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VOL. 24, NO. 29 MAY 10 - 16, 2018 50¢ A Golden Time: Thompson City Council addresses Zoo’s to celebrate fi fty years as a next location as contract Tougaloo alumnus termination closes in By Hope Reeves Student Intern After the board overseeing the Jackson Zoo approved moving the timeworn animal estate from The Mississippi Link Newswire its West Capitol Street location Walking into his offi ce at 6:30 at their meeting in late March, p.m. on a Friday afternoon, after Jackson city council members just driving in from the Jackson- are left contemplating whether Evers Airport, U.S. Congressman the management company over- Bennie G. Thompson has a jovial seeing the zoo should change. smile on his face and a Tougaloo At a regular meeting held College hat on his head. “I take April 24, council members con- Tougaloo everywhere I go, and sidered a motion to terminate everywhere I go I meet someone the zoo’s contract with a 90-day who has heard about Tougaloo notice. This item was placed on College,” says Thompson. For the agenda for discussion by Thompson, the Tougaloo hat he Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth wears is an extension of the love Stokes, who has been extremely and pride he has for Tougaloo in vocal since the subject became his heart. A love and pride that public. has spanned the course of 50 Thompson Located in the heart of West years as Thompson, and his wife Jackson for nearly 29 years, and London, celebrate their Golden What Thompson realized is managed by the Jackson Zoo- only serving a small capacity of [management company] should “There would certainly have Class Reunion this coming week- that Tougaloo was a special logical Society, Inc., the menag- just 100,000 visitors in 2017; be held accountable. to be action on the city’s part end. place that cultivated an environ- erie is currently operating under the release also detailed plans “The zoo was accredited to invest in the area,” said Lu- A native of Bolton, Miss., ment where its students could be an eight-year agreement that to transform the zoo into a bet- when they took over – all the mumba. where he still lives and serves nurtured and nourished by dedi- expires Sept. 2018; this causes ter environment for wild life animals were there – since they Ward 4 Counciman the community, whether here or cated faculty and staff and fellow the ruling of the attraction’s pro- and visitors by moving it on the [sic] took over, they [sic] aren’t De’Keither Stamps also reiter- in our nation’s capital, Thompson students. It was a place that un- posed site to be an intense battle bank of the Pearl River. accredited,” Stokes said. ated, “more city involvement expresses how Tougaloo became tapped potential was molded and between the City of Jackson and Beth Poff, who serves as the He added, “We don’t have needs to occur in order to assure a beacon of light that instilled in shaped by impactful speakers the Zoo board. executive director of the zoo, anything there…they ran this that the attraction is in the right him invaluable lessons and re- such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Just shy of being in exis- said, “For 16 to 20 years at- zoo into the ground. They [sic] place.” sources that made him the man Stokely Carmichael, Harry Bela- tence for a century, the park tendance has been going down killing this zoo, and they [sic] Although most members of he is today. fonte, Nina Simone and Richard has evolved into a place of lit- because of the blight surround- killing west Jackson.” the council favored the motion “Tougaloo is a place where the Wright. “The difference in what tle presence over the past few ing the zoo and makes people Along with Stokes’ position to keep the zoo in its current lo- lights came on. I had never read I found [at Tougaloo] is a small years, and it has also encoun- scared to attend… with the pro- to revitalize the park with pos- cation, Ward 7 Councilwoman a book before I got there. I had campus environment where we tered numerous challenges with posed new location, there’s ac- sible new management, Mayor Virgi Lindsay believes the de- never read a novel. I went to a knew everybody on campus. It its infrastructure, budget reduc- cess to the interstate and several Chokwe Antar Lumumba is also cision to do so requires more segregated school where in my was a family. We even called our tions and the run-down houses other museums on what’s being advocating for it to remain at it thought process and time. Mississippi history book, I didn’t dorm matron Mama Pete. that surround the 110 acres of billed as Trail of Museums, it of- its current site, but under two “I just think we’ve got to get past slavery; where in my “It was nurturing. My teachers land. fers a fi tter environment.” conditions – the city’s support of pause and have some real seri- American history book, I didn’t cared, you know, they would talk According to a recent press However, Stokes suggested West Jackson and the use of the ous conversations about what get past the civil war. There was to us after class and invite us over release from the zoo in March, that the inability to draw a crowd Blight Elimination program, a we are going to be able to do, just so much that I had to grasp. I to their houses to study. I met my the attraction has tremendously has been caused by the absence plan designed to eradicate drug- had the potential. But then some- declined in attendance from of animals under the current houses and abandoned homes in Zoo how I had to connect the potential Thompson over 185,000 guests in 2003 to management company and they the city. Continued on page 3 with reality.” Continued on page 3 UMMC seeking new contract with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi By Dr. Kimberly M. Smash Prolifi c Health and Wellness The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is in negotiations with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi (BCBSMS) for an updated con- tract with the insurance provider, with the hope for a new agree- ment over the next two months. UMMC notifi ed BCBSMS management Monday that it will terminate the current agreement on June 30, 2018. “During the coming weeks, Cook O’Mara as we continue to negotiate with BCBSMS, absolutely nothing established patients who need lows Blue Cross to make any will change for our patients,” continuation of care for an on- changes it wants to the terms of said Dr. Charles O’Mara, going illness. the agreement – including what UMMC associate vice chancel- Failure to reach an agreement it pays us for services we deliver lor for clinical affairs. “We en- also would not impact members to patients – without consulting courage Blue Cross members to of the State and School Employ- UMMC.” continue to visit their UMMC ees’ Health Insurance Plan and As the state’s only academic care providers just as they al- their covered dependents, be- medical center, UMMC offers ways have. Our goal is to main- cause that plan is administered the only Level I trauma center tain business as usual, so our by but not offered by BCBSMS. and children’s hospital in the sible to the people of Missis- strong, collaborative and fair can reach a new agreement be- patients do not experience any “We are committed to nego- state, the only organ transplant sippi,” said Kevin Cook, CEO partnership with Blue Cross and tween our organizations.” disruption in their care.” tiating with Blue Cross in good service, and one of the most ex- of the UMMC health system. Blue Shield that supports our Contrary to criticisms leveled Without a new agreement in faith,” O’Mara said. “However, tensive telehealth networks in Unfortunately, Cook said, mission to improve the lives of by BCBSMS about UMMC’s place by June 30, UMMC will it’s important to understand the nation. BCBSMS’ ability to manipulate Mississippians through excep- costs and quality outcomes, data become out-of-network for that our current agreement with “Equitable contracts with our reimbursement even after an tional patient care, training the suggests that UMMC hospitals’ BCBSMS customers, and those Blue Cross was developed 28 payor partners – like BCBSMS agreement is signed means that next generation of health care cost structure is among the low- patients may face higher out-of- years ago, when UMMC and – allow us to keep the physi- any rate proposal UMMC might providers, and engaging in in- est in the country, according to pocket costs. Normally, excep- the health care industry were cians, technology, facilities, agree to can’t be counted on un- novative research,” Cook said. tions are made for patients who vastly different. Most troubling, staff and resources needed to less the base contract is revised. “Through these continuing ne- UMMC need emergency medical care or the base contract from 1990 al- provide the very best care pos- “We are committed to a gotiations, we are optimistic we Continued on page 3

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The Mississippi Link Newswire “We’ve helped almost 1,400 It was a big day for students at kids in Jackson since launching Oak Forest Elementary School the program last fall, and we’re recently, as they were wowed on our way to help 4,000 more in by two exceptional opportuni- the upcoming school year,” said ties. Not only did they receive Gayle Wicker, Vision To Learn’s their new glasses, but they also Mississippi director. “Our stu- had the help of music mogul and dents deserve to come to school philanthropist Percy (Master P) equipped to learn.” Miller as they tried on their new Research by faculty from glasses. the Mattel Children’s Hospital The event is part of a broader at UCLA about students who initiative by Vision To Learn, a received glasses from Vision non-profi t charity that helps kids To Learn showed the students’ across the country by providing grades improved and they were free eye exams and glasses. more engaged in the classroom. Thursday’s event marks the Students with untreated vi- completion of Vision To Learn’s sion problems often struggle at fi rst year helping kids in Jackson school, and they are less likely Public Schools and celebrates to achieve reading profi ciency the initiative’s growing impact. by third grade, putting them at To date, the nonprofi t has pro- greater risk of dropping out. vided more than 1,360 students Master P helped motivate the with eye exams and more than students by sharing his personal 1,200 with glasses in the district. journey at Thursday’s event. Guests include Mississippi “When I was asked by Aus- First Lady Deborah Bryant, tin to join Vision To Learn and Jackson Mayor Chokwe An- help this worthy cause, I knew tar Lumumba, Jackson Public immediately I wanted to jump Schools Interim Superintendent in and do my part. I share Aus- Freddrick Murray, Vision To tin’s vision on the importance Learn Founder Austin Beutner, Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Mississippi First Lady Deborah Bryant, Percy (Master P) Miller, Vision To Learn Founder Austin of providing children with the and Vision To Learn-Mississippi Beutner and student with glasses tools they need to succeed,” said Director Gayle Wicker. Miller. “Children in Jackson are com- child get the glasses needed to students a big leg up.” children in low-income commu- the classroom and foster full Vision To Learn’s program in ing to school every day unable succeed in school, and in life.” An estimated two million stu- nities in 242 cities in 12 states. participation in the learning Jackson is supported by Jim and to see the board or read a book, “Mississippi is leading the dents in the U.S. lack the glass- “When students have trouble process.” Donna Barksdale, Ambassador and they have trouble engaging way in addressing health issues es they need at school, and in seeing at school, they can’t do At Oak Forest Elementary, John Palmer, Philip Stephenson in the classroom,” said Vision To that impact students’ school Jackson, that number is around their best,” said Jackson Mayor 361 students were provided with Foundation, C Spire Founda- Learn Founder Austin Beutner. performance,” said Mississippi 5,000. Chokwe Antar Lumumba. “Pro- vision screenings, and 21 per- tion, Chan Zuckerberg Initia- “With the help of supporters like First Lady Deborah Bryant. Founded in 2012 in Los An- viding students with the tools cent needed glasses. Ninety-one tive, Mississippi Optometric Master P, Vision To Learn will “Vision To Learn’s program is geles, Vision To Learn now pro- they need, such as glasses, can students received eye exams and Association and Essilor Vision continue working to help every an easy intervention that gives vides eye exams and glasses to improve their performance in 76 were provided with glasses. Foundation. www.mississippilink.com MAY 10 - 16, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3

UMMC Thompson Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 the Association of American Medical Col- first white teacher at Tougaloo because up until have pictures on them, and they were having a to campus the police were going to do something leges. Benchmarked against peer academic that point, all my teachers were black. Dr. [Ernst] dance that night. [Ben] let me use [his] ID to go really harmful. medical centers, the hospitals’ adjusted ex- Borinski, who at that time was head of the So- into the dance and [he] had to come later and “They really didn’t like us because we pense per patient day is well below the 25th ciology Department, had the social science lab get it. That’s how we met.” Dr. Thompson adds, wouldn’t bow down to somebody just because percentile in recent national rankings. that stayed open. You could go check books out. “I wasn’t really looking for a boyfriend, and he they were white, and part of that education we “We’re one of the best bargains in the coun- He had books all over the place. He was tremen- would just come over and call and call. I just got at Tougaloo. We talked about equality, civil try,” said Cook. dous. We were able to have that kind of exposure hated for him to call my name and I not answer.” rights, justice, and fairplay. So we came back to Similarly, UMMC’s quality data have im- where you could start talking to your teachers In addition to his vocal persistence, Congress- campus, got the bus and picked up all the kids. proved markedly over the last two years and about what’s really going on.” man Thompson also wrote letters to his college We brought them back and somebody told us continue on an upward trajectory in the most Dr. London Thompson also remembers im- sweetheart while he was away in Chicago. The that when we got back on campus, they were go- current ratings. Quality scores can lag by al- pactful professors from her time at Tougaloo. letters now fill up two shoe boxes that they still ing to try to send us home for taking the bus. most two years, so UMMC publishes its cur- “One of the things that stayed with me across keep to this day. “The last time I looked at them, Connie and I got everybody off the bus right at rent quality data online. the years was that failure wasn’t an option. Your it said I was headed, based on Tougaloo, back the gate; so when we got up to where everybody Next week read interview with Blue Cross teachers didn’t allow you to, and if they noticed home to do something to help black people. That was, it was just the two of us and we didn’t tell Blue Shield of MS some positive traits in you, they just refused to was kind of the genesis of it.” [the school] who else was on the bus. But on that let you fail. But one of the things that I think Based on his experiences at Tougaloo, a place bus were Maurice James, Malcolm Taylor, Ed- Zoo happened with me is that I was taught to be an that was a safe haven for those seeking refuge ward Blackmon and all kind of folks who were Continued from page 1 analytical thinker, which was really important. from attacks during the Civil Rights Movement engaged in what Tougaloo is all about.” Teachers structured their questions so that you and a meeting place for prominent Civil Rights Though both Slaughter-Harvey and Thomp- what the city as a whole wants to do and where had to think beyond the surface. leaders and students to strategize about pro- son were reprimanded for their actions, their the city is going to go from here,” expressed “I had a teacher, a little bitty guy named Jo- tests and ways to fight for justice and equality, fortitude spawned two vehicles of change, two Lindsay, a former zoo board member and past seph Hursenburg, who asked the question, ‘Did Congressman Thompson received training that legacies that have led them down the literal member of the Jackson Zoological Society. the Roman empire die of old age, commit suicide prepared him to serve his community. “Touga- and proverbial path of fighting for justice and Ward 2 Councilman Melvin Priester agreed or was it murdered?’ I had never in my life had loo during the sixties was quite an experience equality for the citizens of Mississippi and the with Lindsay’s stance, however, he wants to see a question like that before. That taught me that I because of the Civil Rights Movement. Those nation. As Tougaloo moves forward towards its financial documentation and a more detailed had to look beyond the surface of the informa- are the kinds of experiences and memories that Sesquicentennial Anniversary in 2019, Thomp- paper trail in order to determine if the manage- tion and try to make different correlations.” you carry with you to your grave,” expresses Dr. son remarks on its impact thus far. “The 150th ment company should be dismissed. Interestingly enough, the beginnings of the 50 Thompson. “I can still look at Stokely Carmi- Anniversary shows that in spite of all the people “This is a salvageable relationship at the mo- plus year love story between Congressman and chael’s eyes and hear them say ‘Black Power’ who predicted Tougaloo’s demise and tried to ment... what I need to see from the administra- Dr. Thompson was initiated through the cor- and ‘I’m going to make this crystal clear.’” kill us off, we survived. I make the argument that tion is some type of financial plan or oversight relations, or connections, between friends, the “If something happened over in the night, the we’re a better school now obviously than where for what we are going to do about the zoo be- local hangout, a sitting stone positioned by the Chapel bells would ring, which was a signal for we used to be. The future is far brighter because cause I don’t know how to take care of a gi- school’s entrance, and much persistence on Con- you to come to the chapel. Now, that is the one now there are a lot of people willing to help us. raffe,” Priester said to laughter. gressman Thompson’s part. time the matron could not keep you in the dorm If we play our cards right, we can help endow Ward 6 Councilman Aaron Banks has a dif- Well, I came to Tougaloo the summer of 1966 because you knew there was something going Tougaloo so that the next 150 years will have a ferent approach. and London had already spent two years there,” on, something you needed to know about,” she smoother path to follow than the first 150.” He suggested as a strategy to look into other says Thompson. “I spent a year at Utica Junior adds. Congressman and Dr. Thompson have wit- national societies that will maintain the residing College before I transferred. I was a political “The first campaign I worked on was Fannie nessed fifty of those years, and as they look creatures, before the termination deadline. science major and she was an economics major. Lou Hamer’s in the Delta,” says Congressman back, they also leave a charge to the graduating “When you look at the Bronx or Atlanta, [That summer], we didn’t have a lot of activity. Thompson. “We participated in the Meredith class of 2018. “One of the things that the Class those zoos are in the middle of the hood – [those We had the Grill, right there on County Line, March, all of the demonstrations that were going of 2018 can be expected to do as they move up in management teams] did everything they could and Momma T’s, which was behind the campus. on including the Jackson Library and the swim- society is to reach back and help someone who’s to get that moving again, and Jackson is a simi- I had seen her and, you know, I shot at her the ming pools. Tougaloo students were on it. If you coming behind them so that they can have some lar situation.” best I could. It didn’t work too well, but I didn’t attended Tougaloo, there were certain expecta- of the same types of opportunities that they were Banks continued, “We need to have confi- give up. Once we finally got together we were tions that you got involved.” afforded. We all have to be our brother’s keeper. dence in who is managing the zoo because at close, and actually since we’ve left, we’ve got- During his time at Tougaloo, the term “get on And we need to look out for each other,” states this point based on actions, I don’t have com- ten the award for being married the longest out the bus” took on an entirely different meaning Congressman Thompson. plete confidence that the society is really- sin of our class.” to Congressman Thompson. “I remember when Dr. Thompson reminisces about her time as cere about where the zoo is.” While awaiting her turn to tell her side of the we had the riots in Jackson and Gibbs and Green a graduate. “For me, one of the most depress- Without reaching a decision after a tedious story, a youthful playfulness is evident in Dr. got killed [at Jackson State]. We were over there ing feelings that I had was the Saturday before discussion, vocalizing positions and pitching Thompson’s eyes and in the way she giggles. supporting the students and they called a curfew graduation when I realized that when I left cam- scenarios, Banks closed with a lingering state- “I’m going to give you the real story,” states Dr. and that’s the infamous bus thing where they say pus the next day that I would not be back there ment directed to the citizens of Jackson as food Thompson. “He was there that summer. Elaine I stole the bus, although one of my work study in the same vein. I was moving on to a different for thought. and my homegirls were there that summer also, jobs was as bus driver. So I would pick up Tou- atmosphere, into a different world. I was leaving “Just for the public to understand, if it goes and I wasn’t. When we arrived on campus that galoo kids in Jackson, take them shopping, take home again when I graduated from Tougaloo. to state property, this city council won’t have fall, Elaine and some more of us were going to them to mass or wherever. So Connie Harvey That was one of the feelings that I had. And at any appointments over it because it’s on state the Village Grill. [Ben] was sitting on the stone (Atty. Constance Slaughter-Harvey), who was that point I just asked the Lord to just let me live property and very well will become the Missis- at the gate, and Elaine stopped to introduce us. Student Government president, and I decided for my Golden Anniversary. I wanted to come sippi State Zoo.” At that time, we had student IDs, but they didn’t that if we did not get the Tougaloo students back back for that and so now I’m here.” COMMUNITY

4 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MAY 3 - 9, 2018 www.mississippilink.com A frontline griot in the fi ght to eradicate HIV in Mississippi: Deja Abdul-Haqq

By Toni L. Robinson served in this position for a year, she Haqq. “If we don’t get a handle on fueled by social and economic disad- Special to The Mississippi Link Newspaper has worked with MBK for six years in how people perceive HIV and STIs vantages. There is no such thing as it While waiting on her Pronto Pack positions that have helped prepare her [sexually transmitted infections] in being your epidemic. Everyone needs meal in the bar area of Biaggi’s res- for her current role, which was created Mississippi, then I’m going to be a to be aware and everyone needs to be taurant in Madison, Mississippi, Deja to provide a central platform to further mom with a son coming home to tell involved,” said Abdul-Haqq. Abdul-Haqq was approached by a push the vision for MBK into the com- me that he’s [HIV] positive because he The conversation she had with the man who noticed her shirt which read munity with a greater impact. didn’t have access to condoms or in- man at Biaggi’s who was unaware “TALK can be the best foreplay.” “With every position I’ve had within formation about what STIs were, or he HIV was still a problem further vali- Those words sparked a conversation the company, I’ve worked to develope didn’t have access to the tools he need- dated the importance of her role as an between the two about human immu- a narrative associated with the work ed to have comfortable conversations advocate for sexual and reproductive nodefi ciency virus (HIV). to tell our story to break down the sci- with his partner about prevention...It’s health, and more importantly, the role “He said he thought HIV was over,” ence,” said Abdul-Haqq. “The more I preventable.” of MBK and similar non-profi t organi- said Abdul-Haqq, one of Jackson’s did that, the more [MBK president and Mississippi has the fourth highest zations in educating the community on resident griots called to help shape CEO] Dr. June Gipson recognized that rate of people living with HIV in the health disparities and prevention. and share the narrative of sexual and the only way for us to be effective with United States. The state has consis- Abdul-Haqq commented, “It doesn’t reproductive health through education, the work we’re doing in Mississippi, tently ranked among the highest in the matter what you’re doing with your motivation, compassion and support. and engage people across the nation in nation for a number of years, without community if the community doesn’t According to Merriam-Webster, gri- our fi ght is to have to be specifi c about any signifi cant reduction, despite pro- know what [you’re doing] and why ots are “musician-entertainers of west- being engaged and drafting our own grams and resources available. Abdul- you’re doing it. The narrative is im- ern Africa whose performances in- narratives, and birthing and caring for Haqq attributes this to a lack of access portant.” clude tribal histories and genealogies.” our own brand.” to adequate information, service and In addition to Open Arms Healthcare Those considered modern griots, be- Abdul-Haqq Since being appointed to this posi- understanding of those affected by the Center, MBK has also established the yond western African tradition, can tion, Abdul-Haqq oversees branding, disease, which, according to her, is a Open Arms Mobile Clinic to increase generally be viewed as storytellers. – a non-profi t organization with a marketing campaigns and identifi ca- disproportionate percentage of African access communities plagued with lack As a modern-day griot, Abdul-Haqq’s mission to “reduce health disparities tion of partnership development op- Americans in the state of Mississippi. of access to adequate transportation focus is ensuring proper education on throughout the United States by en- portunities with the goal of increasing “Messaging about all of the pre- and those who feel uncomfortable go- preventive methods and available re- hancing the health and well-being of awareness, education, prevention and vention options, to me, is the number ing to other public health clinics. sources for those living with or at risk minority and marginalized populations resources for communities plagued one thing because our people are very The Open Arms fl agship prevention of contracting HIV. through leadership and collaboration with health disparities. Her objective skeptical about everything and every- program – Becoming a Healthier U – “I think I ended up inadvertently with the public and with community is to ensure that the narrative shaped body,” said Abdul-Haqq. “We’ve done offers free preventive health screen- working in the health fi eld because healthcare practices.” MBK’s partner by these initiatives remains education- a poor job in the past of creating nar- ings, and sexual and mental health I have my own health issues,” said clinic – Open Arms Healthcare – is a based, is backed by relevant data, and ratives that include people who are counseling. Open Arms accepts most Abdul-Haqq, speaking on her strug- health care clinic developed through is “culturally sensitive” to the target actually suffering the most with these insurances and offers sliding scale fees gle living with chronic hypertension. MBK to ensure people affected with audiences. disparities.” for clients with no insurance. Charges “The research I conducted for myself health disparities, specifi cally those in Abdul-Haqq’s role as a mother has Abdul-Haqq’s goal with MBK is are as low as $25 for a doctor visit; ad- evolved into an interest in population the LGBT community and those with also allowed her to bring real-world to let communities know about the ditional charges for lab and other ser- health period. I took a position with or at risk for contracting HIV, have a experience to the table as MBK seeks resources that are do available to ad- vices may apply. the Mississippi Urban Research Center “safe place” to go and seek medical to develop relevant initiatives and pro- dress the epidemic and also to capture Call Open Arms at 601-500-7660 [of Jackson State University] because care, that is also affordable and com- grams that encourage parents and chil- the attention of the community at large for more information regarding Open of my interest and that was the begin- passionate. dren to have conversations about sex. in order ensure that that all hands are Arms services. ning of my work in HIV.” In her role, Abdul-Haqq maintains She feels this is an important step in on deck in the fi ght to reduce new HIV For information on HIV, HIV pre- Abdul-Haqq currently serves as the and enhances internal and external educating the community on sexual rates to zero in Mississippi. vention and testing and support for director of organizational development communications and engagement with health. “The way epidemics work is they’re those living with HIV, visit the MBK for My Brother’s Keeper, Inc. (MBK) MBK and Open Arms. While she has “I have three sons,” said Abdul- looking for a place to live and they’re website at mbkinc.org. COMMUNITY www.mississippilink.com MAY 10 - 16, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 5

City Council honors the New leadership at Parents American Red Cross for Public Schools National Mississippi Link Newswire of fi nancing public schools and The Board of Directors of becoming advocates for identi- City Hall • Jackson, Miss. • May 8, 2018 Parents for Public Schools fying and supporting high quali- (PPS) National organization ty public education. “When I see PHOTOS BY JAY JOHNSON has named Joann Mickens the a PPS-trained parent appointed interim executive director effec- to a school board, or running for tive May 1, 2018, following the offi ce, or going back to school retirement of Nita Rudy. to become a teacher and they PPS National Board President say their PPS leadership training Jeanne Jehl said, “Ms. Mickens prepared and inspired them to has been a member of PPS’ na- take those steps, I’m humbled,” tional senior staff, working with said Rudy. the organization’s chapters in The PPS National Board will communities across the nation seek a part-time executive di- and collaboratively with other rector in the near future. “The Mississippi-based nonprofi ts Board believes strongly that the that support children, families, Schoolhouse to Statehouse Ini- and the development of strong tiative is important for strength- communities. We know that ening public education in Mis- with Joann in this position, PPS Mickens sissippi, and that constituents is in very capable hands during in other states can learn from this transition.” perpetuity because the purpose the work being done here. We Mickens has served as Chap- of public schools and the work believe that this work is essen- ter Services director for PPS of PPS are important to build- tial for the future of high quality National since 2006, working ing and sustaining democracy public education in the United with PPS chapters around the and will never go unneeded. States,” added Jehl. “We expect country. Among other projects, This work is so necessary that it to circulate a position descrip- Mickens coordinates PPS chap- should be sustained far into the tion by mid-May, and to fi ll the ters’ multi-year work with the future.” position by midsummer.” Kettering Foundation explor- As outgoing executive direc- Parents for Public Schools ing what it means to become a tor, Nita Rudy started her full- National offi ce is located at 125 “learning center” that encour- time work with PPS in 2011 South Congress St., Suite 1218, ages democratic practices de- playing a critical leadership role Jackson, MS 39201, 1-800- signed to help communities set in the development and success 880-1222; website: www.par- direction for and take ownership of the organization. Rudy’s lead- ents4publicschools.org. of accountability for the educa- ership signifi cantly strengthened Interested applicants may tion of children. the Schoolhouse to Statehouse contact Jane Beach, director When asked about the future Initiative in communities across of Administrative Services, by of PPS, Mickens said, “Our Mississippi to engage parents in emailing jbeach@parents4pub- goal is for PPS to continue in understanding the state’s system licschools.org. 6 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MAY 10 - 16, 2018 www.mississippilink.com SUMMER PROGRAMS

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www.mississippilink.com MAY 10 - 16, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 7 Hinds CC hosts ninth annual special education fi eld day for Hinds County students

The Mississippi Link Newswire For the ninth year in a row, Hinds Community College hosted special education fi eld day for Hinds County students May 2. Students from Hinds County schools throughout the district gathered at Gene Murphy Field at Joe Renfroe Stadium on the Raymond Campus for a series of fun and games that included popcorn, snow cones and a sack lunch as a way to end the school Volunteers help out at Hinds Community College’s special education fi eld day fi nale year. – the annual wheelchair race. The adults are, from left, Hinds Wellness Complex em- Hinds Community College ployee Wayan Sugiantara, Hinds Wellness Complex Assistant Director Jeremy Gordon, employees and students volun- Gary Road Elementary student Christopher Michael Hazlewood throws a bean bag during Hinds student Perry Banks, Hinds soccer coach Doug Williams and Hinds alumnae teered to help with the games. a game at the special education fi eld day at Hinds Community College on May 2. Belinda Sollie. PHOTOS APRIL GARON/HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

George Stewart helps his son Landon, a Gary Road Elementary student, with a game at special Raymond Elementary student Esther Williams enjoys playing under a parachute at special education fi eld day at education fi eld day at Hinds Community College. Hinds Community College.

Hinds CC Art Show Hinds CC presents 35 winners, scholarship departmental student awards recipients announced The Mississippi Link Newswire The Mississippi Link Newswire Winners of the Hinds Community Departmental awards at College Student Art Hinds Community College Show were announced were given to 35 students in during a ceremony in academic, technical and ca- April at the Marie reer programs present for a Hull Art Gallery on ceremony April 27 at Cain- the Raymond Cam- Cochran Hall on the Raymond pus. Campus. Among those from Recipients at the event were Vicksburg awarded photographed with Hinds were: President Clyde Muse and de- • Charity Lock- Jarrett partment heads and others who ridge, fi rst place for presented plaques. ceramics/3D design Among them from Clinton • Cameron Robbins, were: Reagan Rouse, Outstanding Student Award for Commer- De’Shane Frye, Outstanding Student Award for Commu- fi rst and third place in • Santiago Diaz Ponce, who cial Aviation nications photography won an Outstanding Student • Kimberly Surratt, Award for Music third place in painting/ • De’Shane Frye, who won mixed media an Outstanding Student Award Surratt and Troy Jar- for Communication rett, also of Vicksburg, • Myia Harris, who won a were also awarded re- Student Government Associa- imbursement scholar- tion Leadership Award for the ships, given by faculty Raymond Campus who nominate such Lockridge • Navdeep Kaur, who won students for showing an Outstanding Student Award growth, a strong work for Honors Leadership ethic and positive at- • Reagan Rouse, who won titude throughout the an Outstanding Student Award year. for Commercial Aviation As Mississippi’s • Hezekiah Williams, who largest community won a Student Government Navdeep Kaur, Outstanding Student Award for Honors college, Hinds Com- Association Leadership Award Santiago Diaz Ponce, Outstanding Student Award for Music Leadership munity College is a for the Utica Campus. comprehensive insti- As Mississippi’s largest tution offering quality, community college, Hinds affordable educational Community College is a com- opportunities with prehensive institution offering Robbins academic programs of quality, affordable educational study leading to seam- opportunities with academic less university transfer programs of study leading and career and techni- to seamless university trans- cal programs teaching fer and career and technical job-ready skills. With programs teaching job-ready six locations in cen- skills. With six locations in tral Mississippi, Hinds central Mississippi, Hinds en- enrolls about 12,000 rolls about 12,000 students students each fall se- each fall semester. mester. To learn more, visit www. To learn more, visit hindscc.edu or call 1.800. www.hindscc.edu or HindsCC Myia Harris, SGA Leadership Award, Raymond Campus Hezekiah Williams, SGA Leadership Award, Utica Campus call 1.800.HindsCC Surratt 8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MAY 10 - 16, 2018 www.mississippilink.com Mayor calls JSU grads the generation of governors: Tells them to change world, now

By Rachel James-Terry beyond our wildest dreams,” he jsumsnews.com says. The future of the world “de- In closing, Lumumba vows to pends on the individual and col- stand and fi ght with graduates lective genius that you possess,” against, what he describes as, an Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba endless cycle of poverty and ex- said to over 800 undergraduates ploitation. at Jackson State University’s “Today, I hope that those who spring commencement. would dare marginalize and op- On Saturday, the sun beamed press feel a little less powerful brightly amid shouts of triumph, because you are being released toothy-grins, families, friends into society armed with your in- and soon-to-be degree holders at tellect,” he bellows from the po- Mississippi Veterans Memorial dium. Stadium. Lumumba, the keynote The graduating class repre- speaker, expressed his pride in sents the era of disruption, Lu- the graduates and encouraged mumba affi rms, and that they them to make lasting memories must dismantle the status quo and while wishing them deserved shift the paradigm that has toler- happiness and success. ated conditions that treat people Son of community activists – as less than human beings. late Mayor Chokwe Lumumba “Gone will be the days where and Nubia Lumumba – the may- we exist in political spaces where or holds a bachelor of arts from people have no power to truly Tuskegee University and a law control their own lives.” He degree from Thurgood Marshall charges, “This is the generation School of Law at Texas Southern who will declare we no longer University. want to be governed, we want to City of Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba delivering spring commencement address at Jackson State University, May 7. PHOTO BY UNIVER- be governor.” In the 2017 Democratic may- SITY COMMUNICATIONS oral primary, he beat out nine Looking towards the future candidates with 55 percent of the says Lumumba. and experience with these giants, of home, school and church are He reminds them that nearly Computer science gradu- vote. He then went on to win the JSU President William B. By- and you have a common call to threatened by the same violent every modern change movement ate Karmeen Powell-Childress city’s general election. As mayor, num Jr. also commended gradu- make your impression on the destruction that undermines so- in the world has been anchored voiced her pleasure with the uni- he has been recognized as one of ates during his greetings at the world,” he says. cioeconomic and political sys- by young people, often in the face versity’s choice in commence- Mississippi’s Top 50 Most Infl u- start of the ceremony. He lavished After acknowledging that ob- tems, calling them part and parcel of criticism. ment speaker, saying: “We must ential Leaders and was named praise on the “parents, grandpar- stacles abound, the mayor asserts of the same whole. “Criticism is something that highlight our local champions so one of the 100 Most Infl uential ents, spouses, children, aunts, that it is the response to adversity He advises that the approach we can avoid easily by saying that students know that we have African Americans of 2017 by uncles, relatives and signifi cant that becomes an individual’s de- to educational practices in times nothing, doing nothing and being wonderful examples in our midst. the Root. others who have gone above and fi ning moment. He then delin- of political turmoil and systemic nothing. You can’t allow praise I also felt that it was a demonstra- Lumumba shared with the au- beyond in supporting our gradu- eates several diffi cult scenarios disregard for black people refl ect or criticism to get to you. It is a tion of the relationship between dience that he was reminded of ates in so many ways.” that students may have encoun- the longstanding mission of HB- weakness to be caught up in ei- JSU and the city of Jackson.” his 2005 graduation that took Bynum further requested that tered on their academic journey, CUs. ther one,” said Lumumba. She also applauds Bynum for place on Mother’s Day. He calls “mama,’nem, please stand and such as working multiple jobs to “As a proud HBCU grad, I be- He also suggests that the grad- driving home the point that they it bittersweet due to his mother be recognized” then jovially reas- pay for school; laboring over the lieve in sustaining our institutions uates steer clear of cynics or con- are God’s children. “He makes it passing the summer before his sured listeners that they had heard decision to drop out; choosing because we deserve to absolutely trarians who attempt to bait them his mission to speak life into all junior year. him correctly. between class and family obliga- self-determine our learning and on social media. “Don’t worry of us at Jackson State,” she says. “It was a day she often spoke The president also thanked fac- tions; and a lack of fi nancial re- our lives,” he says. about the person questioning you Now with a degree in civil of and was looking forward to at- ulty and staff for their tutelage sources and healthcare. One of the youngest mayors in the comments. The critics are engineering, graduate Pierre Du- tending. My mother was the fi rst and advisement while spotlight- The young shall lead in the country, elected at the age doing their job. You must focus nagin is ready to start his job at person to truly believe in me,” he ing the alumni for their ongoing “You have become well aware of 34, Lumumba informed the on the work and do yours,” he one of the top Marine companies says, adding that his father need- support of “our students with of the challenges and obstacles of crowd that institutional and or- advises. in the United States. He declares ed more convincing. their time, talents and treasure.” obtaining your degrees. And you ganizational leadership is rapidly With the news full of stories graduation a truly unforgettable The mayor reminds graduates, Lumumba informed graduates know through personal experi- becoming younger and that the involving the maltreatment of Af- accomplishment. as they relish in the joy of the that commencement marked the ence that you must be devoted to graduates are poised to be great rican Americans, the mayor tells “It’s even that much sweeter moment, that people both known day that their names would be unearthing the root of these fi ery and impactful with every deci- graduates that as young black when your college is one of the and unknown are vested in their added to the alumni scrolls with trials,” he says, insisting that it sion they make. men and women, they must not greatest HBCUs that the world achievements. individuals who have made last- will take their brilliance, fortitude “Your time to change the world forget that they live in a world has to offer,” he says. “My col- “My father once stated that our ing marks in the areas of health, and empathy to transform condi- is not coming, it is now,” he com- where they are still in danger. lege experience has been nothing talents are not ours alone. They science, education, social change, tions that give rise to these issues. mands, warning that “many will “It is a sobering reality that but bliss. I am truly thankful for are the fruits of our labor as a and professional athletics among JSU’s own Margaret Walker suggest that you are simply too your degrees cannot shield you the education, culture, wisdom, people belonging to us all and others. Alexander, Lumumba points out, young and others may even ques- from injustice, but you hold the pride, heritage and love that Jack- they must be used accordingly,” “You share a common thread believed that basic institutions tion the sincerity of your efforts.” potential to change the world far son State was able to impart.”

Stand-out follows in the footsteps of her mom By L.aToya Hentz-Moore jsumsnews.com As a two-time graduate from JSU’s School of Social Work, Tershuna Bass says she credits her academic achievements to her mother. “My mom was an exceptional social worker. She consistently dedicated herself to helping oth- ers enhance their overall well-being and that moti- vated me to pursue this academic discipline.” Like her mother, Bass completed Jackson State’s undergraduate social work program with a 3.9 grade-point average and led her peers as stu- Tershuna Bass accepts her Master’s degree from dent marshal at commencement. President Bynum just one year after receiving her As a scholastic extraordinaire, Bass maintained Bachelor’s degree. PHOTO BY CHARLES SMITH a 3.9 GPA while juggling duties as a transfer suc- cess mentor, transfer ambassador and member of ing that scholarship was among her proudest mo- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. ments as a graduate student. During her undergraduate tenure, Bass was also “One of my fondest memories at JSU while a member of Phi Alpha, Phi Theta Kappa, Tau working toward my bachelors’ degree was follow- Sigma and Golden Key honor societies. ing my mothe’s lead by excelling academically in “I accepted a full academic scholarship to JSU my discipline with an overall 3.90 grade-point av- for my achievements as a student at Hinds Com- erage. After being selected for the Mary S. Nelums munity College, so it was my goal to come here scholarship, I remember feeling overwhelmingly and excel in the same capacity,” said Bass. proud that once again my diligence and hard work Impressed by her educational accomplishments, had been noticed inside and outside of the class- Bass’ professors selected her as the 2017 Social room,” Bass said. Work Student of the Year. The social work stand-out says JSU taught her “It felt so amazing to be rewarded for all of my the importance of networking and self-suffi ciency. hard work and dedication.” Bass’ sincere passion for helping children has led Bass decided to continue her educational pur- to the desire to work in a hospital environment. suit in social work by applying to the JSU graduate “I love children, and I want to be an advocate program. She was immediately accepted to attend for people who feel like they don’t have a voice.” the one-year advance program for a master of sci- The social work scholar says she is excited to ence degree in social work. give back to an institution that has given so much After maintaining a 4.0 GPA throughout her to her. graduate matriculation, Bass was selected as a re- “I want to give back fi nancially because I know cipient of the Mary S. Nelums Foundation schol- any amount can help our students. I also want to arship. She was awarded a $300 stipend for being physically come back to campus and give social an exceptional student academically and in the work students realistic answers regarding career community. expectations, internships and the importance of The Raymond, Mississippi, native says receiv- networking.” NATIONAL

www.mississippilink.com MAY 10 - 16, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9 GAO Report on federal ad spending in Rapper Meek Mill black newspapers coming in July calls for criminal

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Contributor justice reform

A long-awaited report that By Lauren Victoria Burke details what federal agencies NNPA Newswire Contributor spend on advertising in Afri- can American-owned news- Rapper Meek Mill sat down papers is fi nally near comple- with NBC’s Lester Holt to talk tion, according to offi cials in about his experiences in the the General Accounting Offi ce criminal justice system for a (GAO). Dateline interview that aired The report comes as the Na- May 6. tional Newspaper Publishers “I had eight years of proba- Association (NNPA), a trade tion that turned [into] 16 years organization made up of more of probation,” Mill said in the than 200 black-owned media interview. Something is not companies, that reach more working in the criminal justice Meek Mill than 20 million people each system.” week, celebrates 191 years of TMZ.com reported that across the nation, and was cited the Black Press. Judge Genece Brinkley amend- as an example of a broken crim- ed the order regarding Mill’s inal justice system. Celebrities It also comes ahead of criti- During an interview with the NNPA Newswire, Charles Young, the managing director of public affairs for cal midterm election season in bail conditions, “and he now including Jay-Z, Colin Kaeper- the GAO, said that the new report detailing federal government ad spending, will be released in July. has approval to travel outside nick, T.I. and New England Pa- which the NNPA announced NNPA President Benjamin Chavis speaks outside of the U.S. Capitol during a joint press conference a historic voter registration of Pennsylvania’s Montgomery triots owner Robert Kraft also between NNPA and NAHP in March 2016. The press conference was attended by Washington, D.C. Con- County for scheduled business took interest in the case. drive that has a goal of reg- gresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (far left). FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA istering 5 million new, black activities.” On the same day he was re- According to TMZ.com, voters. spending revealed that just agencies on public relations “It’s become apparent for leased, Mill was spotted at “The amended order also gives “We now have July as the fi ve percent of the $4.3 bil- and advertising.” those who tabulate votes and the Philadelphia 76ers playoff Meek approval to live in Mont- projected completion and is- lion available for advertising In a historic announcement for those who analyze elec- game against the Miami Heat. gomery Co. The original bail suance time frame for the re- campaigns went to minority- during NNPA’s Black Press tions, that the black vote can Mill sat next to comedian Kev- conditions required him to live port,” said Charles Young, the owned businesses. Week in Washington, D.C., be the defi ning factor,” said in Hart and 76ers co-owner Mi- in neighboring Philadelphia managing director of public Five agencies – the Depart- NNPA President and CEO NNPA Chair Dorothy R. chael Rubin, another supporter. County. Meek still has to sub- affairs for the GAO, which ment of Defense, Department Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., said Leavell. The 76ers won the game, which mit to at least one urine test per acts as the authoritative audit of the Treasury, the Depart- the organization and several “The black vote can deter- marked the team’s fi rst playoff month.” unit for the federal govern- ment of Health and Human others, including Rainbow mine who wins and who loses series win since 2012. After being sentenced for vi- ment. Services, the Department of Push, National Action Net- and it’s important that people “We applaud the Pennsylva- olating probation and spending Democratic D.C. Delegate the Interio and the National work, the National Associa- don’t take the black vote for nia Supreme Court for direct- almost fi ve months in prison, Eleanor Holmes Norton has Aeronautics and Space Ad- tion for Equal Opportunity granted,” Leavell said. ing Judge Genece Brinkley Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill been at the forefront of a ministration – were singled in Higher Education, the Na- She said it was crucial that to immediately release Meek was released April 24. multi-year effort pushing for out in the 2007 report, the tional Association of Real Es- the GAO issue a new report so Mill from prison, underscoring The Pennsylvania Supreme a new report. CBC members most recent audit available. tate Brokers, the NAACP, the that it’s apparent which agen- what we already knew, he did Court ordered an immediate re- and others have since joined “It’s important that news National Urban League, CBC cies are giving black-owned not deserve to be imprisoned in lease for Mill, whose real name her call. outlets and media companies and the AME church had part- newspapers a fair share in ad- the fi rst place,” stated Rashad is Robert Rihmeek Williams, “The Black Press allow us to owned or published by indi- nered for an unprecedented vertising spending. Robinson, the executive direc- and also instructed the judge reach people who need to hear viduals of color, with a prima- voter registration drive. Young acknowledged that tor of Color of Change. “This in his case to assign an “unse- the real story and the power ry mission to serve communi- Chavis called the drive a the report has taken quite decision sets an important prec- cured bail.” of the African-American print ties of color, have the same coordinated effort to combat some time – Norton and a host edent against the unjust jailing On Twitter, Mill thanked press is validation and people opportunities as other media hate and dissention and to of U.S. Congress and Senate of so many black and brown God, his family and his public appreciate the real story,” said outlets – especially as Afri- spread love and unity. members formally called for people for petty probation vio- advocates for their love, sup- CBC Chairman Cedric Rich- can Americans and Hispanic “Come November, we’re the audit in March 2016. lations.” port and encouragement. mond (D-La.). “When you ad- Americans continue to grow in going to have the largest black “Things can sometimes take Robinson continued, “While the past fi ve months vertise in the Black Press, you number in the United States,” voter turnout in American his- longer than planned,” Young “Meek’s case is just one exam- have been a nightmare, the get a sense of credibility.” Norton said. “We believe that tory. This is a payback year,” said. “But [July] is the expec- ple of how the excessively pu- prayers, visits, calls, letters The federal government this request for a new report Chavis said. “The most im- tation.” nitive criminal justice system and rallies have helped me stay serves as the largest advertis- is particularly timely, because portant election of our life- This article was originally targets black people every day positive,” Mill tweeted. er in the country and a 2007 GAO will be conducting an time will be the 2018 midterm published at BlackPressUSA. and turns prisons into profi t- Mill added that he planned, GAO report on advertising audit of spending by federal elections.” com. generating institutions.” “to work closely with my le- Robinson noted that thou- gal team to overturn this un- sands of people are illegally warranted conviction and look detained in Philadelphia jails forward to reuniting with my on unjust probation and parole When North Korea and the U.S. meet, will Dennis family and resuming my music violations every day without career.” a hearing or the possibility of Mill was given a two- to posting bail. Rodman be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize? four-year prison sentence in “Together with money bail, November 2017 for violating probation detainers are one of TriceEdneyWire.com he started to understand him,” his probation stemming from a the largest drivers of mass in- There’s a lot of talk that Pres- Rodman said. 2008 gun and drug case. carceration,” Robinson said. ident Donald Trump deserves Now Trump is scheduled to According to Pitchfork.com, “With the Pennsylvania Su- the Nobel Peace Prize for open- meet with Un in a few weeks or when Judge Genece E. Brin- preme Court decision, we ing a dialogue with North Ko- maybe sooner. Mike Pompeo, kley sentenced Mill, she “cited proved that when our commu- rea and thus lowering world Trump’s Secretary of State, has a failed drug test, violation of nities hold those in power ac- tensions. But others argue that already met with Un to discuss court-ordered travel restric- countable, we can expose our Dennis Rodman deserves that the meeting’s arrangements. tions, and two misdemeanor racist criminal justice system honor, or if Trump receives the Who is saying Rodman de- arrests for reckless driving in- and stop its disproportionate coveted award he should share serves the Nobel Prize? RT volving a motorcycle in Man- impact on the lives of black it with Rodman. (Russian Television) News has hattan and for an alleged alter- people.” Rodman, a former NBA star, Dennis Rodman and Kim Jon Un mentioned it. cation at the St. Louis airport.” This article was originally has been friends with Kim Jong Greg Gutfeld, editor at Fox Pitchfork.com also reported published at BlackPressUSA. Un, North Korea’s leader, since league’s rebounding cham- Un’s western pawns. Now “The News, who in 2014 called Rod- that, “Charges in the New York com. they were fi rst introduced in pion for seven consecutive Worm” has turned. Get it? Rod- man Un’s ‘little bitch,’ said if case are set to be scrubbed Lauren Victoria Burke is a 2013. Un is a basketball fan and years. Needless to say he also man’s nickname is The Worm. the summit occurs he will nom- from Meek’s record in April, congressional correspondent he genuinely admires Rodman, is a member of the NBA hall of During a visit in 2014, Rod- inate Rodman for the Nobel if he avoids further violations; for the NNPA Newswire. Lau- who played for the world cham- fame. man took Un Trump’s book Peace Prize. the St. Louis charge was report- ren also works independently pionship Chicago Bulls and the Rodman has visited Un in “The Art of the Deal,” which Rodman, who had three nose edly dropped. Regardless, she as a political analyst and com- Detroit Pistons. North Korea several times, the North Korean leader read. rings and dozens of tattoos, gave him the two- to four-year munications strategist. You Rodman, a former power sparking rampant harsh criti- Rodman told TMZ that Un did said he wants credit for easing sentence.” can reach Lauren by email at forward, has fi ve NBA cham- cism from some who called not really understand Trump tensions between the U.S. and Mill’s case garnered the at- [email protected] and on pionship rings and he was the Rodman part of a long line of until he read the book. “I guess North Korea. tention of civil rights activists Twitter at @LVBurke. Congresswoman Maxine Waters earns TIME 100 “Infl uential” honors By Freddie Allen generation proud to be nieces in a viral video exchange with let Mr. Mnuchin know that he the fi rst time they’ve seen this Editor-In-Chief, NNPA Newswire and nephews.” United States Secretary of the couldn’t have his way that it was kind of authenticity,” Waters TIME magazine recently hon- Shahidi continued: “She is Treasury Steven Mnuchin, Wa- my time and I intended to use it said.” ored Rep. Maxine Waters (D- adored and admired by people ters acknowledged that the use and he could not usurp it.” Shahidi, who also stars in the Calif.) as one of the 100 most who care about social justice of the phrase “reclaiming my Waters said that the video “Black-ish” spin-off “Grown- infl uential people in the world. and is so eloquent in letting the time” is a part of the regular or- inspired a lot of women and ish,” said that Waters, says what According to a press release world, particularly the white der of business in Congress. showed that, even on Capitol many of us are thinking. about the honor, “The list, now men of Congress who dare test “It’s what we use when it is Hill, women lawmakers must “She reminds us that we are in its fi fteenth year, recognizes her acumen, know that she is not our time to speak and we’re be- have the courage to demand re- worthy of any space we occupy,” the activism, innovation and here for any nonsense.” ing ignored by the people who spect. Shahidi said. “In this time of so- achievement of the world’s most Waters said that for many are on the panel and you want to Waters said that young people ciopolitical unrest, Congress- infl uential individuals.” Waters young people, she is one of the shut them down,” Waters said. welcome the openness and te- woman Waters has been the bril- Waters said that she was few lawmakers willing to step “We use it when we’re being in- nacity that she displayed during liant, tenacious representative of shocked and surprised by the award, “Black-ish” actor Yara outside of the box of a tradition- terfered with by another member that exchange with Mnuchin the people that we all need.” recognition and that she “felt Shahidi wrote that, “Congress- al, non-confrontational lawmak- of Congress in a debate.” and in her searing criticism of Shahidi added: “She’s not new very, very blessed” to receive woman Maxine Waters of the er to speak truth to power. Waters continued: “It was President Donald Trump’s per- the honor. 43rd District of California, a.k.a. And even though, she cap- something that I used at a time formance. Waters In a commentary about the Auntie Maxine, has made my tured the attention of millions when it was important for me to “They welcome it and this is Continued on page 12 STATE

10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MAY 10 - 16, 2018 www.mississippilink.com Entergy Mississippi celebrates 95 Years with two Mississippi Museums gift

The Mississippi Link Newswire Entergy Mississippi, Inc. cel- ebrates 95 years of service to the state in 2018. To mark the occasion the company is giv- ing a gift to visitors of the Mis- sissippi Civil Rights Museum and the Museum of Mississippi History. In conjunction with Entergy Corporation’s annual shareholder meeting in Jack- son, the company announced a donation of $25,000 to the mu- seums to cover admission for the fi rst 95 attendees every day in May. “Four years ago at Entergy’s last shareholder meeting in Jackson we announced a $1 million gift from Entergy stock- holders to the State of Missis- Haley Fisackerly, Entergy MS president and CEO, speaks to the crowd “95” balloon and people celebrating on the Entergy Plaza at the 2 MS Museums. sippi, which kicked off fund- raising for the Two Mississippi tennial. Entergy, who stepped up at the visit the Museum of Missis- residents who work for them Entergy owns and operates Museums project,” said Haley “We congratulate Entergy on very beginning with a generous sippi History or the Mississippi manage the company’s nation- power plants with approxi- Fisackerly, Entergy Mississippi their 95 years in Mississippi, donation and continued to play Civil Rights Museum. wide nuclear power plant fl eet mately 30,000 megawatts of president and CEO. “We were and we thank them for cel- a leadership role as we saw the Entergy Corporation, a For- and multi-state transmission electric generating capacity, pleased and proud to be a part ebrating this special occasion project through. tune 500 company, is head- grid. including nearly 9,000 mega- of preserving our state’s rich by offering the public free ad- “We’re proud of what we quartered in New Orleans but Entergy Mississippi, Inc. watts of nuclear power. En- history then, and now that it’s a mission to the Two Mississippi have accomplished together at counts Jackson as its opera- provides electricity to approxi- tergy delivers electricity to 2.9 reality we want to share it with Museums,” said Katie Blount, the Two Mississippi Museums, tional headquarters. The city mately 449,000 customers in million utility customers in Ar- the world. This is our way of Mississippi Department of and we’re grateful for all En- is home to two of the corpora- 45 counties. Entergy Corpo- kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi helping to do that.” Archives and History direc- tergy does for our state.” tion’s largest divisions, Entergy ration is an integrated energy and Texas. Entergy has annual The museums opened in De- tor. “We have had no stronger For information about the Nuclear and Entergy Trans- company engaged primarily in revenues of approximately $11 cember 2017 in celebration of partner in building these muse- two museums and details on mission Headquarters. These electric power production and billion and more than 13,000 Mississippi’s statehood bicen- ums than Haley Fisackerly and the free admission offering, divisions and the Mississippi retail distribution operations. employees. High School entrepreneurs shine Postal Service to host Brandon at Annual State Competition Reservoir Passport Fair May 12

The Mississippi Link Newswire The Mississippi Link Newswire documents approved by the colored seal and registrar’s sig- A total of 20 Mississippi high Does your vacation desti- U.S. government. nature and date of certifi cate schools delivered their business nation require a passport? If How to repare for the Pass- fi ling) pitches as part of the 11th An- so, start your journey with port application process: • Two offi cial passport pho- nual Southern Entrepreneurship a trip to the Passport Fair at • A completed application tos (available at the Passport Program (SEP) State Competition the Madison Post Offi ce, 990 (form is available at usps.com/ Fair for $15) held May 2 at The University of Highway 51, Madison, MS passport; but do not sign it until • Social Security Number Southern Mississippi’s Trent Lott 39110. Postal employees will the passport clerk instructs you The U.S. Department of State Center. accept your passport applica- to do so). fees vary according to age and Each year, the SEP engages tion from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., • Remember that everyone, type. The fee(s) must be made more than 500 high school stu- Saturday, May 12. No appoint- including newborn infants, is by money order, check, bank dents across the state in an interac- ment is required, but payment required to obtain a passport in draft or cashier’s check made tive exploration of entrepreneurial for the passport services must his or her own name. For chil- payable to the U.S. Department opportunities and resources. The be made by check or money dren under age 16, the consent of State; debit and credit card program, launched in 2007, is an order. Customers will be able of both parents/guardians is re- payment is not available. outreach of the USM College of to purchase money orders with quired. The Passport Book fee for Business’ Center for Economic cash or a debit card. • Proof of identity (a valid under age 16 is $80; for age 16 and Entrepreneurship Education. U.S. citizens must present permanent state driver’s li- and older is $110. The Passport Judges for the state fi nale rep- a valid Passport Book when cense, a government ID or Card fee for under age 16 is resented a wealth of expertise and entering or re-entering the military ID, previous passport, $15 and for age 16 and older is United States by air. U.S. citi- Certifi cate of Citizenship or $30. In addition, all acceptance backgrounds, including business Gulfport High School senior Myia Wilson won the Making Money Now! Award. resource providers, fi nancial insti- zens entering the United States Naturalization Certifi cate) agencies, including the Postal tutions, university professors and Second place in the startup forts embraced the seasonality of from Canada, Mexico, the Ca- • Proof of U.S. citizenship Service, charge a processing fee serial entrepreneurs. division went to Richland High outdoor décor during the school ribbean and Bermuda at land (previous passport, original or of $35 per application, which James Wilcox, director, USM School students Amber Cook and year, seizing each change as an borders and sea ports of entry certifi ed birth certifi cate issued may be paid in cash, money Center for Economic and Entre- Lauren Hill for their business Ooh opportunity to generate additional must present a Passport Book, from the state with a raised, order or check made payable to preneurship Education (CEEE) La Lips. Third place in the startup sales. Passport Card or other travel embossed, impressed or multi- the Postal Service. and SEP director noted that the division went to Greenville High The year-long program and initiative demonstrated by com- School students Kala Young and competition earned rave reviews peting students and the overfl ow Shandaesha Skinner for their from many of the high school Wood remanufacturer brings 50 of excitement and support from business CK Kreations. teachers and instructors on hand. the judges was phenomenal. In the concept division, Green- “This was my fi rst SEP state “The energy at this year’s state ville High School students Tarisha competition, and it was the single new jobs to Vicksburg, Miss. competition was nearly tangible. Moncrief, Drakeira Dorris, Mau- best competitive event I’ve ever Just being in the room, one could riana Smith, and Khatia Wigfall attended,” said Poplarville High The Mississippi Link Newswire decision to open its fi rst Mis- sistance for building repairs and sense the gravity, the deep-root- earned fi rst place for their busi- School instructor Donna Baxter. Wood remanufacturing com- sissippi operations in Vicksburg renovations. The city of Vicks- ed impact of this experience on ness idea Color Splat. Second “This competition gave my stu- pany Industrial Wood Products is a great example of a public- burg is providing in-kind assis- each student, their teachers, their place in the concept division dents so much, including a new is locating several of its existing private partnership benefi ting tance to help with water runoff schools and their communities. went to Poplarville High School network, confi dence and live product lines and capabilities to the local economy and its citi- affecting the facility and site. These students aren’t just aspir- students Janna Dutsch and Lind- business experience.” Vicksburg, Miss. The project is zens through job creation and “Vicksburg’s proximity to ing entrepreneurs,” said Wilcox. sey Storrs for their business pitch Kali Harris, New Hope High a corporate investment of more new investment, both of which Industrial Wood Products’ cus- “They’re already in the game, and Food Dash, which also captured School instructor, said: “The than $2 million. are vital to a healthy economy,” tomers, coupled with a skilled, Mississippi is all the better for the USM College of Business SEP has helped me to be a better Industrial Wood Products of Gov. Phil Bryant said. committed workforce, will en- supporting them in this journey.” SCHOLAR Award. Third place in teacher in the classroom as well as Mississippi will locate indus- “Our company is excited to hance the company’s tradition Students competed within two the concept division went to New have more student participation. I trial component manufactur- have chosen Mississippi and of excellence for many years separate divisions based on the Hope High School student Ro- felt like we were in a real life epi- ing operations and a paint line Vicksburg as our location for to come,” said MDA Executive status of their business. Those trick Morris for his pitch Morris sode of ‘Shark Tank.’ I will look in its Vicksburg facility. The this project. We found in Vicks- Director Glenn McCullough who already have customers and Funeral Home. forward to this every year.” industrial division will include burg a set of unique location Jr. “We salute our economic are generating revenue compete Wilcox said that the program’s The lead sponsor for this year’s cut-to-length, resawing, rip- advantages that will be of great partners at the Warren County within the Startup Division, while most envied prize each year is SEP state competition was the ping, notching and grading ca- importance to our company as Port Commission, the Chamber ideas compete in the Concept Di- the Making Money Now! Award. Mississippi Department of Educa- pabilities to service pallet and we continue to grow our market of Commerce and Economic vision. Each year, SEP students are given tion. Additional sponsorship was crate manufacturers. The paint share and expand our business,” Development Foundation, the Poplarville High students a challenge to start a business with provided by the USM College line will be used for the compa- said Industrial Wood Products city of Vicksburg, the Warren Janelle Johnson and Justin Rod- $10 or less. The award criterion of Business; the USM Trent Lott ny’s existing Rustic Collection President Ryan Hilsinger. “We County Board of Supervisors, gers were the competition’s top evaluates the student’s Return on National Center for Excellence in product line, which includes worked closely with the Mis- Greater Jackson Alliance and winners. Their business pitch for Investment (ROI), the idea’s sus- Economic Development and En- pre-stained shiplap boards to be sissippi Development Author- Entergy for their teamwork to J&J Metal Works earned not only tainability and the student’s over- trepreneurship; Georgia-Pacifi c sold in retail stores across the ity and the Warren County Port bring Industrial Wood Products fi rst place in the startup division all creativity in product develop- Leaf River Cellulose; The First, U.S. Commission, and we found to Mississippi.” but also captured two individual ment and marketing. A National Banking Association; The facility will also allow them to be agile and pro-busi- Industrial Wood Products SEP Industry Awards – the Geor- Gulfport High School senior and Java Moe’s. the company to provide a high- ness partners that were effective has committed to fi ll the 50 gia-Pacifi c Leaf River Cellulose Myia Wilson claimed this year’s For more information about er level of service and decrease in helping us navigate the site new jobs in Vicksburg over the INNOVATOR Award and The Making Money Now! Award with the Southern Entrepreneurship shipment times to customers selection process.” next four years. The company First, A National Banking Asso- her artistic $8 startup painting Program, contact Wilcox at: across the Gulf Coast region. The Mississippi Develop- also has two locations in North ciation MULTIPLIER Award. custom door hangers. Myia’s ef- [email protected] “Industrial Wood Products’ ment Authority is providing as- Carolina. www.mississippilink.com MAY 10 - 16, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11 Be Not Slothful PRESERVED PART 1 A Mother’s By Pastor Simeon R. Green III Special to The Mississippi Link study, her ways. and He rested on the seventh God has warned us of this The dictionary tells us that day from all His work which throughout His Word, so that We read in a sluggard is one who is idle. He had done.” we do not have to be caught Proverbs 6:6-11 The ant has no guide, over- The word work is used in up in it. He let us know that Wisdom these words: “6 seer or ruler; nevertheless, the Word of God four hun- we could save ourselves from Go to the ant, she provides her meat in the dred nineteen times, and this lukewarmness. By Shewanda Riley Twenty years after her death, Columnist you sluggard! summer and gathers food in the word labor is used about Jeremiah wrote in Jeremiah I began to ask myself questions. Consider her the harvest so that her needs eighty-nine times. As we can 8:20, ““The harvest is past, One of the most Did I honestly blame her pass- ways and be can be supplied when the see, the Bible teaches work. the summer is ended, and memorable imag- ing for my every stumble? Why wise, 7 which, having no cap- weather gets bad and she can- We are living in a casual we are not saved!” There is a es from the media not try to embrace her death? tain, Overseer or ruler, 8 pro- not work. age. The word casual means great work to do and there is coverage of the Could I learn from her life to vides her supplies in the sum- The Proverb writer said we “careless.” We are living in a no place to let down, spiritu- civil unrest in live my own? The Word helped mer, and gathers her food in need to consider these things, time when people want to be ally speaking. Baltimore a few me fi nd solace with Psalms 121 the harvest. 9 How long will because if we are idle our casual in their dress, in their Many souls are lost – your years ago was of (NIV): I lift up my eyes to the you slumber, O sluggard? want is going to come. Just as appearance and in their atti- neighbors, your families and Toya Graham, the single mother hills-where does my help come When will you rise from your a man who travels, no matter tude. Because of this casual- perhaps even your own com- of six who physically beat her from? I knew Who I had to trust. sleep? 10 A little sleep, a lit- how fast or how slow he goes, ness, many carry that same panion. They need help. They teenaged son when she realized The road had its bumps and tle slumber, A little folding if he stays on the road, he will careless attitude in their need someone to light up the that he was participating in the curves. I almost gave up, but He of the hands to sleep – 11 so end up at his destination, re- Christian experience. pathway so they can see. rioting. stayed with me. I bloomed into shall your poverty come on gardless of where he goes. If you fi nd someone who is If you get careless and do Regardless of whether you a woman I prayed my mother you like a prowler, and your This is the way it is when a not particular concerning his not work, then they might think she should have “wh- would be proud of. Mother’s need like an armed man.” person is idle in the things of appearance and how he con- be lost simply because you upped” him, it worked. Her re- Day was no longer my day of In this text of Scripture, God. He is going to end up in ducts himself, you will fi nd failed to meet the require- fusal to accept anything less dread. She taught me the chang- the writer said, “Go to the poverty and his want will be someone who is careless in ments that God expects of us! than what she thought was the es a young girl goes through are ant, you sluggard (one who is as an armed man. his spiritual experience. Next week, “Be Not Sloth- best for her son kept him out of a celebration. Each night ended idle).” I want you to see that As we consider this text of I want us to realize that we ful,” Part II. trouble. Because of her actions, with her words, “Mama love.” when God saves a person, He Scripture, I want us to real- are coming down to the end Rev. Simeon R. Green III is her son was not arrested along The card aisle isn’t poison ivy gives him work to do. When ize that God made a law from of time, so the devil is doing pastor of Joynes Road Church with over 200 others on that anymore. Now I pick the perfect a person does the work that the beginning that one must everything he possibly can to of God, 31 Joynes Road, day. Graham illustrated the les- one. It’s signed with love and God has called him to do, work to accomplish anything. defeat us. If he can get us to Hampton VA 23669. He is a son of the teachings of Proverbs then tucked away with the oth- then Heaven is the reward. Genesis 2:2 tells us, “And on become careless, he will. You member of the National Asso- 1:8 to “not forsake your mother’s ers. The Proverb writer said to the seventh day God ended see, we are living in a luke- ciation of Evangelism Church teaching.” Life on Earth with my mother go to the ant and consider, or His work which He had done, warm age or a careless age. of God, Anderson, Ind. In honor of Mother’s Day, I’d was too short. Our time together like to share one of my favorite was more valuable than rubies. writings about mothers. In this Remember to treat your mother Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master very poignant piece, Dallas area like the queen she is. You are the author Lisa-Lin Burke shares jewel in her crown. Not only on how Mother’s Day may not be Mother’s Day, but always. My a day of celebration for her and mother’s spirit dances within others whose mothers are de- me every second, every minute, ceased. Whether your mother every day. I am truly blessed.”– is deceased or alive, she shows Lisa-Lin Burke why it is important to be thank- My hope is that this weekend ful for the blessings mothers are. we are reminded to honor those “Mother’s Day: my day of mothers, mother fi gures and dread. The card aisle was to be even men acting as mothers who 1750 avoided, like poison ivy. Envy, have made a positive difference SUNDAY not blood, fl owed through my in our lives. Happy Mother’s veins when I watched daugh- Day! www.nhcms.org Worship Services ters and mothers. They talked, Shewanda Riley is a Dallas, 10:00 a.m. laughed and loved together. Did Texas based author of “Love Sunday School 8:45 a.m. they know how lucky they were? Hangover: Moving From Pain I did. My mother died when I to Purpose After a Relationship was thirteen. Mother’s Day be- Ends.” Email her at preserved- MONDAY came just another Sunday with- [email protected] or fol- Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m. out football. low her on Twitter @shewanda.

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12 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MAY 10 - 16, 2018 www.mississippilink.com A smile for every child: Trump’s ‘New Deal for Blacks’ was Free dental day at Kool Smiles Sunday May 20 dealt from the bottom of the deck By Julianne Malveaux NNPA News Wire Columnist By Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. to grow and unemployment con- American women is a stunning cies are perversely designed to While Medicaid and the Children’s Health Founder and President of tinues to decline are we likely to $200. It is $300 for single Afri- make things harder for African Rainbow PUSH Coalition Insurance Program (CHIP) provide a safety net, see wages starting to improve. can-American men. It is $15,640 Americans. His administration access to dental care is a big issue, especially for African-Amer- The big problem, however, is for single white women and is rolling back enforcement of children of color. According to the Pew Chari- ican unemploy- that most of the jobs are simply $28,900 for single white men. civil rights laws across the gov- table Trusts, “tooth decay is the most common ment has reached lousy. Virtually all of the new There is less poverty now than ernment. It is cutting back on chronic disease among U.S. children, fi ve times its lowest levels jobs aren’t secure — they are there was 50 years ago. African enforcement against wage theft as prevalent as asthma, and dental care is one ever. President part-time, short-term contract Americans have started to close and payday lenders. of the nation’s greatest unmet children’s health needs.” Why? Donald Trump jobs, with variable hours, few the education gap – in graduat- It is reversing Obama’s order Sometimes children’s parents simply did not arrange for them boasts about this benefi ts and low wages. Not sur- ing from high school, getting to provide millions more with to see a dentist. Sometimes, dental services were not available on the stump, naturally claiming prisingly, African Americans are a college or advanced degree. overtime pay. Trump boasts that in particular areas, for example, dental needs are sometimes credit for a recovery that began more likely to be caught in these Yet in 1968, the median black he has dismantled Obamacare. more likely to be addressed in emergency rooms than dental after his predecessor, Barack kinds of jobs than whites. household only earned 63 per- The result is millions more los- clinics. And, a 2016 report from the Department of Health and Obama, saved an economy that Like most Americans, African cent what a median white house- ing coverage or unable to afford Human Services says that dental provider shortages were at was in free fall. Trump says he’s Americans fi nd that the costs of hold earned. In 2016, the gap the prices that are rising in part least part of the reason some children, especially low-income delivering on his promised “new what they need are rising faster was worse, with blacks earning as a result of Trump’s attacks. black and Hispanic children, lack dental care. deal for blacks.” than their wages are. Paychecks only 61 percent of what a typical The administration plans to Children pay a big price when their dental needs are unmet. Don’t fall for the hype. A low don’t buy what their paychecks white household earned. reduce funds for Pell grants and In the worst and most extreme cases, as in that of Maryland’s top line unemployment rate is a used to buy. Health care costs Much of this is due to discrim- college loans. Its tax cuts will go Deamonte Driver, children can die because they do not have good thing. Tight labor markets are exploding. College debt is ination. Study after study shows overwhelmingly to the already access to basic dental services. More frequently, says Dr. Diane force employers to compete for now higher than credit card debt that job seekers with a “white rich, while it calls for reducing Earle, managing dental director for Kool Smiles, “Childhood workers. More African Ameri- and auto debt. sounding name” are more likely the resulting defi cits by slash- dental decay can lead to pain, diffi culty eating, speaking and cans who are too often the last Housing costs are at or near to be called back than those with ing spending on Medicaid and sleeping and more serious infections, some of which can be hired fi nd jobs. record highs, both for those who a “black sounding name.” Some Medicare, on food stamps and life-threatening.” Those who have lousy jobs want to buy a home and those of it is due to the failure of the education. To address some of the need, Kool Smiles is offering free are more confi dent about look- who want to rent.As bad as this minimum wage to keep pace Low-wage white workers will dental care to children in need Sunday, May 20. Forty-nine of- ing for better ones. Even harsh is for everyone, it is worse for with productivity or infl ation. be the most numerous victims, fi ces in 13 states plus Washington, D.C. will be open to provide employers like Wal-Mart fi nd it African Americans. Black un- Some of it comes from the de- but African-Americans and La- dental exams, extractions, fi llings, sealants and other emergen- necessary to lift wages to attract employment rates remain nearly cline in labor unions, with wag- tinos will be hit disproportion- cy services. The free day is open to children who either lack and keep decent workers. Wages twice as high as white unem- es stagnating across the board. ately. A good economy with insurance or are underinsured. should start going up. But we ployment rates. Trump boasts about the unem- full employment can help solve To be sure, Kool Smiles can’t possibly provide a smile for haven’t seen much of that in this Black households make less ployment rate. He promised in many problems. every child, but they are taking a step in the right direction. economy. income and have dramatically the campaign a “new deal for But Trump’s “new deal for This year represents the fourth year that the organization has That’s because while the less wealth than white house- blacks.” blacks” is a bad deal from the offered the free service. It’s fi rst-come, fi rst-serve; so if you are topline rate is down, it doesn’t holds. This is true at all levels of He claims that cracking down bottom of the deck. We know interested, check out mykoolsmiles.com/sharing smiles, where count millions who have given education and in every region. on illegal immigrants has helped what to do to reduce poverty you can register for a free appointment. In the past three years up looking for work and have According to a report from the lift black wages by reducing and entrenched discrimination. more than 1,400 children have received free dental care, with dropped out of the work force. Asset Funders Network, the me- competition for low-skilled jobs. It isn’t a mystery. It is simply a more than 500 being treated last year. Kool Smiles hopes to Only if the economy continues dian wealth of single African- The reality is that Trump’s poli- matter of will – and of power. serve even more children this year. Access to safe and affordable health care has been part of my portfolio for some years. In 2015, I had the privilege of spend- ing a week at Meharry Medical College, lecturing on health State of Black America® fi nds African-Americans policy. The challenges that people of color face around health care can be distilled to the 3 A’s – access, assets and attitudes. All too often access is limited because people live in the wrong drastically underrepresented in tech industries areas, because providers are unavailable, or because there are other reasons people can’t physically get to the care they need. Assets determine almost everything – if you don’t have the dol- By Marc H. Morial the 2018 State of Black Amer- are few and low, the fi ndings tural group, after Asian Ameri- lars, no matter what the proximity, you won’t likely have the President and CEO ica®. of the National Urban League’s cans, for mobile device owner- care you need. National Urban League The State of Black America, 2018 Digital Inclusion Index are ship, with 91 percent owning Finally, the attitudes of both providers and patients make a “It is our hope the National Urban League’s unambiguous: we must separate smartphones. Black millennials difference in who seeks care and in what kind of care is provid- that this docu- seminal annual publication, has the signal from the noise. are infl uential, leading users ed. Recent work on maternal mortality among African-Ameri- ment will pierce become one of the most highly- The Digital Inclusion Index of mobile technology and plat- can women, regardless of race, suggests that racial attitudes in the dark veil of anticipated benchmarks and is a brand-new iteration of the forms, and voracious consumers treatment make a difference. Consider the case of our superstar, neglect that has sources for thought leadership report’s traditional Equality In- and creators of digital content, Serena Williams, who almost died giving birth to her precious thus far smoth- around racial equality in Amer- dex™ – a mathematical repre- but lag behind in tech employ- Alexis Olympia, partly because of some preconceived notions ered efforts to ica across economics, employ- sentation of the relative social ment. about black folks on the part of misguided medical profession- right the wrongs of the past and ment, education, health, hous- and economic status of black The report found some areas als. present. It is presented as an ing, criminal justice and civic Americans relative to whites. of above-average digital equali- Mental health and dental health are the two parts of health alternative to failed public poli- participation. The 2018 Equality Index re- ty. Although African Americans care that are most frequently ignored. It is not enough to simply cies. I hope that it will be read The report is available on mains 72.5 percent, unchanged were less likely, in general, than get an annual checkup. Increasing research shows that mental closely in the White House and www.StateOfBlackAmerica.org from 2017, while the Digital In- whites to receive degrees in sci- health and physical health are inextricably intertwined. Dental in the Congress and that it may This year’s report, “Save Our clusion Index is slightly higher ence, technology, engineering health, all too frequently, is ignored. Even those with “good” infl uence decision-makers to Cities: Powering the Digital at 74.1 percent. An index of 100 and math (STEM), one kind of health insurance may have limited dental insurance. And low- open their eyes to the plight of Revolution,” set out to answer percent would represent full STEM degree actually is more er-income folks rely on Medicaid and CHIP, but may not have black Americans. I hope it will the question, “Are the new job, equality. common among African Ameri- anywhere to go to get the help they need. be read by all of the candidates business and educational op- Inspired by the Three-Fifths cans – computer and data sci- Dental practitioners like Dr. Earle, a second-generation Me- in both parties, whose cam- portunities created by increased Compromise of the 1787 United ence. In 2015-2016, 2.8 percent harry-trained dentist, stand in the gap for those who may not paigns thus far largely exhibit digitization of our world being States Constitutional Conven- of African Americans vs. 2.6 have access to health care. “Sharing Smiles Day is an opportu- a refusal to grapple with real equally shared?” tion, the Equality Index is calcu- percent of whites earned such nity for our dentists and staff to put a smile back on the faces of issues and with the concerns African Americans make lated using an array of statistics degrees. children who need dental care but whose families cannot afford of black citizens. And I hope it up less than 5 percent of the in fi ve categories: economics, While African Americans it,” she said. will be read closely by the press workforce at social media and health, education, social jus- with doctoral degrees in science Pew says that more than 18 million low-income children had and the electronic media, whose technology companies vs. more tice and civic engagement. The and engineering don’t have the no access to healthcare in 2014. Kool Smile’s effort to see 500 neglect of black interests and than 50 percent for whites. Less Digital Inclusion Index is cal- same outcomes as their white or more children May 20 doesn’t begin to deal with the enor- black concerns in 1975 was as than 6 percent of total black culated based upon digital skills counterparts, they are closer to mity of the challenge. But it’s an effort that will make a big pervasive as Washington’s. And employment in 2017 was in the and occupations, digital access parity than the average worker – difference for the children who are treated. And it’s an opportu- I know it will be read by black tech industry vs. 8.5 percent for and digital policy. almost 93 percent. nity for us to refl ect on the importance of dental health that the Americans, in order that they whites. The report includes the com- The report also includes a role that organizations like Kool Smiles can play in closing the may document their grievances Historically, while great in- mentary and analysis of more Hispanic-White Equality In- dental health gap. and understand the terrible di- dustrial breakthroughs have than 50 thought leaders in busi- dex which calculates the same Full disclosure – I’ve worked with Kool Smiles and their lemma they face.” – Vernon E. profi ted our nation, African ness, government, science and categories as the Black-White dental service organization, Benevis, on a program called Jordan, State of Black America, Americans have often been ex- the arts. Index. This year’s index is 79.3 Watch Yo’ Mouth, featuring Dr. Diane Earle and healthy liv- 1976 ploited, rather than elevated Technology is a study in con- percent, a slight gain over the ing author Debra Peek-Haynes. We plan to offer more of these A nationwide assessment of by these advancements. Fortu- trasts for black America. Black 2017 index of 78.5 percent. programs in coming months. Meanwhile, though, I am excited the digital economy has found nately, the digital revolution is families continue to remain less Both the Black-White Index about Sharing Smiles Day and about developing ways more that black Americans are over- still in its youth – and ripe with likely than white families to and the Hispanic-White Index low-income children can have access to dental care, so that represented as tech consumers, potential for black Americans. have dedicated internet access refl ect slight gains in household there can be a healthy smile for every child in our nation… but drastically underrepresented While it has positioned itself at home, yet African Americans income, graduation rates and https://www.mykoolsmiles.com/sharingsmiles as tech employees, according to such that the barriers of entry are the second-largest multicul- college enrollment.

Waters Continued from page 9 to it, she’s true to it.” conversation, that should be what Waters said that black news- Waters said that the Black Press to vote and to get out to vote… back the House, we will keep Waters is one of President we talk about with our newspa- papers should run stories about must cover President Trump in a and see what we have to do to many of our state legislature Trump’s most vocal critics on pers and our radio stations…we the Trump Administration, every way that allows the average per- change this government.” seats…if [millennials] go to the Capitol Hill, even calling for his need to speak up,” Waters said. week, monitor digital media, es- son to stay up-to-date and to un- Black millennials need to know polls, we win.” impeachment. “We have to let everyone know pecially social media, and pay derstand what’s going on in the that they can make a signifi cant This article was originally pub- “[President Trump] has de- we don’t accept this and we don’t attention to special counsel Rob- White House. difference in the upcoming mid- lished at BlackPressUSA.com. fi ned himself as someone who feel helpless like victims in all of ert Mueller’s investigation about “That conversation can help term elections, Water said. Freddie Allen is the Editor-In- is not deserving and that should this. We are going to resist him Russian interference in the 2016 people get more involved, get “If our millennials vote, we Chief of the NNPA Newswire and be our mantra, that should be the and we are going to fi ght him.” presidential election. people excited about registering win,” Waters said. “We can take BlackPressUSA.com.

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The Mississippi Link Newswire Pass Christian High School Medical Science Center The Mississippi Depart- • Howard Savage Jr., 2018 ment of Education (MDE) an- Administrator of the Year, prin- nounced today members of the cipal of Quitman High School The Mississippi Link Newswire Mississippi Student Testing • Robert Sanders, principal, Mississippi College students Task Force that will exam- Mendenhall High School are elated to see the signs go ine current student testing on • Jessica Broome, 2017 Ad- up on the exterior of the Royce the state and local school dis- ministrator of the Year, princi- Medical Science Center. trict levels and to determine pal of Pearl Junior High School Fifteen inches tall, the black best practices for monitoring • Whitney Drewrey, 2018 letters were posted by workers student progress in meeting Teacher of the Year, 3rd – 5th Tuesday at the 22,000-square- grade-level and subject area grade special education teacher foot facility. The signs are seen learning goals. at Lafayette Upper Elemen- on one side of the spacious brick Mississippi high school stu- tary School, Lafayette County building along College Street, dents, who will be seniors in School District and the other along Capitol the fall, have an opportunity • Luke Daniels, 2017 Teach- Street. to apply to be a member of the er of the Year, 6th grade math- Featuring cadaver and histol- task force. Four students, one ematics teacher at Petal Upper ogy labs, lecture halls, additional from each congressional dis- Elementary in the Petal School research space, as well as faculty trict, will be selected to repre- District offi ces, the 21st Century build- sent their peers in discussions • Lora Rance Evans, 2016 ing remains one of the academic about how to ensure the state Parent of the Year, Greenwood treasures on the Clinton campus. prepares them for college, the Public School District Retiring in late June, President work force or the military. • Kelly Riley, executive di- Lee Royce provided superb ser- The fi rst monthly meeting rector, Mississippi Profession- vice as the leader of the Christian of the task force is scheduled al Educators university for 16 years. Naming Royce Medical Science Center at Mississippi College for 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, in • Joyce Helmick, president, the building in his honor is truly the 4th fl oor boardroom of the Mississippi Association of Ed- fi tting says MC senior Alex Ro- “It looks very beautiful,” says accommodate “the phenomenal good,” Baldwin said. Central High School Building. ucators driguez of Houston, Texas. Skirkey, an interior design stu- growth in the biology program,” The Royce Medical Science Meetings of the task force will • Rep. Randy Boyd, R-Man- “His legacy is pretty big. He dent from Merrimack, New he said. Center is aptly named for a Mis- be live streamed and archived. tachie changed a lot about the cam- Hampshire. Moments later, she Baldwin created and headed sissippi College president who’s The task force will produce a • Steven Hampton, research pus,” adds Rodriguez, 20, a returned to her task of loading the the master of medical science done so much for the Baptist- report on its fi ndings and rec- and accountability director, former Student Government As- truck to make the journey home. program that trains graduates for affi liated university, says MC ommendations by December Lamar County Schools sociation vice president. “This is Nursing major Abby Rowland medical and dental schools or junior Rebecca Lee, 21, of Clin- 2018. • Krystal Cormack, chair, great.” spent many hours learning in the engage in medical research. The ton. Dr. Royce also has stayed The MDE will be accepting Mississippi Charter School A business administration stu- medical building. The sopho- MC program began with fewer closely involved with students public comment on student Authorizer Board dent Rodriguez has many friends more from Jackson has taken than 20 students in 2005. It en- since arriving in 2002. testing at the following address: • Jay Smith, retired Long majoring in the sciences at MC. biology and chemistry classes rolls more than 200 full-time “When it snowed in Central [email protected]. Beach School District superin- And they rave about the many there, among others. The facility, students from over 130 colleges Mississippi, including Missis- All comments will be posted tendent academic strengths of the build- is “very state of the art.” and universities across the USA sippi College, a few months online each month. Ex-offi cio members ing that opened in January 2013. When it opened, the build- and Canada. It also has enrolled ago, Dr. Royce didn’t remain in Members of the task force • Dr. Kim Benton, chief aca- It is home to fully furnished ing was viewed as a huge re- physicians from India who study his offi ce in Nelson Hall,” she are: demic offi cer, MDE classrooms, labs and the latest cruiting tool for students. Its at MC before taking medical said. The MC leader took part • Carey Wright, State Super- • Dr. Paula Vanderford, chief technology to prepare students 4,800-square-foot gross anato- boards allowing them to practice in a friendly snowball fi ght with intendent of Education accountability offi cer, MDE for medical and dental schools. my lab is a must-see stop for par- in the United States. students. He’s also known to • Senate Education Chair- • Dr. Christy Hovanetz, Many courses in the university’s ents, other family members and Students enrolling at Missis- toss Frisbees on the Quad with man Gray Tollison Foundation for Excellence in pre-med curriculum are taught at prospective students. The struc- sippi College completed under- undergraduates. • House Education Chairman Education the medical school level. ture is adjacent to the Hederman graduate studies at such pres- Other tributes commending Richard Bennett • Dr. Chris Domaleski, as- As they packed up their cars Science Building. tigious institutions as Harvard, the extraordinary service of Lee • Buddy Bailey, Mississippi sociate director, Center for As- and trucks to head home with fi - Prior to the building’s open- Duke, UCLA, Notre Dame and Royce and his wife, Rhoda, are State Board of Education sessment nal exams wrapping up, students ing, Dr. Stan Baldwin, dean of Johns Hopkins. visible on the Clinton campus. • Sean Suggs, Mississippi • Rebecca Staples, Lieuten- like junior Liz Skirkey spotted the School of Science and Math- “The acceptance rate into The Rhoda Royce Prayer Gar- State Board of Education ant Governor’s Offi ce the Royce signs on the Medical ematics, said the new facility medical school for students who den near Alumni Hall was re- • Kristina Pollard, princi- • T.J. Taylor, Speaker of the Science Center May 1. meets expansion needs. It will complete this program is very cently named in her honor. pal, Earl Travillion Attendance House’s Offi ce Center, Forest County School The task force will discuss District student assessments with the • Rachel Canter, executive goals of determining the types, director, Mississippi First quality and amount of tests Wes Sigler named CEO of UMMC • Tim Martin, Clinton Public students take on the state and Schools district level and making rec- • Amy Carter, Meridian Pub- ommendations on ways to en- lic Schools sure student testing is stream- Grenada, UMMC Holmes County • Eddie Peasant, Starkville- lined but measures the learning Oktibbeha Consolidated goals designed by Mississippi teachers. The Mississippi Link Newswire School District • Jennifer Wilson, Green- More information and re- Hospital administration vet- wood Public School District sources on student testing can eran Wes Sigler is the new chief • Robyn Killebrew, 2017-18 be found on the MDE website. executive offi cer of the Uni- Milken Educator, principal of versity of Mississippi Medical Center Grenada and UMMC Holmes County in Lexington. He will begin his duties May MS Conference NAACP calls 14, reporting to Kevin Cook, University Health System CEO, and Dr. Charles O’Mara, for continued investigation associate vice chancellor for clinical affairs. into the death of hanged “We are thrilled Wes is join- ing the UMMC family,” Cook said. “He is an experienced Scott County man hospital administrator and will The Mississippi Link Newswire be an outstanding addition to death.” the team. Wes will have a big The Mississippi State Con- Earlier this year, the MS impact on the organization and UMMC Grenada ference NAACP (MS NAACP) NAACP called for a full and the Grenada and Holmes Coun- is calling for the continued transparent investigation after ty communities.” technology and oversaw $2 mil- and sub-specialists to the mar- investigation of the circum- the Scott County Sheriff’s Of- “I am excited to be joining lion-plus in capital projects. ket and the medical center staff. stances surrounding the death fi ce elected not to report the the teams in Grenada and Lex- Sigler served from August Sigler led Bolivar Medical of Willie Andrew Jones Jr., an incident to the Mississippi Bu- ington,” Sigler said. “There to September 2014 as interim Center in Cleveland as CEO African-American man whose reau of Investigation until the are tremendous opportunities administrator for the Quitman from July 2008 to April 2011, body was discovered hanging week following Jones’ death. for these two hospitals. I look County Hospital in Marks, recruiting 16 physicians to the from a tree in the front yard of a The Scott County Sheriff’s of- forward to working with our overseeing the 25-bed critical 165-bed, acute care hospital and Scott County, Mississippi resi- fi ce initially ruled the incident a physicians and staff to improve access hospital and its 60-bed 35-bed nursing home. Sigler dence in February of this year. suicide without the benefi t of a the health of the patients in the nursing home. From May 2011 also added a geriatric psychiatry MS NAACP has joined the full investigation. communities they serve.” to July 2014, he was CEO of unit, wound care center and pain Jones and Townsend families “We want justice for Willie,” Sigler received his bachelor of Tri-Lakes Medical Center in management program. Sigler to request a full examination of said Tammie Townsend, Jones’ accounting from the University Sigler Batesville, a 112-bed acute care led $10 million in capital proj- the facts by the FBI. mother. “We can’t get justice of North Alabama and his mas- and behavioral health facility ects and grew the interventional “We continue to support the without all of the facts, and we ter of professional accountancy oversaw a 43-bed acute care fa- with 300 full-time employees radiology service from fewer Jones and Townsend fami- can’t get all of the facts without from Mississippi State Uni- cility and 36-bed nursing home and $25 million in net revenues. than 100 procedures annually to lies’ search for answers,” said a complete investigation.” versity. He comes to UMMC with net revenues of $25 million At Tri-Lakes, he oversaw $10 more than 1,000 annually. Charles R. Hampton, MS MS NAACP will continue from North Mississippi Medical and 200 full-time employees. million in capital projects, re- Sigler also has served in ex- NAACP president. “The fami- to support the family and work Center’s Eupora hospital, where Sigler also implemented a self- opened an ICU that was closed ecutive roles at a number of lies deserve a complete and with local, state and federal law he has served as administrator managed hospitalist service, by the previous owner, and re- hospitals in Tennessee and Ala- thorough accounting of the enforcement to obtain all of the since October 2014. There, he added digital mammography cruited dozens of physicians bama. facts surrounding Mr. Jones’ facts surrounding this incident. CLASSIFIED

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Any Addenda issued as follows: Notice of Sale clarifying and/or changing plans and specifi cations; clarifying and/or changing Abandoned Vehicle instructions in the Instruction to Bidders; and/or answering questions in relation Jackson Municipal Airport Authority to the Instruction to Bidders, including plans and specifi cations, shall become 100 International Drive, Suite 300 (39208) Notice of Sale is hereby given in accordance with the Mississippi Statutes part of the Information for Bidders. Plans and specifi cations related to the Work Post Offi ce Box 98109 governing the sale of abandoned motor vehicles that the following vehicle are considered a part of the Agreement. Jackson, Mississippi 39298-8109 will be sold for repair and storage charges and for cost of this sale. Attention: Bonnie Spears, Procurement Specialist The Information for Bidders is on fi le and open for public inspection at JAN at Telephone No.: (601) 939-5631, ext. 623 2007 Chev M/T – Vin: 2G1WK15K079254370 the following address: Facsimile No.: (601) 939-3713 Registered to Angie and Timothy Crogier E-Mail: [email protected] Credit Acceptance Corp., Lien Holder Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport Date of Sale: May 18, 2018 100 International Drive, Suite 300 or from JMAA’s website at https://jmaa.com/corporate/partner-with-us/ Place of Sale: Archie Towing Services Jackson, Mississippi 39208 procurement/ 6700 Medgar Evers Blvd. Telephone: (601) 939-5631 Jackson, MS 39213 Email Address: [email protected] JMAA will hold a Pre-Submission Conference at 2:00 p.m. central time on Attention: Deuntagus Herndon. Tuesday, May 22, 2018, in the Staff Conference Room, 3rd Floor, at the Sellers reserve the right to bid on the above property and to reject any and Procurement Specialist Main Terminal Building at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International all bids. Time: 10:00 A.M. Airport, 100 International Drive, Jackson, MS 39208. Attendance at the The contact for all questions and submittal of Bids and required forms is Mr. Pre-Submission Conference is highly recommended for all those inter- 5/3/2018, 5/10/2018, 5/17/2018 Deuntagus Herndon, Procurement Specialist. Mr. Herndon can be contacted at ested in submitting a Statement of Qualifi cations as a Prime Consultant [email protected] or 601-360- 8622. for the work and persons seeking opportunities to provide work as a Sub- Consultant. 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Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference received detailed scope related information from the project owner. is highly recommended for all those interested in submitting bids as a Prime Notice of Sale is hereby given in accordance with the Mississippi Statutes Contractor for the Work and persons seeking opportunities to provide work as Based on the Statement of Qualifi cations, JMAA will initiate negotiations governing the sale of abandoned motor vehicles that the following vehicle a Sub-Contractor. The benefi ts of attendance include networking opportunities with the Respondent ranked fi rst on the list. If such negotiations fail to will be sold for repair and storage charges and for cost of this sale. between Prime Contractors and Sub-Contractors, as well as the opportunity to produce an agreement, in form and content, satisfactory to JMAA, within be on a list of contacts that will be published to interested parties as part of the a reasonable period of time, then JMAA may reject the fi rst-ranked Re- 2013 Chry 2TR – Vin: 1C3CCBBB8DN570226 minutes from the Pre-Bid Conference; review of the plans and specifi cations; spondent. Registered to Michael J. Williams and a site visit of the area covered in the scope of work. No site visits will be Global Lending Service, Lien Holder scheduled other than the one provided during the Pre-Bid conference. In that event, JMAA will follow the same process with the other Respon- Date of Sale: May 18, 2018 dents, in the order of their ranking, until a Respondent agrees to and Place of Sale: Archie Towing Services JMAA reserves the right to amend the plans and specifi cations for the Work by enters into an agreement satisfactory to JMAA. 6700 Medgar Evers Blvd. Addendum issued before the Bid and to hold and examine bids for up to ninety Jackson, MS 39213 (90) days before awarding the Contract. JMAA reserves the right to: (1) reject any and all Statement of Qualifi ca- tions, for any reason, any time before execution of a contract with a Re- Sellers reserve the right to bid on the above property and to reject any and If it becomes necessary to revise any aspect of this Request for Bids or to pro- spondent selected by JMAA to perform the Services. all bids. 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E., Chief Executive Offi cer governing the sale of abandoned motor vehicles that the following vehicle DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION will be sold for repair and storage charges and for cost of this sale. 5/10/2018 5/17/2018 BUREAU OF BUILDING, GROUNDS AND REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 2009 Niss MSV 1N4AA51E19C813289 JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Registered to Hicks Chelsey and/or Cros by Pam LEGAL Bridgecrest Acceptance Corp., Lien Holder ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Date of Sale: May 18, 2018 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Place of Sale: Archie Towing Services TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR THE Sealed and electronic bids will be received at the Bureau of Building, 6700 Medgar Evers Blvd. FONDREN HOSPITALITY PROJECT Grounds and Real Property Management, 501 North West Street, Suite Jackson, MS 39213 CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, 1401 B, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201, until 2:00:00 p.m. on Thursday, 06/21/2018, for: Sellers reserve the right to bid on the above property and to reject any and Notice is hereby given that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Jackson, all bids. Time: 10:00 A.M. Mississippi (the “Governing Body” of the “City”), will hold a public hearing on RE: GS# 350-022 Hail Damage (PH II - Woolfolk) May 22, at 6:00 o’clock p.m. at the regular meeting place of the Governing Body Offi ce of Capitol Facilities 5/3/2018, 5/10/2018, 5/17/2018 at the City Hall of the City of Jackson, 219 South President Street, Jackson, (Department of Finance and Administration) Mississippi, on the Tax Increment Financing Plan: Fondren Hospitality Project, RFx Number: 3160002247 City of Jackson, Mississippi, May 2018 (the “TIF Plan”), for consideration by the LEGAL Governing Body and requesting that the TIF Plan be approved in compliance at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Contract documents may be obtained from: with The City of Jackson, Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan, and Notice of Sale further, to designate the project described in the TIF Plan as appropriate for Abandoned Vehicle development and tax increment fi nancing. Professional: Shafer & Associates, PLLC Address: 510 University Drive Notice of Sale is hereby given in accordance with the Mississippi Statutes Starkville, Mississippi 39759 The general scope of the TIF Plan is a proposal that the City will issue tax governing the sale of abandoned motor vehicles that the following vehicle Phone: 662-323-1628 increment fi nancing bonds (the “Bonds”), in one or more series in an amount will be sold for repair and storage charges and for cost of this sale. not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), in order to provide funds nec- Email: [email protected] essary to pay for the cost of acquiring and constructing various infrastructure 2011 Chev EQU – Vin #2CNFLFE59B6205346 A deposit of $200.00 is required. Bid preparation will be in accordance improvements in connection with the Project (as defi ned in the TIF Plan), which Registered to Alfredia Dionna Arman with Instructions to Bidders bound in the project manual. The Bureau of may include, but are not necessarily limited to, installation, rehabilitation and/ Magnolia Car Max Business Services LLC, Lien Holder Building, Grounds and Real Property Management reserves the right to or relocation of utilities such as water, gas and sanitary sewer; construction, Date of Sale: May 18, 2018 waive irregularities and to reject any or all bids. NOTE: Telephones and renovation, or rehabilitation of drainage improvements, roadways, curbs, gut- Place of Sale: Archie Towing Services desks will not be available for bidders use at the bid site. ters, sidewalks, site improvements, structured and surface parking; relocation 6700 Medgar Evers Blvd., of electrical lines; lighting and signalization; landscaping of rights-of-way; re- Jackson, MS 39213 lated architectural/engineering fees, attorney’s fees, TIF Plan preparation fees, Calvin R. Sibley, Bureau Director Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management issuance costs, capitalized interest, and other related soft costs (collectively Sellers reserve the right to bid on the above property and to reject any and “Infrastructure Improvements”). all bids. Time: 10:00 A.M. 5/3/2018, 5/10/2018 The Bonds shall be secured solely by a pledge by the City of the incremental 5/3/2018, 5/10/2018, 5/17/2018 increase in sales tax rebates and real and personal property ad valorem tax revenues generated within the TIF District, as described in the TIF Plan, and will never be a general obligation of the City, will not be secured by the full faith, credit, and taxing power of the City, and will not create any other pecuniary liabil- Cooperative Energy ity on the part of the City other than the pledge of the incremental increase in the Is currently identifying vendors for the following ad valorem taxes and sales tax rebates set forth above. If deemed necessary and appropriate, the City may require additional security from the developers services during an emergency: of the Project. • Lodging Facilities Construction of the Infrastructure Improvements and payment of the Bonds is- Welding Instructor Needed sued pursuant to the TIF Plan will be paid as hereinabove set forth and will not • Catering Services require an increase in any kind or type of taxes within the City. Copies of the TIF • Laundry Services Plan and the Redevelopment Plan are available for examination in the offi ce of Full time position available at the the City Clerk in Jackson, Mississippi. Jackson Campus - Academic/Technical Center. • Debris Services • Transmission Line Construction The City may exercise its authority under Chapter 45 of Title 21, Mississippi An associates degree, 5 years welding/cutting experience Code of 1972, as amended (the “Act”), as authorized by Sections 21-45-1, et and national welding certification is required. seq., Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended. Please contact [email protected] This hearing is being called and conducted, and the TIF Plan has been pre- For more information or to apply please visit by no later than May 25, 2018 if you wish to be pared as authorized and required the Act. https://hindscc.peopleadmin.com/postings/2212. considered as a potential vendor. Witness my signature and seal, this the 8th day of May, 2018.

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INTER-GENERATIONAL“AMERICAN” DRAMA RECOUNTS INTERNMENT OF JAPANESE CITIZENS DURING WWII

By Kam Williams ful chapter in our history. It is centration camp on account of when housed behind barbed overseas. The photo triggers a tolerance. Columnist appropriate that the poignant his Japanese heritage. At the wire. Ironically, he started ev- battlefi eld fl ashback in Clin- Excellent (4 stars) A couple of months after the picture stars George Takei, best point of departure, we fi nd him ery school day with the Pledge ton which ultimately leads to a Unrated attack on Pearl Harbor Decem- remembered as Lt. Sulu of Star volunteering at the Japanese- of Allegiance to the country couple of touching tableaux it Running time: 18 minutes ber 7, 1941, President Roos- Trek fame, since at the tender American National Museum imprisoning him. Nevertheless, would be unfair for me to spoil. Production Studio: River evelt issued Executive Order age of 5, he and his family were as he recounts his unfortunate when he came of age, he opted Directed by Richie Adams Road Creative 9066. In accordance with this forced out of their home at gun- ordeal on U.S. soil to a visi- to enlist in the army. (Of Mind and Music), Ameri- Distributor: River Road Cre- directive, over 100,000 U.S. point and relocated to parts un- tor (Rachel Michiko Whitney) The plot thickens when the can is a character-driven drama ative citizens of Japanese ancestry known. with an impressionable young little girl shows him a picture which packs quite an emotional For more information, visit: were herded up and taken to In American, he plays Clin- daughter (Araceli Prasart- of her grandfather, who had punch, given its duration of https://www.americanshort- internment camps for the dura- ton Nakamato, a 94 year-old tongosoth) in tow. also been a member of the 442, less than 18 minutes. Kudos to fi lm.com/ tion of World War II. veteran who proudly served As Clinton conducts an im- a Japanese regiment which George Takei for this labor of To see a trailer for American, American, though set in the his country in WWII, despite promptu tour for them, we learn suffered very heavy casual- love doubling as a very timely visit: https://youtu.be/XpNy0d- present, revisits that shame- having been shipped to a con- what life had been like for him ties while fi ghting the Nazis teachable moment about racial hZsfs

Melinda Janko | The “100 Years: One Woman’s Fight for Justice” Interview

By Kam Williams the lens” in honor of Women’s this way, then how safe are the of the people. And I was very housing. What do you see as the Columnist History Month. Earlier this rest of us? lucky to have Elouise Cobell as solution for their plight? Melinda’s Native Agenda! year, Melinda also received the KW: Her fi ght with the gov- my main character to drive the MJ: I feel very strongly that, Upon graduating cum laude Outstanding Achievement Hu- ernment lasted 30 years. How story. It was extremely hard see- if the United States government from Emerson College, Melinda manitarian Award from the In- did you go about telling that ing the exploitation of Native adequately provided for hous- Janko founded Turning Point die Fest Film Awards. story in less than two hours? people, and there were many ing, education and healthcare Productions, a company that Here, she talks about the mak- MJ: Very carefully. I realized moments after fi lming when I as promised through the trea- specializes in producing promo- ing of 100 Years: One Woman’s that her story was long and dealt had to step aside to pull myself ties, they would be much better tional videos for the non-profi t Fight for Justice, now on Net- with a very complicated law- together. That’s what I wanted off. But because they have to sector. In 2003, she relocated to fl ix. suit. It was a huge challenge. At the audience to feel, their pain fi ght for everything they get, it Southern California where she Kam Williams: Hi Melinda, fi rst, I set out to tell it as an ad- and her resolve. perpetuates a vicious cycle of formed Fire in the Belly Produc- thanks for the interview. vocacy piece. But I never imag- KW: Why do you think the grinding poverty. There’s a joke tions after learning about Elou- Janko Melinda Janko: Thank you ined that Elouise would win. U.S. government got away with in Indian country that if you’re ise Cobell’s lawsuit over the Kam, it’s my pleasure. That was before I met her. After breaking treaty after treaty after going to get sick or need an op- mismanaged Indian Trust Fund. many states. Melinda gained ac- KW: How did you become following her for many years treaty for so many generations? eration, you better do it before Outraged by the injustice, she cess to previously tight-lipped, aware of Elouise Cobell? and hearing her say,“the stars MJ: Because it’s not merely June, because the funds will run vowed to bring the story to the high-level offi cials of the De- MJ: In 2002, I read a story in are aligned for justice for Indian above the law... it is the law! out after that. Not too funny to world. She spent the next two partment of the Interior, and Mother Jones magazine about people,” I just knew in my gut I don’t believe there was any me, but the Native people are years researching and build- to U.S. senators, congressmen, the broken Indian Trust and that she would overcome. So, as treaty it really intended to keep. resilient and laugh more than ing relationships of trust with the judge presiding over the Elouise Cobell’s fi ght for jus- we were waiting for more fund- KW: How was Elouise able any people I know. Native American leaders, and case and the lead attorney, and tice. ing, the story was unfolding, to succeed in her class action KW: What message do you was eventually granted exclu- a number of Native American KW: What inspired you to and it came to pass. In the end, lawsuit? want people to take away from sive permission to crisscross the benefi ciaries of the Indian Trust turn her story into a movie? we came full circle. It was a MJ: Pure grit and determi- 100 Years? country with Elouise. Fund. MJ: I was so outraged by the long 14-year wait, but it became nation. She was tough as nails MJ: I want people to be in- Filming of 100 Years: One In March of 2018, she was injustice that I vowed to bring a stronger story because of the and would not back down. She spired by Elouise Cobell’s Woman’s Fight for Justice be- recognized by the PBS “Shatter her story to the world. I thought, wait. Also, I had an incredible came from a long line of very story. If an indigenous woman gan in Washington, D.C. and the Lens” campaign celebrating if the United States government team behind me to collaborate strong warriors in her family from a poverty-stricken tribe took place on tribal lands in women “in front of and behind can treat a minority of people on such a complicated story, and was also motivated by what can face down the most power- which took over two years in occurred at Ghost Ridge in the ful government in the world and post-production. winter of 1894 when 600 Black- win, then there are no excuses KW: Was it hard balancing feet Indians starved to death be- for any of us. Her story is about between the exploitation of cause of a shortage of govern- the power of one. Native Americans and Elou- ment food rations. She was very KW: Thanks again for the ise’s dedication to her people’s much fi ghting for them. time, Melinda, and best of luck cause? KW: Native Americans con- with all your endeavors. MJ: No, I always felt that this tinue to languish on reserva- MJ: Thank you, Kam for rec- story was about contrast. It was tions where they lag behind vir- ognizing the importance of 100 about the power of big govern- tually all other ethnic groups in Years: One Woman’s Fight for ment versus the powerlessness terms of education, income and Justice. 18 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MAY 10 - 16, 2018 www.mississippilink.com BOOK REVIEW: “THE ADVENTURES OF WRONG MAN AND POWER GIRL!” BYFRANK MORRISON C.2018, PHILOMEL $17.99 / $23.99 CANADA • 32 PAGES

By Terri Schlichenmeyer you do? Who do you call when Wrong Man is on the scene with but they’re always happy to see remember that it’s harder when that resourcefulness is impor- Columnist you need a hero to fi x a bad situ- his dance moves but the truth is Janice – also known as Power you’re fi ve years old. Now tant, too, and that quick-thinking You are a pretty super kid. ation? Young Janice hollers for a that you can’t catch crooks by Girl –because they know that imagine the most perfect super- can also save the day. Mom and Dad say that all superhero she knows quite well, waving your arms or shuffl ing Power Girl is a very smart super- hero you can – and then read Now, here’s the bonus: as an the time because you’re kind, and Wrong Man comes to the your feet, so Janice calls 9-1- hero who does what’s needed. about him in “The Adventures of adult, this book will appeal to smart, and you always like to rescue! 1 again. There’s just no doubt Of course, she still loves Wrong Wrong Man and Power Girl!” the child in you because its il- help others when they need an Or, well, he sort of rescues about it: Wrong Man can be a Man very much, even when he For your child, this book lustrations by Frank Morrison extra hand. Even so, there are a little bit. Mostly he does the clumsy fool with inappropriate messes up, and she’s always glad speaks to the part of her that are old-school comic-book style, times when you might help too wrong thing, like bringing stinky solutions and bad judgment, and when he’s around. There are needs a hero, not just when di- but with a modern feel to the art- much and in the new book “The cheese to a disaster site. Fortu- he really has a knack for making days when Power Girl is pow- saster occurs but every day of the work. Adventures of Wrong Man and nately, Janice has seen this be- a mess, causing big problems to erless, disasters get out of hand, year. Fortunately, as author C. Read this book for your 3-to- Power Girl!” by C. Alexander fore and she “knows what to do” get even bigger. and sometimes “Even Wrong Alexander London shows with 7-year-old and see if it doesn’t London, illustrated by Frank so she calls 9-1-1, and asks for Even so, Janice knows that Man is right….” a delightful sense of humor, kids take you back a few years. Read Morrison, mistakes happen. help. he’s only trying to help! The world is full of scary don’t have to look far to fi nd that it, because “The Adventures of When the worst thing you can Sometimes, disasters can hap- And so is she. People some- things, no matter how old you super person in their lives. Young Wrong Man and Power Girl” is possibly imagine occurs, what do pen back-to-back. In a fl ash, times try to avoid Wrong Man, are. Think about that – and then Janice, furthermore, shows kids pretty super.

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