorned in their ceremo- nial outfits, along with political, economic and cultural leaders. Knights of St. Peter Claver and the Ladies Auxiliary in their col- orful outfits added to the ceremo- nial tone. Crump, an articulate, eloquent and amiable personality, is one of the leading trial lawyers in Amer- ica today. He serves on several national boards and associations. Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of St. Peter Claver with Crump Also in attendance were some of his fraternity brothers from the Omega Psi Phi Beta Alpha Chap- ter. Crump also displayed his pleasure to see the young black males from Piney Woods Country Life School in attendance. Dr. Kopacz is the 11th Bishop of Jackson, since the Catholic Church’s inception in Missis- sippi during the 18th century. The church is experiencing phenom- enal diversity under his tutelage. MS Chapter NAACP President Cynthia Goodloe Palmer Derrick Johnson Omega Psi Phi Beta Alpha Chapter Brothers with Crump PHOTOS BY AYESHA K. 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