Jackson (MS) Alumnae Mississippi Band of Choctaw Delta Chapter Celebrates Indians’ Chief Opens Women’S Sorority’S Founding History Month Events
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www.mississippilink.com Vol. 20, No. 21 March 13 - 19, 2014 50¢ Celebration of Life for Mayor Chokwe Lumumba Photos on page 5 Eight mayoral candidates proclaim to be ‘the best leader for Jackson’ Special Election for the next mayor of Jackson set for April 8 Johnson Yarber Priester Lumumba horhn PHOTOS BY AYeShA MUStAFAA Saturday, March 8, 2014, and got approved with 90 percent And he addressed questions By Ayesha K. Mustafaa with the opening of business of the electoral vote was first about his residence, stating and Stephanie R. Jones Monday, March 10, the first initiated by his administration that he has been a Jackson At press time, there are press conference was called in 2009. resident, although some peo- eight candidates who have by former mayor, Harvey Johnson said it is his ex- ple got his residence confused entered the special election Johnson Jr. announcing his perience as three-time for- with a barn and horse stable for mayor of Jackson, after candidacy for mayor of Jack- mer mayor that makes him that he built and owned out- the sudden passing of Mayor son. the best candidate. The final side the city. Chokwe Lumumba Feb. 25, Johnson went through a crown during his last term Johnson held his press con- 2014. To follow are their an- list of his accomplishments was to see the Westin Hotel nouncements in the order they during his previous mayoral deal across the street from the were made. terms, stating that the one per- Jackson Convention Center Candidates Continued on page 7 Lumumba was laid to rest cent sales tax that Lumumba get off the table. Quinn (FiLe Photo) Wilson (FiLe Photo) Women’s History m o n t H s a l u t e … Jackson (MS) Alumnae Mississippi Band of Choctaw Delta Chapter celebrates Indians’ chief opens Women’s sorority’s founding History Month Events Chief Phyliss J. Anderson (second from left) with 2013-2014 Choctaw indian Princess Lanena Grace John (second from right) and first alternate Robin South (left) and second alternate onnahinli Denson Members of the Jackson (MS) Alumnae Chapter join President Julia Crockett and Southern Regional The Mississippi Link Newswire Director Cheryl W. turner at the group’s recent Founders Day celebration at College hill Baptist Church. The Women’s History Month Union, Room H. It is sponsored by Phyllis Anderson, the first fe- events at Southern Miss will con- USM Feminist Majority Alliance. The Mississippi Link Newswire and responsible for 212 chapters greater impact in their local com- male tribal chief of the Missis- tinue March 18 with Mississippi The closing ceremony of Wom- The Jackson (MS) Alumnae in the southern region, which munities. sippi Band of Choctaw Indians, native and award-winning author en’s History Month will be March Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta includes the states of Alabama, A highlight of the reception helped kick off Women’s History Jesmyn Ward, 6:30 p.m., Thad Co- 31 with the Committee on Services Sorority Inc. celebrated Found- Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, that followed was the fellowship Month events at The University of chran Center, Ballrooms I and II. and Resources for Women awards ers Day in February with a pro- Tennessee, and the Bahamas. among sorority members that in- Southern Mississippi at an opening Research presentations by the presentation, 4 p.m. in R.C. Cook gram and inspirational message With the sanctuary of College cluded recognition of the “Delta reception, March 6, at the Interna- Committee for Services and Re- Union Room B. from Southern Regional Direc- Hill Baptist Church filled with Dears” in attendance. tional Center on the University’s sources for Women grant recipients For more information about tor Cheryl W. Turner, around the Deltas from local chapters and In 2014, Delta Sigma Theta Hattiesburg campus. will host a brown bag luncheon at Women’s History Month at South- theme “Embrace the Past, En- invited guests, Turner reminded Sorority, Inc. celebrates 101 years Anderson, a native of the Red noon in the McCain Library room ern Miss, contact Robyn Curtis at hance the Present, Empower the sorority members of their lifetime of scholarship, service and sister- Water community, was officially 203, March 25. [email protected]. Future.” commitment to service, urging hood. The Jackson (MS) Alum- sworn in as the first woman chief The Forum on Women’s Health On Facebook, visit “Southern Turner is a member of the So- them to continue to live the Del- nae Chapter marks it 73rd year in in Choctaw history in October and Healthcare Access will be held Miss Committee on Services and rority’s National Executive Board ta legacy and to strive for even May with 300 members. 2011. March 26, 6 p.m., in the R.C. Cook Resources for Women.” The Value of Second Annual Book Review: Share this issue with a friend HBCUs Black Family “Transforming Pain by mailing it to: Summit focuses on to Power: Unlock Your Inside the black male Unlimited Potential” Page 12 Page 21 Page 19 2 • the mississippi link march 13 - 19, 2014 www.mississippilink.com Fondren’s Zippity Doo Dah® Weekend to honor Vietnam veterans The Mississippi Link Newswire it’s an extraordinary honor,” said are humbled by those who have Fondren will present the fourth Jim Wiley, a Vietnam veteran who served our country; they are the annual Zippity Doo Dah® Week- served in 1968 and chairman of heroes of today. We, as a people, end March 21-22 honoring Viet- the All-American Service Veterans owe them our debt and gratitude. It nam veterans and raising money committee. Wiley brought the idea is an honor to dedicate this year’s for Friends of Children’s Hospital. to Fondren’s Zippity Doo Dah® parade to their loyalty and ser- Activities begin with Dancing Weekend planners, saying this will vice.” in the Streets with The Bouffants be a first-of-its-kind statewide ef- Other events on Saturday in- on Duling Avenue Friday night fort to honor those who served in clude a Children’s Character and concluding Saturday with the Vietnam. Breakfast, the 2nd annual Color BancorpSouth Zippity Doo Dah® Erik Hearon, a 40-year Air Me Rad 5k, Sal & Mookie’s Street Parade, a nighttime “Welcome Force and Air National Guard vet- Carnival and an arts & crafts mar- Home, Vietnam Veterans” patri- eran who rides with Mississippi’s ketplace throughout Fondren’s his- otic parade throughout Fondren’s Patriot Guard motorcycle group, toric business district. historic business district. The pa- will organize motorcyclists from For more information or spon- rade will feature the world-famous across the state to help kick off the sorship opportunities, visit fon- Sweet Potato Queens® led by Jill parade. drenrenaissance.org. Follow Fon- Conner Browne. Fondren Renaissance executive dren on Twitter at @fondrenFRF “For Fondren to take this on, director Jim Wilkirson said, “We and on like us on Facebook. www.mississippilink.com marcH 13 - 19, 2014 THE mississippi link • 3 I n M e M o r I a M Edward Goodloe Jr. the integration moted to the position of parent ter-in-law Sharon Briggs, Kent- Canton; Floyd (Cleo) Goodloe, Canton; Mary Seay, of Chicago; of Hico Park. center coordinator at O.W. Dillon wood; brothers-in-law Ministers of Memphis; Henry (Francis) Georgia Bickham, of Franklin- At age 18, Elementary School. Andre (Althea) Briggs, of Ty- Goodloe, of Los Angeles; Curtis ton; Gwendolyn Dyson, of Los he moved to Barriere Construction was in- lertown, Miss.; Edward Charles (Mary) Burkhalter, of Roseland, Angeles; Augustine White, of Los Ange- strumental in teaching Ed and Burkhalter, of Kentwood; Mi- La.; Allen (Sandra) Burkhal- Dayton; Carol Jean Bell, of At- les and was Debra how to go into business for chael (Sherice) Briggs, of San ter, of Kentwood; Leroy (Dot) lanta; great aunt Mary (Sarah) taught how to themselves by setting up garage Antoine, Texas; Oscar (Annie) Burkhalter, of Franklinton, La.; Detroit, Mich; best friends Jef- drive an eigh- sales on weekends. They secured Briggs Jr., of Hammond, La., Willie (Essie) Burkhalter, of Los fery Marshall, Terry Coleman, of teen-wheeler a booth at the Flea Market in Ty- and Roger (Angela) Briggs and Angeles; aunts Mildred Benton, Jackson; Hilton Miller, of Kent- by his dad. lertown, Miss. and Kentwood, Rayford Burkhalter, both of Marie Rhodes, Marcella Jenkins, wood; and a host of close cous- They traveled La., to offer more merchandise Portland, Oregon; uncles Rev. of Los Angeles; Jimmie Mae ins, relatives and friends from together for and to increase their cliental. Clifton (Delores) Goodloe, of Goodloe, Cora Jean Watkins, of coast-to-coast. approximately They established themselves as one year. As a topnotch flea market business he became a and increased their customer skilled truck- base. On Sept. 3, 2012, they driver, one opened “Goodloe’s Flea Market day without in Tangipahoa, La. warning, his Ed united with the Union Cha- dad handed pel African Methodist Episcopal him the keys Church, under the leadership of and told him Rev. F. C. Stallworth. He joined he was “now the senior usher board and served on his own.” as president for two years. Ed Goodloe For more was the armor bearer for Rev. than 25 years, Sherman Berry after Rev. Stall- Edward Goodloe Jr. was the he continued to drive cross coun- worth retired. He also served as second child born to Edward try and traveled to all 50 states. a junior steward and a member L. and Flonzie Brown Goodloe He loved his profession and con- of the sons of Allen, an organiza- April 7, 1960, in Los Angeles, tinued until his passing.