Banks Wins Runoff Race Powers of First Black Becomes Democratic Nominee for City Council Ward 6

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Vol. 23, No. 30 May 18 - 24, 2017 50¢ Congressman Bennie Thompson announces $180K in grant funds BancorpSouth Bank and FHLB Dallas Provide Funds for 25 Home Renovations in Marcus Bottom The Mississippi Link Newswire at a home dedication ceremony in to the city of Vicksburg for the repair U.S. Representative Bennie the Marcus Bottom neighborhood of and rehabilitation of 25 homes in the U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson joined local dignitaries, BancorpSouth Bank, the city of Thompson (MS-2) joined local digni- Vicksburg, Mississippi. Marcus Bottom neighborhood. Twen- Vicksburg and FHLB Dallas at a home dedication ceremony today in the Marcus Bottom neigh- taries, the city of Vicksburg, Bancorp- BancorpSouth Bank and FHLB borhood of Vicksburg, Mississippi. An $180,000 Affordable Housing Program grant helped repair South Bank and the Federal Home Dallas awarded $180,000 in Afford- Thompson 25 homes in the neighborhood. Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) able Housing Program (AHP) funds Continued on page 3 House votes to limit Banks wins runoff race powers of first black Becomes Democratic nominee for city council Ward 6

By Othor Cain Librarian of Congress Editor By Lauren Victoria Burke In what was billed as ‘the battle of the pastors,’ NNPA Newswire Contributor Aaron Banks, pastor of Glory Empowerment Cen- ter located at 3874 I-55 South Frontage Rd in South In a vote of 378 to 48, the Jackson, was victorious in his quest to become the House passed legislation to take Democratic nominee for councilperson in Ward 6. power away from the current Banks defeated Ernest Slaughter, pastor of New Librarian of Congress, Carla Canney Creek MB Church located at 815 McCluer Hayden. Rd., also in South Jackson, by garnering 675 votes The legislation, H.R. 1695, or 59 percent. Slaughter received 465 votes or 40 authored by House Judiciary percent. Chairman Bob Goodlatte (D- This was the first political race for both - candi Va.) and ranking member John dates. Conyers (D-Mich.), would limit While voter turnout was low, it was higher than the powers of the librarian. It is most expected with a little more than one thousand expected to pass the Senate and people returning to make a decision. be signed into law by President South Jackson encompasses four wards with the Trump. largest portion belonging to Ward 6. The bill makes the head of the In recent years Ward 6, and south Jackson as a Copyright Office, the Register Carla Hayden was appointed the whole, has been plagued with an onslaught of di- of Copyrights, a presidential ap- 14th Librarian of Congress by lapidated housing, an influx of crime and changing pointment that would have to be President Barack Obama on Feb- demographics. “I recognize that the greatest re- confirmed by the Senate, rather ruary 24, 2016. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS source in south Jackson after its citizens, is its real than an appointment by the Li- estate,” Banks said. “I want to be able to utilize all of brarian of Congress, as it has from appointing the next Regis- these vacant building and create some new activity been since 1870. The bill also ter of Copyrights. That legisla- in Ward 6.” limits the position of Librarian tion passed the House April 26. Banks recently held a press conference at Ap- of Congress to a ten-year term. Supporters of the bill argued pleRidge Shopping Center which was once home to The previous Librarian of that the legislation would help a skating rink, bowling alley and many other retail Congress, James Billington, to modernize the Copyright Of- shops. Today, it sits empty and abandoned. “I want served in the position for 28 fice and make it more account- to help find ways to restore this center,” said Banks. years. able to Congress. Attempts to “I remember the glory days of south Jackson.” President Obama appointed contact the office of Rep. John Banks is proposing a program for churches to get Hayden, the 14th Librarian of Conyers (D-Mich.) for details involved in the process by offering a payment in lieu Congress, February 24, 2016. on why he authored H.R. 1695, of taxes. “We believe whole heatedly that there are She is the first African Ameri- were not answered. many churches and other non profits willing to in- can to hold the position, as well “This bill serves no purpose vest in south Jackson,” Banks said. “If we are suc- as the first woman to be the other than to take power away cessful in bringing this initiative online, we will re- Librarian of Congress, in the from the Librarian of Congress agency’s history. and give it to powerful lobby- On March 23, legislation was Banks introduced to block Hayden Hayden Continued on page 3 Banks Continued on page 3

Chambliss wants to An Open Letter to IHL Dr. Glenn Boyce, Commissioner of Higher Education [email protected] re-open Ayers case Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning

Mr. C. D. Smith Jr., President & Chair of IEO Search Committee By Janice K. Neal-Vincent [email protected] Contributing Writer Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning May 17 was the 63rd anni- Board of Trustees versary of Brown v. Board of Education. Poised on the advent of the announcement of the preferred candidate for Concerned citizens met in Jackson State University president, I sincerely request that the Board of Room 113 of the Capitol with Trustees respect the recommendations made by the individuals chosen original civil rights lawyer to represent the administration, faculty, staff, students, foundation, com- of the Jake Ayers Case – Al- vin Chambliss, Jr. who quoted munity and alumni of Jackson State University. President Donald Trump as say- ing that he would not enforce On May 8, in executive session, the Board of Trustees conducted second- Title III funding for black col- round interviews with finalists. The JSU constituents selected to serve leges because they are vestiges on the Interview Search Advisory Committee (IASC) also participated. of the past and violate the 14th At the conclusion of the interviews, the Board of Trustees met to hear Amendment to the Federal Con- candidate assessments from the JSU constituents. stitution. In refutation, Chambliss ex- Within strict guidelines, each of the eight JSU representatives was given plained that the systematic ap- the opportunity to express his or her opinion regarding the finalists. The proach to marginalizing Histori- JSU constituents provided feedback based on the resumes, interviews, Ayers Alvin Chambliss, first civil rights lawyer of Jake Ayers case, holds press conference (Letter continued on page 3) Continued on page 3 for re-opening the case. PHOTO BYJANICE K. NEAL-VINCENT

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent Contributing Writer During their History is Lunch Series, the Mississippi Depart- ment of Archives and History gave voice to long-time civil rights activist/founder of the Veterans of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement, Hollis Wat- kins May 3. With C. Liegh McInnis, an instructor of English at Jack- son State University and former publisher/editor of Black Mag- nolias Literary Journal, Watkins discussed various aspects of JSU English instructor/civil rights veteran C. Liegh McInnis chats with au- Mississippi Department of Archives and History listens as Hollis Watkins and C. Liegh McInnis expound upon his book, Brother Hollis: The thor Hollis Watkins. issues raised in the book, Brother Hollis: The Sankofa of a Movement Man. PHOTOS BY JANICE K. NEAL-VINCENT Sankofa of a Movement Man, the author’s first book. The well- on the farm, Watkins pointed out blessed that we didn’t die from sissippi as opposed to those in- ing things for ourselves.” prevented us from getting what written book breaks ground by that he was being prepared for carbon monoxide poisoning. But side.” Contrary to leadership actions we deserved,” said Watkins. detailing what black life is like various jobs in the movement. we used solitary confinement to “A chapter of the book is of yesterday, Watkins noted that During Watkins’ book sign- in America along with analyzing “It gave me the insight to ensure our satisfaction. We discovered devoted to unsung heroes. He today many things are done via ing, Pamela Junior, director of and critiquing the black leader- that everyone who worked with that if we didn’t go into the hole (Watkins) was determined to mobilizing rather than orga- The Mississippi Civil Rights ship establishment. me or under my supervision as a large group, then it wasn’t devote a substantial number of nizing. “We were better off in Museum, said, “My thing is how Watkins explained that he could do anything that needed to too bad. We sang and sang and pages to people who are unsung Mississippi because we formed wonderful it is to have a soldier grew up in a family that em- be done,” he chuckled. sang and after a while officials – people who prepared lunches, COFO (Council of Federated of the Civil Rights Movement phasized respect and truth. His Watkins argued that because let us out.” donated money on the side, etc. Organizations). When we went who has written a book about his parents chastised him and his of his instilled values, he never McInnis zoomed in on Free- were important,” said McInnis. to Alabama, we found someone experiences. Our young people siblings if they were found dis- thought of segregation or white dom Summer which stemmed Considerable attention was to work with us. We organized know how to mobilize, and they respectful and/or guilty of ly- oppression as what was to be from the 1963 Freedom Vote devoted then to Southern Echo, the Freedom Democratic Party do it so wonderfully through so- ing. “Ultimately, my childhood expected. He only viewed those Campaign whereby Northern an organization founded by because we wanted to try to get cial media. But we need people taught me that we black people elements as someone else’s per- whites came to Miss. and volun- Watkins who serves as its presi- into the Democratic Party that like Dr. Hollis Watkins to teach have the ability to be our best verted notion of how life should teered in a mock gubernatorial dent. Southern Echo provides closed the door on us. We want- how to organize. The Civil solution if parents and adults be. “As I came into contact with election and demonstrated that, training throughout Missis- ed to get into the Democratic Right Movement was an inclu- recommit to being involved in other blacks, I desired that they if given the opportunity – free sippi and the region in politics, Convention,” Watkins stated. sive movement of all people. All every aspect of children’s lives.” have the same understanding of of harassment and intimidation, education, environmental con- Watkins explained that he and these people were young. They The author legitimized his claim life that I had. Therefore, the blacks would register to vote. cerns, economic development his constituents were following started a movement to continue when he indicated that every Civil Rights Movement made it In Neshoba County these white and community organizing. a process but didn’t realize the the legacy. Whenever I’m in Dr. aspect must have vision and easy for me to transfer my de- volunteers put their lives on the Watkins became the lead power that came from President Watkins’ presence, I’m struck.” structure. “Young people must sires for their freedom to them,” line. plaintiff in a federal lawsuit Lyndon B. Johnson. Johnson To learn more of Hollis Wat- understand that hard work is the said Watkins. Said Watkins in retrospect, challenging Mississippi’s dis- was interested in obtaining votes kins, A Movement Man, Google only way to take control of one’s The hole was a six ft. by six ft. “I don’t think we had any vol- tricting. “We were able to get from the Mississippi delegation. Southern Echo or Federated Or- life,” said the civil rights activ- place where Watkins and other unteers who went back home. people in Mississippi to see the So he set out to stop the Mis- ganizations; email hollisam51@ ist. protestors were jailed. Accord- But I have had more success importance of redistricting. I sissippi Freedom Democratic gmail.com, or call 601-278- Reminiscing about his days ing to Watkins, “We all were with young people outside Mis- saw that we had to start defin- Party. “Those kinds of things 2142. www.mississippilink.com MAY 18 - 24, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3

Thompson Hayden Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 ty homes are completed. City of Vicksburg Housing Director Gertrude Young ists, who will have a major say in who There were only 13 Congressional “This is a great example of public and private part- has partnered with FHLB Dallas member institutions runs the Copyright Office,” wrote Mi- Black Caucus members out of 46 voting nerships, with incentives, working together toward to provide affordable housing to Vicksburg residents chael Masnick on TechDirt.com April 26. in the House, who voted to maintain the making housing affordable,” said Thompson. “I con- since 2014 and sees first-hand the positive impact the “It’s a bad bill, and it’s a gift to Holly- powers of the Librarian of Congress. gratulate all parties involved for a job well done.” AHP has on the community. wood.” Those members were: Reps. Alma Ad- Other attendees included State Representative Os- “The AHP helps Vicksburg residents make repairs The entertainment industry pushed hard ams (D-N.C.), Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), car Denton, representing Mississippi’s 55th district to their homes they otherwise cannot afford,” she said. for the passage of H.R. 1695. It’s likely Sanford Bishop (D-Ga.), G.K. Butterfield and Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. “Everybody deserves a safe place to live and we are that the selection of the Librarian of Con- (D-N.C.), Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.), Marcia “This AHP grant from BancorpSouth and FHLB committed to partnering with financial institutions that gress will be the focus of attention of the Fudge (D-Ohio), Hank Johnson (D-Ga.), Dallas contributes to the city of Vicksburg’s goal of can make affordable housing accessible to our neigh- power of the entertainment lobby moving Don McEachin (D-Va.), Don Payne (D- ensuring the prosperity of the residents of the Marcus bors.” forward now that senators will play a role N.J.), Cedric Richmond (D-La.), Bobby Bottom area,” said Flaggs. “Grant programs like the Since 1990, the AHP has awarded more than $254 in confirmation. Rush (D-Ill.), Bobby Scott (D-Va.), Ben- AHP help residents enjoy a higher quality of life and I million for more than 47,000 projects across FHLB The bill to limit Hayden’s power ar- nie Thompson (D-Miss.) and Bonnie am thankful to all who make Vicksburg a great place Dallas’ five-state District. rives six months after she removed Ma- Watson-Coleman (D-N.J.). All the other to live.” FHLB Dallas First Vice President and Director of ria Pallante from the position of Register voting CBC members favored modifying Denton praised Flaggs, his board, BancorpSouth Community Investment Greg Hettrick said it’s an hon- of Copyrights in October 2016. Many in the position to take power away from the Bank and FHLB Dallas for their work in the afford- or to help BancorpSouth Bank preserve homes in the the entertainment industry were said to be Librarian of Congress. able housing sector. Marcus Bottom neighborhood. unhappy with Pallante’s removal. In a statement after the legislation “There is a great need for safe, decent and afford- “The AHP was designed for projects such as this “The Library of Congress, through passed, Goodlatte wrote, “the Register of able housing in this area,” he said. “Thanks to the part- one,” said Hettrick. “Not only are we helping our the Registrar of Copyrights, plays a ref- Copyrights Selection and Accountability nership between public and private entities, 25 fami- member preserve an area with a rich cultural history, eree or umpire role in this complex new Act is one product of the House Judiciary lies will live more comfortably.” we are also helping repair the homes of residents who game; librarians, because they curate and Committee’s multi-year comprehensive AHP grants are available annually through FHLB really need the help.” compile content, have traditionally been review of our copyright laws.” Dallas member institutions such as BancorpSouth Smith looks forward to making new memories in protectors of copyright and works of au- The statement continued: “While this Bank to assist in the development of affordable owner- her house. thors and artists and balanced public and legislation represents an important first occupied and rental housing for very low- to moder- “My house is very old,” said Smith. “I raised my cultural interests in the free flow and use step in the Committee’s efforts to update ate-income households located across FHLB Dallas’ son here. I’ve been here for about 40 years and now of that content,” Christopher Chambers, a our nation’s copyright laws, we remain five-state District of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, that my house is more comfortable, I think I’ll stay professor of media studies at Georgetown committed to working with all members New Mexico and Texas. In 2016, FHLB Dallas award- another 40 years.” University told NBC BLK. “Big money is and stakeholders to take additional steps ed $7.8 million in AHP grants to 27 projects that will About BancorpSouth, Inc. at stake and the industry wants someone, to ensure the U.S Copyright Office is result in 1,499 new or renovated housing units. BancorpSouth, Inc. (NYSE: BXS) is a financial who will see its side, rather than the pub- modernized so that it functions efficiently After the home dedication ceremony, a trolley tour holding company headquartered in Tupelo, Missis- lic interest in what the Constitution says and effectively for all Americans.” of neighborhood homes assisted by the AHP grant was sippi, with $14.9 billion in assets. BancorpSouth is the ‘promotion of useful Arts.’” From 1993 to 2016, Hayden was CEO available to event attendees. Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BancorpSouth, Chambers continued: “It is no secret of Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, Eighty-seven-year-old Marie Smith’s home was one Inc., operates 234 full service branch locations as well that the industry lobbies and donates Maryland. Hayden was also president of that received repairs. AHP grant funds helped repair as additional mortgage, insurance, and loan produc- hard, regarding Democrats and Republi- the American Library Association from the roof of her home, which had a leak. The exterior of tion offices in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, cans alike. And many of them are Afri- 2003 to 2004 her home was also painted, roof cable gaps were filled Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee and Texas, includ- can-American lawmakers, like Conyers. Lauren Victoria Burke is a speaker, and her window seals were repaired, as well. Smith, a ing an insurance location in Illinois. BancorpSouth is This basically surrenders congressional writer and political analyst. She appears retired housekeeper now living on a fixed income, said committed to a culture of respect, diversity, and inclu- power over intellectual property right on “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin she now pays less for utilities. sion in both its workplace and communities. there in the Constitution, to the Executive every Monday. Lauren is also a frequent “My house is warmer, I pay less for utilities and the To learn more, visit our Community Commitment Branch, hence President Trump.” contributor to the NNPA Newswire and house looks pretty now,” she said. page at www.bancorpsouth.com. “Like” us on Face- Chambers said that means that Presi- BlackPressUSA.com. Connect with Lau- BancorpSouth Bank Vice President and Community book; follow us on Twitter@MyBXS; or connect with dent Trump would, in essence, run the ren by email at [email protected] Development Grant Specialist Evelyn Edwards said us through LinkedIn. Copyright Office. and on Twitter at @LVBurke. working with FHLB Dallas helps BancorpSouth Bank About the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas support the needs of our communities. The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas is one of 11 “Our efforts involve collaborating with partners like district banks in the FHLBank System created by Con- Banks FHLB to help redevelop and revitalize neighborhoods gress in 1932. FHLB Dallas, with total assets of $57.5 Continued from page 1 such as Marcus Bottom,” said Edwards. billion as of March 31, 2017, is a member-owned She also said that the AHP helps families continue cooperative that supports housing and community in- store the glory of South Jackson.” ber when the Metrocenter was the place to live on land that has been passed down from genera- vestment by providing competitively priced loans and Banks’ motto: South Jackson Matters.” to be,” Banks said. “Simply put South tion to generation. “There’s a lot of family-owned land other credit products to approximately 850 members “I grew up in this ward, I’m raising Jackson matters.” that people maintain because it’s been passed down and associated institutions in Arkansas, Louisiana, my children in this ward, this ward mat- Banks faces one more hurdle before be- from generation to generation,” she said. “Through the Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas. ters to me,” Banks said. Banks held his ing officially declared the councilperson- AHP, we’re helping them keep their dream and inheri- For more information, visit fhlb.com. victory celebration at Next Level Enter- elect for Ward 6. The general election is tance.” tainment in the Metrocenter Mall, an- June 6 and he will face one Republican other South Jackson jewel. “ I remem- opponent in his quest. Ayers Continued from page 1 cally Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) is what warrants their lack of academic credentials, professional experience, administra- support. tive background, leadership experience, fiscal management It was in 1975 that the late Jake Ayers and responsibility of all candidates. The committee members sued the state of Mississippi for negli- also shared their perspectives on how each candidate’s skill gence of Black Institutions of Higher Learning. In their call for more money set aligned with the present and future needs of Jackson State investments in these institutions, plain- University. While each of the finalists presented an array of tiffs were successful in their attempts to positive qualities, within the group, the JSU constituents inde- end desegregation and discrimination. pendently and unanimously identified one candidate who pos- The Policy of Racial Exclusion was sesses the skills and experience required to navigate the uni- outlawed under the leadership of Chief versity through this period of transition and also demonstrates Justice Earl Warren. the innovative and visionary leadership required to advance According to Chambliss, Brown v. Jackson State University beyond its current circumstance. The Board of Education was “an admission committee also expressed, with confidence, that this particular case in that Warren granted education candidate truly embodies the JSU experience and would re- open to all on equal terms.” In that light he charged black faculty at HBCU’s to ceive comprehensive and enthusiastic support of all constitu- get proactive by making their voices ency groups affiliated with Jackson State University. known and pressuring the legislature, the mayor’s office and the city council Prior to being excused from each executive session, the JSU to deal fairly with them. constituents were reminded by the board that our voices and “Black people have to enforce a sit- opinions would honestly be considered as the final decision in on the college board. You have to was made. We believed you. After the JSU constituents de- get arrested. It’s up to us to move the parted from the second-round executive session, further can- agenda. You can’t allow others to do didate assessments were made by the Board of Trustees, and it. Hinds Community College is fair- according to published procedures, the JSU constituents will ing better than JSU, Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Southern,” he said. “If have no further participation in the process. We await your the JSU faculty is too afraid to come to decision with the rest of the university community and trust their own rescue, then they don’t need that your decision is driven by what will be best for our dear to be working.” old college home. The civil rights lawyer mentioned that when he was in Washington re- Without another opportunity to share feedback, I submit this cently, “President Donald Trump was written request for the Board of Trustees to respect and honor deaf when it came to black colleges Jacob Macy calls for a new Jake Ayers case committee. PHOTO BYJANICE K. NEAL-VINCENT the recommendations made by those individuals chosen to which have been in a swirl for the last represent the administration, faculty, staff, students, founda- ten years.” ley.” “All colleges are driven by student tion, community and alumni of Jackson State University. Any Chambliss further argued, “Howard During the question/answer ses- enrollment, graduation and degrees. University is almost on life support sion, State Representative Kathy To re-open the Ayers case, you need a other decision would be a dishonor to the process and a dis- and there is a no-confidence vote in the Sykes mentioned that the Ayers Case resolution from the Black Caucus, all service to Jackson State University. school’s president. Look at all the black originally focused on discrimination black boards of supervisors, the state schools that are in trouble. Jackson against historically black colleges and and the city council. To get enough With Tiger Pride, State, Alcorn and Valley were promised universities. It was about equity and people to support it, you have to talk Yolanda R. Owens, president $50 million, yet they’re talking about funding. Over time the focus shifted to about fundraising. You need justices. Jackson State University National Alumni Association, Inc. closing these schools. reflect that the black institutions were If they see enough movement, they’ll When I first met former JSU -presi discriminating against nonwhites. The listen. You can file a motion asking the [email protected] | www.jsunaa.org dent Ronald Mason, he was talking black institutions, she explained, have court to clarify ruling for black colleg- about combining JSU, Alcorn and Val- not been fully funded. es,” said Chambliss.

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent Contributing Writer Bee Donley charmed the Mis- sissippi Department of Archives and History’s History is Lunch series’ attendees with her original poetry and fond memories of teaching in Mississippi classrooms May 10. The 93-year-old retiree began her teaching career 57 years ago in the Delta. She taught at Mur- rah High School during the fall of 1964 and remained there until January 1970. From January 1970 to May 1970 she taught at Brinkley High School. From 1971 to 1973 Donley taught at Jackson Prep. She moved from Jackson Prep in 1973 and started teaching at St. Andrews from Retiree Lee Donley, accompanied by MADAH historian Clinton Bagley, Ninety-three-year-old retiree Lee Donley, seated, is surrounded by students she taught in Mississippi. PHOTOS BY 1973 to 1998. She even taught shares teaching and poetry experiences from her books. JANICE K. NEAL-VINCENT English and history mostly at night through the University of wonderful. The girls could imi- 11th grades,” she added. “Good teachers,” noted Don- of growing up in Mississippi. dents attended the session. Sev- Mississippi, based at the R & D tate me. While teaching Shake- The teacher expressed, “I ley, “must know their material, Mostly Today shares humorous eral were interviewed. Center. speare at Murrah, I had a writer didn’t like Jackson Prep much to be able to transmit their mes- and poignant aspects of life in a Michelle Hudson contended, The vibrant presenter created to come. She had her cigarette begin with. But St. Andrews was sages, and be in control.” retirement community. “It was a joy to come to class ev- a friendly, homelike atmosphere and I told her she could have a the only school listed among the The sharp thinker demon- All three books can be pur- ery day. We were a group of se- as she discussed several phases glass of water when talking to best schools in the nation. St. An- strated the mastery of these es- chased at Lumeria Bookstore. niors who couldn’t wait to hear of her teaching career. “I did the students, but she had to put drews was adding a 12th grade sentials while reflecting on her The teacher – turned poet – her read passages of Macbeth. some teaching in the Delta back the cigarette out. So she dra- and they asked me to come.” teaching years as well as while explained, “I didn’t have time She was interesting, encourag- in 1950. The next time I taught, matized what she said as she Donley referenced her obser- sharing poems from the three to write while teaching. I started ing and always looked so pretty.” my husband was in Korea and I flounced around the room in her vations of learning materials. books that she wrote since her writing after I stopped teaching. Joy Parikh compared Don- was staying with my parents un- wide skirt,” noted Donley. “When I was teaching, I thought retirement. Donley isn’t currently writing. ley’s presentation at MDAH to til he returned. After he died was “Under Principal Sutton’s ad- the students needed more text- Mostly Ghosts presents por- She mentioned, however, that if that of yesterday: “She was my when I decided that teaching ministration Brinkley became a books. I moved beyond their trayals of loves and losses while she had the opportunity to write literature teacher. Her style has was what I wanted to do,” she tenth grade center. It was a ter- grade levels and fused in col- growing up in Mississippi. Most- today, she would write about not changed. It was like being stated firmly. rible thing to do to those students lege textbooks to challenge their ly Mississippi: The Long Listen- community, family and race. transported back to the class- “Every place I taught was who were going to the 10th and minds,” she said proudly. ing provides intimate images A number of Donley’s stu- room – unflappable.” Ridgeland names Hospitality Award winner during National Travel and Tourism Week

The Mississippi Link Newswire restaurants. She is a graduate Ridgeland Tourism Com- of McDonald’s’ prestigious mission named Shamekia Col- training academy Hamburger lins of MyJoy, Inc. as the 2017 University and leads the My- “Hospitality: Inside + Out” Joy, Inc. franchise in guest sat- award winner in observation isfaction, speed of service and of United States Travel Asso- profitability, as well as holds ciation’s National Travel and the highest guest satisfaction Tourism Week. scores of all McDonald’s res- The event was part of the taurants in the Metro Jackson 34th annual National Travel Area. and Tourism Week (May 7-13), In 2015, Collins was award- which unites communities ed the “Outstanding General across the country to celebrate Manager Award,” presented to what travel means to American the top 25 percent of all gen- jobs, economic growth and eral managers in the Southern personal well-being. region. As a part of the celebration, “Ridgeland Tourism Com- each of the Ridgeland hospi- mission congratulates and sa- tality partners was given an lutes Shamekia on receiving opportunity to nominate em- this honor,” said Mary Beth ployees who have been out- Wilkerson, executive director standing in the operation of of the RTC. “We appreciate all their organization and service of the employees who serve in to patrons and Ridgeland visi- the Ridgeland travel and tour- tors. ism industry – Inside and Out Collins has been the general – and help create wonderful manager at the McDonald’s experiences for our visitors.” restaurant location on County The Ridgeland Tourism Line Road in Ridgeland since Commission markets and pro- Shamekia Collins and Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee 2013, where she has trained motes the City of Ridgeland as several employees to become a destination of travel provid- Tourism industry and foster- significance to create eco- through its travel industry. Ridgeland Tourism, please vis- general managers of their own ing support for the Ridgeland ing awareness of the industry’s nomic growth and opportunity For more information about it www.visitridgeland.com. LOCAL

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Mississippi Link Newswire Women volunteers from throughout metro Jackson and Lowe’s Heroes volunteers are partnering with future Habitat homeowners Annette and Ladar- ian Powell on the 2017 Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area Women Build. This annual build invites women to help make a difference by devoting at least one day to help build decent and affordable housing in their local communities. More than 17,000 women, including Lowe’s Heroes volunteers, are volunteering at Habi- tat construction sites across the country as a part of the 2017 Women Build. Locally, approximately 150 women are volunteering over eight Saturdays in May and June to construct a Habitat home on Greenview Drive for the Powells Volunteers eager to get to work for the first day of Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area’s 2017 Women Build were members of the Beta Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha and their three children. “We are Sorority, Incorporated; Lowe’s Heroes volunteers; and employees from EATON. so excited and so happy to become Habitat homeowners and especially to be partnered with Women Build,” said Annette. “So many times in life men do the heavy lifting in life. In this case, women are stepping up to work with us to build our house. It is truly a blessing from their hearts. We look forward to working with them and can’t thank them enough.” Lowe’s helped launch Women Build in 2008 to empower women to advocate for affordable housing and spotlight the homeownership challenges faced by many. Local sponsors, besides Lowe’s, include the Jackson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Beta Lowe’s Hero Celeste Burton (left) and AKA member VondaKay Hardin Volunteers including new homeowners Annette and Ladarian Powell raise the first frame on the 2017 Wom- Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha embrace the spirit of volunteerism on the Women Build site. en Build. Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorpo- rated, the Central MS Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women and EATON. “Habitat for Humanity offers homeownership opportunities to families who are unable to obtain conventional house financing,” said Kathryn Merrell, chair of the Women Build steering committee for Habitat for Humanity Mis- sissippi Capital Area. “Because donors and sponsors underwrite the entire cost for construction materials and site preparation and volunteers provide the labor, mortgage payments are kept affordable through an interest free mortgage – a leg up to a better life Lowe’s Hero Tenesha Wells volunteers on Women Build and brighter future.” because she believes every family deserves a safe, decent Merrill McKewen, executive affordable place to live, and the opportunity to achieve the director of Habitat for Human- AKA volunteer Maggie Harper American dream of home ownership. Lowe’s Heroes volunteer Tarra Henderson ity Mississippi Capital Area, said Women Build is one of Habitat’s most popular builds. “Women are eager to support this build collec- tively because they embrace Hab- itat’s mission,” she said. “They know it’s all about helping a hard- working family that has limited access to traditional financing but a desire to buy a home and build a better life for themselves. Women know that the home is the foundation for families to gain strength, stability and self-reliance.” To learn more about how to become a Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area volunteer, donor or homeowner, please call 601-353-6060 or visit www. Ladarian (left) and Annette Powell (right) share their excitement about being habitatmca.org. the future homeowners of the 2017 Women Build with Merrill McKewen (center), executive director of Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area. Volunteers work on assembling the frame of the house.

Sharon Newell is demonstrating that Women Build volunteers and AKA members (from left) Armerita Tell, Demetrice Williams Wells, Women Build volunteers rule with Women Build volunteer Kachelle Jennifer Thompson, Rose Franklin and Lynda Jackson Assad Lowe’s Heroes volunteer Tarra Henderson power tools. Pratcher 6 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MAY 18 - 24, 2017 www.mississippilink.com Spann Elementary gets a makeover thanks to Comcast and volunteers Mississippi Link Newswire About 200 volunteers showed up at Spann Elemen- tary to beautify the school’s grounds. Over a three-day period, the group undertook a major clean-up effort. Their tasks included pressure wash- ing, painting and lots of land- scaping. The beautification project was part of Comcast Cares Day. Local Comcast employees joined faithful parents and staff who also signed on to help. Nicole Menotti, the principal of Spann Elementary, also put her hands to the plow. She was thankful for the showing of support. “We are very excited,” said Menotti. “We are so apprecia- tive of the fact that they chose us. They have done much- needed repairs that we don’t always have time to do, including the yard work and the staining.” More than 100,000 Comcast employees nationwide supported 800 different projects this year, according to Com- cast. In our community, Com- cast took on 11 other projects with the help of 1,000 company volunteers. This was the 16th annual Comcast Cares Day. Comcast Cares Day is part of the company’s commitment to volunteerism that began when it was founded more than 50 years ago. Activities have included wiring for community centers and libraries, teaching and mentoring youth, and community beautification projects. Brinkley students focus on global economy at MCEE Summit

Mississippi Link Newswire Africa, Asia and other conti- Brinkley Middle School stu- nents. dents gained an understanding The council’s mission is to of global economics at an Inter- increase understanding of the national Summit held in April. economy for Mississippi stu- Mississippi College and the Mis- dents. Their outreach focuses on sissippi Council on Economic middle and high schools. Teach- Education (MCEE) hosted the ers received materials to get their event. classes ready in the weeks lead- Shimmelle Thomas-Mayers, ing to the summit. the principal of Brinkley Middle Selena Swartzfager is presi- School, attended with her student of MCEE in Jackson. She dents. touts the summit as a great way “I love the work that MCEE to teach students about econom- and its partners do to educate ics. our students about finance,” said “This makes it a fun and en- Thomas-Mayers. “It has helped gaging way to learn about eco- our teachers to make a positive nomics,” she said. “It’s important impact on day to day instruction for them to understand the global Brinkley Middle School students were among more than 20 that participated in the International Summit to learn global economics. in our math classes.” economy.” Students learned how to strike There were 20 teens making core skills in economics, finance Summit is a fun and challenging principles that were taught. They nance, banking, debate, video trade deals and about currency up six Brinkley teams on world and technology. Students gain game where student teams rep- develop problem solving, debate production. Students even design rates and exports. They dressed economics at the event. a multi-cultural understand- resent the countries of the world. and video production skills. creative costumes and country for the part. Students wore the at- The Summit has gained na- ing of how the world works and They compete to “raise the stan- They also use knowledge displays as part of the experi- tire of countries across Europe, tional recognition for teaching what they can do to prepare. The dard of living” by applying the gained in international trade, fi- ence.

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Alton Jay Harris talks JSU’s social media team gives back perseverance at Alcorn’s 2017 Spring to nonprofits at social media seminar Commencement

By Rachel James-Terry method of communicating jsumsnews.com with students was email, but Jackson State University’s students didn’t read email, social media team – an ex- so the information that was tension of the department of being sent out wasn’t reach- University Communications ing them,” he says. – presented at the “Engag- According to McClenty, ing Supporters through So- the primary reason JSU cial Media” seminar hosted needed a social media team Harris by the Mississippi Center was to effectively reach the for Nonprofits May 9. Jackson State community. The Mississippi Link Newswire Jeffrey Duplessis, coor- Hence, a JSU Facebook page dinator for the Mississippi was created; however, there When ESPN Anchor Alton Jay Harris took Center for Nonprofits De- was a student, at that time, the stage at Alcorn State University’s 2017 velopment, Communica- who had also created a Face- Spring Commencement Exercise, he did some- tions and Training, says: “I book page for the school. thing that no other commencement speaker was looking for people in “So, we had a page and had ever done before. He picked up his iPad, the Jackson area who had he had a page. We contacted turned around and took a photograph with the some knowledge and exper- him and decided to merge 443 proud members of the Class of 2017. tise in using social media.” the two pages together to Harris’s commencement speech was filled Explaining that his search create one Jackson State with motivating words and valuable advice turned up mostly museums, Spencer McClenty (right), director of JSU social media, and Kentrice Rush (left), social media associate, page, and from there we ex- that the graduates can use as a blueprint for colleges and hospitals, he discussed hashtags, best strategies and other tools and tips with nonprofit organizations for domestic panded into the other social success. He gave the graduates three important rules to live by as they enter the next chap- then decided to reach out to violence, adoption and faith-based communities May 9. PHOTO BY CHARLES A. SMITH/JSU media networks, Instagram, three local schools: Jackson Twitter, Facebook, You- ter of their lives. State, Belhaven University shop “Engaging Supporters supporters and the people from 20,000 on Instagram Tube,” McClenty reveals. “If you do not go after what you want, you and Milsaps College. through Social Media” May they target for support is on to 70,000 on Facebook. Pleased with the overall will never have it,” said Harris. “If you do not “JSU was available for 9, many months ago,” he social media at some point “It was also important for presentation and the insight ask, the answer will always be no. If you do not that day, so that’s how it states. or another,” Mclenty ex- them to know that Jackson that McClenty and Rush of- step forward, you will always be in the same came about. I am so very Spencer McClenty, di- presses. State didn’t just hop up one fered, Duplessis mentions place. Live by these rules, and everything will happy it worked out great for rector of JSU social media, The director goes on to day and have a huge follow- that he learned a lot includ- go well. Your time is limited; so don’t waste us and the nonprofit leaders and Kentrice Rush, social say that if Facebook were ing on social media. And ing how to better make use it by living someone else’s life. Don’t let the in attendance,” he discloses. media associate, addressed a continent, it would be the we wanted them to know of video for storytelling voice of others’ opinion drown out your inner The center represents sim- participants regarding how second largest continent in that a nonprofit organization purposes and keeping nar- voice. Most importantly, have the courage to ilar organizations through- JSU uses social media, best the world. He adds, “The just starting out may have a ratives short and concise to follow your heart and intuition.” out the state, and one of the practices and strategies for number of people that use small following.” She says, maintain people’s interest. Graduation is exciting, but it can also be many services rendered is nonprofits, platform con- Facebook, the number of “Hopefully that was encour- “But, more importantly, frightening because of the fear of the un- helping organizations build tent, engagement and strat- people that use Twitter and aging to them so they can the participants in atten- known. Harris encouraged the graduates to their capacity to meet the egizing, among a multitude Instagram justify any busi- keep pushing forward and dance who represented or- deal with fear by remembering their goals and needs of stakeholders and of other tools and tips. ness using social media to reach the large following ganizations from across allowing those goals to motivate them to stay constituents. “I think any business that engage their customers.” that we have.” Mississippi gained a lot of on course. “We offer a calendar of operates in the United States Rush reports that mem- McClenty also shared knowledge that they will be “As I look back on my commencement, it workshops, webinars and should use social media. bers were curious to know with listeners that when he able to bring back to their scared me because I wondered what was next. forums in all regions of our The reason why is because the size of Jackson State began working for JSU de- respective organizations to A little fear is normal, but balance it by re- state and it just happens that odds are, nine times out of University’s social media partment of communica- use and help them better membering why you came here, what you we had scheduled the work- ten, their customers, their following which averages tions in 2007, “The main serve their constituents.” got done while you were here, and how it will guide you when you leave here.” Harris later used lyrics from Hip-Hip artist Kendrick Lamar’s hit single “DNA” to inspire the graduates to press forward during tough McCall works tirelessly to earn MBA in a year times. “You would not be at Alcorn if you didn’t The Mississippi Link Newswire semester early.” truly a blessing.” have loyalty, power, joy, hustle and ambition In order to turn a dream into a re- After getting a fast start to her The desire to be an ideal role mod- inside of your DNA. When times get hard, re- ality, one must put forth the effort business management career, Bi- el for her younger siblings is what member the power you possess because it will required to reach the dream that’s anca immediately felt the rigors of drives McCall to stay at the top of get you through.” being pursued. Alcorn State Univer- working full-time while trying to her game. With her hard work, she President Alfred Rankins Jr. congratulated sity graduate student Bianca McCall finish graduate school in a year. She wants to motivate them to chase the graduates and expressed his faith in their enrolled in the University’s School didn’t let the pressure get to her. In- their dreams in the future. future success. of Business with a mission to not stead, she prioritized what was im- “I was inspired to be successful “I wish you all great success and remember, only finish the program, but to also portant so that she could finish her because I want to be the perfect ex- you can be whatever you want to be because finish way ahead of time. task. ample for my younger siblings who you have a degree from Alcorn State Univer- McCall, an assistant manager at “I was offered my current job im- are currently in high school in Flor- sity,” said Rankins. Republic Finance in Natchez, Mis- mediately after I earned a bachelor’s ida. I want to show them that get- Ayobunni Saleem, a Milwaukee, Wiscon- sissippi, will earn a Master of Busi- degree, so I was able to get a quick ting an education is important. I also sin native who followed in her mother’s foot- ness Administration degree from start to my career. I had to juggle want to show them how to go after steps in becoming an Alcorn alumna, earned a the University one year after earn- school and working throughout the their goals in a timely manner.” bachelor’s degree in business administration. ing a bachelor’s degree in business weekend. I used my off weekends to McCall is on the path to success. When she reflected on the environment she administration. catch up on assignments and com- Her goals are to move up the ranks came from, she realized how grateful she is “If you really want something in plete major tests. At one point, I felt at Republic Finance. After solidi- to have successfully completed this milestone. life, you will find a way to achieve McCall like I had too much on my plate, but fying her legacy at her current job, “I feel proud and accomplished,” said Sal- it,” said McCall, a Miami, Florida I found ways to stay positive and she plans to apply to cosmetology eem. “I feel like all of my hard work has paid native. “I took the time to look over long I wanted to remain in school. consistent. Now, I can finally say school, become a certified cosmetol- off. I come from a place where not too many the curriculum and planned how I doubled my classes and started a that I will earn an MBA, which is ogist and open a unisex hair salon. people get the chance to graduate, but I was able to beat the odds. So this is a very achiev- ing moment in my life.” Christopher Jefferson, a biology/pre-physical therapy major from Horn Lake, Mississippi, Alcorn’s Meridian/Lauderdale Alumni Chapter holds credits Alcorn for shaping him into the man he has become. He feels that the skills he’s learned on campus will benefit him in the future. annual Purple and Gold Scholarship Banquet “I’m excited because Alcorn did a great job at preparing me for handling life outside The Mississippi Link Newswire of college,” said Jefferson. “I believe that the Each year, Alcorn State Univer- knowledge that I’ve attained here will allow sity’s Meridian/Lauderdale Alum- me to be a professional in the workforce as ni Chapter goes above and beyond well.” to support their beloved alma ma- Spring Commencement was filled with no- ter. table highlights. A total of 75 members of the The Chapter did the same this Golden Class of 1967 were celebrated for their year by hosting the Purple and 50th anniversary of their college graduation. Gold Scholarship Banquet April 28 The members were presented with golden di- at the MSU Riley Center in Merid- plomas. ian, Mississippi. Anthony Newman, ASU Foundation, Inc. A total of 17 high school seniors board member presented Detroit, Michigan were awarded scholarships dur- native Ariel Walker, a biology pre-medicine ing the program. The students are: major, with the Award of Excellence, which Tamiera Gibbs, Christina Coon, includes a $1,000 gift. Krystal Gates, Destinee Slater, Donzell Lee, provost and executive vice Trayana Carter, Demetria Walker, president for Academic Affairs, and Rankins Zykierra Harbin, Kyra Kapers, presented Harris with an honorary doctor- Logan Nave, Destiny Clark, Ajah ate degree at the ceremony. The Rev. Neddie Edwards, Kai Horne, Gabriel John- Winters, president of the Alcorn State Univer- son, Brianna Porter, Alan Sanders, President Rankins with Meridian/Lauderdale Alumni Chapter President Wilbert Jones sity National Alumni Association, presented Tyrell Lewis and Lauren Scott. James McDonald ‘91, a Mendenhall, Missis- Also during the banquet, Chapter Foundation, which will be used for Student Affairs, delivered the present and honor the future. sippi native, with the Alcornite of the Year President, Wilbert Jones, presented to provide scholarships in various keynote address for the banquet. Alcorn’s Men Choral and Charles award. McDonald serves as assistant regional President Alfred Rankins Jr. with academic departments. He encouraged the audience to “CC”Carter provided entertain- administrator for the U.S. Environmental Pro- a check for $45,000 for the ASU Emanuel Barnes, vice president never forget the past, celebrate the ment for the banquet. tection Agency, Region 6 in Dallas, Texas. EDUCATION

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Southern Miss Hinds CC Art Show winners, Autism Lab offering programs for children, scholarship recipients announced adolescents The Mississippi Link Newswire The Mississippi Link Newswire Winners of the Hinds Com- munity College Student Art The University of Southern Show were announced during a Mississippi’s Autism Research ceremony May 8 at the Marie and Treatment (SMART) Lab Hull Art Gallery on the Ray- is offering two programs for mond Campus. children and adolescents with • CERAMICS/3D DESIGN: autism spectrum disorder and Charity Lockridge, of Vicks- their peers, beginning May 31 burg, first place and honorable on the USM Hattiesburg cam- mention; Reginald Pickering, pus. of Clinton, second place; Su- • Summer Social Skills Pro- san Moore, of Crystal Springs, gram: The SMART Lab’s Sum- third place; Vallye Russell, of mer Social Skills Program is Vicksburg, and Mary-Saphrona designed for children ages 4-12 Grey, of Yazoo City, honorable and focuses on behavioral and mention social skills, such as joining in • DRAWING: Susan Moore groups and conversation skills, of Crystal Springs, first place; and will include strategies to Michael Neal, of Vicksburg, promote skill use in home and second place; Raphael Spears, community settings. The twice- of Honolulu, Hi., third place weekly instruction (Tuesdays • GRAPHIC DESIGN: Kim- and Thursdays starting at 1 berly Surratt, of Vicksburg, p.m.; sessions will be 2.5 hours first place; Gurkirt Cheema, in duration) will be held for of Clinton, second place; Anna eight weeks, with groups divid- Hite, of Raymond, third place; ed by age. Dipannita Saha, of Jackson, • Social Skills and Games honorable mention Group: This new program for • PHOTOGRAPHY: Jona- adolescents age 13-19 targets than Braud, of Terry, first place; social skills such as joining in Bria Williams, of Clinton, sec- groups and conversation skills ond place; Angela Creekmore, for reimbursement scholar- in a fun, game-based setting. of Clinton, third place; Susan ships who have shown growth, The twice-weekly instruc- Moore of Crystal Springs, hon- a strong work ethic and positive tion (Tuesdays and Thursdays orable mention attitude throughout the year. starting at 1 p.m.; sessions will • PAINTING/MIXED This year’s winners were: be 2.5 hours in duration) will MEDIA: Dipannita Saha, of • Abbigayle Ainsworth, of be held for eight weeks, with Jackson, first place; Reginald Raymond groups divided by age. Pickering of Clinton, second • Gabriel Barnes, of Jackson These sessions will be taught place; Susan Moore, of Crystal • Lizzie Bethea, of Edwards by trained USM graduate stu- Springs, third place • Gurkirt Cheema, of Clinton dents and led by USM Depart- · 2D DESIGN/PRINTMAK- • Angela Creekmore, of Clin- ment of Psychology faculty ING: Abbigayle Ainsworth, of ton members Evan Dart and Keith Raymond, first place; Dipan- • Jaylen Crump, of Chicago, Radley in the USM School nita Saha, of Jackson, second Ill. Psychology Service Center/ place; Rashad Plumpp, of By- • Mary-Saphrona Grey, of SMART Lab, located in Ow- ram, third place Yazoo City ings-McQuagge Hall. Program • BEST IN SHOW: Jonathan • Logan McVan, of Vicks- • Dipannita Saha, of Jackson sissippi area. Hinds opened in able educational opportunities fees are $100 per individual, Braud, of Terry burg • Raphael Spears, of Hono- September 1917 first as an ag- with academic programs of which is adjustable based on in- About 130 works of art were • Susan Moore, of Crystal lulu, Hi. ricultural high school and ad- study leading to seamless uni- come. considered for this year’s con- Springs Hinds Community College, mitted college students for the versity transfer and career and For more information, contact test, which was judged by na- • Sarah Beth Pardue, of Clin- celebrating its 100th year of first time in 1922, with the first technical programs teaching Brandy Lowe at 601.266.5255 or tionally acclaimed artist and ton Community Inspired Service class graduating in 1927. To- job-ready skills. email [email protected]. Mississippi native Rick Ander- • Reginald Pickering, of in 2017, is a comprehensive day, Hinds stands as the largest To learn more, visit www. About The University of son. Clinton institution with six convenient community college in Missis- hindscc.edu or call 1.800.Hind- Southern Mississippi Faculty nominate students • Rashad Plumpp, of Byram locations in the central Mis- sippi and offers quality, afford- sCC. Founded in 1910, The Univer- sity of Southern Mississippi is a comprehensive doctoral and research-driven university with a proud history and an eye on 76 JSU student-athletes the future. A dual-campus university, Southern Miss serves students on campuses in Hat- become 2017 Arthur tiesburg and Long Beach, in addition to five teaching and Ashe Jr. scholars research sites in Mississippi and through Online at South- The Mississippi Link Newswire student-athletes who in addition to ern Miss. Since 2006, Southern Seventy-six Jackson State Univer- their scholastic and academic achieve- Miss students have collected sity student-athletes were selected as ments exemplify discipline, motiva- seven Goldwater Scholarships, 2017 Arthur Ashe Jr. team scholars in tion and a commitment to excellence. three Truman Scholarships and the most recent issue of “Diverse: Is- Below are the names of the JSU 14 National Science Foundation sues in Higher Education.” student-athletes honored by the maga- Graduate Research Fellowships. The prestigious honor is given to zine: Our Drapeau Center for Under- graduate Research affords our students meaningful research opportunities, and as a proven leader in innovation, we conduct transformative research that translates into real-world solu- tions. As one of only 36 institutions in the nation accredited in art, dance, music and theatre, we are a haven for creativity and artistic expression. In the class- room or lab, on the playing field, or in the performance hall, we strive to have a positive impact not only on our students, but also the world around us. Further information is found at www.usm.edu.

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www.mississippilink.com MAY 18 - 24, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9 ‘Two Mississippi A.G. Hood partners with police chiefs Museums’ for Fallen Officers Candlelight Vigil presentation The Mississippi Link Newswire well the sacrifices that our men The seventh annual Missis- and women in uniform make sippi Fallen Law Enforcement every day,” said Ken Winter, Officers Candlelight Vigil will executive director of the Mis- at Grand Village be held Tuesday, May 16, at sissippi Association of Chiefs 6:30 p.m. at the Statewide of Police. “Our candlelight Fallen Officers Memorial in vigil is a solemn reminder of Jackson. those who gave the ultimate Attorney General Jim Hood sacrifice with their life. Join us will join the Mississippi Chiefs at the vigil to show surviving of Police in hosting the cer- family and officers that we’ll emony, which coincides with never forget.” National Police Week, to honor General Hood is the keynote the men and women our state speaker for the event. has lost in their service to pro- Law enforcement agencies tect us. statewide and members of the “We always know law en- public, along with family and forcement are there to help us friends of any Mississippi law in times of trouble,” said Gen- enforcement officer killed in eral Hood. “Sadly, we forever the line of duty, are invited feel the loss and emptiness of to join officers from the - Mis those officers – those brave sissippi Chiefs of Police As- souls – who died in the line of sociation and the Mississippi duty.” Attorney General’s Office at The following names of five the event. fallen Mississippi law enforcement officers have been added to the wall this year: WHAT: Mississippi Fallen Law • B. M. Millstead 4/17/1920 Enforcement Officers Candlelight Richton Town Marshal Vigil • William L. Dunnam WHERE: Mississippi Statewide The Mississippi Link Newswire imprisoned in the Hinds Coun- way history is presented. Both Hopkins University. 4/1/1921 Richton Town Mar- Fallen Officers Memorial, Jackson May 25, at 6 p.m. at the ty Jail. museums will use Mississippi’s This program is free and shal (located off of High Street between Grand Village of the Natchez “As we get closer to open- rich tradition of storytelling to open to the public. • John R. Harris 7/18/1922 the Walter Sillers and Gartin Indians, Rachel Myers will give ing day, I’m excited to share showcase the compelling lives The Grand Village of the Hinds County S.O. Justice Buildings) a presentation on the Museum our progress and give every- of ordinary people who made Natchez Indians was the main • Clarence J. Lanier ** In the event of inclement weather, of Mississippi History and the one a sneak peek at our new extraordinary contributions to ceremonial mound center of the 8/11/1930 Warren County S.O. the event will be moved to the Mississippi Civil Rights Muse- museums,” Myers said. “By the state and the nation. Natchez people from 1682 un- • James Lee Tartt 2/20/2016 lobby of the Walter Sillers Building. um – interconnected museums featuring the many voices that The Mississippi Civil Rights til 1730. The 128-acre National MS Bureau of Narcotics that will take visitors through make up Mississippi’s rich and Museum will be the only state- Historic Landmark features WHEN: Tuesday, May 23, at 6:30 “Having been a police of- p.m. the sweep of Mississippi histo- complex history, we believe the operated civil rights museum in three mounds, a plaza, a recon- ficer and chief, I know all too ry and the state’s role as ground museums will encourage new the nation. structed Natchez Indian house, zero in the Civil Rights Move- exploration and appreciation of Myers, director of the Muse- nature trail, museum and store. ment – opening in Jackson De- our state’s history. We hope ev- um of Mississippi History, pre- Administered by the Missis- cember 9, 2017, as the capstone eryone will join us for opening viously served as the museum sippi Department of Archives of the state’s bicentennial cel- day December 9 and find their and special projects coordinator and History, the Grand Village ebration. story in these museums.” at the Institute of Southern Jew- is located at 400 Jefferson Da- The museums will combine Mississippi’s former his- ish Life in Jackson where she vis Boulevard and is open free state-of-the-art interactive visi- tory museum was closed after worked to preserve and present of charge to the public from 9 tor experiences with exhibits Hurricane Katrina severely the history of the southern Jew- a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through showcasing artifacts such as damaged its roof in 2005. The ish experience through educa- Saturday and Sundays 1:30 to 5 a 500-year-old dugout canoe, Mississippi Department of Ar- tion and outreach programs. p.m. a rare 20-star U.S. flag from chives and History, which ad- She holds a bachelor of arts Call 601-446-6502 or email 1818, and a set of flip flops ministers the museums, took from Brandeis University and [email protected] worn by a Freedom Rider while the opportunity to expand the a masters of arts from Johns for more information.

Terry to host homecoming day celebration

The Mississippi Link Newswire The Terry Sesquicenten- nial Committee will host a Homecoming Day celebration June 24, 2017, as part of the ongoing celebration of Terry’s 150 years. The event will feature a 5K walk at 8 a.m. starting at city hall. Additional events will begin at noon at Village Square Park, known to many as the Ter- ry Community Center. Walt Grayson of the WLBT news team will serve as emcee of the event, which includes gospel singing and “No Strings Blues Band” as live entertainment. A farm- er’s market and activities for children will also be featured. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blan- ket to the park to sit and enjoy the music. A grant from the Greater Jackson Arts Council provided funding for the live entertainment. Admission is free and people of all ages are invited to attend. For more information, or to register for the 5K walk, contact Terry City Hall at 601-878-5521 or 601-955-6695. 10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK MAY 18 - 24, 2017 www.mississippilink.com NEWS FROM THE WORD Message from the Religion Editor

By Daphne Higgins coming. Religion Editor Journey from bondage to destiny Find one or more, tell us and There are others about it, but most impor- times when the tantly go and encourage others By Rev. Leon Collier where they would be indepen- on some of the things God com- would be free. Within our mod- Special to The Mississippi Link thoughts that I to do the same. dent and blessed with everything manded Israel to do and taking ern context, it is hard to under- share with you If you would, also remember As we contin- they needed. Always remember lessons from them for our Chris- stand this but let me bring this are brief. This the verse that I often share with ue the “Journey where God is taking you is better tian journey. into your house. Do you have week is going to you – Isaiah 52:7 (NIV), which from bondage to than where you came from. In Exodus, God does address a car note or a mortgage? How be one of those reads: “How beautiful on the destiny, let’s re- Moses let Israel know that slavery. Let me make it clear that long do you have to pay for it? times. mountains are the feet of those view the places their complaint was not against slavery for property and profit is Three years or four years? But My brief thought to you is, at- who bring good news, who pro- the Israelites him, but against God. Exodus condemned in the Bible. Exo- you are indebted to the loan in- tend and take someone to Vaca- claim peace, who bring good camped after the 16:8 reads: “Moses said, “Now dus 21:16 reads: “He that steals stitution until you have paid that tion Bible School. They will be tidings, who proclaim salva- Red Sea and before the Promised the Lord shall give you meat a man, and sells him, or if he is bill in full then you are free from very prevalent over the next few tion, who say to Zion, Your God Land: to eat in the evening, and in the found in his hand, he shall surely that debtor. months. reigns!” Numbers 33:8 reads: “They morning bread to satisfy you; be put to death.” God command- If a man sold his daughter, the Why go? To me, there are so The Mississippi Link, a mes- went through the sea into the because the Lord hears your ed that if someone takes a person buyer or his son would marry many reasons but I’ll only share a senger for news in and around waste land: they went three days’ murmurings which you murmur by force for the purpose of sell- her, and buying her was an en- few. VBS is fun. Although struc- the state of Mississippi, would journey through the wilderness against him. And who are we? ing or enslaving him, that was a gagement. Which is why Exo- tured, every age group gets to be like to not only share your news of Etham and put up their tents Your murmurings are not against capital offense and punishable by dus 21:7 says, “If a man sells his very creative in so many differ- but all who would like to tell in Marah.” (Marah means bitter- us, but against the Lord.” In other death. daughter to be a female servant, ent ways; it’s a great outreach others about the Lord’s good- ness.) words, Moses said, “I am just do- Slavery in America was forced she shall not go out as the male to the community, children, par- ness and about their places of While camping in Marah, Is- ing what I was told. Therefore, enslavement for profit. Enslav- servants do.” She won’t be set ents/adults are all involved with worship. rael wanted water, but the water your complaint is against me. In ing people for profit is like tak- free after six years because she the same biblical study and did I To share your news contact was bitter, and God worked another words, watch your mouth.” ing their life from them. There- will be married and provided for. mention – it’s fun! Daphne M. Higgins at reli- other miracle to make the waters God provided meat and bread fore, God said those who do this Exodus 21:8 reads: “If she This week’s “Reigning An- [email protected], fax sweet (Exodus 15). and Moses told Israel to take should be put to death (take their doesn’t please her master, who nouncements” list several VBS (601) 896-0091 or mail 2659 Numbers 33:9 tells us: “And enough just for their daily bread life likewise). has married her to himself, then taking place across the city of Livingston Road, Jackson, MS from Marah, they went on because God would always sup- In the early years of this coun- he shall let her be redeemed. He Jackson and there are more 39213. to Elim. Elim had 12 water ply their need; the people didn’t try, since some whites tried to use shall have no right to sell her to springs…” which to me repre- listen. A lesson we can learn the Bible to justify slavery; Nat a foreign people, seeing he has sents the 12 tribes of Israel. Elim from this is in Exodus 16:18, 20 Turner could easily justify lead- dealt deceitfully with her.” also had palm trees, which signi- – Everybody had just what they ing a slave revolt that killed slave If a master did not keep his fies this place may have been like needed. Little is enough for those owners based on Exodus 21:16. marriage vows and divorce his REIGNING a vacation spot. After experienc- who trust in the Lord. Therefore, during the time of slave-wife, he could not just ing slavery, Israel needed a va- Then the Israelites went to slavery when some white Ameri- throw her out into the streets. He ANNOUNCEMENTS cation. It was like a “whew mo- Dophkah (Numbers 33:12). This cans said that blacks were less had to see to it that she was mar- ment,” their enemies were finally place is not mentioned in the than human, they denied the ried to another. Notice that God New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, gone, and they could breathe a Book of Exodus and nothing is word of God and this was the said do not let her be redeemed sigh of relief. recorded about what happened doctrine of demons. Slavery in by a foreigner. Why? They were 3387 Medgar Evers Blvd., Jackson, will host Then Israel went to the Wilder- there. Then Israel went to Alush America was of Satan especially not held accountable to God with its 2017 Homecoming Celebration May 28, ness of Sin [pronounced SEEN] and nothing is recorded about when you consider all of the hor- these same rules, and the slave at 2 p.m. For more information call 601-981- (Exodus 16:1). It was a month what happened in this place ei- rible things that happened during may be put in a bad situation, but after they had left Egypt. The ther. In Numbers 33:14, they that time. if she were redeemed by another 8569 or visit newjerusalemcogic.org. Dr. An- wilderness of Sin was located went on from Alush, and put up Now let’s look at what God Israelite, she would be protected drew Friday Sr. is the pastor. between the Red Sea and Mount their tents in Rephidim. said about slavery and how He under God rules. Sinai. What happened as they Exodus 17:1 reads: “Israel wanted Israel to handle it For more scriptures in the Old traveled through the Wilderness journeyed from the wilderness Exodus 21:2 reads: “If you buy Testament that address God’s Mt. Helm Baptist Church, 300 E. Church St., of Sin? Exodus 16:3, the children of Sin, after their journeys, ac- a Hebrew servant for money, he words on being freed from bond- Jackson, will host its Vacation Bible School, of Israel said to them, “We wish cording to the command of the is to be your servant for six years, age read: Exodus 21:9 -10. These May 29 – June 1, from 6 – 8 p.m. each night. that we had died by the hand of Lord, and pitched their tents in and in the seventh year you are scriptures show us that within the Yahweh in the land of Egypt, Rephidim. There was no water to let him go free without pay- flawed system of slavery that was The theme for the event is “The Faith Run: On when we sat by the meat pots, for the people to drink.” It was at ment.” already in place, God addressed Course with God!” For more information call when we ate our fill of bread, for this place where God used Mo- Notice Exodus 21:2 said, “… it. He made sure victims were 601-355-3981. Rev. CJ Rhodes is the pastor. you have brought us out into this ses to bring water from a rock if you buy.” I said earlier that cared for. wilderness, to kill this whole as- and where Israel had to fight or buying and selling slaves for Rev. Leon Collier is the pas- sembly with hunger.” battle for the first time. As Chris- profit was wrong. So, why would tor of Makarios Worship Center, Providence Baptist Church, Jackson, will It had been a month since they tians, there are times we have to God say if you buy a slave? One 464 Church Rd., Madison. He host its Vacation Bible School, May 29 – 31, left Egypt and as they were on do spiritual warfare (Ephesians commentary explained this verse and wife, Minister Yolanda; are their way to Sinai, it normally 6:12). The Christian life is not a beautifully: “God did not require the proud parents of three daugh- from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. nightly. The theme for took supplies that would last 40 bed of roses. or justify this, any more than the ters: Noel, Leona and Leondria. the event which is open to ages 6 and above days. This means their supplies Then Israel went on to the Wil- taking of two wives, but both Collier has received degrees is “Galactic Starveyors”. For more information had run low and they started to derness of Sinai (Exodus 19:1-2; were then common. God gave from Criswell College in Dallas, complain. Notice, they said God Numbers 33:15). Exodus 19:2 directions which would tend to Texas; Southern Methodist Uni- call 601-574-1008. Rev. Frank L. Curtis, Sr. is should have let them die back reads: “And when they had gone lessen some of those evils, and versity – Perkins School of The- the pastor. in Egypt, at least they had food. away from Rephidim and had render the case of those servants ology; and a Masters of Divinity How soon we forget the miracles come into the Wilderness of Si- and wives less distressing than from Memphis Theological Semi- and blessings God has already nai, they put up their tents before it otherwise would be.” (Family nary; He has participated in the The Church Triumphant Global, 6531 Dog- bestowed upon our lives. the mountain.” It was here that Bible Notes) Theological Opportunities Pro- wood View Parkway, Jackson, will host Tam- The Israelites not only for- Moses went up the mountain to Secondly, in extreme cases, a gram at Harvard Divinity School mie Sykes (from Dr. Bill Winston’s Ministry) got about what God had already seek God and God gave the com- man could also sell his children in Cambridge, Mass. He may be done, but they also forgot about mandments for Israel to live by (Exodus 21:7). For example, if reached at 601-260-3016 or 601- during its 20th Anniversary, June 2 – 4. Ser- where God was taking them – once they occupied the Promised a man sold his son, remember it 629-4796 or e-mail agathos92@ vices will take place: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Satur- to The Promised Land – a place Land. We have been reflecting was only for six years and they hotmail.com day, noon; Sunday, 10 a.m. For more information call 601-977-0007 or visit triumphant.tv. Fellowship, Bishop Adrian Ware is the pastor. prayer and College Hill Missionary Baptist Church,1600 Florence Ave., Jackson, will host its Baccalau- business at reate services to honor its 2017 Graduates on May 28, during its 10 a.m. worship services. Mt. Helm Vacation Bible School will be held June 5 – 9, beginning at 6 p.m. each night. For more information call 601-355-2670 or visit www. The Brotherhood Bible Class of Mt. Helm Baptist Church, 300 E. Church St., Jackson, meets monthly for fel- collegehill.net. Dr. Michael T. Williams is the lowship, prayer and to discuss business matters pertaining to the church. This month’s meeting was held at pastor. Lillie’s Restaurant in Clinton. Rev. CJ Rhodes is the pastor. Greater Pearlie Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1640 County Line Rd., Jackson, will New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church host its Vacation School June 5 – 7, from 6 – Pastor, Dr. F. R. Lenoir 8:15 p.m. This year’s theme is “The Faith Run: Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. On Course with God! Lace Up.” For more information call 601-354-2026 or visit www.gp- Live Radio Broadcast WOAD AM 1300 - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. gmbc.org. Dr. Stephen F. Mason is the pastor. True Light Baptist Church, 224 E. Bell St., Jackson, Light Line Prayer Call continues to be held each Wednesday at 6 a.m. The

“A Church Preparing for a call-in number is 218-486-1348, access code: Home Not Built by Man” 224235578#. For more information call 601- New Bethel M. B. Church • 450 Culberston Ave. • Jackson, MS 39209 354-0393. Rev. Marcus Cheeks is the pastor. 601-969-3481/969-3482 • Fax # 601-969-1957 • E-Mail: [email protected] www.mississippilink.com MAY 18 - 24, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11 PRESERVED Who is the greatest in The heart of Christianity the Kingdom of Heaven? in an upside down world PART 3 By Shewanda Riley lously fast pace that did not about the death of Edwards By Pastor Simeon R. Green III ask bread, will he give him a think we stand, take heed lest Columnist Special to The Mississippi Link include enough time for some while publically supporting the stone? Or if he ask a fish, will we fall. A brother can say The world is representatives to even read the repeal of the ACA because of First Pe- he give him a serpent? If ye something that offends us and upside down. bill, voted to repeal and replace their “pro-life” beliefs. It just ter 2:1-3 says: then, being evil, know how to not even know it, so we need That’s the con- the ACA. If signed into law, it seems hypocritical to state that “Wherefore give good gifts unto your chil- to forgive him and leave him clusion I’ve could potentially force up to 24 you are pro-life and yet remain laying aside all dren, how much more shall with God, whether he meant it come to after million Americans to lose ac- silent when an innocent life is malice, and all your Father which is in heaven or not. watching the cess health care. taken. guile, and hy- give good things to them that One songwriter wrote, news for the last Media coverage showed Incidents like these make me pocrisies, and ask Him? Therefore all things “Make me and break me, mold few weeks. them gleefully smiling as they want to respond with the heart envies, and all evil speakings, whatsoever ye would that men me and shape me.” Some Why do I say it’s upside gathered at the White House of Christianity and not just as newborn babes, desire the should do to you, do ye even things about each of us need down? It seems like doing right for a celebratory picture and the law of Christianity. Mark sincere milk of the word, that so to them: for this is the law to be broken. Our wills need is treated as if it is wrong and beer party. Quite frankly it was 12:29-31 states it clearly that ye may grow thereby: If so be and the prophets.” to be broken so that God can doing wrong is celebrated as both confusing and infuriating as Christians, our greatest com- ye have tasted that the Lord is We need to ever look to God mold us. Unless we let God right. that they seemed to celebrate mandments are to “Love the gracious.” We see, when we to supply our needs. Look to break our wills and mold us, In one week, there was non- causing pain to others. It also Lord your God with all your have been born again and be- God to open the Word to us, to He cannot work with us; then stop media coverage of yet just seemed odd for many in heart and with all your soul and come as a little child, there is a heal our bodies, and to give us He will just have to cast us another fatal police shooting the picture who have wrapped with all your mind and with all natural desire to pray and cry, understanding. aside. We need to be as work- of an unarmed black teenager. themselves in Christianity to your strength.’ The second is “Abba, Father.” Our Heavenly Another childlike charac- able clay in His hands. We do This time, the unarmed young show such a callous and selfish this: ‘Love your neighbor as Father gives that desire to us. teristic is a little child’s love. not have to allow things to man was 15 year old high disregard for the needs of oth- yourself.” Then, just as we cry, “Abba, A little child loves everyone, come into our lives and hinder school honors student Jordan ers. My former pastor, the late Father,” we will also have a whether a person is clean, us. By the grace of God, we Edwards who was shot as he As frustrating as the news Rev. Dr. Jerome McNeil, once desire for the sincere milk of dirty, rich or poor. Those can stay as little children. and his friends left a neighbor- is sometimes, as a journalist I stated that we should be moved the word. We need to depend things do not matter to a little Offenses will come, but we hood party in Balch Springs, can’t do like some people who by our Christian convictions upon our Heavenly Father for child. Also, offending a little do not have to hold grudges. Texas. proudly proclaim that they and make sure that they are everything: to give us under- child is hard. Offenses will God’s grace is sufficient for all Media reports state that he don’t watch the news because it aligned with God’s word and standing of His Word, to heal come, but we should not hold things, no matter what comes and his friends were leaving is too depressing. I always re- the way of the Lord. In other our bodies and to supply our things against a person; just against us. However, we must the party because it was getting spond to those statements that words, compassionate concern every need. become as a little child. go before God to receive that out of control; they wanted to if you do not watch the news for others and not a political Matthew 7:7-12 tells us: We need to have the love of grace. We must tell him about avoid being there if something then how to know what to spe- ideology is a part of the heart “Ask, and it shall be given God shed abroad in our heart, our needs. bad happened. cifically pray for. of Christianity. you; seek, and ye shall find; and then keep it up-to-date. Rev. Simeon R. Green III is That same week also brought Where is the heart of Chris- Shewanda Riley is the au- knock, and it shall be opened Then, when offenses come, pastor of Joynes Road Church the long anticipated vote on re- tianity in this upside down thor of the Essence best-seller unto you: For everyone that they will just come and go, just of God, 31 Joynes Road, placing the Affordable Care Act world? Some Christian lead- “Love Hangover: Moving from asketh receiveth; and he as a breeze comes and goes. Hampton VA 23669. He is (ACA), also known as Obam- ers spoke strongly about the Pain to Purpose after a Rela- that seeketh findeth; and to We would have greater unity married to Velma L. Green. acare. The Republican majority injustice of the devastating tionship Ends.” She may be him that knocketh, it shall if we each would become as He is a member of the Nation- United Stated House of Repre- loss of healthcare. Yet, other reached at lovehangover@ be opened. Or what man is little children. Do not become al Association of Evangelism sentatives, working at a ridicu- evangelical leaders were silent juno.com. there of you, whom if his son high-minded. Paul said if we Church of God, Anderson, Ind.

The Top 10 Gospel Songs from the Billboard Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master Gospel Charts for the week of May 18

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1. You Deserve It J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise 2. Joy Vashawn Mitchell SUNDAY 3. Hang On GEI Featuring Kierra Sheard Worship Services 10:00 a.m. 4. Work It Out Tye Tribbett Sunday School 8:45 a.m. 5. Victory Belongs To Jesus Todd Dulaney 6. I Need You Donnie McClurkin MONDAY 7. Never Have To Be Alone CeCe Winans Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m. 8. God’s Grace Reverend Luther Barnes & The Restoration Worship Center Choir WEDNESDAY Michael T. Williams 9. Change Me Tamela Mann Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. Pastor 10. Pray And Don’t Worry GI Classes: Children • Youth • Adult - 7:00p.m.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION HONORARILY NAMING MONUMENT STREET, FROM MILL STREET TO AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT CAPITOL STREET, TO DOROTHY MOORE DRIVE. BY THE JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVA- JMAA PROJECT 8300-006-17 TION COMMISSION (JHPC) WILL HOLD ITS MONTHLY MEETING OPEN WHEREAS, Mrs. Dorothy Moore is a citizen of the City of Jackson and has con- MAY 17, 2017 TO THE PUBLIC ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 AT 12:00 P.M. IN THE AN- tributed music legacy of the city of Jackson. Mrs. Moore is a Soul and R& B singer, DREW JACKSON CONFERENCE ROOM (RM. 105) OF THE WARREN HOOD born on October 13, 1946, in Jackson, Mississippi. Mrs. Moore’s mother discov- The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (“JMAA”) requests Proposals (“Proposal”) BUILDING, 200 SOUTH ered that she has a vibrato in her voice at age three. She began singing with her for an Air Service Development Consultant to assist JMAA with air service devel- PRESIDENT STREET, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI. church choir at age five and eventually became a soloist. She attended Smith El- opment for the Jackson Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (“JAN”), and ementary School, Mary C. Jones Elementary and Lanier High School. Mrs. Moore Hawkins Field (“HKS”), including monitoring of incumbent carrier performance met- I. APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS frequently sang at talent show at the Alamo Theater, where she always won first rics at JAN; continuously reviewing airlines and advocating with them for new air place; and service options at JAN and retaining air service currently serving JAN; and consult- A. OLD BUSINESS ing as to the development of new opportunities, businesses and facilities at HKS. - NONE WHEREAS, she signed with Epic Records in 1966. She formed the group the Poppies, along with fellow singers Petsye McCune and Rosemary Taylor while JMAA will receive Proposals to perform the Services at the offices of JMAA, Suite B. NEW BUSINESS attending Jackson State University. The Poppies not only recorded the hit songs 300, Main Terminal Building, Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, 100 “Lullaby of Love” and “He’s Ready” for Columbia Records, but also worked with International Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39208, until 3:00 p.m. central time on June 1. CASE NO. 2017-23, REQUEST BY: REED B. HOGAN III, TO MAKE AN Wilson Pickett, Bobby Goldsboro and the Four Tops. Mrs. Moore established a 21, 2017 (the “Deadline”). ADDENDUM OF EXISTING COA (2017-17) BY CHANGING PLACEMENT solo career by signing with Malaco Records in 1976. That same year she scored OF COLUMNS, ADDING GAS LATERNS AND A NON-FUNCTIONAL her biggest and most well-known hit with the lovely and touching ballad “Misty JMAA will not consider any Proposals received after the Deadline for any reason IRON GATE ACROSS SIDEWALK AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, LOCATED Blue,” which peaked at #2 on the R & B charts and #3 on the Billboard pop charts. whatsoever. Information for Respondents relating to this Request for Proposals IN THE BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT. The follow-up singles “Funny How Time Slips Away” and “I Believe in You” were (“RFP”) is on file and open for public inspection at the offices of JMAA. The Informa- also substantial R&B radio hits; and tion for Respondents contains a copy of the RFP, General Information for Respon- 2. CASE NO. 2017-24, REQUEST BY: CENTURY CONSTRUCTION/HELM dents, Information Required from Respondents and Criteria for Selection. Interested PLACE III, LLC (APPLICANT: STUART POVALL), TO CONSTRUCT UP TO WHEREAS, Mrs. Moore took a break from the music business in 1978, but re- persons may obtain a copy of the Information for Respondents from JMAA by con- 70 NEW HOMES FOR PHASE III OF HELM PLACE DEVELOPMENT AT turned to public performing in 1982 and recorded the gospel album “Giving It tacting Ms. Karen Hatten, JMAA’s Procurement Specialist, as follows: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, LOCATED IN THE FARISH STREET HISTORI- Straight to You” in 1986. In 1989 she embarked on a seven-day tour in Japan. CAL DISTRICT. She began recording again with Malaco Records in 1990. A majority of her songs Jackson Municipal Airport Authority are written by country and western writers. Mrs. Moore has been nominated for 100 International Drive, Suite 300 (39208) II. OTHER ITEMS four Grammy Awards, and has won an Image Award, the NATRA Female R&B Post Office Box 98109 DISCUSSION Vocalist of the Year, a Billboard Magazine Award, and the Governor’s Award for Jackson, Mississippi 39298-8109 Excellence in the Arts. She released the album “I’m Doing Alright” in 2005; and Attention: Karen Hatten, Procurement Specialist - NONE Telephone No.: (601) 360-8610 WHEREAS, Mrs. Dorothy Moore is the mother of two children, a son and a daugh- Facsimile No.: (601) 939-3713 III. ADJOURN ter. E-Mail: [email protected]

5/18/2017, 5/25/2017 THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi or from JMAA’s website at www.jmaa.com/resources/rfprfb-center/ honorarily names Monument Street from (Mill Street to Capitol Street) to Dorothy LEGAL Moore Drive. Based on the Proposals received, JMAA will select a maximum of three (3) Respon- dents with whom to enter into negotiations to provide the Services. JMAA will initiate ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI NAMING BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that the city engineer is authorized to cause a sign to negotiations with the Respondent ranked first on the list. If such negotiations fail to THE BRIDGE NEAR 1118 REVEREND DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., be erected on the street indicating the name of the honorary designee. produce an agreement in form and content, satisfactory to JMAA, within a reason- DRIVE TO REVEREND P. J. WILLIAMS BRIDGE. able period of time, then JMAA may reject the first-ranked Respondent and follow Council Member Tillman moved adoption; Council Member Stokes seconded. the same process with the other Respondents, in the order of their ranking, until a WHEREAS, Reverend P. J. Williams, is a citizen of the City of Jackson and has Respondent agrees to and enters into an agreement satisfactory to JMAA. contributed to the City of Jackson; and Yeas- Barrett-Simon, Foote, Hendrix, Stamps, Stokes and Tillman. Nays- None. JMAA reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals, for any reason, any time WHEREAS, he was born in Bolton, Mississippi on July 27, 1950. He attended Absent- Priester. before execution of a contract with a Respondent selected by JMAA to perform the Reuben Junior High School and graduated high school with additional educational Services. training in Chicago, Illinois; and ATTEST: Kristi Moore JMAA has established a DBE participation goal of 20% for the Services solicited WHEREAS, he is an advocate for human rights, social justice and civil rights, City Clerk by this RFP. working with groups such as Black Lives Matter, the Georgetown Community, radio show personalities on WOAD, and Respect Our Black Dollars in the local and I, Kristi Moore, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk and lawful custodian of JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY state communities; and records of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal of said City, certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Ordinance passed by the City Council 5/18/2017 5/25/2017 WHEREAS, he assisted in the organization of Cornerstone M. B. Church in 1992 at its regular meeting on the 21st day of March, 2017, and recorded in Minute and is the current pastor; and Book “6K”, page 677. LEGAL WHEREAS, is married to Mrs. Belinda Williams and they have three (3) children. WITNESS my signature and official seal of office, this 9th day of May, 2017. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi Kristi Moore SIGN VARIANCE FOR CANTINA LAREDO names the bridge near 1118 Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive to Rever- City Clerk end P. J. Williams Bridge. THE JACKSON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON 5/18/2017 THE SIGN VARIANCE FOR CANTINA LAREDO TO RECEIVE CITIZEN IN- BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that the City Clerk shall notify all appropriate City PUT IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 AT 10:00 A.M. IN COUN- departments and all other necessary parties of the naming of said bridge. CIL CHAMBERS AT THE CITY HALL BUILDING, 219 SOUTH PRESIDENT LEGAL STREET, JACKSON, MS, 39201. INTERESTED CITIZENS ARE ENCOUR- Council Member Stokes moved adoption; Council Member Stamps seconded. AGED TO ATTEND. PLEASE CONTACT THE SIGNS & LICENSE DIVISION ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI (601) 960-1154 FOR MORE INFORMATION. Yeas- Barrett-Simon, Hendrix, Stamps, Stokes and Tillman. RENAMING ST. PAUL PARK AS EMMETT TILL PARK. Nays- None. Abstention- Foote. 5/11/2017, 5/18/2017 Absent- Priester. WHEREAS, Sections 110-1 and 110-2 of the Jackson Municipal Code authorize the Jackson City Council to name City Owned facilities; and ATTEST: LEGAL Kristi Moore WHEREAS, Emmett Till grew up in a working-class neighborhood on the south City Clerk side of Chicago. Although he had attended a segregated elementary school, he PUBLIC NOTICE was not prepared for the level of segregation he encountered in Mississippi; and I, Kristi Moore, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk and lawful custodian of REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS records of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal of said City, certify that WHEREAS, while visiting family in Money, Mississippi, 14 year old Emmett Till, an the foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Ordinance passed by the City Council The City of Jackson is accepting applications for all local non-profit agencies in- African American, was brutally murdered for flirting with a white woman four days terested in performing professional services for the City of Jackson’s Lead Safe at its regular meeting on the 21st day of March, 2017, and recorded in Minute earlier; and Book “6K”, pages 676-677. Jackson Housing Program, until 5:00 PM, CDT on Thursday, June 1, 2017 in the Office of Housing and Community Development, 218 South President Street, WHEREAS, the designation of St. Paul Park as Emmett Till Park will enhance the 2nd Floor, Jackson, MS, 39201. WITNESS my signature and official seal of office, this 9th day of May, 2017. historic nature of the surrounding area and the City of Jackson. Applications packets are available in the Office of Housing and Community Kristi Moore THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi City Clerk Development, located at 218 S. President Street, Second Floor, Jackson, MS renames St. Paul Park to Emmett Till Park. 39201, and on the City’s website at www.jacksonms.gov. The application must 5/18/2017 be filled out in its entirety and all required documentation must be attached at IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the city engineer is hereby authorized to make the time of application submission. The City of Jackson reserves the right in its appropriate revisions to the official map of the City of Jackson, Mississippi to re- sole discretion, to amend, suspend, terminate, rescind, or reissue this RFQ for flect the renaming of said park and to take appropriate action as required to affect the Lead Safe Jackson Housing Program. LEGAL said park name change. Questions should be directed to: Advertisement for RFP IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the City Clerk of the City of Jackson, Mississippi Valerie Tucker, 601-960-4238 or email [email protected] RFP 2017-05 District Formative Assessments is authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of this Ordinance to the Mary Manogin, 601-960-1861 or email [email protected] Director of the Mississippi Highway Department and to notify the Department of Sealed, written formal rfp proposals for the above rfp will be received by the Transportation, Public Safety Communication Division; Hinds County Tax Asses- 5/18/2017 Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business Of- sor, the United States Postal Service, appropriate City Departments, and all other fice, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 3:30 P.M. (Local necessary parties of the renaming of said park. Prevailing Time) June 07, 2017, at which time and place they will be publicly EMPLOYMENT opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any Council Member Stokes moved adoption; Council member Stamps seconded. and all rfps, to waive informalities, and to withhold the acceptance of any rfp if approved for forty-five calendar days from the date rfps are opened. Proposal Yeas- Barrett-Simon, Foote, Hendrix, Stamps, Stokes and Tillman. JOB ANNOUNCEMENT forms and detailed specifications may be obtained free of charge by emailing Nays- None. [email protected], calling (601) 960-8799, or documents may be Absent- Priester. 100 Black Men of Jackson, Inc., a premier organization for mentoring, is cur- picked up at the above address. rently seeking and accepting applications for the position of Swim Instructor/ ATTEST: Life Guard for our Summer Aquatics Program. 5/18/2017, 5/25/2017 Kristi Moore City Clerk This position is responsible for but not limited to planning, coordinating and teaching learn-to-swim and water safety courses to children between the I, Kristi Moore, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk and lawful custodian of ages of 8-18. records of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal of said City, certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Ordinance passed by the City Council Minimum qualifications include: at its regular meeting on the 21st day of March, 2017, and recorded in Minute • American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Book “6K”, pages 678-679. • Other certifications required by local laws • American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and First Aid WITNESS my signature and official seal of office, this 9th day of May, 2017. • American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A REZONING East along the West line of said Lot 1 for a distance of 103.51 feet to the POINT dent Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, ZONING CASE NO. 3972 OF BEGINNING of the parcel of land herein described; from said POINT OF at which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will be heard both pro BEGINNING, continue thence North 19 degrees 14 minutes 00 seconds East and con on said question, after which a record will be established upon which the By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by the along said west line of Lot 1 for a distance of 82.99 feet to the Northwest corner City Planning Board can make its recommendation to the City Council of Jack- City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at page 115 thereof; run thence South 65 degrees 49 minutes 33 seconds East along the son. Any objection thereto may be made by any person owning property within thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected line between said Lot 1 and Lot 2, East River Place, for a distance of 203.80 feet the area, and if made in writing must be filed with the City Zoning Administrator thereby, that JXN Escape Room, LLC has filed with the Planning Board for the to the Northeast corner of said Lot 1; said point being on the West right-of-way before said time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is desired, or by City of Jackson, an application requesting a Rezoning from I-1 (Light) Industrial line of East River Place (as now laid out and improved, October, 1994) and on counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning Administrator at least District to CMU–1 (Community) Mixed-Use District, Pedestrian Oriented with a the arc of a 2.216667 degree curve bearing to the left having a central angle of 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to accommodate citizens need for Use Permit for a Community Recreational Facility to operate an Escape Room 6 degrees 56 minutes and a radius of 2,582.42 feet; run thence along the West interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing impaired. on property located at 811 East River Place, in the First Judicial District of Hinds right-of-way line of East River Place and along the arc of said 2.216667 degree County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as: curve bearing to the left having a chord bearing of South 13 degrees 58 minutes WITNESS my signature this 26th day of April 2017. 26 seconds West and a chord distance of 60.00 feet to the Point of Tangency /s/Ester L. Ainsworth Zoning Administrator City of Jackson, Mississippi A certain parcel of land being part of Lot 1, East River Place, being situated in the of said curve; run thence South 12 degrees 54 minutes 00 seconds West along Northeast 1⁄4 of Section 2, T5N, R1E, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi and said West right-of-way line of East River Place for a distance of 24.76 feet to a WITNESS my signature this 26th day of April 2017. being more particularly described as follows: point; run thence North 65 degrees 39 minutes 04 seconds West for a distance /s/Ester L. Ainsworth of212.12 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 17,237 square feet or Zoning Administrator Commence at the Southwest corner of said Lot 1, East River Place, a subdivi- 0.396 acres, more or less. City of Jackson, Mississippi sion according to the map or plat thereof, on file and of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi, as now recorded Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Andrew 5/4/2017, 5/18/2017 in Plat Book 29 at Page 5, run thence North 19 degrees 14 minutes 00 seconds Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. Presi-

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A REZONING NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE Section 901 ZONING CASE NO. 3974 ZONING CASE NO. 3973 ADVERTISEMENT City of Jackson, Mississippi By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by the By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by the Pavement Rehabilitation and Sidewalk Improvements on Terry Road City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at page 115 City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G at page 115 from Stokes Robertson Road to Cooper Road thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected thereby, that Trey Hester and Brez, LLC has filed with the Planning Board for the thereby, that Jaafar Mohammed has filed with the Planning Board for the City of City Project 14B4002-601 City of Jackson, an application requesting a Rezoning from I-1 (Light) Industrial Jackson an application requesting a 2’ Variance from the 8’ maximum height for Federal Aid Project No. STP-7286-00(003)LPA / 106995-701000 District to CMU–1 (Community) Mixed-Use District, Pedestrian Oriented with a walls in order to allow for a 10’ masonry wall for the property located at 2230 J. Use Permit for a Community Recreational Facility to operate an Escape Room R. Lynch St. in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being The City of Jackson, Mississippi, will receive bids for the construction of a on property located at 839 S. State St., in the First Judicial District of Hinds more particularly described as: pavement rehabilitation and sidewalk improvement project on Terry Road County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as: from Stokes Robertson Road to Cooper Road, Federal Aid Project No. Part of Lot 14, Pecan Tree Park Subdivision, Block H, a subdivision according to STP-7286-00(0003)LPA / 106995-701000 no later than 3:30 p.m., Local Beginning at a point that is 365.23 feet south 08 degrees 47 minutes 27 seconds the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk Time, Tuesday, June 13th, in the Office of the City Clerk, 219 South Presi- west (south 08 degrees 55 minutes west, according to Deed) of the Northeast of Hinds County, at Jackson, Mississippi, in Plat Book 3 at Page 27, and more dent Street, P.O. Box 17, Jackson, MS 39205. All bids so received will be Comer of 5 acre Lot 3 South Jackson, according to the Henry C. Daniel official fully described as follows: publicly opened and read aloud. map of the City of Jackson dated 1875, a copy which is filed for record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County, at Jackson, Mississippi, reference Beginning at the intersection of the north line of Lynch Street with the east line of The work shall consist essentially of the following items: to which is hereby made in aid of and as a part of this description; said point Arbor Vista Street as the same are now laid out and improved, and run thence being the intersection of the south right-of-way line of Beasley Street, a public north along the east line of Arbor Vista Street a distance of 100.1 feet, more or Milling, overlay, striping, guardrail and sidewalk improvements on Terry street dedicated to the City of Jackson in Book 175 at Page 438, and the west less, to a point, thence east a distance of 100.3 feet, more or less, to a point, Road from Stokes Robertson Road to Cooper Road. All other related items right-of-way line of South State Street; run thence south 08 degrees 47 minutes thence south and parallel to the east line of Arbor Vista Street a distance of 93.4 of work required to complete the project as shown and specified in the 27 seconds west (south 08 degrees 55 minutes west, according to Deed) and feet, more or less to a point in the north line of Lynch Street and run thence West Contract Documents. along said west right-of-way line of South State Street for a distance of 60.30 along the north line of Lynch Street a distance of 100 feet more or less, to the feet to a point; run thence north 81 degrees 08 minutes 59 seconds west within point of beginning. The above general outline of features of the work does not in any way limit a common wall for a distance of 149.77 feet to the rear of an existing building; the responsibility of the contractor to perform all work and furnish all plant, run thence north 08 degrees 52 minutes 14 seconds east along the rear of said AND labor, equipment and materials required by the specifications and the draw- existing building for a distance of 60.14 feet to the said south right-of-way line of ings referred to therin. Beasley Street; run thence south 81 degrees 12 minutes 33 seconds east and Beginning at the Northeast corner on said lot 14, Block H Pecan Tree Park Sub- along said south right-of-way line of Beasley Street for a distance of 149.69 feet division and run thence southerly along the west line of Arbor Vista Boulevard The attention of bidders is directed to the Contract Provisions governing (south 81 degrees 5 minutes east, 150 feet, according to Deed) to the point of and along the east line of said Lot 1 4 for a distance of 39 feet to the north line of selection and employment of labor. Minimum wage rates for Federal-Aid beginning. Lynch Street; thence westerly along the north line of Lynch Street for a distance projects have been predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and are sub- of 100 feet; thence northerly for a distance of 45.4 feet to a point in the north line ject to Public Law 87-581 Work Hours Act of 1962, as set forth in the Con- The above described parcel of property is located in the South Half of said 5 acre of said Lot 14, which point is 100 feet measured wester1y along the north line tract Provisions. Lot 3 South Jackson and contains 0.2070 acres, more or less. of said Lot 14 from the Northeast corner of said Lot 14; thence easterly along the north line of said Lot 14 for a distance of l 00 feet to the point of beginning The City of Jackson herby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively insure Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Andrew that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvan- Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. Presi- Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Andrew taged and women’s business enterprises will be afforded the full opportu- dent Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, 200 S. Presi- nity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated at which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will be heard both pro dent Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for and con on said question, after which a record will be established upon which at which time all parties interested in or affected thereby will be heard both pro an award. the City Planning Board can make its recommendation to the City Council of and con on said question, after which a record will be established upon which Jackson. Any objection thereto may be made by any person owning property the City Planning Board can make its recommendation to the City Council of The award of this contract will be contingent upon the Contractor satisfying within the area, and if made in writing must be filed with the City Zoning Adminis- Jackson. Any objection thereto may be made by any person owning property the DBE/WBE requirements. trator before said time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is desired, or within the area, and if made in writing must be filed with the City Zoning Adminis- by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning Administrator at least trator before said time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is desired, or The contract Documents are on file and may be examined at the following 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to accommodate citizens need for by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning Administrator at least locations: interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing impaired. 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to accommodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing impaired. 1. City of Jackson Office of the Engineering Division, Department of Public WITNESS my signature this 26th day of April 2017. Works, Warren Hood Building, 4th floor, 200 South President Street, Jack- /s/Ester L. Ainsworth WITNESS my signature this 26th day of April 2017. son, MS 39205 Zoning Administrator /s/Ester L. Ainsworth 2. Gresham Smith and Partners, 385-B Highland Colony Parkway, Suite City of Jackson, Mississippi Zoning Administrator 410, Ridgeland, MS 39157 City of Jackson, Mississippi 5/4/2017, 5/18/2017 5/4/2017, 5/18/2017 All documents for bidding purposes may be obtained either in person or via mail request from Gresham, Smith & Partners, located at 385-B High- land Colony Parkway, Suite 410, Ridgeland, MS 39157 upon payment of LEGAL LEGAL $100.00 for each set, which will not be refunded.

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION Each bid shall be accompanied by a Certified Check on a solvent bank or HONORARILY NAMING WOODROW WILSON AVENUE (FROM MAR- ZONING CASE NO. 3975 a Bidder’s Bond issued by a Surety Company licensed to operate in the TIN LUTHER KING, JR. DRIVE TO LIVINGSTON ROAD) AS REVER- State of Mississippi, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid price, END LENELL DAVIS, SR. DRIVE. By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance payable to the Hinds County Board of Supervisors as bid security. Bidders by the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book shall also submit a current financial statement, if requested by the County. WHEREAS, Reverend Lenell Davis, Sr. was an adult citizen of Jackson, 3G at page 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Mississippi; and in or in any way affected thereby, that Midtown Partners, Inc. has filed a Payment bond each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the with the Planning Board for the City of Jackson, an application request- contract amount. WHEREAS, as he prepared for even greater service, Reverend Davis ing a Special Exception for a residential community facility within a R-4 studied theology at Mississippi Baptist Seminary, earning the Bachelor (Limited Multi-Family) Residential District on property located at 2007 N. The proposal and contract documents in its entirety shall be submitted in of Theology degree in 1998; upon his ordination, Reverend Davis served Lamar St. in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and a sealed envelope and deposited with the City Clerk, 219 South President churches in the City of Jackson and throughout the state of Mississippi; being more particularly described as: Street, P.O. Box 17, Jackson, MS 39205 prior to the hour and date above he was an integral part of the Metropolitan Ministers Fellowship of Jack- designated. son, Mississippi; and Lot 10, Block “L”, Howie-Rowell Resurvey, according to a map or plat thereof which is on file and of record in the Office of the Chancery Clerk Work to be performed in accordance with the “Mississippi State Highway WHEREAS, New Hope Baptist Church, Woodrow Wilson Boulevard, of Hinds County, at Jackson, Mississippi, in Plat Book 3 at Page 43 there- Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2004”, together called him to be its pastor; during his tenure the church moved from a of, reference to which is hereby made. with all amendments and/or special provisions and/or addenda to the stan- “little house on the hill” to a spacious building with future plans to expand dards duly approved and adopted, unless otherwise noted in these speci- its facilities and ministries; and Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the fications. Andrew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Build- WHEREAS, Reverend Davis was loved by many and he leaves many ing, 200 S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on The attention of Bidders is directed to the provisions of Subsection 102.07 family, friends and relatives to mourn his passing and cherish his memo- Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at which time all parties interested in or af- pertaining to irregular proposals and rejection of bids. ries; he was a treasure to the community. fected thereby will be heard both pro and con on said question, after which a record will be established upon which the City Planning Board Marshand Crisler, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Jackson THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of Jackson, Mis- can make its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any ob- Jerriot Smash, Director of Public Works, City of Jackson sissippi hereby honorarily names Woodrow Wilson Avenue from Martin jection thereto may be made by any person owning property within the Terry Williamson, Legal Counsel, City of Jackson Luther King, Jr. Drive to Livingston Road as Reverend Lenell Davis, Sr. area, and if made in writing must be filed with the City Zoning Admin- Drive. istrator before said time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is 5/11/2017, 5/18/2017 desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning Council Member Stokes moved adoption; Council Member Tillman sec- Administrator at least 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to ac- onded. commodate citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/ hearing impaired. Yeas- Barrett-Simon, Foote, Hendrix, Stamps, Stokes and Tillman. Nays- None. WITNESS my signature this 26th day of April 2017. Absent- Priester. /s/Ester L. Ainsworth Zoning Administrator ATTEST: City of Jackson, Mississippi Kristi Moore City Clerk 5/4/2017, 5/18/2017

I, Kristi Moore, the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk and lawful custodian of records of the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi and seal of LEGAL Cooperative Energy said City, certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of an Ordi- Is currently identifying vendors for the following services nance passed by the City Council at its regular meeting on the 21st day NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS during an emergency: of March, 2017, and recorded in Minute Book “6K”, page 678. WITNESS my signature and official seal of office, this 9th day of May, 2017. Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 77-3-16 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, • Lodging Facilities as amended, requesting names to be added to a list of contractors and suppliers • Catering Services Kristi Moore qualified to perform contracts within the scope of proposed utility projects concern- • Laundry Services City Clerk ing construction, extension, and/or repair of electric public utility facilities for or on • Debris Services behalf of Entergy Mississippi, Inc. Names of qualified contractors or suppliers desir- • Transmission Line Construction 5/18/2017 ing to be added to such list may be submitted to [email protected]. Please contact [email protected] by no later Please include contact information, type of contractor or supplier and a description than May 26, 2017 if you wish to be considered as a potential of qualifications. Questions Call 1-844-387-9675. vendor. 5/11/2017, 5/18/2017, 5/25/2017 3/9/2017 thru 12/28/2017 www.mississippilink.com MAY 18 - 24, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 15

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CASH & CARRY 6394 Ridgewood Rd (North Jackson) CITY HALL Capitol Street and Monument Street REVELL ACE HARDWARE Terry Road 5/11/2017, 5/18/2017 CITY HALL Terry Rd (South Jackson) CLINTON 219 S President St RITE AID HUGE 2-DAY PUBLIC AUCTION DOLLAR GENERAL GARRETT OFFICE COMPLEX 380 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave Huge Contractors Equipment & Truck Auction 807 Berkshire St - Clinton, MS Wednesday, May 24th & 2659 Livingston Road RITE AID Thur., May 25th, 2017 • 9am DOLLAR GENERAL 114 E. 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DOLLAR GENERAL BOUTIQUE STORE 1214 Capitol St (Downtown Jackson) 3355 North Liberty - Canton, MS RAYMOND DOLLAR GENERALMediaBids - Life Alert HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE from a potential catastrophe BULLY’S STORE Saving a Life 304 Briarwood Dr I Live Alone Church Street - Canton, MS WELCOME CENTER EVERY 10 MINUTES DOLLAR GENERAL COMMUNITY MART 505 E. Main Street 2855 McDowell Rd 743 Ruby Street - Canton, MS SUNFLOWER GROCERY DOLLAR GENERAL FRYER LANE GROCERY 122 Old Port Gibson Street, 7 HUGE 2-DAY PUBLIC AUCTION 104 Terry Rd Martin Luther King Drive - Canton, MS Raymond, MS Huge Contractors Equipment & Truck Auction JJ MOBIL 7 th HAMLIN FLORAL DESIGN LOVE FOOD MART Wednesday, May 24 & Northside Drive and Flagg Chapel th 285 Peace Street - Canton, MS 120 E. 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He and his brother, Kwabe- na Boakye, started a nonprofit Pictured, from left, are CCC President Dr. Valmadge Towner; ADN graduates Myisha Bass of Jackson, called the Gold Coast Medi- Miss.; Tabitha Conner of Clarksdale, Miss.; Tashbea Conner of Clarksdale, Miss; Kimberlee Corso of cal Foundation, in 2006, while Clarksdale, Miss.;Robin Cosby of Batesville, Miss.; Crystal Dishman of Clarksdale, Miss.; Brittney Halums they were in medical school. of Greenville, Miss.; Maria Jackson of Clarksdale, Miss.; CCC Board Member Devona Jones (back row) For Dr. Boakye, medical ADN graduates Vernice Johnson of Charleston, Miss.; Kandi Jones of Clarksdale, Miss.; Sharon Jones of school meant the American Greenville, Miss.; Marquenetta Madden of Webb, Miss.; Kirby Miller of Greenwood, Miss.; Charlotta Moore University of Antigua (AUA), of Greenville, Miss.; Jessica Robinson of Mound Bayou, Miss.; Chaniqua Smith of Oxford, Miss.; Damissa located on the eastern part of Sturdevant of Greenville, Miss.; Sereka Walker of Drew, Miss.; Tikima White of Cleveland, Miss.; and CCC that Caribbean island. Board Member Johnny McGlown. The school has prided itself The American University at Antigua has found success with increasing on diversity, a frequent topic the diversity of the medical school applicants. PHOTO COURTESY OF AUA that Neal S. Simon, the university’s president, said has rate is better than the over- ticular are forced to recognize always been talked about, but all rate of the 5.8 percent that that the admission process may rarely addressed. all American medical schools have a bias [against] them.” A 2015 NPR article titled, combined had last year. At AUA, preclinical training “There Were Fewer Black As of 2017, AUA has award- has been built into the basic Men In Medical School In ed 68 percent – $13.3 million – sciences curriculum. 2014 Than In 1978,” said that, of all scholarship money to un- Most of this training occurs “While more black men gradu- derrepresented minorities and on campus, allowing students ated from college over the past enrolled students from Histori- easy access to labs and medical few decades, the number of cally Black Colleges and Uni- simulations while they attend black men applying to medical versities (HBCUs) including classes. school had dropped.” Bowie State, Fisk, Hampton, This curriculum not only re- The article continued: “In Tuskegee, Prairie View A&M sults in better medical students 1978, 1,410 black men ap- and the University of the Dis- – it leads to better physicians, plied to medical school and trict of Columbia. Simon said. 542 ended up enrolling. In The school also provides at- Courses at the school em- 2014, both those numbers were tractive scholarship packages ploy a variety of teaching down – 1,337 applied and 515 for underrepresented com- methods other than large group enrolled.” munities, including a $25,000 didactics, such as small group Every other minority group, scholarship for physicians of sessions, clinical case discus- the article said, including Indian descent and a $50,000 sions, simulations, and hands- Asians, Hispanics and black scholarship from the school’s on laboratory experience. women, “saw growth in ap- Physician Diversification Ini- Students are also placed plicants,” according to the As- tiative. in hospital settings, allowing sociation of American Medical “My experience at AUA was them to interact with patients. Colleges (AAMC). great. I enjoyed the diverse Beginning in their first -se Simon said that increasing community, the friendly staff mester, students learn about diversity in their admissions and, above all, the weather,” the foundations of medicine, process is one of their top said Dr. Boakye, who noted medical cell biology, biochem- goals. that his decision to attend AUA istry and genetics and human “The American University had been based on diversity. structure and function. of Antigua prides itself on the “It was one of the few medi- Their education is built from large group of nationalities on cal schools that was dedicated there and moves on to more ad- campus,” said Simon. in providing a high-quality vanced courses, such as pathol- According to Simon, the education for its students and, ogy, microbiology, pharmacol- school boasts one of the most at the same time, granting op- ogy, and more. diverse student populations of portunities to underrepresented AUA also employs a diverse any medical school, with a mi- minorities,” said the doctor, staff of instructors with minori- nority enrollment rate of more who completed his residency in ties making up more than half than 65 percent. family medicine at The Wright of faculty members. “While the number of male, Center for Graduate Medical The school’s push for di- African-American doctors Education in Scranton, Penn- versity has been a response to dropping dramatically over the sylvania. a national physician shortage, last few years, AUA has one of Simon said that because which experts project will in- the highest black student popu- schools historically have relied crease to roughly 105,000 doc- lations at 20 percent of the stu- on certain criteria in selecting tors by 2030. dent body,” he said. students, African Americans Simon noted that increasing Comparatively, just 6.8 per- and other minorities have typi- enrollment among black men cent of the students enrolled cally been frozen out. could help solve persistent at U.S. medical schools are Simon continued: “There’s public health issues. African-American, AAMC sta- no evidence at all that such cri- “Not having diversity im- tistics show. teria determines whether some- pacts the quality of a medical AUA has an enrollment of one will be a good doctor. The education for everyone, said about 1,138. A total of 1,400 people who decide on that cri- Simon. “If you don’t have the students have graduated from teria are people who did well education that includes diver- the school. using it, but it’s self-perpet- sity, you won’t be as good a Further, AUA’s acceptance uating and black males in par doctor.”

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Mississippi and Georgia were I had raised them Parramore neighborhood located in The banking giant recently the only states where more myself. Responding Orlando to name a few. Secretary launched the “Wells Fargo than one-quarter of all firms to the university’s very late selec- DeVos is a graduate of Calvin Col- Works for Small Business: The grand prize winner for the Wells Fargo’s neighborhood renova- were African American-owned tion of Education Secretary Betsy lege in Grand Rapids, Mich. She is Neighborhood Renovation tion in each city can win up to $25,000. FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA (34.8 percent, 27.7 percent and for the spring commencement the wife of community activist, en- Program” contest, where eli- 27.6 percent, respectively). speaker, graduating seniors chose trepreneur, and philanthropist Dick gible small businesses in five guidance and services to small since 2009, when Wells Fargo “The response [to the Wells to turn their backs on a woman who DeVos, where they have four adult U.S. cities will have the oppor- business owners, Dixon said. renovated the first businesses Fargo program] has been ex- described HBCUs as “pioneers of children and six grandchildren.” tunity to win a physical reno- The contest may also be in the San Francisco Bay Area, tremely positive,” Dixon said. school choice.” The students’ re- This earns her an honorary degree? vation to their business. viewed, by some, as a public through the most recent reno- “Last year, we were able to pudiation of DeVos’ very right to Really?” The program has been de- relations tool for Wells Fargo, vations in Baltimore in 2016,” award three small business be present was well coordinated; I reached out to Jackson and sev- signed to help spur economic as the company seeks to repair Dixon said. “Based on our ex- owners $10,000 each in reno- the protest reflected their ability to eral members of his team to discuss development in neighborhoods its tarnished image. perience, we have expanded vations to their business’ inte- be sophisticated, not reactive when this. I’ve been to Bethune-Cookman across the country and its been On May 12, Bloomberg the 2017 contest to five U.S. rior and, or exterior, along with confronted with a speaker that epit- University twice under Jackson’s made available to small busi- News reported the company cities, in an effort to improve workshops and training from omizes the very refutation of their leadership and know, all too well, nesses in designated economic may have opened as many 20 small businesses in eco- the Greater Baltimore Urban HBCU education. It is my hope what kinds of pressures that HBCU development areas in Atlanta, as 3.5 million fraudulent ac- nomic development focus ar- League Entrepreneurship Cen- and dream that these students can presidents face as they juggle con- Houston, Los Angeles, Miami counts in the last 15 years, ac- eas.” ter Program and Rebuilding continue to operate in formation, as stituencies – faculty, students, and Minneapolis. cording to consumer advocates There were 2.6 million Af- Together Baltimore.” they oppose oppression. alumni, community, trustees and In each city, one grand prize who are trying to beef up a rican-American-owned firms Dixon added: “We continue I don’t know how DeVos (hereaf- many others. He might have found winner will win up to $25,000 settlement with the bank over nationally in 2012, up from 1.9 to build and grow this initia- ter referred to as “DeVoid,” as she is himself stuck between a rock and a to improve the exterior and, or, abusive sales practices. million or 34.5 percent from tive because we recognize the devoid of good sense, history, liter- hard place, when he invited DeVoid; interior appearances of their The bank reached a $110 2007, according to the most re- need to support small busi- acy, and even courtesy) came to be or he may have welcomed the op- business, and three finalists million deal in late March to cent report from the U.S. Cen- nesses in the communities we B-CU’s commencement speaker. I portunity. each will receive up to $10,000 resolve a national class-action sus Bureau. serve and want to do our part suspect that the White House (Oma- We in HBCU Land (my special in business renovations. The lawsuit over claims that em- All except for 109,137 or to help more small businesses rosa Manigault) made a call to offer term for our space) play ourselves contest runs through May 31. ployees may have opened 4.2 percent, of African Amer- start, run, grow and thrive.” an administration speaker and they cheap. Harvard, Yale, Princeton, In an email about the pro- more than two million deposit ican-owned firms were non- Dixon said that America went for it. Maybe Trump Whisper- Dartmouth, Columbia, George- gram, Georgette Dixon, the se- and credit card accounts with- employers. needs small businesses to suc- er Manigault’s new hubby, Florida town, and Stanford aren’t rushing nior vice president of strategic out customers’ permission The largest percentage of ceed financially, grow and add Rev. John Allen Newman, has some to give Betsy DeVoid honorary partnership at Wells Fargo said since 2011. African American-owned jobs for our communities to ties to the college and he saw this as degrees. They don’t think she de- that working with small busi- Last month, after the bank firms existed in the healthcare prosper. a way of burnishing his wifey’s cre- serves them. The woman with a ness owners is very important agreed to expand the accord to and social assistance sector, “Wells Fargo has a long his- dentials as a HBCU savior. Maybe simple undergraduate degree from to Wells Fargo. include dates as early as May according to the U.S. Census tory of focusing on outreach there is a bunch of black Republi- the unremarkable Calvin College Dixon noted that small 2002, lawyers for consumers Bureau. and building strong relation- cans on the B-CU board of directors (yes, my elitism is showing), whose businesses make up about raised their estimate on the The Atlanta metro area ships with small business own- standing in the wings and hoping only contribution to the education 99 percent of U.S. employer number of fake accounts. had more African American- ers to help them success finan- for goodies from “45.” Truly, this arena is her rabid embrace of school firms and 63 percent of net Still, the neighborhood ren- owned firms (176,245) in 2012 cially,” Dixon said. “Making is all speculation but, most of the choice, should not get an honorary new private-sector jobs in our ovation program presents an than any other metro area be- these tools and resources avail- time, commencement speakers are degree from anywhere. Unfortu- economy. excellent opportunity for small sides the New York metro area able to small business owners secured months before graduation. nately, Bethune-Cookman Univer- The contest is a part of the businesses. (250,890), according to the is a priority.” This speaker was thrust on students sity was first in line to debase itself “Wells Fargo Works for Small “The Wells Fargo Works: Census. For more information, visit and their families just ten days be- by offering a degree to DeVoid. Business” platform, a broad Neighborhood Renovation Georgia had more African WellsFargoWorks.com/reno- fore the ceremony. DeVoid insulted the B-CU com- initiative to deliver resources, Program has been evolving American-owned firms in 2012 vation. For most students, speakers are munity by recounting Dr. Mary the sideshows, not the main deal in McLeod Bethune’s life story as part commencement, unless the speaker of her commencement speech. How is someone like President Barack dare she tell us about ourselves in a Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Denzel way to attempt to endear us to her? President Trump wages war on Washington or Viola Davis. White Betsy DeVoid, you are no Mary folks might prefer Tom Hanks, McLeod Bethune. You can go to her Meryl Streep, Wolf Blitzer or Sheryl gravesite, but you can’t channel her Obama’s legacy in first 100 days Sandberg. Commencement speak- energy. Don’t get it twisted. ers are expected to spout uplifting The low point of the B-CU com- By Lauren Victoria Burke need to say, as Nancy Reagan land, a Trump supporter, held platitudes, offer sage advice, maybe mencement was the spectacle of NNPA Newswire Contributor said, ‘Just say no.’ Don’t do it… a summit on gang violence in share a private challenge, and wish Jackson chiding his students, be- There was the proposed mas- We can reduce the use of drugs, Washington D.C. April 18. The the graduates well and do it in less cause they had the integrity to pro- sive budget cut to the Depart- save lives and turn back the focus was on crime in Chicago than 20 minutes. Students are sit- test the presence of DeVoid. He is ment of Housing and Urban surge in crime that inevitably and Trump Administration of- ting at the edge of their seats, not their leader, their guru, their mentor. Development; the incessant follows in the wake of increased ficials attended. Did they- in because they are waiting for the He should not have threatened his rhetoric about a rise in crime in drug use.” troduce or invite any policy punchline, but because they want students, but instead offered them, the nation, that lacked evidence None of this should be a sur- proposals to address any of the their degrees. and DeVoid, a series of palliative to back it up; the threats of a re- prise to the black community. underlying issues that plague What was B-CU President Edi- statements designed to honor the newed war on drugs. There was son Jackson thinking? In his printed protest spirit of Dr. Bethune, and the Lauren Victoria Burke says that Sessions comes from Alabama some of the predominately black even a failed attempt to bully statement May 1, he said, “The lega- awkwardness of the moment. Had the Trump Administration seems where incarceration is high art. neighborhoods in the Windy Republican lawmakers into cy of Dr. Bethune is that she was not I been a scolded student, I would to be obsessesed with undoing Placing humans in cages is Ala- City (i.e., high unemployment, passing a flawed bill that sought constrained by political ideology, have felt slimed; had I been under- and erasing President Obama’s bama’s leading industry. At 70, high poverty, poor schools)? to roll back the Affordable Care Sessions is a stark reminder of Not quite yet. but worked across all parties to sup- stood, I might have felt differently. legacy. GAGE SKIDMORE/WIKIMEDIA Act, a law that provides health- COMMONS another era. He’s also a remind- During Trump’s first 100 days port B-CU. Moreover, students are If I were a member of the Bet- care to millions of Americans. er of how old, failed policy is he met with seven members of directly impacted by funding dol- hune-Cookman University class of This was President Donald Spicer blamed President Obama difficult for so many to break the Congressional Black Cau- lars that are dispersed through the 2017, I would contribute, for the Trump’s first 100 days in the for the fiasco surrounding Gen. away from. With so many Re- cus. He also met with over a Department of Education. B-CU re- next few years, to a fund that sup- White House. Trump didn’t win Michael Flynn. The White publicans embracing “smart hundred presidents of Histori- ceives $4 million annually through ports student activists. I’d find a a single legislative achievement House relieved Flynn, a loud on crime” policies, Sessions is cally Black Colleges and Uni- Title III, which supports teaching, classmate to run the fund outside during his first 100 days. For supporter of Trump during the determined to star in the movie versities in the Oval Office to research and infrastructure. Addi- the confines of the university. I’d policies that impact the lives 2016 campaign, of his post as “Groundhog Day” on federal take what would turn out to be a tionally, Title IV impacts the ability support the fund, because I support of African Americans, it was national security advisor Febru- crime policy. historic set of images. of B-CU students to receive federal my college, but not an administra- just as perilous as you thought ary 13; Flynn ended up holding The inmate population in the In the end the truth is obvi- financial aid, overall influencing tion that insults the best day of our it would be. During the 2016 the position for the shortest time U.S. rose from 500,000 in 1980 ous: It will take more than pic- the ascension of Bethune-Cookman college career with an odious and campaign, Trump often de- in U.S. history (24 days) after it to 2.2 million in 2015 and has tures and meetings for there University students.” repugnant speaker. scribed the black community as was reported that he had lied to made the U.S. No. 1 in the rate to be verifiable evidence that Maybe Jackson thought he was We have to resist the ways that a monolithic, stereotypical cari- Vice President Mike Pence. of incarceration in the world. President Trump actually wants making friends by inviting DeVoid “45” and his minions like Omarosa cature. Trump used the types of Trump’s Attorney General When there’s an uptick in law to have a positive impact on the to speak at B-CU’s graduation. Ac- Manigault are pimping HBCUs. violent stereotypes one parrots Jeff Sessions, perhaps the most enforcement, do more police African-American community. tually, he made a spectacle of the “Woke” black people have to be after they’ve binge-watched 11 dangerous federal official for show up in Manhattan or the So far, there has been a ton of graduation by inviting a woman aggressive in our financial support seasons of “Law & Order,” but African Americans, sought to Georgetown section of Wash- talk that has not been reflected who had already disparaged HB- of HBCUs, and indifferent to the have never actually been to an revive the “War on Drugs,” a set ington, D.C.? Of course not. A in hard policy. CUs with her ignorance. And he disingenuous overtures that would inner city. of policies that disproportion- quick glance at the stop-and- It’s clear that some policy, did it in the same week when her bring a devoid presence like Betsy So, much of what Trump fo- ately impacted African Ameri- frisk statistics the ACLU tabu- particularly policies impacting boss, “45,” said (and then quickly DeVos to an HBCU campus. cuses on is about undoing the ac- cans in the 1980s and 1990s. lated in New York City over a African Americans, rest in the reversed himself) that he was not Julianne Malveaux is an author, complishments of the first black “We can wish that we could ten-year period, in an effort to hands of his appointed minions sure that some federal provisions for economist and founder of Economic president of the United States. just turn away and reduce law identify the communities that many of whom have shown no HBCUs, such as the HBCU Capital Education. Her podcast, “It’s Per- The obsession with “alternative enforcement,” said Sessions experienced the greatest number interest in issues affecting the Finance Program, are constitutional. sonal with Dr. J” is available on facts” and the erasure of Presi- in 2016. “But I do believe that of interactions with police after black community. It is odious that DeVoid has re- iTunes. Her latest book “Are We dent Obama’s legacy continues we’re going to have to enhance an elected official (in that case Lauren Victoria Burke is a ceived an honorary degree from Better Off? Race, Obama and Pub- to be the core focus within the prosecutions. There just is no former New York City Mayor speaker, writer and political an- B-CU. What has she done to earn lic Policy” is available to order at Trump Administration. other solution.” Rudy Giuliani) decided to “get alyst. email LBurke007@gmail. it? According to Jackson, “Through www.juliannemalveaux.com at Am- Days before his 100th day in During a trip to Richmond, tough on crime,” tells the story. com or Twitter at @LVBurke. Secretary DeVos’ life work, her azon.com. Follow Dr. Malveaux on office, Trump’s spokesman Sean Va., April 11 Sessions said: “We Pastor Darrell Scott of Cleve- contributions extend far beyond her Twitter @drjlastword.

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By Terri Schlichenmeyer says, linked to status hierarchy. act poor, even when they’re not.” lower the rung, the less the person organs negatively. monsensical, a rehashing of brain Columnist First-Class has wider, plusher Even so, it’s true that the rich do has, monetarily and otherwise. Simply put: inequality can kill science with which audiences for He got more. seats while coach fliers must cram get richer, while the poorest peo- The good thing is that each per- you. And if you’re on a lower this book are likely familiar, ste- There was a time in your life themselves into tiny cushions ple have treaded financial water son’s situation may change within rung of that imaginary ladder, reotyping, and frequent compari- when just noticing that was rea- and share an armrest. Whether for about the last half-century. parameters, and can be relative to even your death will be unequal. sons to our simian relatives, end- son to throw a tantrum. It was they know it or not, that causes Payne imagines a ladder as that of others: the Haves, in oth- Oh, my, but the first three-fifths ing with a Kumbaya that really enough to make any adult near envy; in fact, air rage increases, a metaphor for inequality. The er words, think they have not… of “The Broken Ladder” is an just barely matches the books’ you want to run away. But now say researchers, when people are higher the rung an individual until they see that the Have Nots eye-opener. In those pages, au- original tone. that you’re all grown up, “He got forced to see this inequality. Add reaches, the better their status and have less. That changes percep- thor Payne sets readers up with Heavy sigh. more” means more – and in the a delayed or canceled flight, and income, health, safety, and fu- tions and may, at least temporar- a plethora of statistics to support And yet – in this world of wid- new book “The Broken Ladder” things escalate to violence. ture. Racial inequality – which is ily, lead to a more satisfied life. what he’s about to lay down; spe- ening class gaps, how could you by Keith Payne, you’ll see how it The thing is that flights aren’t “qualitatively different,” no mat- Even so, in the incessant effort to cifically, that inequality is worse miss the important first chapters might affect your life. cheap. Just the fact that someone ter how big a person’s paycheck get ahead, an individual’s needs than we think it is. here? You can’t, that’s all, be- Airplane kerfuffles are hardly is on a plane says a lot about their is – affects one’s position on the (or imagined needs) can cause Once the point is made, how- cause every little bit helps un- news these days, but Keith Payne income but when people perceive ladder. So does geography, and risk-taking, and the accompany- ever, the last of this book is quite derstand it and with “The Broken sees them differently: they are, he inequality, they “feel poor and education, or lack thereof. The ing adrenaline rush affects body repetitive. It’s filled with the com- Ladder,” you get more. Amirah Vann The “Underground” interview

By Kam Williams Columnist Ready for Her Close-Up! An actress and singer/songwriter from Far Rockaway, Queens, Amirah Vann began performing at a young age. Pursuing her passion for performing, she completed her undergraduate study in acting at Fordham University at Lincoln Center before enter- ing a graduate acting program at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Soon thereafter, Amirah began working with The Con- tinuum Company under the direction of Jim Calder. She traveled with the company to Florence, Italy, performing in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” while collaborating as a vocalist with Jonathan Batiste (“The Late Show”) to develop original music for the production. She also performed in the company’s pop- deeper into her story. KW: What’s the craziest ular production of “Pericles.” KW: How would you de- thing you’ve ever done? Upon graduation, Amirah scribe her in 25 words or less? AV: Daring to pursue my participated in a variety of AV: She’s like so many dreams. It’s not such a crazy developmental musical work- women I know: strong, re- idea y’all! shops, including “Kingdom,” silient, wise and beautifully KW: If you could have one “Holler If You Hear Me,” flawed. wish instantly granted, what “Sweethearts of Swing,” “The KW: Has her plight ever would that be for? Lady Killers Love Story” and struck an emotional chord in AV: Leadership that reflects “Cubamor.” She made her Off- you? the diverse citizens they repre- Broadway debut in “Laughing AV: Most definitely. These sent. Pictures” at the Flea Theatre, are our ancestors, and what KW: The Uduak Oduok and continued her stage career they had to endure is almost question: Who is your favorite in “Trouble In Mind,” “The unimaginable. But the fact clothes designer? Mountaintop,” “Vanya and remains that Ms. Ernestine AV: Hmmm... That’s tough. Sonya and Masha and Spike,” found the courage to get up I can say I love baggy jeans “Wax Wings” and “Blueprint.” and face another day. So, it is and a hoodie as much as I do She began her television my duty to share her courage an elegant dress. career in roles on “Girls” and her humanity. KW: The Anthony Mackie (HBO), “Believe” (NBC) and KW: What message do you question: Is there anything that “Mozart in the Jungle” (Ama- want people to take away from you promised yourself you’d zon). Her film credits include the series? do if you became famous, that Tracers, And So It Goes, Don’t AV: Let’s all be soldiers. you still haven’t done yet? Worry Baby, Once More with Join me on the front lines. I AV: Give back! Love doing Feeling and Three and a Half am arming myself with a voice that and will continue. Thoughts. that speaks for equality and KW: Harriet Pakula- Amirah was recently nomi- justice, a spirit of love, and a Teweles asks: With so many nated for a NAACP Image walk with God. classic films being redone, is Award for Outstanding Sup- KW: AALBC.com founder there a remake you’d like to porting Actress in a Drama Troy Johnson asks: What was star in? Series for her work in “Un- the last book you read? AV: I would love to be in a derground,” WGN America’s AV: “God, Dr. Buzzard, and remake of Set it Off. critically acclaimed hit series. the Bolito Man” by Cornelia KW: Judyth Piazza asks: Here, she talks about her role Bailey. It beautifully reflects What key quality do you be- on the show as “Ernestine.” both the Gullah Geechee Na- lieve all successful people Kam Williams: Hi Amirah, tion, my African-American share? thanks for the interview. father’s history, and my moth- AV: They pressed on through Amirah Vann: It’s my plea- er’s stories of Puerto Rico. the storm. sure, Kam. Thank you. KW: What is your favorite KW: Finally, what’s in your KW: What interested you in dish to cook? wallet? Underground? AV: My favorite meal is pol- AV: A Metro card. Always AV: Misha Green and Joe lo guisado with arroz con habi- ready to jump on the train. Pokaski’s writing. It’s smart, chuelas and a side salad with KW: Thanks again for the dynamic, and bold. avocado, and stewed chicken time, Amirah, and good luck KW: Congratulations on with rice and beans. with Underground. your character’s expanded role KW: Sherry Gillam would AV: Thank you, Kam. during the second season. like to know what is the most To see a scene from Un- AV: Thank you. Ms. Ernes- important life lesson you’ve derground, featuring Amirah tine is such an amazing, com- learned so far? singing “Move, Daniel,” vis- plex woman that I was thrilled AV: Live honoring your it: https://www.youtube.com/ to get the opportunity to go truth, not in response to others. watch?v=mhvVxVF0JIk ENTERTAINMENT

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What's Happening in Black Entertainment and Media

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We love all things ANGELA BASSETT and the actress just inked a deal SONY MUSIC has announced a new partnership with artist NAS for THE DAVE CHAPPELLE has been cast in the Bradley Cooper remake of A STAR with FOX to star and executive produce a series called 911. Few details THREAD SHOP, the label’s fashion merchandise division. The division has IS BORN for WARNER BROS. He will play a character named Noodles. are currently available on the show, but she is teaming up once again with also worked with COMMON and A TRIBE CALLED QUEST. NAS, who is The film will also star Lady Gaga. We are very interested in seeing a trailer Ryan Murphy (AMERICAN HORROR STORY) on the project. Sounds like also the founder of HSTRY clothing, is not new to the fashion industry. We for this film. Keep you posted! potential #blackgirlmagic to us. are definitely awaiting what’s in store.

Thede Knight REGINA KING has been in the industry for a long time. Many people forget her days as a child actress. We loved her role as Mary and Lester Jenkins Comedian ROBIN THEDE will host her own late-night talk show on BET this BET is going all in after the success of their NEW EDITION movie. The net- daughter Brenda on this hit NBC television show. What was the name of fall. The show, THE RUNDOWN WITH ROBIN THEDE, will be co-produced work announced that production will begin soon on DEATH ROW CHRONI- the show? by CHRIS ROCK. THEDE has had a long-standing presence in the comedy CLES which will follow the creation and demise of the record label founded world and written for shows like HOUSE HUSBANDS OF HOLLYWOOD by SUGE KNIGHT. The movie is also said to focus a great deal on the life Remember to send your correct answers to [email protected]. Each cor- and NIGHTLY SHOW WITH LARRY WHITMORE. We are excited for her of its biggest artist, TUPAC SHAKUR. rect answer for Thursday and Monday’s trivia questions earn you a chance and this new venture to win your own $25 Fandango gift card.

TV ROUNDUP MONDAY PRISON BREAK – Sara fears for her family’s safety when she discovers the real reason that Michael faked his own ANGIE TRIBECA – A man is mysteriously murdered in New death; Sucre helps Michael and Lincoln find a way home. York, so the team heads to the Big Apple based on Tribeca’s 9pm ET on FOX hunch that the same serial killer they’ve been tracking is the culprit. 10:30 p.m. ET on TBS IF LOVING YOU IS WRONG – Kelly finds herself in an all- to-familiar predicament with a man she just can’t get rid of. TUESDAY 9 p.m. ET on OWN

BROOKLYN NINE-NINE – In this combined episode, Capt. REBEL – Rebel and Cheena team up with Mack and Jimmy Holt’s mom seeks support from the precinct after her house to find a missing Brim. 10 p.m. ET on BET is robbed; Terry, Rosa and Boyle remodel the break room; and Amy teaches Gina how to change her car tire. Then, WEDNESDAY Jake and Rosa try to earn the respect of their idol; and Charles, Terry and Gina test different parenting methods to SHOTS FIRED – A shocking discovery is made about the Ridley, King/Variety resolve a conflict between Scully and Hitchcock. 8 p.m. ET Auxiliary Deputy program and the investigation zeroes in on on FOX the Sheriff’s Department, putting Lieutenant Breeland and Their AMERICAN CRIME collaboration may have ended but JOHN RIDLEY and REGINA KING are set Sheriff Platt under intense scrutiny. Later: a former auxiliary to work together again. The project is an adaptation of KIM REID’s memoir, NO PLACE SAFE, about deputy reveals a secret; the judge makes a ruling in Ashe’s the Atlanta child murders of the late 1970s and 80s. KING will star in and produce the project. custody case; and Governor Eamons makes a difficult decision regarding her new education initiative. 8 p.m. ET on FOX

EMPIRE – In the Season 3 finale, when Cookie is banned from Leviticus Vegas, she pulls together a team of her own allies to seek revenge on Giuliana and steal her secret FAMOUS IN LOVE – Paige wants to celebrate her birthday weapon. Meanwhile, Jamal is encouraged to put his album with friends. 9pm ET on FREEFORM on hold, so as not to compete with Lucious’ “Inferno.” 9 p.m. ET on FOX

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