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FROM THE MISSISSIPPI LINK ACLU extends a “front-seat” Ward 3 sponsors Thanksgiving invitation to Cindy Hyde Smith Luncheon at community library

Councilman Kenneth I. Stokes, host of Thanksgiving dinner

By Jackie Hampton Publisher Councilman Kenneth Stokes of Ward 3 said giving back to the community is very important to him as he vividly recalled a time when he was in the fi rst grade Jeff Robinson, ACLU deputy legal director PHOTO BY ANITA YOUNG A front row seat reserved for Cindy Hyde-Smith and was heard crying by the garbage pick-up man in his community. When asked why was he crying the By Ken White It offered insight into the state’s and periodically, Robinson de- better than those statements, but man, known simply as the ‘garbage man,’ was told that Contributing writer history of slavery, slave patrols, ferred to the empty seat. Though unfortunately Mississippi is suf- Stokes was crying because he did not have lunch mon- Against the backdrop of ra- lynchings, black codes, Jim Crow her seat was empty, hundreds of fering from some policies, that ey, and learning this, he gave Stokes money for lunch. cially charged comments made and modern-day mass incarcera- people fi lled the seats around hers. were built, that have institutional- The Councilman said, “I will never forget it; you must by interim U.S. Senator Cindy tion. The conversation was held “You may have noticed that ized racism in Mississippi.” always help others and that is what I have been trying to Hyde-Smith, Jeff Robinson, dep- the night before the only debate there is a reserved seat in the front One of the most poignant mo- do over the years.” uty legal director at the American between candidates for U.S. Sen- row; we cordially invited sitting ments of the evening was when Stokes, along with his administrative assistant Ethel Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), ate in the special runoff election. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, as Robinson showed a video with Mangum, were the hosts of the annual Thanksgiving lead a conversation on the his- The event took audience mem- we believed that this could be a African Americans singing the Community dinner held Monday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. tory of racism in Mississippi and bers through a historic explora- moment of education and oppor- third stanza of the National Ath- at the Jackson Medgar Evers Library located at 4215 America Monday, November 19, tion of racial terrorism on a local tunity for a dually appointed U.S. em with their hands over their Medgar Evers Blvd. Children as well as adults poured at the Jackson Convention Com- and national level. Senator to show sincere regret,” hearts. The Mississippi Link will into the library until it was fi lled to capacity. Stokes plex Theatre. Playing off Hyde-Smith’s ra- Jennifer Riley Collins, executive explore this part of the conversa- welcomed the guests and assured them there was plenty The ACLU of Mississippi pro- cially charged comments, the director of the ACLU of Missis- tion next week. of food. Mangum said over 200 people were fed. duced this real life history les- ACLU of Mississippi saved her a sippi, told a crowd of people. We Mississippians will return to the Attendees included residents from the community as son, titled “A Front Row Seat.” front row seat at this conversation believe that Mississippi is much polls Tuesday. well as guests from the Kids University, Global Day Care and AnCor Adult Day Care Center. Prior to lunch being served, Darryle Smith, a mem- ber of the Mississippi Mass Choir, sang “I Won’t Com- plain.” His singing invoked a church-like atompshere where listeners echoed the lyrics with Smith, others Mississippi senate race may be defi ning shouted ‘sing it babe,’ while others waved their hands in the air. James Johnson from Camden, Mississippi said he heard about the luncheon and stopped by prior to head- moment for black voters Nov. 27 ing to an appointment. He said “This is really nice.” The meal was prepared by Kazzy Ferninand, a well- By Khalil Abdullah known chef from the Fairview Inn in Jackson. TriceEdneyWire.com As you entered the library the aroma of meat on large grills set up outside mingled with dishes being served Mississippi Senator Cindy inside to include traditional thanksgiving dressing. Hyde-Smith’s remark to a col- Mary Brown and Betty Bryant both said they truly en- league that “If he invited me to a joyed the dinner and agreed this was an excellent pre- public hanging, I’d be on the front Thanksgiving activity for the entire community. They row” now puts the Magnolia State at center stage for black voters in the 2018 mid-term elections as the Mississippi run-offs are held Nov. 27. Hyde-Smith’s explanation that her phrase “was an ‘exaggerated expression of regard’ drew out- rage from many, including Maya R. Cummings, president and CEO Espy of Global Policy Solutions, veteran Capitol Hill staffer and former vice sissippi had the highest number of Clinton administration Secretary of As a Trump-endorsed candidate, president of research and programs lynchings in the United States be- Agriculture. Hyde-Smith is in lockstep with the at the Congressional Black Caucus tween 1882 and 1968, according to The two will now face each oth- president’s agenda, one Cummings Foundation. NAACP records. er in a runoff special election Nov. fi nds polarizing. According to ini- “[It] shows how little regard her In the Nov. 6 mid-terms, Hyde- 27. Hyde-Smith was appointed by tial Pew Research data, in the 2018 forebearers had for blacks they Smith fi nished in a dead heat in a Mississippi’s governor to fi ll the mid-terms, African Americans murdered and mutilated and how four-way race with former Mis- remaining two years of the Senate voted at 90 percent for Democratic their atrocities are still accepted in sissippi congressman Mike Espy, seat when Thad Cochran vacated it her culture,” Cummings said. Mis- an African American who was the due to illness. Black Voters Luncheon Continued on page 13 Continued on page 3

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2 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 22 - 28, 2018 www.mississippilink.com Hinds CC crowns Miss Hinds Community College 2019

Hinds President Clyde Muse, 2nd runner-up Alexis Spiller, Miss Hinds CC 2019 Derykah Watts, 1st runner-up Courtney Buffi ngon, pageant coordinator Angela Hite Miss Hinds CC 2018 Charity Lockridge crowns Derykah Watts Miss Hinds CC 2019

Mississippi Link Newswire sippi pageant in Vicksburg. The talent was dance and her platform was infection control in education- platform was Embrace Your Self- study leading to seamless univer- Derykah Watts, of Jackson, pageant is an offi cial preliminary was breast cancer awareness. al settings. Worth. sity transfer and career and tech- was named Miss Hinds Commu- pageant of the Miss America Pag- First runner-up was Courtney Second runner-up was Alexis As Mississippi’s largest com- nical programs teaching job-ready nity College in the annual pageant eant program. Buffi ngton, 19, of Brandon. She Spiller, 19, of Vicksburg. She is a munity college, Hinds Commu- skills. With six locations in central Nov. 15. Watts, 20, is a sophomore is a sophomore studying nursing sophomore studying accounting nity College is a comprehensive Mississippi, Hinds enrolls about As Miss Hinds Community studying biology at the Raymond at the Raymond Campus. She is a on the Raymond Campus. She is a institution offering quality, af- 12,000 students each fall semester. College, Watts will participate Campus. She is a Mount Salus Pisgah High School graduate. Her Warren Central High School grad- fordable educational opportuni- To learn more, visit www.hind- next summer in the Miss Missis- Christian School graduate. Her talent was voice and her platform uate. Her talent was dance and her ties with academic programs of scc.edu or call 1.800.HindsCC www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 22 - 28, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3

Luncheon Continued from page 1

Betty Bryant and Mary Brown PHOTOS BY JACKIE HAMPTON

Darryle Smith prepares to sing “I Won’t Complain.”

Fairview Inn Chef Kazzy Ferninand both attend the AnCor Adult Day Care Center on Robinson Road Ext. The adults at the center regularly attend events at the Medgar Evers Library. Bryant said the Medgar Evers Library is so special to the community and especially to the children who come to study and use the computers at any time. She said, “I just thank God that this library is in this community and I hope it stays.” Brown said she was looking forward to having dinner on Thanksgiving Day at her daughter’s home while Bryant said she will be spending Thanksgiving with her sister. Stokes acknowledged his appreciation for Anne Sanders, branch librarian of the Medgar Evers location, for allowing Ward 3 to host the Thanksgiving lunch at this community library. Sanders along with library staff member Charlinda Guice said they really enjoyed this activity. Both ladies were volunteer servers. Also assisting with the event was library volunteer Kevin Edmondson. Stokes, the longest serving African American elected in Jackson City Government, said he was very pleased so many came out and enjoyed this community event.

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Participating in the presentation of the Legion of Valor award are (from left) Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Augustus L. Collins, former Mis- sissippi Adjutant General; Cadet Col. Ruben Banks, the 2018 Legion of Valor Bronze Cross Award recipient; Ruben Banks Sr., father of Cadet Banks; Col. (Ret.) Paul L. Willis, Director, JPS JROTC Programs, and Lt. Col. (Ret.) Raymond Leonard, Senior Army Instructor, Jim Hill High School.

Mississippi Link Newswire Cadet Col. Ruben Banks of Jim Hill High School re- ceived the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross Award for Achievement for 2018-2019. Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Augustus Greene Superintendent Errick L. Greene gives his vision for improving the Jackson Public School District to L. Collins, former Mississippi Adjutant General, pre- parent leaders of Area 3 at Murrah High School. sented the award to Banks as part of the Veterans Day Program held at Jim Hill November 6. Banks is one of only two JROTC cadets from the state I look forward to working looking for a 90- or 100-day cation, Council of the Great City fi ed standards (including facili- of Mississippi to earn the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross with the entire Jackson com- plan. Here are my primary ar- Schools, and the Better Together ties issues in our Bond projects); Award for Achievement this school year. This award is munity on behalf of our students eas of focus for the fi rst three Commission; review our data provide ongoing communication awarded to cadets who have shown outstanding excel- and families. I especially want months of my superintendency: and observe in district offi ces, regarding our progress on those lence in military and academic subjects while enrolled to thank the Board of Trustees • Engage deeply with the Jack- schools and classrooms; iden- standards; and work closely with in the Junior ROTC program. To receive this award, they and Interim Superintendent Dr. son community and District. tify a set of key priorities for the the MDE team to ensure that our must be in the top 10 percent of their JROTC class and Freddrick Murray for their lead- • Develop a strategic operat- next three to fi ve years; utilize efforts meet the standards and have demonstrated outstanding leadership and involve- ership and support as I’ve transi- ing plan. multiple modes of communica- address the needs of our stu- ment in their school and community. They must also be tioned into this new role. • Improve customer service. tion to ensure two-way dialogue dents and families. recommended by their JROTC instructor and their high One of the things I am most • Address the issues found in with members of the commu- As your superintendent, I am school principal. excited about is the opportu- the Mississippi Department of nity; engage intentionally with committed to promoting aca- The prestigious Legion of Valor award is authorized nity to work with so many great Education Corrective Action our many partners to develop a demic excellence and enhanc- for only one cadet out of every 4,000 in an Army Junior teachers, administrators and Plan. plan for district transformation; ing our students’ physical, in- ROTC brigade. This year, Army Cadet Command in Fort classifi ed staff members. I am First: To engage deeply with and develop a plan for district tellectual, and social-emotional Knox, Kentucky selected 24 Army Junior ROTC cadets confi dent that the Jackson Pub- the Jackson community and reorganization that is aligned to growth. I will lead by example from 314,000 cadets worldwide as Legion of Valor re- lic School District has boundless district I will visit all of our the key priorities and strategic with integrity, honesty, and sin- cipients. opportunities to provide compel- schools, meet with staff, stu- operating plan. cerity. I am enthusiastic about About Cadet Ruben Banks ling and rigorous learning expe- dents, parents and become fa- Third: To improve customer this work and expect to learn Banks is a senior at Jim Hill High School. He is cur- riences for students, and I look miliar with our neighborhoods; service and identify key areas from each of you. I appreciate rently serving as the Cadet Brigade Commander for forward to celebrating as we see meet with local leaders includ- for improvement in our cus- the opportunity to lead this dis- Jackson Public Schools. He is the senior ranking cadet the fruits of those offerings in ing elected offi cials, community tomer service I will listen to the trict, and I look forward to work- over seven Army JROTC units and nearly 1,800 cadets. student achievement. As with leaders, faith-based leaders and feedback from parents, students ing with the entire community Academically, Banks is ranked No. 11 out of 286 stu- any other school district, I know others; develop advisory groups and school based staff; identify to ensure that JPS is the fastest dents in his senior class at Jim Hill. He has a cumulative there are programs and practices to provide ongoing counsel on quick wins to improve our cus- improving school district in the GPA of 4.5 (on the International Baccalaureate 5.0 scale). that we need to protect and nur- various issues; participate in tomers’ experiences; and ensure country. He has also achieved an ACT score of 21. ture, while there are others that various events to become more that we live our values by the Amazing things are destined Banks has made numerous accomplishments in his will require improvement or to familiar with the community; way that we engage with one an- for Jackson Public Schools. four years as a member of the JROTC. In the summer of be reconsidered altogether. This and identify a set of shared be- other. Let’s work together to achieve 2018, he served as governor of Mississippi Boys State at is the important and exciting liefs and values. Fourth: To continue address- greatness for our children and Ole Miss and was also selected to represent Mississippi work that we will do together. Second: To develop an in- ing the issues named by MDE for this city. in Washington, D.C. at Boys Nation. At Boys Nation, he Some have asked how I am formed strategic operating plan, in our Corrective Action Plan, I Sincerely, served as a committee chairman. As part of this expe- prioritizing my work in these I will review the reports from will provide close supervision of Dr. Errick L. Greene, Ed.D. rience, he met several key fi gures in politics including fi rst few months – essentially Mississippi Department of Edu- the actions to address the identi- Superintendent Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant and Vice President Mike Pence. 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Board of Trustees names Hinds CC names HEADWAE campus search advisory honorees for 2019 committee for the Alcorn State University The Mississippi Link Newswire Utica Campus English instruc- president search tor Dan Fuller, of Raymond, and Hezekiah Williams, of Edwards, a sophomore studying to be a The Mississippi Link Newswire Alumni biomedical engineer, have been The Board of Trustees of Lakesha Batty named the Hinds Community State Institutions of Higher Jacqueline Beasley, co- College honorees for the Legisla- Learning has selected 26 mem- chair ture’s HEADWAE (Higher Edu- bers, representing a cross-sec- Charlie Bridges cation Appreciation Day – Work- tion of the Alcorn State Uni- Dollie Carter ing for Academic Excellence) versity campus community, to Wilbert Jones program for 2019. serve on the Campus Search Charles McClelland As the faculty HEADWAE Advisory Committee. Alfred Percy Norwood honoree, Fuller is also the gradu- Galtney, director of the Offi ce Kalvin Robinson ation speaker for fall ceremonies of Research & Sponsored Pro- DeKendric Stamps Dec. 13 at the Muse Center on the grams and alumnus Jacqueline John Walls Rankin Campus. Nursing and al- Beasley, senior vice president Neddie Winters lied health students will graduate of administration for Minact, Community in a ceremony at 9 a.m. Academic Inc., will serve as co-chairs of Robert Gage and technical students will gradu- the committee. Mayor Fred Reeves ate at ceremonies set for noon and Members of the CSAC in- The Board of Trustees 3 p.m. clude: selected Parker Executive Fuller, employed at Hinds Administration, Faculty Search, a retained executive since 2014, holds master’s and & Staff search fi rm with one of the bachelor’s degrees in English Tracy Cook most highly regarded prac- from Mississippi College and a Carolyn Dupre tices in the country, to assist master’s in theological studies Wanda Fleming with the search. The fi rm has from Brite Divinity School, at Alfred Galtney, Chair conducted more than 2,000 Texas Christian University. Yolanda Jones searches for distinguished ac- “I’m honored to be selected HEADWAE honorees Dan Fuller and Hezekiah Williams Peter Malik ademic, health sciences, ath- as the HEADWAE instructor for Debra Spring letic and corporate clientele. Hinds, though I’ll confess that I of the Humanities Division and Christian School graduate, is ment.” Shundera Stallings Their team has extensive ex- thought Dr. Muse had the wrong being a past chair of the English district president of the college’s Williams was named a 2018 Valtreasa Tolliver-Cook perience in conducting higher number when he called to tell me Department, from 2015 to 2018. Student Government Association HBCU Competitiveness Scholar Voletta Williams education searches, providing the news,” Fuller said. “The work In 2016-17, Fuller was instru- and a co-president of Alpha Beta as part of the White House Initia- Dylinda Wilson-Younger them with an understanding of that I’m doing with my students mental in the Utica Campus se- Xi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, tive on Historically Black Col- Students the challenges and opportuni- isn’t any different than what I see curing a grant from the National which is the Utica Campus chap- leges and Universities. He is also Moriah Batiest ties facing the academic com- from our faculty all across the Endowment for the Humanities ter of the national honor society a George E. and Doris Barnes Robert Tatum munity. district, and that commitment to aimed at Historically Black Col- for two-year colleges. Foundation Scholar. our students is what sets Hinds leges and Universities (HBCUs). “I am very humbled and grate- HEADWAE was established apart. I love working with my The effort, “Black Man’s Bur- ful to everyone involved in the in 1988 to honor academically students and seeing fi rsthand the den: William Holtzclaw and the making of this award and this talented students and faculty who passion they have to engage in Mississippi HBCU Connection,” commemorative program,” Wil- have made outstanding contribu- the critical work needed to build produced a yearlong lecture and liams said. “This an amazing tions in promoting academic ex- a more just world.” discussion series based on the honor to represent all campuses cellence. Among Fuller’s numerous man who founded the Utica In- of Hinds Community College. I The 32nd annual program is contributions to the college in- stitute. give God all of the honor, glory scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 26, clude his current chairmanship Williams, a Mount Salus and praise for this accomplish- 2019. Mississippi Counseling Association names Jan Lemon to key post

The Mississippi Link Newswire education in 1995 and a doctor- Starting in June 2019, Jan ate in the fi eld at Mississippi Lemon will serve as president- State University in 2010. elect of the Mississippi Counsel- In 2004, the Belhaven Univer- ing Association. sity graduate earned her doctor- It’s a noteworthy honor for ate in Christian counseling at the Mississippi College counsel- Louisiana Baptist Theological ing professor. She’s on track to Seminary in Shreveport. become the organization’s presi- Peers have long recognized dent beginning June 1, 2020. her career accomplishments. In A Florence resident, Lemon 2015, Lemon was named the was elected to the leadership School of Education’s Distin- posts at the Mississippi Coun- guished Professor of the Year at seling Association’s Fall con- Mississippi College. Lemon is a ference in Biloxi. Meeting No- former president of the Missis- vember 7-9 at the Gulf Coast sippi School Counseling Asso- Convention Center, the group ciation. has over 1,000 members. “Moving up the ranks at the Founded in 1950, the MCA Mississippi Counseling Asso- encourages personal and pro- ciation is an honor and humbling fessional development among experience,” Lemon said. counselors. The group partners She seeks to improve counsel- with the American Counseling ing services and client outcomes Association. Counselors work at among all Mississippi popula- mental health agencies, schools, tions. “My hope is that our as- private practices, the military, Lemon sociation will advance and unite rehabilitation centers and else- counseling more broadly to in- where across the USA. thousands, and in the most posi- cess.” sure growth and success for each Mississippi College col- tive ways. She has contributed so Norris believes these same clinician.” leagues salute Lemon, a former very much to the MC counseling attributes will benefi t the Mis- Twenty-fi ve years ago, Lemon Florence High senior counselor program.” sissippi Counseling Association fi lled in as a counselor at her for 18 years before joining the Graduate School Dean Debbie as Lemon moves into leadership son’s private school in Flowood Christian university faculty in Norris worked closely recently roles. and found her life’s calling. August 2011. with Lemon on the university’s On the Clinton campus, Lem- Mississippi College programs “Jan Lemon is a true profes- lengthy reaccreditation activi- on served one year as chair of include a doctorate in profes- sional counselor and educator,” ties. “She tackled the report with Mississippi College’s Psychol- sional counseling and others for said Ron Howard, vice president passion, enthusiasm and deter- ogy & Counseling Department, graduate students in Jackson’s for academic affairs. “Her work mination. The result was just starting in July 2017. She earned Fondren district. MC offers a mi- has touched the lives of literally what you would expect – suc- a master’s at MC in counseling nor in Christian counseling. GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: www.mississippilink.com 8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 22 - 28, 2018 www.mississippilink.com 11 years after death, Latasha JSU alum establishes $100,000 endowment for Norman’s family at 5K run/walk fi rst-time college students still rebukes domestic violence from Yazoo County By L.A. Warren jsumsnews.com Annie Rene Harris Slaugh- ter earned three degrees from Jackson State University, and now she’s established a $100,000 endowment in mem- ory of her mother – also an alum – to help undergraduates pursue their academic dreams at their alma mater. Funds will be matched by Title III. Harris Slaughter, a native of Yazoo County, currently Slaughter resides in Atlanta. She said the Rosetta Tolbert Harris En- Early on, Harris Slaughter dowed Scholarship would help described JSU as the “best defray expenses for eligible state school in Mississippi.” candidates. Funds will pay for She said, “JSU laid the founda- Participants line up at the starting line on the Gibbs-Green Memorial Plaza Saturday for the 11th annual 5K Latasha Norman Run/Walk. PHOTO tuition, textbooks, supplies tion for everything that I was BY ARON SMITH/JSU and other fees included in the to become.” She added, “At cost of education. this point in my life, I want to By L.A. Warren “My mother started teaching assist some high school gradu- jsumsnews.com around 1928. She liked school ates who would not otherwise Dozens braved the cold weath- a lot. She felt that you should consider college an option. I er early Saturday morning at JSU have a college education even want to make sure young peo- for the 11th annual Latasha Nor- if you don’t use it for anything ple have an opportunity.” man 5K Run/Walk to advocate but to fall back on. She was Also, she said, “When they for the prevention of domestic particularly concerned about become actively involved in abuse and hear from the parents children who lived in rural ar- campus life they will be more of a 20-year student who was eas, where she chose to teach,” apt to go out in the world and murdered by her boyfriend in said Harris Slaughter, who become leaders.” 2007. recalled a doctor’s attempt She said her life can be In memory of the victim, to persuade her grandmother summed up in the words of a JSU’s Division of Student Affairs to keep her daughter (Harris song by gospel singer Mahalia established the Latasha Norman Slaughter’s mother) from go- Jackson: “If I can help some- Center for Counseling and Dis- Blue and White Flash staffers join in bringing awareness to domestic violence and abuse. They are Aaron ing back to school. body … my living shall not be ability Services, which sponsors Walker, left, a senior from Jackson; Deja Davis, a junior from Atlanta; Clement Gibson, a senior from Minneapo- “He told my grandmother in vain.” the annual event. lis, Minnesota; Shay Humphrey, a senior from Marks; and Darrius Barran, a junior from Chicago. that going to school was the To be eligible, scholarship Dubbed the “Celebration of reason my mother’s head kept candidates must meet the fol- Life: Putting an End to Domestic long-lasting psychological ef- thing that happened. We have tant to bring as much awareness hurting,” said Harris Slaughter. lowing criteria: Violence,” the run/walk was held fects of domestic violence. an opportunity every day to stop as possible. It’s happening every “But my mother persevered.” • Be an undergraduate stu- on the Gibbs-Green Memorial White said the problem is com- systemic issues, stop violence day. Young women need to know Her grandmother would even- dent attending JSU Plaza. plicated further because “there against women and interpersonal they don’t have to take it. Ladies tually support her daughter’s • Reside in a residence hall The two individuals with the are so many people who feel they violence of all sorts,” McDowell and men, if it’s happening to you decision to go back to school. on campus fastest times in the men’s and don’t have a voice. They are not said. speak up,” she implored. Harris Slaughter earned her • Participate in one or more women’s divisions were L.C. aware of the resources that are As well, he said, “We are able Morris was accompanied by bachelor’s, master’s and spe- campus-life organizations Grant, a 61-year-old from Shaw out there.” to fi nd shelter for people and help 12-year-old son Sachem Stamps. cialist degrees from JSU and • Maintain a 2.00 GPA or (20:35.7); and Trivia Edwards, a She cited organizations such as them fi nd jobs and move forward “This is his fi rst. I want him to her doctorate from Indiana above 20-year JSU junior fi nance major the Mississippi Coalition Against in their lives. Unfortunately, be a part of this. He understands University in elementary and • Be an African-American from Jackson (25:37.2). Domestic Violence that serves as if they feel alone or don’t feel this issue.” early childhood education. She fi rst-generation college student Meanwhile, Norman’s father, a resource. there’s a community to support Stamps said, “I never experi- was a longtime elementary • Be a resident of Yazoo Danny Bolden, said the annual As for the competition, wom- them, they might not come for- enced domestic violence myself, teacher in Jackson and taught County in Mississippi (priority event means so much to the fam- en’s winner Edwards was stunned ward. This could be deadly.” but I believe we should bring briefl y at IU, Kentucky State will be given to students who ily. He expressed his gratitude to by her performance because “I Similar to the coalition, oth- awareness to it because not all and Western Kentucky Uni- attended Linwood Elementary JSU, the community and others haven’t run in over a year.” er participants in the run/walk people have the courage to use versity. She retired from At- School). who traveled great distances to However, Edwards works out sought to lend their voices to the their voice to speak up and say lanta Public Schools in 2004. Harris Slaughter’s desire participate in the event. regularly and had another reason movement. something about it.” She said the endowment is now is to see more people sup- “This is the 11th year of the for participating in the run/walk. Michael Caples, leasing and Additionally, a nonprofi t or- a fi tting tribute because her port JSU through endowments Latasha Norman Walk. We’re so “I witnessed domestic violence facilities coordinator for JSU’s ganization called “Women in mother “loved helping chil- and scholarships – especially appreciative that JSU has held up against my mom when I was a Housing and Residence Life, Need” delivered its message of dren and parents in rural areas since many African-American to its word. They continue to do little girl. I kept that in the back called the event “a great deal empowerment, too, by distrib- that others neglected. She was leaders graduated from HB- what they promised. Awareness of my head as I was running be- because we’re spreading aware- uting information about its ser- “no nonsense,” but some of CUs. about domestic abuse is much cause I’m actually running for ness.” vices. her students were household “People don’t need a hand- needed on this campus and in the everybody else, including my Previously, Caples worked Carolyn Hutton White, presi- names because her mother out as much as they need a city. You can get out of this situa- mom and me. It was a personal with the Latasha Norman Center dent and CEO, started a non- spoke about them so often. hand-up,” she said. tion by seeking help. The Latasha thing. To victims, I want to say and still continues urging vic- profi t organization in June 2018 Norman Center is supplying that just keep pushing. Stay strong tims to use available resources. called Women in Need to edu- by educating people that domes- and stand up for yourselves. “People who are affected by do- cate women on domestic vio- tic violence is wrong and will not Know your worth. Whoever is mestic violence should create a lence, physical abuse, mental and ‘Rob Jay’ named interim be tolerated,” Bolden said. experiencing domestic violence safety plan on how to leave and sexual abuse. His wife, Patricia Bolden, please do something and don’t get help,” he advised. “It’s been a passion of mine for said, “It’s important to help our just take the abuse.” Jasmine Collins from Missouri a while and something that I de- general manager of JSUTV young people who are victims Men’s winner Grant said, “I’ve gave a helping hand by distrib- cided to put into place,” Hutton of domestic violence. They must been coming here the last two uting bags to participants and White said. Jackson State University make sure they tell someone, and years, and I wanted to show my cheering them on as they made Women in Need aims to help Robert “Rob Jay” Jeuitt, a let them know what’s going on.” support and be a blessing and their way to the fi nish line. single-parenting mothers with JSU alum and longtime sports She described her daughter as help raise awareness.” “I go to the center to help different trials in their lives. broadcaster, has been named one who was “a loving, caring The Mississippi Coalition with my own problems, so it just “As a single parent, I raised interim general manager for person, a sweetheart – always Against Domestic Violence was makes sense to be there to cheer two sons. It’s diffi cult being a JSUTV, in addition to his du- giving. This run/walk is a good also present. on other people who might be single parent. I have a son who ties as executive producer of cause so that other people are Policy coordinator David Mc- going through something. The has suffered health issues, and JSU Sports Media. aware of domestic violence, and Dowell, said, “We want to bring center has helped me to have a my mother suffers dementia. “It’s a major undertaking, they can always go to the center awareness and prevention of do- more positive outlook on things. Women go through a lot,” Hut- but I am confi dent that with the for help.” mestic violence and sexual as- For any hardship that someone is ton White said. support of my talented team, Shanice White, lead therapist sault. I see a lot of men here to- going through, it’s easier when “A lot of girls have been we will elevate JSUTV to the for the center, said, “It’s impor- day. I’m excited because it’s very you know that there are people abused by young men, and men next level,” said Jeuitt, who tant for us to continue to do this important that we all speak up supporting you. Going through sometimes go through abuse. But spent over 20 years as a sports Jeuitt event because Latasha is not the together and stand in solidarity.” something by yourself – while this program is designed to help director with WLBT-TV, a lo- only victim of domestic violence. Using the acronym STAND, it’s possible – it can be harder be- women of all ages. Young wom- cal affi liate of NBC. said. “Additionally, I am very There are so many women – and McDowell is urging individuals cause you feel like you’re alone.” en and children have committed Earlier this year, the Na- pleased to have an alum of the men – who are victims. We must to confront domestic violence Bilal Hashim, a runner from suicide. I just feel women need to tional Sports Media Associa- Department of Journalism and spread the word about aware- head-on: Bentonia, has been an annual be educated as to what goes on in tion named Jeuitt Mississippi Media Studies in this posi- ness.” S – Speak up if you hear excus- participant for quite some time. their daily lives,” she said. Sportcaster of the Year for his tion.” She said one in three women es for violence or victim blaming “I always run for Latasha. Ad- Because of issues females coverage of JSU sports. Jeuitt said he has plans to and one in seven men are vic- T – Treat your partner with re- dressing domestic violence is face, Women in Need sponsored Elayne Hayes Anthony, boost JSUTV programming tims of domestic violence. “So, spect necessary, especially in our com- a workshop Nov. 17 at Hinds chair of the Department of and would like to increase we must come together and have A – Always challenge abusive munity. It’s been so endemic for Community College in Ray- Journalism and Media Stud- viewership. a conversation to try to end this behaviors so long because no one talks mond in the Eagle Ridge Confer- ies, said she is pleased to have “We also want to work more problem.” N – Never assume they’ll be about it. I don’t know that there’s ence Center to address domestic Jeuitt as interim. with athletics; airing all of the While the center’s main fo- OK anyone who hasn’t been touched abuse and violence. “He has the expertise and sports teams that the univer- cus is on domestic violence and D – Direct, Distract, Delegate by this. My message is to speak Money collected from Latasha organizational skills needed sity offers, highlighting shows helping victims develop a safety or Deny up. If you’re a victim, let some- Norman walk/run registration for the position. He is known and more games and streaming plan, White said it also addresses “We don’t ever want to be in a body know.” fees will go toward developing throughout this market for his more games, which we’ve al- mental health issues for students, situation where we have to bring Sylvia Morris, from Clinton, programs against domestic vio- work in broadcasting,” she ready started doing,” he said. faculty and staff. She noted the awareness because of some- chose to walk. “It’s very impor- lence. STATE

www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 22 - 28, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9 Griffi s to become Employees honored next Chief Judge for service at Mississippi of Mississippi State Hospital Court of Appeals

Mississippi Link Newswire Judge T. Kenneth Griffis Jr. will become the next Chief Judge of the Mississippi Court of Appeals, Supreme Court Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr. announced recently. Griffis, 57, of Ridgeland, will begin his service as administra- tive head of the Court of Appeals on Jan. 2, 2019. He will take over the leadership position from Court of Appeals Chief Judge L. Joseph Lee, who will retire Dec. 31. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court selects the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. Waller said, “Judge Griffis is a Griffi s seasoned appellate judge with ex- tensive experience who has always Griffis is a native of Meridian. He worked for and supported the im- earned accounting and law degrees provement of the judiciary and the from the University of Mississippi. administration of justice. I appreci- He attended Meridian Community ate his willingness to take on the College and Mississippi State Uni- additional administrative duties versity – Meridian Branch. He was of chief judge. He will be an out- a certified public accountant from standing leader as Chief Judge of 1984 through 2007. the Court of Appeals.” Griffis is admitted to practice Griffis said, “I thank Chief Jus- law before the United States Su- tice Waller for his confidence in me preme Court, the Fifth Circuit in making this appointment. I look Court of Appeals, the United States Mississippi State Hospital November recepients (from left) Taquila Foster, Brandon 10 years; Sharon Sharp, Brandon 25 years; Jerry forward to continuing the excel- District Courts of the Northern and Johnson, Jackson 5 years; Jeanette Shoulders, Jackson 20 years; Ora Buchanan, Florence 30 years. lence of the Court of Appeals and Southern Districts of Mississippi, working with other members of the and all Mississippi state courts. He Court as we meet our responsibil- is a member of the Mississippi Bar, Mississippi Link Newswire ity of rendering well-reasoned and the Magnolia Bar Association, the hire, beginning with one year and fol- Department of Mental Health, was timely decisions. I am honored to Madison County Bar Association, Mississippi State Hospital recently lowed by every fi fth anniversary year. founded in 1855 and helps the indi- serve the Court of Appeals in this the Capital Area Bar Association honored employees with November Employees receive a Certifi cate of Ap- viduals it serves achieve mental well- capacity.” and the Rankin County Bar Asso- anniversaries for their years of service preciation and a Service Award Pin. ness by encouraging hope, promoting With the Dec. 31 retirements ciation. He is also a Fellow of the to the hospital. The program is sponsored by Friends safety and supporting recovery. The of Chief Judge Lee and Presiding American Bar Foundation. Service awards are given to MSH of Mississippi State Hospital Inc. hospital is accredited by the Joint Judge Tyree Irving, Griffis will be- He previously served as a mem- employees in the month of their date of MSH, a program of the Mississippi Commission. come the longest serving member ber of the Mississippi Supreme of the Court of Appeals. He has Court’s Rules Advisory Committee been a member of the court for 16 and as chair of the Bench Bar Com- years. He was elected in November mittee of the Mississippi Bar. He MDWFP provides CWD sampling 2002 to District 3, Position 2, and also served on the Committee on took office in January 2003. Lee Continuing Judicial Education and selected him as a presiding judge the Committee on Electronic Filing March 3, 2011. and Case Management Systems. He for hunters statewide The Court of Appeals handles was an adjunct professor at Missis- cases in three-judge panels, al- sippi College School of Law, Bel- Mississippi Link Newswire check stations for hunters to bring Highway 41) though all 10 judges of the court haven University, the University The Mississippi Department of their harvested deer for CWD sam- Saturday, November 17 & 24, De- vote on decisions. Presiding judges of Mississippi School of Law and Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MD- pling. cember 29, and January 5 preside over the panels during oral Meridian Community College. WFP) encourages hunters to partici- Check station locations and dates of Friday, November 23 arguments and during the internal Griffis and his wife, Mary Helen pate in voluntary statewide Chronic operation: All hunters who submit a sample discussion of cases. Griffis, are the parents of five boys. Wasting Disease (CWD) sampling • Onward Store and the intersection will complete a uniquely numbered Griffis will become the sixth They live in Ridgeland and attend efforts during the 2018–2019 hunting of Highways 465 and 61 (boat ramp) biological sample card that will assist Chief Judge of the Court of Ap- Christ United Methodist Church. season. MDWFP has set up 21 drop- Saturday, November 17 them in accessing test results online. peals. The court was created by Griffis has served as a youth Sun- off freezers across the state for hunt- Friday, November 23 For more information regarding the Legislature and began hearing day School teacher, a Cub Scout ers to deposit deer heads for testing. Saturday/Sunday, December 29/30, CWD, visit our website at www.md- cases in January 1995 to relieve a leader, and a coach for more than Instructions and materials are on-site January 5/6 wfp.com/cwd or call us at 601 432- backlog of appeals. It is an inter- 80 youth sports teams, including and MDWFP staff check the freezers • Ecru Volunteer Fire Department 2199. Follow us on Facebook at www. mediate appellate court, deciding baseball, basketball, soccer and weekly. AND Pontotoc County Compound facebook.com/mdwfp or on Twitter at cases assigned to it by the Supreme hockey. In addition, MDWFP will operate (across from Prater’s Grocery on www.twitter.com/MDWFPonline. Court. NATIONAL

10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 22 - 28, 2018 www.mississippilink.com Both Abrams and Gillum fall African-American use short of governors’ mansions of tobacco products

By Barrington M. Salmon remains high even TriceEdneyWire.com In the end, Stacey Abrams said voter suppression and sys- as cigarette smoking tematic voter manipulation by former Secretary of State and Governor-Elect Brian Kemp drops to all time low tilted the Georgia governor’s race in his favor. After 10 days of legal, elec- toral and other maneuvering, Abrams bowed out of the race, ending a combative and bitter contest in her bid to become the fi rst black woman governor in the country. An attorney, author and for- Surrounded by supporters, Stacey Abrams ends Andrew Gillum and wife, R. J., concede the Florida mer minority leader in the Geor- her pursuit of the Georgia governorship. gubernatorial race for a second time. gia House of Representatives, Abrams called Kemp “the archi- Atlanta in support of the Com- Campbell, president/CEO of week. Of eight million votes tect of voter suppression” and mon Cause Georgia’s case fi led the National Coalition on Black cast, the margin was a mere 0.41 accused him of purging voter against Kemp. Palast said on Civic Participation. “Sisters laid percent. rolls, delaying and denying new his website that an expert re- the groundwork. We’ve been Despite the apparent insur- registrations and generally dis- port from one of his consultants doing voter registration. While mountable lead, Gillum would enfranchising African-Ameri- shows that 340,134 voters were the focus has been on leaders, not concede and called for can and other non-white voters. wrongly purged from Georgia’s this was a coalition effort of counting to continue. His lawyer “I acknowledge that former voter rolls – without notice – by women like Helen Butler of the hinted at a lawsuit. Secretary of State Brian Kemp Kemp in 2016 and 2017 while Georgia Coalition for the Peo- “A vote denied is justice de- will be certifi ed as the victor Kemp was Secretary of State ple’s Agenda, who was all over nied – the State of Florida must in the 2018 gubernatorial elec- and preparing his run for Gov- the state. We were phone bank- count every legally cast vote,” tion,” said Abrams at a Nov. 16 ernor. ing since the primaries calling Gillum said in published re- press conference. “But to watch There are documented efforts black women. People like Deb- ports. “As today’s unoffi cial re- an elected offi cial who claims to of Kemp’s machinations to sup- orah Scott and Felicia Davis and ports and recent court proceed- By Stacy M. Brown 47 million U.S. adults used a represent the people in this state press the vote in investigations groups like the Southern Black ings make clear, there are tens NNPA Newswire Contributor variety of tobacco products baldly pin his hopes for election by the Associated Press, Mother Women’s Initiative and Shirley of thousands of votes that have An estimated 14 percent of in 2017, including cigarettes, on suppression of the people’s Jones and other news outlets. Sherrod were canvassing neigh- yet to be counted. We plan to do American adults smoked ciga- cigars, hookah/water pipes, democratic right to vote has Kemp has removed signifi cant borhoods, developing voter all we can to ensure that every rettes every day or some parts smokeless tobacco products been truly appalling.” swathes of African-Americans, profi les and putting women to- voice is heard in this process.” of the day during 2017, which and e-cigarettes. The most Abrams castigated Kemp – Asians and Latinos from voter gether.” There grew a cacophony of is the lowest rate ever record- common tobacco products are who served since 2012 as sec- rolls by purging more than 1.5 Campbell said the emergence calls for Gillum to concede. So ed since 1965, the fi rst year cigarettes and e-cigarettes. retary of state until he stepped million voters – almost 11 per- of Donald Trump, the rise in far, he has refused. The Wall the Public Health Services es- The City of Chicago, which down last week – making it cent of those registered – from hate crimes and the ratcheting Street Journal’s Editorial Board tablished a clearing house for has fi led a lawsuit against on- clear that she refuses to act as if the rolls between 2016 and up of racism are of most concern has called him “ungracious,” smoking and health. In 1964, line sellers of E-Cigarettes, said the election was normal, while 2018. He also closed 214 poll- to black women. This has ani- saying that his refusal to con- the offi ce of the U.S. Surgeon since 2011 Cook County and pointing out that she wasn’t ing stations, the majority of mated their resistance to Trump cede is “a display of ill-grace General issued its fi rst ever re- the State of Illinois have raised making a concession speech. them in poor and non-white and the Republican agenda. that won’t help his political fu- port on smoking and health. taxes on tobacco products, She castigated Kemp for the neighborhoods. “The whole notion is that ture in Florida.” The Centers for Disease Con- resulting in the reduction of “deliberate and intentional” vot- And using a program called our lives are at stake. It’s in Ultimate, he conceded saying trol and Prevention announced smoking. A pack of cigarettes er suppression he employed and ‘exact match,’ he blocked al- our DNA,” she said. “There is he will not stop working for fair recently that the number of cig- costs $11.50 in Illinois, the promised to continue to fi ght for most 35,000 Georgia residents a drumbeat, a drumbeat know- elections in Florida. arette smokers was down from highest in the nation, compared fair and comprehensive elec- from registering from 2013 to ing that this country is in peril. “We wanted to make sure that 15.5 percent in 2016, a 67 per- to the average price of $5.51 tions. 2016. Exact match only grants We’re seeing, feeling and hear- every vote, including those that cent drop since 1965. per pack elsewhere, according “Pundits and hyper-partisans residents the right to vote if ing it. It took a minute for folks were undervotes and overvotes The drop, which has affected to Fair Reporters, a website. will hear my words as a rejec- their registrations exactly match to tune in.” – as long as it was a legally cast 34 million individuals, occurred Black adults are one of many tion of the normal order. You information found in state data Campbell said campaigns like vote – to be counted,” Gillum mostly among young adults be- population groups who smoke see, I’m supposed to say nice bases. Registrations aren’t ac- Abrams represents a power shift said. tween 2016 and 2017, the CDC cigarettes or use other tobac- things and accept my fate,” she cepted if there is a name differ- and will have important impli- He concluded, “We also want reported. About 10 percent of co products at a much higher said. “They will complain that I ence, a misspelled word or an cations for African-Americans you to know that even though young adults 18 to 24 smoked rate. More than 20.1 percent should not use this moment to accent. Kemp’s offi ce also put in 2020 and beyond. this election may be beyond cigarettes in 2017, down from of blacks use some sort of to- recap what was done wrong or more than 50,000 voter registra- In Florida, after a fl urry of us, that this – although nobody 13 percent in 2016. bacco product compared with to demand a remedy. As a leader tions on hold by using the un- lawsuits, uncertainty about the wanted to be governor more “This new all-time low in 21.4 percent of whites. Smok- I should be stoic in my outrage reliable “exact match” system. fate of uncounted ballots and two than me – this was not just cigarette smoking among U.S. ing is the leading cause of can- and silent in my rebuke but sto- Fully 70 percent of those are South Florida counties failing to about an election cycle…This adults is a tremendous public cer deaths in the United States. icism is a luxury and silence is black. meet the deadline, a machine re- was about creating the kind of health accomplishment – and Lung cancer is the leading a weapon for those who would Abrams’ election run electri- count determined that Tallahas- change in this state that really al- it demonstrates the importance cause of death among black quiet the voices of the people. fi ed African-Americans around see Mayor Andrew Gillum was lows for the voices of everyday of continued proven strate- men, according to the American And I will not concede because the state. And the black-woman- unable to catch Republican Ron people to show up again in our gies to reduce smoking,” said Cancer Society. the erosion of our democracy is powered ground game brought DeSantis in that gubernatorial government, our state and our CDC Director Robert Redfi eld. The study was also produced not right.” Abrams to within two percent- contest. Gillum trailed DeSan- communities.” “Despite this progress, work by the Food and Drug Admin- Investigative Journalist Greg age points of beating Kemp. tis by 33,683 votes, a net gain This story includes informa- remains to reduce the harmful istration and National Institutes Palast fi led an affi davit Novem- “We’ve been working in of one vote for Gillum from the tion from The Tallahassee Dem- effects of tobacco use.” of Health’s National Cancer In- ber 15 in federal district court in Georgia all year,” said Melanie unoffi cial results reported last ocrat, gregpalast.com and NPR. The report notes that about stitute. National Trust raises over $10 million to preserve historic black sites

By Stacy M. Brown In this inaugural year, the Action said. NNPA Newswire Contributor Fund was able to award 16 grants, to- In addition to grant funding, the Na- The National Trust for Historic Pres- taling more than $1M, to preservation tional Trust through its Action Fund ervation announced that one year after organizations across the country, with has supported four new National Trea- the launch of the African-American funding going to support the preserva- sure designations, including the child- Cultural Heritage Action Fund the or- tion of sites and stories of black his- hood home of singer Nina Simone, ganization has hit a funding milestone, tory. and Memphis-based Clayborn Temple, raising more than $10M dollars for this The grants, presented at Essence famed for its role in the Sanitation $25M initiative. Festival this July, covered work in Workers’ Strike of 1968. The Action Fund aims to uplift sto- communities from Birmingham to the In the coming year, the National ries of African-American achievement, South Side of Chicago, including sites Trust has pledged to continue work on activism and community, crafting a of struggle and strength, according to key preservation efforts, including con- narrative that expands a view of his- the announcement. ducting research exploring the impact tory, and that helps to reconstruct our “The Action Fund grant enabled us that preservation has on contemporary national identity while inspiring a new to move forward with the goal of trans- urban issues that disproportionately af- generation of activists to advocate for The historic home of John and Alice Coltrane/National Trust for Historic Preservation forming the August Wilson House into fect communities of color – equity, dis- diverse historic places, according to a community space, a hub of art, mem- placement and affordability. the announcement. the Ford Foundation and actress and grassroots engagement, in the more ory and interpretation that will support Additionally, support for Histori- “We are proud of how over this past director Phylicia Rashad, the Action than 800 grant applications asking young artists in Pittsburgh and across cally Black Colleges and Universities year we’ve helped to broaden the con- Fund has changed the landscape of for help protecting African-American the country, and celebrate August Wil- (HBCUs) will continue, from celebrat- versation about the places that matter,” African-American preservation. historic places, and in the tremendous son’s legacy,” said Paul A. Ellis Jr., ex- ing their history to advocating for the Stephanie Meeks, president and CEO In year one, the Action Fund empow- community support at newly-launched ecutive director of the August Wilson reauthorization of the HBCU Historic of the National Trust for Historic Pres- ered youth through a hands-on preser- national treasures like the John and Al- House, an inaugural grant recipient. Preservation Program which ensures ervation, said in a news release. vation experience, modeled innova- ice Coltrane Home,” said Brent Leggs, Ellis, an attorney, is also Wilson’s that their histories and legacies are pre- “Since the launch of the Action Fund, tive approaches to interpreting and director of the African-American Cul- nephew and the founder of the Daisy served. we have seen overwhelming support preserving African-American cultural tural Heritage Action Fund. Wilson Artist Community, named after “The Action Fund draws support across the country in saving spaces that heritage at historic sites, continued on- “As we embark on year two of the Wilson’s mother, Daisy. from a renowned group of leaders in tell the full American story.” the-ground work protecting signifi cant Action Fund, we will continue working “This house and this community are academic, business, government, art Launched in partnership with nation- historic places and launched a national to foster a national landscape where more than just a place where August and philanthropy, as well as the contin- al foundations, and with support from grant program. every person can see themselves, their lived – they are the inspiration for his ued support of fi rst-year lead funders a national advisory council, including “The African American Cultural Her- history and their potential in our col- plays and the physical representation Ford Foundation, The JPB Foundation, co-chairs Darren Walker, president of itage Action Fund has seen remarkable lective story,” Leggs said. of what he was able to accomplish,” he and others,” Leggs said. www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 22 - 28, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11

PRESERVED What sin or weight Be thankful is besetting you? for what you lost By Shewanda Riley we send up heart-felt prayers Columnist By Pastor Simeon R. Green III God. speak unto babes in Christ. I vice charges to use them. No and they are not answered. We Special to The Mississippi Link Is it possible What is it that’s keep- have fed you with milk, and one can help the poor, support spend so much time focusing to be thankful Please ex- ing you from serving as you not with meat: for hitherto ye missionaries and tithe as they on what we didn’t get that we for what you amine your should the Lord Jesus Christ? were not able to bear it, nei- ought who’s in massive fi nan- miss what God has for us on lost? I know it’s life right now. There is something that we ther yet now are ye able.” The cial debt to banks. We read the other side of that disap- Thanksgiving What are the can all do for God; however, church at Corinth probably re- in First Timothy 6:6-8, “But pointment: A challenge to trust season and we things that you it starts with an attitude of de- sembles most churches today. godliness with contentment Him again. And in trusting him are focused on are comfortable sire. Abiding in the inspired The members had problems is great gain. For we brought again comes the opportunity to being grateful for the many with, that may Words of God ought to burn a with a lot of bickering, form- nothing into this world, and it show obedience to God’s awe- blessings we have. However, not be acceptable to the Lord. passion in our hearts to serve ing cliques and even living in is certain we can carry noth- some sovereignty. in some cases, homes and jobs We read in Hebrews 12:1, the Lord in every way pos- fornication in the church. The ing out. And having food and Do we pass the test of being have been lost. Hope for some “Wherefore seeing we also sible while we still have the Apostle Paul called them car- raiment let us be therewith able to congratulate the per- is fading. It’s hard to be thank- are compassed about with so opportunity to do so. nal, babes in Christ and said content.” With this in mind, son who got their prayers an- ful because of growing fear great a cloud of witnesses, let This life is short. Time is he couldn’t even talk with the writer of Hebrews closes swered when their prayer was and uncertainty. How can you us lay aside every weight, and running out! You and I will them about spiritual issues his letter with one last plea. similar to ours? An even bigger be thankful when you feel like the sin which doth so easily be in eternity before we real- because they were in their “Remember your leaders who test is praying that God would you’ve lost so much? beset us, and let us run with ize it. What are you doing for comfort zone, allowing sin to taught you the Word of God. bless that person as they ac- Philippians 4:11-12 says, “I patience the race that is set Jesus Christ? Get involved in go unchecked in the church. Think of all the good that has cepted those new blessings if/ am not saying this because I am before us.” a local church. God wants us Morality is still important to come from their lives, and when they run into difficulties. in need, for I have learned to be Every Christian believer to enjoy this life, just so long God, whether people believe follow the example of their Being able to pray that kind content whatever the circum- is likened in the Holy Bible as we always include Him in it or not. faith. Jesus Christ is the same of prayer requires that we go stances. I know what it is to be to a runner in a race, specifi - everything that we think, say Many Christians are in fi - yesterday, today and forever” back to thanking God for what in need, and I know what it is to cally a marathon. The goal is or do. Jesus wants to be a part nancial woes because they (Hebrews 13:7-8). we didn’t get…regardless of have plenty. I have learned the not to fi nish fi rst; but rather, of everything in our life. are trying to keep up with the Happy Thanksgiving! the reason why we believe he secret of being content in any to fi nish the course set before My prayer for you is to sin- heathen American lifestyle Rev. Simeon R. Green III is didn’t allow it to happen for us. and every situation, whether us by God. There are sins cerely search your heart and which requires a vacation to pastor of Joynes Road Church Sometimes when we get bless- well fed or hungry, whether liv- which will sidetrack us. And ask God in prayer to show you Florida once or twice a year, of God, 31 Joynes Road, ings from God, we quickly for- ing in plenty or in want.” then there are weights which if there are areas of your life a brand new vehicle, new Hampton VA 23669. He is a get that he is sovereign; we’d How do you apply that scrip- are not necessarily sinful, but which need improving. We clothes, dining out regularly member of the National Asso- rather give credit to our prayer ture to everyday life, especially they will hold us back and read in First Corinthians 3:1- and lots of electronic toys, ciation of Evangelism Church partner. if you are struggling? I had to slow us down from serving 2, “And I, brethren, could not gadgets and the monthly ser- of God, Anderson, Ind. It seems a little odd to thank re-learn this a few years ago God for not giving you some- when I dealt with an unexpect- thing, but this kind of thank- ed loss of something I valued. fulness is just as important be- Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master For a time, I struggled with cause it forces us to take a crash coming to terms with the dis- course in spiritual maturity. appointment of the loss. Then it Not getting a prayer answered hit me one day: the loss was re- is God’s ironic reminder that ally God making room for what he really is still in control and he really wanted me to have. knows what is best for us. And, less than one month later, Have a wonderful Thanks- God blessed me with something giving! better than what I’d previously Shewanda Riley is a Dallas, complained about losing. Texas based author of “Love We complain to God and Hangover: Moving From Pain 1750 wonder why he doesn’t give us to Purpose After a Relationship SUNDAY certain things when we pray Ends.” Email her at preserved- for them. Spiritual temper [email protected] or fol- Worship Services www.nhcms.org tantrums might happen when low her on Twitter @shewanda. 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 8:45 a.m.

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12 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 22 - 28, 2018 www.mississippilink.com The 27th Democrats must address run-off voting irregularities By Julianne Malveaux didate. He seems to have targeted do the same things in these United tions like the Lawyers’ Committee NNPA News Wire Columnist By Jannie B. Johnson African-American voters with the States? for Civil Rights, the NAACP, and Special to The Mississippi Link In the days af- voter registrations he did not accept As we move toward the 2020 elec- others, to draft omnibus legislation Yes, I plan to go back to the polls on Nov. 27. I ter midterm elec- because of the trivial “exact match” tion, many Democrats are focused that deals with the many aspects of want to sign my name in the voters’ Book of Signa- tion day, November law. Of 53,000 registrations denied, on who ought to be their choice of voter suppression that were experi- tures. This privilege came at great cost; therefore, 6, 2018, you could it was estimated that 80 percent were a presidential candidate. They might enced in 2018. The Congress must every voting day is aThanksgiving Day again and not turn on a televi- African American. be better served if they focused on the appropriate enough funds to provide again. sion or even have a Florida has been a hot monkey laws that make it diffi cult for people jurisdictions with working polling Cast my vote for Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith conversation with- mess since 2000, and while Gov- to vote, ranging from laws that allow booths and enough poll workers. or Atty. Mike Espy? Don’t know; does it matter? out hearing about aspects of voter ernor Rick Scott (R) is complain- secretaries of state to purge the vot- And the Justice Department must How so…? suppression, voting irregularities, ing now, he could have done lots of ing rolls, laws that make registering observe elections, especially in plac- I have not seen or heard the moral courage or felt or merely extreme voting inconve- things to ensure a clean vote, includ- diffi cult, and more. Who determines es like Florida, for fairness. the moral strength in either that gives me cause to nience. The lines were long, accord- ing providing more resources for what hours polls are open? Why not We send poll watchers all over the believe that they can and will do what is needed to ing to most reports, with too few vot- voting operations in the state’s most 24 hours instead of the scant 12 or world to ensure that elections are separate the good from the evil, the right from the ing booths at too many places. populous counties, Miami Dade, 13 (usually 7a.m. - 8 p.m.) presently fair. Why don’t we have a national wrong. I waited forty-fi ve minutes in the Broward and Palm Beach Counties. available? Why not allow people to poll-watchers corps to review bal- America has some serious issues before her as a rain and watched several people All of these had challenges getting vote over two or three days? lots here at home? The reports of civilized nation. Her issues are core, fundamental walk away in frustration, or because recounts submitted on time, and be- The 2013 Supreme Court decision irregularities are staggering. Voter and basis to her civilization. Am I to assume that they had to get to work. My wait cause Broward County submitted in the Shelby case allowed some tar- manipulation is an issue that must be the 2 run-off candidates know and understand what was short compared to those who their results a scant two minutes late, geted jurisdictions (mostly, but not addressed. needs to be done to stop America’s inner destruc- said they waited hours in line be- their recount (which includes absen- exclusively in the South) to make Former DNC Chairman Donna tion? Am I to trust the good things Senator Smith cause their polling place had too few tee, military and other ballots) will changes in voting rules without Brazile has called for restoring Sec- and Atty. Espy say about themselves or approve to voting booths or nonworking voting not be added to vote totals. Instead, clearing them with the Justice De- tion Five of the Voting Rights Act, be said about them? Why? booths. their original voter count will stand. partment. Sections 4(b) and 5 of the but that’s not enough. The entire Daniel Webster, a great orator said, “If we abide At Morehouse College in Atlanta, We don’t know how many additional Voting Rights Act prohibited chang- voting enterprise needs to be com- by the principles taught in the Bible, our country polls stayed open until 10 p.m. be- votes have been disregarded, but we es that adjusting voting districts or prehensively examined, and the pos- will go on prospering.” I say that if we choose not cause the polling station ran out of must understand that with additional taking other acts to disadvantage sibility of voter suppression needs to abide by those principles, we have cause to fear paper ballots. The voting space near resources, Broward might have sub- part of the voting population. In re- to be drastically reduced. And, to for our civilization in America. Clark Atlanta University had mostly mitted on time. sponse to the changes in the Voting be sure, Republicans will start talk- I have come to this realization about people. nonworking voting booths until 5 We have to be better than this. Rights Act, dozens of states passed ing about nearly non-existent voter People are people and if they are allowed to judge p.m. when new ones were delivered. While our “democracy” is weighed voter suppression laws, requiring fraud. We can investigate so-called themselves by themselves, whatever they choose At a Michigan polling place, the poll against people who live on the mar- more voter ID, restricting the student fraud, as well. But if Democrats to do is right in their eyes. Without guilt, shame workers and voters were on time, but gins, who don’t have driver’s licens- right to vote where they matriculate, want free and fair elections, they or disgrace, they can justify their choice of behav- voting booths were locked in a closet es, who don’t vote regularly, who and more. The 116th Congress that need to make them a legislative pri- ior be it moral/immoral, legal/illegal or whatever. no one had access to. move frequently, we ought to be will be seated in January 2019 ought ority. If they fail to address this is- They can get to be comfortable; feel no responsibil- As I write this, ballots are still be- focused on ensuring that everyone to deal with voting rights and voter sue, they don’t deserve to win the ity for or accountability to anybody. ing counted in Florida and Georgia, has the opportunity to vote. Other access as their fi rst order of business. Presidency in 2020. What’s the moral guide for Senator Smith or Atty. and seven Congressional districts re- countries do it almost effortlessly. Whoever is selected as Speaker Julianne Malveaux is an author Espy? What’s their source for the moral strength main undecided. Georgia was noth- In South African, the polls are open of the House, be it Minority Lead- and economist. Her latest book “Are they will need to resist the temptations that come ing but shenanigans, with “Secretary for three days, and these days are na- er Nancy Pelosi or another leader, We Better Off? Race, Obama and along side power, authority and infl uence? What’s of State” Brian Kemp manipulating tional holidays with most businesses must convene hearings to catalog Public Policy” is available via www. their motivation for doing the right thing for Amer- voter registration and more as soon and schools closed. An indelible the many voting irregularities that amazon.com for booking, wholesale ica or for holding themselves accountable to the as he realized that the amazing Sta- hand stamp allows everyone to vote took place during this election. The inquiries or for more info visit www. MS voters? I don’t know; do you? cey Abrams was a formidable can- and prevents fraud. Why can’t we Speaker must work with organiza- juliannemalveaux.com Does Democratic takeover of the House mean the ACA is safe?

By Marc H. Morial Here, in this country, we shape The U.S. House of Representa- rhetoric. or requirement of the Affordable with pre-existing conditions. President and CEO our own destiny. That is what we tives has voted to repeal the ACA Voters in Idaho, Nebraska and Care Act” that imposes a cost, Reversing this sabotage must National Urban League do. That is who we are. That is more than 50 times since 2011, Utah even passed ballot initia- fee or “regulatory burden.” be a top priority for the incom- “I’m signing what makes us the United States only to have the repeal blocked tives that will expand Medic- Since then, the administration ing Congress. The individual it for 11-year-old of America.” – President Barack by the Senate. While the Admin- aid to more than 330,000 low- and the Congress have taken mandate, which is a key factor Marcelas Ow- Obama, March 23, 2010, on istration may have succeeded in income adults, an option made dozens of steps to sabotage the in keeping premiums affordable, ens, who’s also signing the Affordable Care Act chipping away at the law through possible by the Affordable Care law, the most signifi cant being must be restored. Prescription here. Marcelas The Affordable Care Act of executive action, the Democratic Act. the repeal of the individual man- drug prices remain too high. lost his mom to 2010, also known as “Obam- takeover of the House at least Recent polling and the results date requiring most Americans to One of the Urban League an illness. And acare,” is one of the most con- will put an end to attempts at full of the election make it clear: the carry health insurance. Movement’s core goals is that she didn’t have insurance and sequential acts of Congress in repeal. vast majority of Americans sup- According to the Congres- every American has access to couldn’t afford the care that she the 21st Century, especially for The 2018 midterm campaign port the ACA and rely on its pro- sional Budget Offi ce, the repeal quality and affordable health needed. So in her memory he has African Americans. The ACA season saw candidates across the tections. And the incoming Con- is estimated to leave 13 million care solutions. It’s why we told her story across America so slashed the black uninsured rate political spectrum campaigning gress has vowed to strengthen it. more Americans uninsured by fought so hard for the passage that no other children have to by 40 percent. According to the on promises to retain the ACA’s To be sure, there is work to 2027, and to cause premiums to of the Affordable Care Act, and go through what his family has National Urban League’s annual provisions barring insurers from be done. The very fi rst execu- spike 10 percent. why we continue to fi ght so hard experienced … We are a nation report on the social and econom- denying coverage to people with tive order issued by the current A pending lawsuit by 20 states, to protect it. A majority of the that faces its challenges and ac- ic status of African Americans, preexisting conditions or charg- administration was a vague di- with support from the adminis- members of the 116th Congress, cepts its responsibilities. We are State of Black America, racial ing sick people more. Even can- rective to “to waive, defer, grant tration, challenges provisions of which convenes in January, have a nation that does what is hard. health disparities began to nar- didates who previously voted exemptions from, or delay the the Affordable Care Act, includ- vowed to protect it, too, and we What is necessary. What is right. row as a result of the law. to repeal the ACA adopted the implementation of any provision ing the protections for people will hold them to that promise. America has come to this

By E. Faye Williams ently, what they did was okay America really has come to this. racism. This isn’t just by high ing the Civil War and World War ligion, national origin or gen- Trice Edney Newswire with the photographer, school As much as many of us tried to school boys. These are adults to II. Many of them are buried in der. These boys in Wisconsin, Recently we administration (until recently) believe America is better than whom these boys must look for Wisconsin and other places in the neo-Nazi rally in Charlot- learned of boys and the parents from whom I’ve this, we’ve been greatly disap- appropriate behavior. So, what- the U.S. and the world. tesville, sending bombs to lead- in Wisconsin heard no public comment. pointed to learn that all of our ef- ever is wrong with these boys, Instead of honoring their sac- ers, bombing the synagogue in throwing Nazi The school district issued the forts, things really aren’t getting they learned it from adults who rifi ce, these high school students Pittsburgh, recent shootings in salutes and fl ash- following statement following better. It’s like what my ances- never taught their children the have totally disrespected them. a California Bar, shooting of the ing white power a public outcry, but surely they tors often said: “We take a step sacrifi ces some of their ances- They must be taught the history black man and woman in Ken- signs. This is dis- had seen the photograph previ- forward, and two steps back.” tors made to perfect our union of this country and who did what tucky, hate fi lled tweets and lan- turbing. Who taught them to do ously: This isn’t the only disgusting for all of its citizens. They had to allow them to live as they live guage of #45 – all of these mini- this? Did they learn it at home or “The photo of students posted incident that’s been made public to fi ght within and outside our today. Adults are responsible for mize our progress in America. school? Did they pick it up from to #BarabooProud is not refl ec- from the same school. There was country to protect us and to save teaching these boys what these It’s time for us to realize that the chaos in our nation? I won- tive of the educational values an incident in 2012 where stu- our nation from destruction. hateful symbols mean. They run America is in danger of having der if students even know what and beliefs of the School District dents from Baraboo found it okay My ancestors, as well as the counter to what so many gave to admit that we’re not who our the salute means. of Baraboo. We are investigating to fl y Confederate fl ags claiming ancestors of these boys, died in to keep us safe and be fair to all country’s documents say we are. I wonder how their parents and will pursue any and all avail- it was to honor the death of a various wars. Either they don’t citizens. E. Faye Williams is national and teachers reacted. Obviously, able and appropriate actions, in- friend. We’ve certainly seen our care or they don’t know what Our hopes were so high when president of the National Con- the salute was planned. It defi es cluding legal, to address.” share of pickup trucks running they were doing. we witnessed the young people’s gress of Black Women; host of imagination to believe so many I wouldn’t call that statement around with Confederate fl ags I’m told as many as 20,000 “March for Our Lives,” and their “Wake Up and Stay Woke” on boys just happened to throw the suffi cient to address such a seri- and guns in the windows repre- people from Wisconsin died show of respect for all without WPFW-FM 89.3 in Washington, salute at the same time. Appar- ous case, so I’m left to believe senting an “in your face” act of fi ghting confederate powers dur- regard to race, creed, color, re- D.C.

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Baptist Convention By Glenn Ellis TriceEdneyWire.com affect many parts of your body. er ovulation. PCOS is also as- clude healthy lifestyle changes Sleep apnea can be caused sociated with overweight and or a breathing device such as a The Mississippi Link Newswire ber diet is one approach that Sleep apnea by a person’s physical structure obesity, which can cause sleep positive airway pressure (PAP) Mississippi College nurs- works, Tarver told a visitor as is a common or medical conditions. These apnea. machine, mouthpiece or im- ing students administered fl u the convention opened Octo- condition in the include obesity, large tonsils, Neuromuscular conditions plant. Talk to your doctor. De- shots, checked blood pressure ber 30. United States. It endocrine disorders, neuromus- interfering with brain signals pending on the type and sever- and offered valuable tips on Other Mississippi College can occur when cular disorders, heart or kidney to airway and chest muscles ity of your sleep apnea and your weight control. nursing students assisting at the upper airway failure, certain genetic syn- can cause sleep apnea. Some of needs and preferences, other Working several hours at a the convention included: Kai- becomes blocked dromes and premature birth. these conditions are stroke and treatments may be possible. health fair at the Mississippi tlynn Wright of Pearl; Ashley repeatedly during sleep, reduc- Here is some of reasons that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Sleep apnea can affect anyone Baptist Convention provided Richard of Florence; Janesia ing or completely stopping air- each of these conditions can (ALS). at any age, even children. Un- good practice for School of Smoots of Canton; Sammie fl ow. This is known as obstruc- contribute to sleep apnea: Sleep apnea is commonly treated sleep apnea may be re- Nursing students. Mack of Little Rock, Arkan- tive sleep apnea. If the brain Obesity is a common cause found in people who have ad- sponsible for poor performance Many of the students will sas; Joya Johnson of Merid- does not send the signals needed of sleep apnea in adults. Peo- vanced heart or kidney failure. in everyday activities, such as work as professionals in a ian; Elizabeth Kimbrell of to breathe, the condition may be ple with this condition have These patients may have fl uid at work and school, motor ve- state with vast healthcare Carrolton and Alanna Kron of called central sleep apnea. increased fat deposits in their build-up in their neck, which hicle crashes, and academic un- needs. Mississippi’s rate of Decatur. In some cases, this pause in necks that can block the upper can obstruct the upper airway derachievement in children and diabetes, heart disease and MC student nurses returned breathing (called apnea) can last airway. and cause sleep apnea. adolescents. obesity remain the worst in as volunteers to help the 10 seconds or longer and it can Large tonsils may contribute Genetic syndromes that af- If you have been diagnosed the nation. Christian university’s faculty occur 30 times or more in an to sleep apnea, because they nar- fect the structure of the face or with sleep apnea, it is impor- The student nurses assisted and staff during a November hour. And despite the condition row the upper airway. skull, particularly syndromes tant that you adopt and maintain pastors, their spouses and 13 health fair held in Ander- being common, it often goes Disorders of the endocrine that cause smaller facial bones healthy lifestyle habits and use other visitors at the 183rd son Hall on the Clinton cam- undiagnosed because many of system can produce hormones or cause the tongue to sit farther your prescribed treatment. convention at First Baptist pus. the symptoms – such as loud that can affect sleep-related back in the mouth, may cause Remember, I’m not a doctor. Church Jackson. Mississippi College, af- snoring, gasping for air, and in- breathing. The following are ex- sleep apnea. These genetic syn- I just sound like one. Take good President Blake Thompson fi liated with the Mississippi terruptions in breathing – occur amples of endocrine disorders dromes include cleft lip and care of yourself and live the best visited with the 22 student Baptist Convention, is a pri- during sleep, when individu- associated with sleep apnea: down syndrome. life possible! nurses as he attended his fi rst vate, co-educational, Chris- als may not even realize what’s Hypothyroidism: People Premature babies born be- The information included in Mississippi Baptist Conven- tian university of liberal arts happening. with this condition have low fore 37 weeks of pregnancy this column is for educational tion as the university’s new and sciences serving more What makes the under-diag- levels of thyroid hormones. This have a higher risk for breathing purposes only. It is not intended leader. than 5,100 students, from 40 nosis of sleep apnea so prob- affects the part of the brain that problems during sleep. In most nor implied to be a substitute Student nurse Tameria states and more than three lematic is that the condition if controls breathing, as well as cases, the risk decreases as the for professional medical advice. Lowe picked up insights by dozen countries. Founded in untreated can lead to numerous the nerves and muscles used to brain matures. The reader should always con- serving her fellow Mississip- 1826, Mississippi College is health problems, including car- breathe. People with hypothy- It’s estimated that nearly 30 sult his or her healthcare provid- pians at the large church in the oldest institution of high- diovascular diseases, diabetes roidism can also be diagnosed million people in the United er to determine the appropriate- downtown Jackson. er learning in Mississippi, the and even increased risk of sud- with obesity, which can cause States have sleep apnea. Pub- ness of the information for their “I got to learn a lot of things largest private university in den death. And because this sleep apnea. lished data suggests that the own situation or if they have any I didn’t know about my own the state and America’s sec- sleep disorder is associated with Acromegaly: People with disorder is signifi cantly more questions regarding a medical health,” said Lowe, a se- ond oldest Baptist college. chronic daytime sleepiness, it this condition have high levels prevalent in men, affecting ap- condition or treatment plan. nior from Itta Bena. “This is Mississippi College is home has been found to be the cause of growth hormone. This condi- proximately 14 percent of males Glenn Ellis, is a health advo- great.” to 84 areas of undergraduate of a number of devastating in- tion is associated with changes and fi ve percent of females. For cacy communications specialist. Standing by their “healthy study, 16 graduate programs, dustrial and transportation ac- in the facial bones, swelling of reasons that are still not clear, in He is the author of Which Doc- joints” display on stage, stu- a doctor of jurisprudence, a cidents. the throat, and an increased size the United States, sleep apnea tor?, and Information is the Best dent nurses Ben Tarver of doctor of education leader- Common sleep apnea signs of the tongue. These changes is more common among blacks, Medicine. He is a health colum- Greenville and Parker Thur- ship degree and a doctor of and symptoms are snoring or can obstruct the upper airway Hispanics and Native Ameri- nist and radio commentator who man of Pearl dished out free professional counseling de- gasping during sleep; reduced or and lead to sleep apnea. cans than among whites. lectures, nationally and interna- advice to convention guests. gree. Mississippi College absent breathing, called apnea Polycystic ovary syndrome If you are diagnosed with tionally on health related topics. How to maintain healthy seeks to be a university rec- events; and sleepiness. Undiag- (PCOS): Sleep apnea is also sleep apnea, your doctor may Listen to Glenn on radio in Phil- joints? ognized for academic excel- nosed or untreated sleep apnea seen in women with PCOS, an make recommendations to help adelphia; Boston; Shreveport; Regularly getting exercise lence and commitment to the prevents restful sleep and can endocrine condition that causes you maintain an open airway Los Angeles; and Birmingham and eating a healthy high fi - cause of Christ. cause complications that may large ovaries and prevents prop- during sleep. These could in- or visit: www.glennellis.com

Black Voters IN MEMORIAM Continued from page 1 candidates; nine percent for Republicans. made Florida’s costs for electing its fi rst more qualifi ed than DeSantis.” “African Americans and other people African-American governor too high. McNeir added, “He was too progres- of color were motivated to turn out in “I’d ask a black businessman, ‘Which sive. And he was going to raise taxes. It Frank Monroe record numbers for mid-term elections of your employees are you going to was honest for him to say, but you don’t due to the desire to see Trump’s power lay off?’ They’d stop and say, ‘I hadn’t talk about raising taxes with white folk. curbed,” Cummings observed. “African thought of it like that.’” He should have done what white folks Americans know exactly what Trump Jackson derides African-American do, lie; raise taxes once he got in.” Mickens, Jr. is and what he means for our future. In- candidates he claims are fearful of be- Tax cuts were also in play in the pre- deed, he has made no effort to hide his ing openly vocal advocates for their own dominantly Democratic state of Mary- disdain for African Americans and other people. land, where Democratic gubernatorial July 27, 1951 - November 17, 2018 historically marginalized groups.” “Obama said he was going to be presi- candidate Ben Jealous, African Ameri- Some black analysts argue that a tax- dent of all the people. We hear it over can and a former NAACP president, was fi rm formed with college class- cut-driven bump in personal income and over from black candidates,” Gillum defeated by Republican incumbent Larry mate, Albert Leason. While tak- should prompt African Americans to included. “But if you speak to a Latino Hogan, who won a second term. ing on various construction con- vote Republican. But in Mississippi, in candidate, he will tell you exactly what African-American Democrats crossed tracts, the company participated precincts where well-to-do and middle- he will do for the Latino community.” party lines, not en masse but in signifi - in the JPS Adopt-A-School pro- class African Americans reside, Trump’s Kevin McNeir, editor of the Miami cant numbers, in part because they felt gram, taking Powell Junior High tax cuts had no measurable impact in Times during the hanging chad contro- Hogan’s tax reduction initiatives had im- School under its wing. the mid-terms, according to Charles versy in the Bush-Gore 2010 election proved their personal fi nances. After EnCon, he signed on to Taylor, principal and founder of Peyton and now editor of the Washington In- Yet, as The Baltimore Sun noted the lend his business and construc- Strategies, LLC, based in Jackson, Miss. former, fi nds some truth in Jackson’s as- day after the election, “No coattails: tion expertise at Jackson State Though he has provided consulting ser- sertions, but takes each candidate on his Maryland voters backed Republican University through MTEP and vices for the Espy campaign, he is not a or her own merits. Gov. Hogan, but also showed their dis- AJA Management as a project spokesperson. “I’m an independent. Democrats dain for Trump.” manager and supervisor. “Precinct 83 is an affl uent black pre- haven’t done a damn thing for me, in- In exit polling, and across racial lines, Community outreach was a cinct in Jackson. Espy got 97.67 percent cluding Barack Obama. I’ve been black voters rejected what they perceived as major part of Frank’s life outside of the vote,” Taylor said. “In Precinct 84, all my life, so I don’t care about your Trump’s divisiveness, apparently despite of the offi ce, coaching at CJSO, 95 percent. Precinct 85, predominantly color. I’m not going to vote for you just whatever personal gain they may have Oak Grove Little League and as black middle class, 97.2 percent.” because you’re black.” derived from his tax cuts. Frank Monroe Mickens Jr. a robust member of New Hope Republican columnist Raynard Jack- Regardless of African-American vot- Charles Taylor described this year’s peacefully transitioned Saturday, Baptist Church’s youth ministry son, though not an ardent Trump fan, ers’ views on Trump, McNeir attributes mid-terms in Mississippi as historic. “In November 17, at Magnolia Se- as an AWANA leader and Chil- criticizes the Democratic party for fail- the Democrats’ success in the mid-terms the 2014 mid-terms, for all voters, we nior Dare Center in Jackson, MS. dren’s Church leader. He also ing to deliver policies that enable African to their expansive fi eld of qualifi ed can- had 631,000 voters; in this one, close to He was born July 27, 1951 in served as a mentor to students at Americans to reach economic indepen- didates. 900,000.” the Bronx, New York to Mary Oakley Training Center. dence. “From women, to Muslims, to Native Indeed, the Hyde-Smith versus Espy Smith and Frank Monroe Mick- Frank spent 43 years with his “I carried this message across the state Americans, to transgender, to veterans – contest may be the defi ning moment ens Sr. Growing up in New York Joann, the love of his life. He to black communities: ‘How much are all those numbers went up. The result is for how black voters view the political he had a passion for baseball, leaves behind two children, Frank you willing to pay to make history?’” the most signifi cant increase in Demo- landscape in 2020 as they face yet an- mathematics and engineering, (Chasattee) and Melissa, as well explained Jackson, who is president and cratic House members since Watergate. other opportunity to raise the bar against eventually fi nding his way to as grandchildren Ava, Langston CEO of a government affairs and public That’s truly noteworthy. Now, Trump Trumpism in American politics. Brooklyn Technical High School. and Jaxen. relations fi rm in Washington, D.C. He can spin it all he wants to.” McNeir concludes, “The hatred that Frank received a B.S. in civil There will be a family hour Fri- has worked on numerous Republican But McNeir does believe Trump’s has been under the radar in America has engineering from Case Institute day 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at Wes- campaigns, including Ron DeSantis’ gu- infl uence in Florida was signifi cant be- gotten an invitation from Trump to ex- of Technology in Cleveland, thaven Memorial Funeral Home, bernatorial campaign in Florida against cause he elevated DeSantis’s visibility press yourself.” Ohio. Shortly after graduation, 3580 Robinson Road. the Democrat candidate, Andrew Gil- by “giving him a shoulder to lean on,” Khalil Abdullah, a veteran reporter he married his college sweetheart The homegoing service will lum, mayor of Tallahassee. much like with Supreme Court Judge with both the general market and the Agnes Joann Eppes. be held at New Hope Baptist Jackson says Gillum’s vow to increase Kavanaugh. Black Press, was former director of the For more than 20 years, Frank Church, 5202 Watkins Drive, the minimum wage and raise taxes to ac- “Had Gillum been white, he would National Association of Black State Leg- stood at the helm of EnCon, Inc., Jackson, MS Saturday, Novem- complish policy objectives would have have won by 99 percent, he’s that much islators. an engineering and contracting ber 24, at 1 p.m. CLASSIFIED

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By Kam Williams puter hacker Lisbeth Salander. beth on The Crown. And she’s re- As the fi lm unfolds, we fi nd world politics when she and nouement. Columnist In 2015, David Lagercrantz cently been getting a lot of Oscar Lisbeth and her sister Camilla sidekick Mikael are recruited to Kudos to Claire Foy for oh so The late Stieg Larsson (1954- wrote the fourth installment in buzz for her critically-acclaimed (Sylvia Hoeks) being molested disable a dangerous computer convincingly reimagining Lis- 2004) is best remembered as the the series, “That Which Does Not portrayal of astronaut Neil Arm- by their father as youngsters. The program developed by America’s beth Salander as a cartoonish, author of the Millennium trilogy Kill Us,” which was lauded as a strong’s stoic wife, Janet, in First former makes a daring escape National Security Agency capa- feminist superhero on the order of posthumously-published best faithful extension of the famed Man. from their snow-capped, moun- ble of sabotaging other countries’ of Wonder Woman! sellers, all of which were even- franchise. That book has now Here, the versatile thespian ex- taintop home, saving herself, but nuclear defense systems. Excellent (4 stars) tually made into feature fi lms been adapted to the big screen as hibits an impressive acting range leaving her little sis behind to be What ensues is a grisly game Rated R for violence, profan- (The Girl with the Dragon Tat- The Girl in the Spider’s Web. in a demanding role where she violated by the monster for years. of cat-and-mouse played by spies ity, sexuality and nudity too, The Girl Who Played with Directed by Fede Alvarez plays a traumatized, incest sur- Fast-forward to present-day equipped with state-of-the-art Running time: 117 minutes Fire and The Girl Who Kicked (Don’t Breathe), the fi lm co-stars vivor-turned-righteous vigilante. Stockholm where vengeful Lis- gadgetry. As the body count es- Production Studio: MGM / the Hornet’s Nest). His Swedish- Claire Foy as Lisbeth and Sverrir This incarnation of Lisbeth is beth is in the midst of unleash- calates, the relentless bloodlet- Columbia Pictures / Pascal Pic- language psychological thrillers Gudnason as Mikael. Foy, who not only a brainy, IT expert but ing a string of sadistic vigilante ting is presented in such a styl- tures / Yellow Bird / Scott Ru- revolved around a crime-fi ghting won an Emmy, Golden Globe a seemingly invincible heroine attacks against some of the city’s ized fashion that it’s never really din Productions / The Cantillon duo composed of veteran journal- and Screen Actors Guild Award with an extraordinary set of fi ght- worst misogynists. However, upsetting until the humdinger of Company / Regency Enterprises ist Mikael Blomkvist and com- for her portrayal of Queen Eliza- ing, driving and survival skills. the plot makes a sharp turn into a reveal during the dramatic de- Studio: Columbia Pictures Kam’s Kapsules Weekly previews that make choosing a fi lm fun

By Kam Williams who, after a botched bank heist, feur (Viggo Mortensen) driving Columnist decide to follow in their late hus- around the Deep South during For movies opening Novem- bands’ felonious footsteps. Sup- Jim Crow segregation. With Lin- ber 9, 2018 porting cast includes Liam Nee- da Cardellini, Don Stark and P.J. Wide Releases son, Colin Farrell, Robert Duvall Byrne. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes and Daniel Kaluuya. (In English The Last Race (Unrated) of Grindelwald (PG-13 for ac- and Spanish with subtitles) Poignant portrait of octogenar- tion) Second installment in the Independent & Foreign ian Barbara and Jim Cromarty’s Harry Potter prequel series re- Films struggle to keep the Riverhead volves around an infamous evil At Eternity’s Gate (PG-13 for Raceway afl oat, the only surviv- wizard’s (Johnny Depp) attempt mature themes) Willem Dafoe ing, stock car racetrack of 40 that to breed a race of pure-blood portrays Vincent Van Gogh in once fl ourished on Long Island. witches and wizards to rule over this biopic based on the legend- Of Fathers and Sons (Un- all ordinary people. Cast includes ary Dutch painter’s letters and rated) Eye-opening documentary Eddie Redmayne, Carmen Ejo- on anecdotes about his life. With shot by Syrian Talal Derki who go, Jude Law and Zoe Kravitz. Oscar Isaac, Mads Mikkelsen lived with radical Islamists upon Instant Family (PG-13 for and Rupert Friend. (In French returning to his hometown of sexuality, profanity, drug ref- and English with subtitles) Homs. (In Arabic with subtitles) erences and mature themes) Girl (Unrated) Transgender Team Khan (Unrated) Boxing Inspirational comedy recount- drama about a 15 year-old Bel- documentary following former ing a couple’s (Mark Wahlberg gian girl (Victor Polster), born world champ Amir Khan on the and Rose Byrne) real-life ad- in a boy’s body, who pursues her comeback trail for two years as justment to parenthood after dream of becoming a ballerina. he trains with hopes of securing a adopting three siblings (Isabela Cast includes Arieh Worthalter, title fi ght with undefeated Floyd Moner, Gustavo Quiroz and Ju- Oliver Bodart and Magali Elali. Mayweather Jr. Featuring foot- lianna Gamiz) simultaneously. (In French, Flemish and English age of Lennox Lewis, Bernard With Octavia Spencer, Joan Cu- with subtitles) Hopkins, Oscar De La Hoya and sack and Julie Hagerty. Green Book (PG-13 for vio- Manny Pacquiao. (In English Widows (R for violence, sexu- lence, mature themes, profanity, and Urdu with subtitles) ality, nudity and pervasive pro- racial slurs, smoking and sugges- The World beneath Your fanity) Adaptation of the British tive material) Unlikely-buddies Feet (Unrated) New York City TV series of the same name about dramedy, set in the Sixties, about documentary chronicling peri- four gangsters’ wives (Viola Da- the friendship forged between a patetic Matt Green’s 8,000-mile vis, Michelle Rodriguez, Eliza- black classical pianist (Maher- walk around every block in the beth Debicki and Cynthia Erivo) shala Ali) and his white chauf- Big Apple. 18 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK NOVEMBER 22 - 28, 2018 www.mississippilink.com www.mississippilink.com NOVEMBER 22 - 28, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 19 BOOK REVIEW:

THE“INVISIBLE: FORGOTTEN STORY OF THE BLACK WOMAN LAWYER WHO TOOK DOWN AMERICA’S MOST POWERFUL MOBSTER” BYSTEPHEN L. CARTER C.2018, HENRY HOLT $30.00 / $39.00 CANADA • 365 PAGES

By Terri Schlichenmeyer too far-fetched – both her par- hood dream, she enrolled at woman) appointed to work with and a mobster who quietly con- tions as an ambitious black Columnist ents were successful, educated Fordham Law School in the fall attorney Thomas Dewey to end trolled it all. In the end, Eunice woman in Jim Crow America, Here I am! activists for “the darker nation” of 1927. the hold that the mob had on “knew she had the makings of a and personal stories that show You raise your hand higher – but it was unlikely, since just a “…Eunice,” says Carter, New York City. case. The question was whether what made Eunice who she so you don’t go unnoticed. You handful of “Negroes” were law- “found the law fascinating.” For quite some time, New anyone would believe her.” was. What she accomplished speak up, so you aren’t over- yers in 1907, and even fewer From tailor-made suits to Yorkers had been complain- That, of course, is not the end was astounding, but it’s that lat- looked. It’s a natural human were women. lawsuits was an amazing “re- ing about prostitution in their of this story; Eunice Hunton ter that makes this book lively need: pay attention, here I am, Her mother believed that rais- invention,” but not one without neighborhoods, and as the only Carter was a relatively young and touchable, as though we’ve look this way, see me. For some, ing a family was a woman’s sacrifi ce, including an even- woman on-staff, it fell to Eu- woman when she helped take been invited to sit at someone’s it’s easy to get recognition; for highest achievement but as an tual estrangement with her son nice to deal with those everyday down mobster Lucky Luciano grand family table. others – as in the new book “In- adult, Eunice would have none and a strained marriage. Still, citizens. Says Carter, the me- and she later went on to enjoy History is fi lled with legions visible” by Stephen L. Carter – of that. She did her duty, marry- for her, the hardship must’ve nial job was probably meant to brief fame for what amounted of people who affected lives but years later, it still doesn’t arrive. ing a Harlem dentist and bear- been worth it, especially when, discourage her but instead, she to a second career in politics. never got properly lauded for Eunice Hunton was eight ing a son, but when faced with soon after graduation from law “mined the stacks of citizen’s Here, though, author Stephen it. For one woman, “Invisible” years old when she told a little the possibility of a lifetime as a school and becoming politically complaints… and she found L. Carter – who was Eunice’s changes that and more, and if playmate that she wanted to be socialite, she couldn’t bear the active, she was asked to be one gold” in the form of a crooked grandson – also recounts heart- you’re looking for a sink-your- a lawyer someday. That wasn’t thought. Mindful of her child- of twenty lawyers (and the only line of corruption, pay-offs, aches she endured, her frustra- teeth-in book, here it is. Hinds County School District Weekly Update ENGAGING-EMPOWERING-ENSURING-EXCELLENCE Hinds County School District Community Bank lending coordinator addressed implements Clear-bag Policy Raymond High Upward Bound students

at athletic events Elaine Toney, community lending coordinator with Community Bank addressed students at Raymond High School on Financial Literacy last week. Topics discussed included how to establish good credit, your credit score and how to budget your money. The program is designed to offer consumer education to young people in school and in the community. The program of- Pictured L-R Back Row: Catherine Guerdon, reading-language arts interventionist; fers several fi nancial education topics that pre- Natalie Russell, Upward Bound director; Tenicia Boone, math Interventionist; Ar- pares students to be more bank-smart. neisha Page; Rachel Burleigh; NaKiera Coleman; and Lakesha Harmon, academic

champion. Front Row: Johnathan Britt; Tiara Johnson; Elaine Toney, community The students attending this session are part bank lending coordinator; Gernicia Jones; Kera Turner; O’Myah Clark; and Mya of the Hinds Community College-Utica Cam- Scott pus Upward Bound program. The program is designed to assist low-income, fi rst generation college bound high school students in the suc- cessful completion of secondary education and to prepare them academically for enrollment by offering enrichment programs such as the fi - nancial literacy piece. The program is in its sec- ond year at RHS and THS and is coordinated by Natalie Russell, Upward Bound director. Elaine Toney, community lending coordinator with Community Bank addressed students at Raymond High School

Dola “DJ” Greer, bus driver Erika Vazquez- Masters, substitute for RES & CMS, named teacher at Utica Elementary Middle Bus Driver of the Month School, named Substitute Teachers of the Month Pictured L-R: La’Tesha Roby, assistant principal-UEMS; Eri- ka Vazquez-Masters, Substitute Teacher of the Month-UEMS; and Carolyn Samuel, board secretary – District 5. Pamela Myles, bookkeeper at Utica Elementary Middle School, named Pictured L-R: Curtis Washington, director of Transportation – Employee of the Durham Services; Dola Greer, Bus Driver of the Month; Carolyn Month Samuel, board secretary – District 5; Bobby Taylor, principal- Pictured L-R: La’Tesha Roby, assistant principal-UEMS; Pamela RES; and Deborah Newman, principal-CMS. Myles, Employee of the Month-UEMS; Timothy Myles, chief of police-Utica; and Carolyn Samuel, board secretary – District 5.

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