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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.”

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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. He was tion of men in recognition of the Calif. He departed this life at his blessed to never have had a ma- founder of the AME Church. Ed home in Kentwood, La., March jor accident. was faithful in serving in differ- 6, 2014. In 1988, he met and married ent capacities in the church. Ed, as a young boy, moved Beblen (Velma) Pole in Los An- In February 2012, the late then to Canton, Miss., with his mom geles, and they were the proud Councilman Chokwe Lumumba and older sister, Cynthia. His parents of one daughter, Shamia presented a Resolution to Edward younger brother, Lloyd Darrell, Tierra Goodloe. He relocated to in the Chambers of the Jackson was born shortly after the family Memphis, Tenn., for a period of City Council. After Lumumba moved back to Canton. time to assist his step-mother was elected mayor, a Walking Ed was educated at the Holy (Lerlean), in caring for his dad, Trail in the park was designated Child Jesus Catholic School and who was involved in a life- by the mayor and City Council as served as an alter boy at the Holy threatening trucking accident. “The Edward Goodloe Jr., Walk- Child Jesus Catholic Church. Ed was a tribute to his family ing Trail” to highlight this his- He also attended Canton High because he was very involved in tory making event. School and Jackson schools - making sure that “family kept His father, son - Dion Deshaun Brinkley Middle School, Cal- in touch.” That too became his Goodloe, one step-brother - Eric laway High School and CMI passion. He often thanked his Perryman, grandparents - Bish- Christian School. He won several mom, in particular, for imparting op Clifton and Helene Goodloe school championships and loved those gems of love for family. He Sr., Frank and Littie P. Brown, wrestling and fishing. would call some member of his two uncles - Sydney James and As a young teen, he united with family on a regular basis. Frank Lavell Brown Jr., sister- the Mt. Zion M. B. Church and Everyone who really knew in-law, Gloria Briggs, father and was baptized by the late Rev. P. F. him could not help but love him, mother-in-law, Oscar and Doro- Parker. He was very active in the including the elderly, the youth, thy Briggs, all preceded him in Boy Scouts and Sunday School. his church family and his com- death. At approximately 9-years-old, munity friends. He leaves to cherish his mem- he discovered his life’s passion In 2002, he met Debra Ann ory a loving and devoted wife of being a “tinkerer.” He was Briggs from Kentwood. On July Debra Goodloe, mother Flonzie known as a kid who could “fix” 10, 2004, he and Debra were Brown (William) Wright, of Jack- anything. It was not unusual for married by Rev. F.C. Stallworth. son; stepmother Lerlean Good- his buddies to bring their bicy- One of the highlights of the wed- loe, of Memphis; children Kathy cles and old lawn mowers to his ding was Ed surprising his bride Sylvester and Gacobie Matias Canton and Jackson homes and by singing to her at the wedding. Boyd, of Jackson; Shamia Good- amazingly, Ed could fix them. At this time, Ed ended his long- loe, of Los Angeles; stepchildren, Ed always had a great sense distance truck driving career, as Jackie, Tiarra and Nakial Briggs, of humor and was rather mis- he realized he needed to be home of Kentwood, La.; grandchildren, chievous. He was known to be with his new family. Moesha Sylvester (Jackson) and a “fire-bug.” One of his well-re- After relocating to Kentwood, Sierra Brown, of Los Angeles; membered spankings was given Ed and Debra were always to- sister Cynthia Goodloe Palmer, to him by his grandmother, Ms. gether as they began their walk of Jackson; god-children Mija Littie, for setting the same field as one. Debra was in charge of Crosby, Brennen Brumfield, of on fire on three different occa- the computer lab at O. W. Dil- Kentwood; brother Lloyd Good- sions when the family lived on lon Memorial Elementary School loe, of Cleveland, Ohio; stepsis- Semmes Street in Canton. and was employed by Simco. ter Wanda Wilson, of Dayton, In 1974 at age 14, Ed attempt- Throughout the course of their Ohio; stepbrother, Rev. Kermit ed to play softball at a local park marriage, Ed worked for sev- (Sharon) Johnson, of Clearwa- but was denied access because eral trucking companies, such as ter, Fla.; Pastor Henry (Carol) segregation was still a way of Simpson Sod, J and B Trucking, Wright, of Bowie, Md.; William life. Upon sharing that with his Barriere Construction and Kent- (Judy) Wright, of Los Angeles; mom, a lawsuit was filed against wood Brick, to provide for his Pastor Cliff Wright, Cleveland; the City of Jackson, resulting in family. In 2010, Debra was pro- Steve Wright, Sunset, Fla.; sis- 4 • the mississippi link March 13 - 19, 2014 www.mississippilink.com Jacksonians line Northside Drive in farewell to Lumumba By Stephanie R. Jones work on this campaign. That Contributing Writer meant a lot to me. Talking to people standing “He governed by commit- along the homegoing proces- tee; did what the people said sional route on Northside do. He has impacted many Drive, as the late honorable people, not just here in Jack- Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lu- son, but all over the world. mumba was carried from the I am proud to have known Jackson Convention Com- him,” Collins said. plex to Autumn Woods Cem- Staniece Studaway, who etery, the running themes in was standing on the street their statements quickly be- with her sister Lillie Stud- came apparent: “He came to away, said she was acknowl- my ward”; “He came to my edging the impact that Lu- neighborhood”; “That meant mumba had on Jackson’s a lot to me”; “I wanted to pay people. Marchia Williamson of Pocohantus Heights and Marilyn Fulton pay re- Henry Johnson Jr., Staniece Studaway and Lillie Studaway stand my respects.” “He wanted the best for spect to Mayor Lumumba along the funeral route on Northside Drive. along Northside Drive to watch Mayor Lumumba’s funeral procession. After the March 8 cer- all,” said Studaway, who emony, Lumumba support- grew up in Georgetown. “I ers waited mostly seated in want to pay my respects to lawn chairs and rose quickly our mayor. He had an impact with a farewell salute as the on all people: black, white, procession came into sight. everyone. That’s why I’m Many chanted “free the land” here today,” Studaway said. and “power to the people.” Leroy Johnson made note Those who expressed of Mayor Lumumba’s prom- themselves believed that Lu- ise to get potholes fixed mumba would do what he in the city. The mayor got said he would do, because he passed through the state Leg- showed up in their neighbor- islature a one percent sales hoods. tax to finance road repairs. Marchia Williamson, of Johnson said, the late mayor Pocahontus Heigths, said he “is paving roads and filling was camped out on Northside potholes in the sky, I know.” Drive to pay respect to the Johnson added: “He went late Mayor because no other to every ward in the city. candidate or city official had That meant a lot to me.” ever visited his neighbor- Estell Williams said Lu- hood, which is off U.S. 49 mumba’s message of unity Clara Johnson, left, Rayleigh Ervin, Raven Ervin and Terry Ervin Leroy Johnson says, “Chokwe is now paving roads in the sky.” North across from Presiden- was the key for his support. tial Hills. “[Lumumba] promoted unity ple with different heads and “He came to my neighbor- in this community, in this thoughts, but let it work.” hood, Pocahontus Heights, city. That’s what we have Henry Johnson, a sup- and talked to us and listened to thank him for. One love porter of the late mayor, said to us,” said Williamson. - that’s what he said,” Wil- he hopes the next mayor of “And he stayed and ate with liams said. Jackson will carry on the vi- us. That meant a lot to me.” Jake Fulton said he sup- sion and mission Lumumba Williamson said he felt Lu- ported the one percent city set forth. “I hope the next mumba was trying to do good sales tax Lumumba got mayor steps up to the plate things for the city and taking passed to finance repair of and carries out Lumumba’s the city in the right direction. city streets and infrastruc- legacy,” Johnson said. “He came to every commu- ture. “I would have support- “I miss him very much and nity, every ward. I’ve never ed a five percent tax if that’s had a great deal of respect for seen any candidate for office what he asked for because we him. He was taking the city in or elected official do that in need repairs, and I believed the right direction,” Johnson my neighborhood,” he said. in him,” Fulton said. said. “He went to every ward “I’m proud to be here today.” “As long as I see some in the city and every neigh- Nick Collins, also of Poca- ditches being dug and pipes borhood and that meant a lot hontus Heights, said he was being laid, I’m OK,” said to me. Only God knows what there to show respect. “He Fulton. His advice to whoev- is coming,” Johnson said. was an icon, a legend. He er becomes mayor: “Let the Stephanie R. Jones can be came to Pocahontus Heights,” office run itself as Lumumba reached at srjones13@gmail. Joi Haywood, Rose McGowan, Judy McGowan and Debra Blair are aware of the historic significance of the said Collins. “He asked me to set out. We may have peo- com or (601) 260-4232. moment as Lumumba is carried to his final resting place. PHOTOS BY STEPHANIE R. JONES

I n M e m o r i a m Grand farewell to Mayor The Chokwe Lumumba Legacy Arbitrator, Attorney, Mediator and Negotiator Chokwe Lumumba By Dr. Jerry Komia Domatob Praises pour from all parts of the globe Celebration, Commemoration, Over a legend’s demise Yes, Mayor Chokwe Lumumba left indelible imprints Connectivity, Continuity Wherever he traversed For over three score years By Dr. Jerry Komia Domatob for euphoric celebration. lence in whatever he did. Chokwe Lumumba’s illustriousness Contributing Writer Inspirational speeches, In an era, when few men Inspired like his industriousness March 7 and 8, 2014, will deep reflections, uplift- and women of color (or oth- As he tackled formidable odds with stunning skills go down in the annals of ing and historic poems like ers) leave office with un- Mississippi history for the Margaret Walker’s “For My tarnished reputations, Lu- Brave and brilliant visionary pomp, panoply and pageant- People,” melodious songs, mumba was laid to rest with He achieved as a historic revolutionary ry which distinguished the vibrant dancing, rhyth- a send off hailing his unim- Foremost militant activist celebration of life for the late mic drumming, elevating peachable integrity in all of Lumumba towered as a “constructivist” Mayor Chokwe Lumumba, tributes as well as mov- his pursuits. as well as the positive en- ing prayers made the event Lumumba courageously Man of enormous tact ergy his passing infused into unique, entertaining, educa- challenged many stereo- He excelled for a grand act the Jackson community and tive and enlightening. types, great injustices, im- Respected and revered negotiator beyond. Lumumba was not only measurable inequities and Lumumba aced as an arbitrator For over two weeks since hailed for upholding fam- bigotries. Moreover, sup- his death Feb. 25, 2014, ily values, community de- porters, admirers and fans Astute avant garde analyst Metro Jackson and the state velopment and leadership stand posed to see what his Who uplifted as a social catalyst of Mississippi media out- “leadership seeds” that he Lumumba’s shrewd outlook lets, along with local and COMMENTARY has planted will come to Enthused like his kaleidoscopic look national leaders, lavished bear. praise on the late mayor for but he was also idolized for Dr. Jerry Komia Domatob Champion of fairness, equity, justice and dignity his spectacular accomplish- his bravery, masterful le- is a mass communication He undauntedly promoted human integrity ments in diverse spheres. gal mind, zest to assist the professor in Alcorn State Supporter of the weak and oppressed Lumumba’s focus on downtrodden all with the University, Lorman, Miss., Lumumba valiantly lifted the depressed “what the people want” and zeal to serve all. where he also serves as in- stressing unity, solidarity His life and legacy is a terim department chair. An Venerated and admired mediator and cooperation resonated true testament of what a author, journalist, photog- Who shined as an interlocutor with admirers and even de- “servant leader” espouses: rapher, poet and researcher, Chokwe Lumumba’s witty artistry tractors, who had predicted sacrifice, service, compas- his latest publications ob- Powered as his humane chemistry radical doom and gloom if sion, hard work and respect tainable from are: Positive he became the mayor. for human rights and digni- Vibrations and Communi- Articulate attorney, advocate and adviser Lumumba’s funeral ser- ty. He left indelible bequests cation, Culture and Human Chokwe Lumumba activated as an incisive leader vice and internment trans- in sundry spheres - the judi- Rights and can be found at Staunch, stolid and sturdy liberation fighter formed the occasionally ciary, church, government, AMAZON.com Please con- Admired counselor, pragmatist and realist serene Jackson Convention culture, sports, and family, tact him at Jdomatob@ya- Complex into a grand venue always promoting excel- hoo.com. Fare thee well, Mayor Chokwe Lumumba www.mississippilink.com March 13 - 19, 2014 THE mississippi link • 5 Scenes from the Celebration of Life for Mayor Chokwe Lumumba Jackson, Miss., Saturday, March 8, 2014 photos by Jay Johnson 6 • the mississippi link March 13 - 19, 2014 www.mississippilink.com www.mississippilink.com March 13 - 19, 2014 THE mississippi link • 7 Candidates Continued from page 1 ference in front of the Smith to his constituents’ concerns stand the value of culture and what he calls an education City Councilwoman Mar- cent of the vote in the special Robertson Museum. The his- about potholes, drainage and the arts…. I know my way deficiency. garet Barrett-Simon of Ward election, a run-off election is torical connection was not blighted properties. around corporate boardrooms “I want city government to 7 said that she will make a set for Tuesday, April 22. lost, as the museum’s name- Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., to put deals together…. be transparent and focused decision on whether she will A public forum for may- sake Smith Robertson was candidate Chokwe Antar “And I recognize the im- on people rather than things,” enter the mayoral race by this oral candidates has been es- the first black alderman and Lumumba (son of the late portance of incentives in cre- he said. Wilson said the cur- Friday, March 14. tablished by the Leadership the structure where it is now MayorLumumba) officially ating high-quality yet afford- rent leadership is to blame Jonathan Lee, the run- Greater Jackson Alumni As- housed was the first African entered the mayoral race call- able housing in struggling for where the city is today ner up to Lumumba in last sociation in collaboration American high school in ing a press conference on the neighborhoods, like the site because leaders have tried year’s mayoral election, is- with Jackson 2000, Women Jackson. steps of City Hall. where we are standing now, to work independent of other sued a statement saying that for Progress and Working Johnson was Jackson’s Lumumba acknowledged Cade Courtyard. I helped de- cities. He thinks coopera- he would not run. Together Jackson. It will be first African American the emotional past two weeks velop this $14 million, three- tion with cities such as Pearl Candidates have until 5 held Thursday, March 27, mayor, elected in 1997, and when his father died and was story, 81-unit senior housing and Ridgeland would benefit p.m. March 19, to qualify during a luncheon at 11:30 subsequently went on to be laid to rest just two days ear- development fully occupied Jackson. by filing a petition with 50 a.m. at the Capital Petroleum re-elected mayor two more lier, stating that he will be the with over 60 people on the This is Wilson’s first run qualifying electors’ signa- Club in downtown Jackson. times, losing in last year’s one to carry on his father’s waiting list.” for mayor, but he has run tures. Candidates do not have If pre-registered, the buf- primary, which led to Lu- “The People’s Platform.” He Also a candidate in the for the Jackson City Council to declare whether they are fet lunch is $15 for members mumba facing off business- added that he in fact helped 2013 mayoral race, Regi- three times, the latest being Democrat, Republican or In- of the four sponsoring orga- man Jonathan Lee in the gen- his father write that platform. na Quinn, confirmed over last year against LaRita Coo- dependent. nizations and $20 for non eral election. The younger Lumumba WAPT on Monday, March per-Stokes. He ran twice be- Absentee ballots will be members. At the door, cost Tuesday, March 11, at also co-chaired his father’s 10 and on the Charles Evers fore for the same seat against accepted Saturday, March 29 is $25. For more informa- 9 a.m. city councilman of successful bid for mayor that radio show Wednesday night, then Councilman Kenneth from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and tion and to pre-register, go to Ward 6, Tony Yarber held a he said was based on new March 12, that she is enter- Stokes. Saturday, April 5 from 8 a.m. http://www.lgjaa.org press conference outside City ideas to benefit all of the ing the special election to Wilson is a Wingfield High to 12 noon. The Jackson Chamber of Hall, where he expressed that citizens of Jackson, promote become the next mayor of School and Jackson State The special election date Commerce and WLBT will all of his recent years have transparency in government Jackson. Quinn was former University graduate, where established by the City Coun- co-host a live mayoral debate been dedicated to city gov- affairs, and fortify the city’s general counsel for Jackson he studied computer science. cil within the required 30 to March 27, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., ernment. infrastructure - water, drain- State University. He also studied education at 45 day period after the death location to be announced. Yarber has been council- age, roads and sewer. Quinn said she has lived in Mississippi College. He and of Mayor Lumumba is Tues- It will be broadcast live on man for Ward 6 since 2009; Lumumba said, in the spirit Jackson all of her life and has his wife Kim have three chil- day, April 8, 2014. WLBT and MSNewsNow. he served as council vice of his father, that “the people influence in all seven wards. dren. The City Council consid- com. president in 2012 and as its must decide” who they want She finished fourth in the pri- Some news reports show ered April 15 as a possible COMING NEXT WEEK: president in 2013. While on as their next mayor. He said maries of the last election as Kenneth Swartz as a mayoral date for the special election a closer look at candidate the council, he has chaired its he will run a grassroots cam- a democratic candidate. In candidate, however at press but decided against it, as that qualifications, backgrounds, budget committee and was paign reaching out to profes- the runoff between Council- time he had not held a press is deadline for Income Tax support groups and what the chairman of its education and sionals as well as the work- man Chokwe Lumumba and conference or issued any filings with the IRS. citizens of Jackson are say- youth ad hoc committee. ing class and the underserved businessman Jonathan Lee, statements. If no candidate gets 51 per- ing. He said he is a founding communities. she put her support behind member of Alignment Jack- “We intend to make the Lumumba and actively son, which works to bring people’s voice the center- campaigned for him. job-based training back to the piece of this campaign. We During that time, Lu- city’s public schools. will exchange ideas with mumba reportedly said Spring is in the air He announced his “three- the people and allow them he would like to have her point plan to unify the city to have a voice in the work- on his staff; several mem- as: progressive infrastructure ing of this city. The people bers of her campaign staff Join the Arbor Dav Foundation in improvement, aggressive ap- of Jackson will participate went on to hold positions proach to reducing crime; in molding this campaign as in the Lumumba adminis- and innovative platform to well as my administration,” tration. March and receive 10 free trees support economic stability. he said. Quinn is the only wom- The Mississippi Link Newswire On Tuesday, March 11, at Wednesday, March 12, at an so far who has declared 2 p.m., Ward 2 city council- 10:30 a.m., six-term State her candidacy. The Arbor Day Foundation man and the council presi- Sen. John Horhn called a Candidate Albert Wil- is making it easy for every- dent Melvin Priester Jr. held press conference to announce son announced his run for one to celebrate the arrival of a press conference at his law his candidacy for mayor of mayor Wednesday, March spring by planting trees. offices on Executive Place, Jackson, held at the Cade 12, at his office at Gen- Join the Arbor Day Foun- where he laid out his plans to Courtyard on West Mayes esis and Light Center on dation in March 2014 and re- enter the special election for Street. North State Street. Wilson ceive 10 free white flowering mayor of Jackson. Horhn said, “I have dedi- said he has been working dogwood trees. Priester, now serving eight cated my life to Jackson…. for the community for “White flowering dogwoods months, won the council seat And the race will be about the last 20 years with his will add beauty to your home vacated by Lumumba when who has delivered for this non-profit organization, throughout the year,” said he became mayor last July city and who can deliver for which provides services John Rosenow, founder and 2013. He pointed out that he Jackson as we push our way to young people and life chief executive of the Arbor was “instrumental in work- forward,” thus his campaign management and parent- Day Foundation. “Dogwoods ing to help pass the one per- theme: The Way Forward. ing training to the com- are known for their showy cent sales tax that took effect He chronicled his 20 years munity. spring flowers, scarlet autumn March 1, 2014. as state senator, during which Wilson said his priority foliage and red berries that at- He listed as his accom- he said he was instrumental will be investing in “peo- tract songbirds during winter.” plishments: leading the in bringing business to Jack- ple, places and things” The free trees are part of the charge to re-establish bus son - like the McDade’s store in the city, starting with nonprofit Foundation’s Trees service for Jackson’s after- at Westland Plaza, the Food city workers. “City work- for America campaign. school program and building Depot on Northside Drive, ers are long overdue for a The trees will be shipped his law firm for the past 10 the Telcom Center at the raise,” Wilson said. postpaid with enclosed plant- years. He is noted for holding Jackson Convention Center He said his focus will ing instructions at the right Ward 2 movie nights and oth- and his help to get $20 mil- be on marketing Jackson time for planting between er types of community based lion from the state to break and increasing revenue by March 1 and May 31. The 6- to entertainment. ground for the $50 million first cleaning up the city 12-inch trees are guaranteed to Priester said since being on Westin Hotel to be built in to make it more appeal- grow or they will be replaced the council he has fought to downtown Jackson. ing to tourists and to lure free of charge. improve relations between Horhn said, “I know what businesses here. “I will Arbor Day Foundation the Jackson Police Depart- it means to fnd a job for work to resolve the issues members also receive a sub- ment and neighborhood somebody who has limited that have hindered our scription to Arbor Day, the groups and to transform the skills and training and who city,” he said, adding that Foundation’s bimonthly pub- city’s budgeting process. He may find their meals at the he would work with the lication, and The Tree Book, said in his ward, he responds nearest soup kitchen. I under- school district to improve which contains information about tree planting and care. 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8 • the mississippi link March 13 - 19, 2014 www.mississippilink.com Last transmission from missing plane was routine By Chris Brummitt and Eileen NG facturers of the radar were study- from the flight’s last-known co- sustain limit load,” Associated Press ing the images to try to determine ordinates. Boeing said. “When KUALA LUMPUR, Malay- whether the blips were in fact the Malaysian officials met in the fuselage skin can- sia - The last message from the missing plane. For now, authori- Beijing with several hundred not sustain limit load, cockpit of the missing Malaysia ties said the international search Chinese relatives of passengers this can result in pos- Airlines flight was routine. “All effort would stay focused on the to explain the search and inves- sible rapid decom- right, good night,” was the si- South China Sea and the strait tigation, and to relay the last pression and loss of gnoff transmitted to air traffic leading toward the Andaman transmission that Malaysian air structural integrity.” controllers five days ago. Sea. traffic controllers received before The FAA issued a Then the Boeing 777 vanished Some of the confusion over the the plane entered Vietnamese air- safety order Wednes- as it cruised over the South China statements by Malaysian officials space, according to a participant day that is effective Sea toward Vietnam, and nothing has led to allegations of incom- in the meeting. April 9, directing has been seen or heard of the jet- petence, lack of coordination or Aviation officials in Vietnam operators to make liner since. even a cover-up. said they never heard from the repairs outlined in A member of Indonesian National Search And Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) uses Those final words were picked “There’s too much information plane. Boeing’s safety alert. a binocular to scan the horizon during a search operation for the missing Malaysia up by controllers and relayed and confusion right now. It is Its sudden disappearance led Asked about the Airlines Boeing 777 conducted on the waters of the Strait of Malacca off Sumatra island, Wednesday, March 12, in Beijing very hard for us to decide wheth- to initial speculation of a cata- safety alert as it re- Indonesia, Wednesday, March 12, 2014. Malaysia asked India to join the expanding to anguished relatives of some er a given piece of information is strophic incident that caused it to lates to the Malaysia search for the missing Boeing 777 near the Andaman Sea, far to the northwest of its last of the 239 people aboard Flight accurate,” Chinese Foreign Min- disintegrate. Another possibility Airlines disappear- reported position and a further sign Wednesday that authorities have no idea where the istry spokesman Qin Gang said is that it continued to fly despite ance, former U.S. MH370. plane might be more than four days after it vanished. AP Photo/Heri Juanda The search for the missing in Beijing. “We will not give it a failure of its electrical systems, National Transpor- plane, which left Kuala Lumpur up as long as there’s still a shred which could have knocked out tation Safety Board member and technical help, the board said. din Abdul Rahman, was asked for Beijing early Saturday, March of hope.” communications, including tran- aircraft maintenance expert John Hishammuddin described the why the Strait of Malacca was 8, now encompasses 35,800 Two-thirds of the passengers sponders that enable the plane Goglia said he thought it was multinational search as unprec- being searched and replied, square miles (92,600 square kilo- on the flight were Chinese. to be identified by commercial “pretty far down on the probabil- edented. Some 43 ships and 39 “There are things I can tell you, meters) of Southeast Asia and is “We have nothing to hide,” radar. ity list.” aircraft from at least eight nations and things I can’t,” suggesting expanding toward India. said Malaysian Defense Minister Authorities have not ruled out “It could lead to depressuriza- were scouring an area to the east that the government wasn’t being After several days of some- Hishammuddin Hussein. “There any possible cause, including tion of the airplane,” Goglia said, and west of Peninsular Malaysia. completely transparent. times confusing and conflicting is only confusion if you want to mechanical failure, pilot error, “but it wouldn’t turn off the tran- “It’s not something that is easy. If all those on board are con- statements, the Malaysian mili- see confusion.” sabotage and terrorism, and they sponder and it wouldn’t prevent We are looking at so many ves- firmed dead, it would be the tary officially disclosed why it Flight MH370 disappeared are waiting to find any wreckage the pilots from calling” by radio. sels and aircraft, so many coun- deadliest commercial air accident was searching on both sides of from civilian radar screens at or debris to determine what went Aeronautical engineer Chuck tries to coordinate, and a vast in 10 years. country: A review of military ra- 1:30 a.m. Saturday, March 8, at wrong. Eastlake, a former professor at area for us to search,” he told a Choi Tat Sang, a 74-year-old dar records showed what might an altitude of about 35,000 feet In June 2013, Boeing issued Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Uni- news conference. “But we will Malaysian, said his family is have been the plane turning back above the Gulf of Thailand be- a safety alert to Boeing 777 op- versity in Daytona Beach, Fla., never give up. This we owe to the still holding out hope that the and crossing westward into the tween Malaysia and southern erators, telling them to inspect added that it’s unlikely a rapid families of those on board.” plane and all on board are safe. Strait of Malacca. Vietnam. It sent no distress sig- for corrosion and cracks in the depressurization of the plane Confusion over whether the His 45-year-old daughter-in-law, Air force chief Gen. Rodzali nals or any indication it was ex- crown fuselage around a satellite would cause it to disintegrate in plane had been seen flying west Goh Sock Lay, was the chief Daud said the radar showed an periencing problems. antenna. The alert said one air- the air. prompted speculation that dif- flight attendant. Her 14-year- unidentified object at 2:15 a.m. The government said it had line found a 16-inch crack in one Two U.S. Federal Aviation ferent arms of the government old daughter, an only child, has about 200 miles (320 kilometers) asked India to join in the search plane, then checked other 777s Administration technical experts might have different opinions been crying every day since the northwest of Penang. “I am not near the Andaman Sea, sug- and found more cracking. and a regional representative are about its location, or even that plane’s disappearance. saying it’s Flight MH370. We are gesting the jetliner might have “Cracks in the fuselage skin in Kuala Lumpur as part of an authorities were holding back in- “We are heartbroken. We are still corroborating this. It was an reached those waters after cross- that are not found and repaired NTSB team supporting the in- formation. continuing to pray for her safety unidentifiable plot,” he said. ing into the Strait of Malacca, can propagate to the point where vestigation. Experts in air traffic Earlier in the week, Malaysia’s and for everyone on the flight,” Foreign experts and the manu- some 400 kilometers (250 miles) the fuselage skin structure cannot control and radar are providing head of civil aviation, Azharud- he said. Obama calls for a ‘rethinking’ on Crimea vote By Julie Pace and Bradley Klapper If the vote does occur, Obama met, a U.S. Senate commit- The Associated Press said, the U.S. will “complete- tee advanced a measure to WASHINGTON - President ly reject” its results. And he impose significant sanctions Barack Obama expressed a warned that the international on Russia - a bid to pressure glimmer of hope Wednesday, community would be “forced Putin to pull Russian troops March 12, that a referendum to apply a cost to Russia’s vio- out of Crimea. The measure, on the future of Ukraine’s lation of international law.” which now would go to the Crimean Peninsula can be “There’s another path avail- full Senate, would authorize halted, as he met with the new able and we hope President $1 billion in loan guarantees leader of the former Soviet re- Putin is willing to seize that to Ukraine’s new government public. path,” Obama said, referring and allow the Obama admin- Sitting side by side in the to Russian President Vladimir istration to impose economic Oval Office with Prime Minis- Putin. “But if he does not, I’m penalties on Russian officials ter Arseniy Yatsenyuk, Obama very confident that the inter- responsible for the interven- said he hoped last-ditch dip- national community will stand tion in Crimea or culpable of lomatic efforts might lead to firmly behind the Ukrainian gross corruption. a “rethinking” of Sunday’s government.” In the 14-3 vote, all Foreign Russian-backed referendum. As Obama and Yatsenyuk Relations Committee Demo- crats sup- ported the Soviet Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk and President Obama in the Oval Office, Wed., March 12. AP PHOTO m e a s u r e . Republican antees and provisions to ex- proposed, but it would give pro-Western official, took objections pand the lending authority of Secretary of State John Kerry control in late February after concerned the International Monetary more leeway as he readies for Ukraine’s pro-Russian presi- how the Fund. diplomatic talks with his Rus- dent fled after three months U.S. would The bill stops short of going sian counterpart in Europe on of political protests. With pay for the after Russian banks or energy March 14. Ukraine now caught in a dip- loan guar- companies as some legislators Yatsenyuk, a 39-year-old lomatic battle between East and West, Yatsenyuk said Russia must recognize that his country can have ties with both. DISORDERS OF THE ESOPHAGUS “Ukraine is and will be part of the Western world,” Yatse- Millions of Americans experience until reaching an advanced stage. nyuk said, speaking in fluent heartburn pain. Several disorders Patients with persistent heartburn English. related to the esophagus, some should see their doctor regularly Obama’s meeting with Yat- serious, can cause heartburn if changes in the pattern or pain and related symptoms. To difficulties in swallowing occur. senyuk amounted to a dip- ensure an accurate diagnosis These are signs that something lomatic dig against Russia, and effective treatment, see more serious has developed and which does not recognize your doctor for heartburn pain. should be reported to your doctor. Ukraine’s new government. Barrett’s esophagus develops Russia has moved military from long-term exposure to If you or your loved have been forces into Crimea, a pro- stomach acid flowing back up into diagnosed with esophageal Russian area that will vote the esophagus. This condition can cancer, call THE MISSISSIPPI Sunday on whether to become lead to cancer of the esophagus. CANCER INSTITUTE at 601- Dysphagia is an esophageal 249-5510 to discuss treatment part of Russia or remain in disorder that causes difficulty options. We are “Going Further, Ukraine with broader powers. swallowing. Gastroesophageal So You Don’t Have To.” We offer Obama urged Congress to reflux disease (GERD), or acid the most advanced treatment quickly approve the $1 bil- reflux disease, is a common options for the esophagus, and lion loan guarantee to help esophageal disorder. Esophageal all other sites in a state-of-the- Ukraine’s fledgling govern- cancer is one of the more serious art facility located at 1501 Aston ment. That guarantee is sup- cancers, typically undiscovered Avenue in McComb. posed to supplement $15 bil- lion in assistance from the European Union, as well as additional money from the In- ternational Monetary Fund. EDUCATION

www.mississippilink.com March 13 - 19, 2014 THE mississippi link • 9 Women’s History M o n t h S a l u t e … JSU Salvation JSU alumnae highlights for Women’s History Month Army Week Gail Wright Lowery Gail Wright Lowery is presently serving as the city attorney for Jackson, Miss., Name: Gail Wright Lowery appointed by the Honorable Chokwe Lumumba. She is also a practicing Graduation Year: 1978 attorney with Lowery Law Firm, in the Major: Political Science City of Jackson. Attorney Lowery has served as municipal court judge for Current Residency: Jackson, MS the City of Jackson, appointed by the Honorable Mayor Harvey Johnson. Current Employment Status: City Attorney Judge Lowery has served as special JSU students doing community service, fulfilling a graduation requirement. master in the Chancery Court of Hinds Favorite quote: “And the Peace of God, County, Mississippi appointed by the The Mississippi Link Newswire which passeth all understanding, shall lot. Students will complete a Honorable William Waller, chief justice keep your hearts and minds through Jackson State University is community service form to of the Mississippi Supreme Court as Christ Jesus.” hosting Salvation Army Week properly record their hours on recommended by the Honorable Denise from 12-4 p.m. March 24-25 their transcript. Sweet Owens, chancellor, Hinds County and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 26- This is one of many initia- Lowery Court. 28. tives that the university hosts All graduating students to help students fulfill this re- for May 2014 are required to quirement. complete 120 hours of service The Alice V. Harden Center to graduate, and transfer stu- for Service and Community Shasta Averyhardt dents must complete 60 hours. Engaged Learning works with Salvation Army Week offers more than 400 agency partners Favorite quote: “Savor the opinions of students four hours of daily to help students complete ser- others too much today, and you’ll be a community service totaling vice hours. Students wishing Name: Shasta Averyhardt prisoner to their validation in the future.” 20 hours that week. JSU will to complete their hours out- provide daily transportation side of the agency list must go Graduation Year: 2008 When she earned her tour card for the for a maximum of 56 students. through an approval process. 2011 season, Averyhardt became the Major: Accounting Students will be picked up in For more information, call fourth black player in L.P.G.A. history. the Student Center parking 601-979- 1294. Current Residency: Orlando, FL She was also the fourth African American woman member in the 60 year history of Current Employment Status: Professional the LGPA. Golfer Averyhardt Miss. Legislative Black JSU student gets Caucus, Ole Miss accepted into officials discuss MIT program The Mississippi Link Newswire science fields. Jackson State University The program seeks to pre- student Sirak M. Mekonen, a pare and recruit the most tal- physics and computer engi- ented students for graduate neering major, has been ac- education. Students accepted cepted into the MIT Summer into MSRP gain invaluable Research Program (MSRP) knowledge in research and for the second consecutive innovation from skilled scien- year. tists and engineers associated “It’s the number one re- with MIT. search program in the world. “In Ethiopia, your efforts Out of 500 students, there count for everyone. They push were 40 students selected you to be successful hoping across the country, and I was you will become someone one of them,” said Mekonen. someday. I’m a curious person Since 1986, MSRP has been and that is the motivation I aiming to address the under- have right now. I like to know representation of African something about everything, Americans, Native Ameri- because the more you know cans, and other ethnic groups about people the more you un- Jones in the U.S. in engineering and derstand,” said Mekonen. Mekonen The Mississippi Link Newswire diversity. At the regularly scheduled The University has made meeting of the Legislative significant strides in minority Black Caucus, representatives enrollment and faculty hires. Student page assists at State Capitol from the University of Missis- During the past four years, a sippi were present to address thousand more African-Ameri- the vandalism of James Mer- can students enrolled at all Ole edith’s statue on campus Miss campuses for a total of Dr. Donald Cole, assistant 3,132 for the 2012-13 school professor and assistant to the year. This number represents a Chancellor for Multicultural 48 percent increase from 2008- Affairs, Lee Tyner, chief of staff 09 to 2012-13. to the Chancellor and General Currently Ole Miss has a Counsel, made remarks about higher percentage of African- the University’s response to the American faculty than other incident and the ongoing FBI schools in the Southeastern investigation. Perry Sansing, Conference. associate general counsel and “As important as these num- special assistant to the Chan- bers are, the Caucus is commit- cellor for governmental affairs, ted to an ongoing relationship was also present. with Ole Miss as we work to- The discussion then turned to gether to do more, both in en- the University’s efforts to edu- rollment and in hiring, and in cate students about diversity, as creating an environment that is well as the university’s efforts both welcoming and safe for all to achieve diversity in the stu- students at Ole Miss. The Cau- dent body and the faculty. cus appreciates the commitment Jared with Lt. Governor Tate Reeves, who sponsored his day as a page in the state senate. Members of the Caucus of Ole Miss and its leadership asked questions about the Uni- to work with us to achieve these The Mississippi Link Newswire es generally run errands for and attends Forest Hill High to thank Lt. Governor Tate versity’s plans and offered sug- results,” said Senator Kenneth Jared Goodman of Jackson officials and Senate staff. School. Reeves for allowing me to gestions for actions to be taken Wayne Jones, chairman of the recently served as a page for Jared is the son of Rosa- When asked about the be a part of this experience. I by the university in the area of Legislative Black Caucus. the Mississippi Senate. Pag- lind Walls and Johnnie Greer week, Jared said, “I want would love to do this again.” 10 • THE mississippi link March 13 - 19, 2014 www.mississippilink.com W o men ’ s H i s t o r y M o nt h s A l u te … Message from the Religion Editor

By Daphne Higgins in 1998.) The success of this re- Religion Editor cord rocketed Jackson to fame in Black women who helped It’s Women’s the U.S. and soon after in Europe. History Month and During this time, she toured as a who better to cel- concert artist, appearing more fre- ebrate during this quently in concert halls and less of- make America great month of recogni- ten in churches. As a consequence tion but my sisters of this change in her venues, her ar- of African descent. rangements expanded from piano Several women have already been and organ to orchestral accompani- recognized but I want to pay hom- ments. age to someone who I believe is Other recordings received wide one of the greatest singers to ever praise, including: “Let the Power lift her voice in praise - Mahalia of the Holy Ghost Fall on Me” Jackson. (1949), and “Silent Night, Holy I have loved Mahalia’s voice Night,” which became one of the since I was old enough to know her best-selling singles in the history of name. Being the daughter of a gos- Norway. pel DJ, our home was always filled Other recordings on the Apollo with songs of worship. We would label included “He Knows My wake up to my father’s “early” Heart” (1946), “Amazing Grace” morning broadcast and each eve- (1947), “Tired” (1947), “I Can Put ning, we’d listen to demos that My Trust in Jesus” (1949), “Walk he’d bring home from the radio sta- with Me” (1949), “Let the Power tion. He used these to decide what of the Holy Ghost Fall on Me” Truth Jones Tubman his playlist would consist of for (1949), “Go Tell It on the Moun- Special to the Mississippi Link among generations are: one of black America’s first- Harriet Tubman the next day. I can remember ask- tain” (1950), “The Lord’s Prayer” Last week, the stories of Sojourner Truth leading women who spoke Harriet Tubman led about ing him to play a Mahalia Jackson (1950), “How I Got Over” (1951), three black women who An abolitionist and wom- against slavery long before 70 slaves to northern freedom song just because I wanted to hear “His Eye is on the Sparrow” helped to make America en’s rights activist, Sojourner the system ended. through the Underground her sing. (1951), “I Believe” (1953), “Didn’t great were shared. Those Truth escaped from slavery Vivian Malone Jones Railroad. At age 29, Tubman Regarded as the first “Queen of It Rain” (1953), “Hands of God” women of African descent in her late 20s with her in- One of the first two African escaped slavery but eventu- Gospel Music,” Mahalia Jackson is (1953), and “Nobody Knows” were Hattie McDaniel, Fan- fant son. At the time, Truth Americans to enroll at the ally returned for the rest of still known for her powerful voice. (1954). In 1950, she became the nie Lou Hamer and Ida B. was forced to leave her oth- University of Alabama, Vivi- her family. When the Fugi- She transcended the music indus- first gospel singer to perform at Wells. They deserve the dis- er children behind, and one an Malone faced down a men- tive Slave Act of 1850 was try as one of the most influential New York’s Carnegie Hall. tinction of being at the top of them was sold to another acing George Wallace who enacted, Tubman lead slaves gospel singers in the world. During She started touring Europe in of the list for Women’s His- slave master in Alabama. vowed to never allow blacks to Canada, where slavery was her career, she recorded more than 1952, and was hailed by critics as tory Month. Their persever- Never backing down, Truth to enroll in the all-white in- prohibited. Years later, when 30 albums and for those who can the “world’s greatest gospel sing- ance and God’s guiding hand took the master to court, stitution. Not only enrolling discussing her dangerous recall the golden age of 45 rpm re- er.” In Paris, she was called the helped them to achieve what won the case and got her and graduating, Malone went missions, Tubman said: cords, Jackson is also known for a Angel of Peace. Jackson’s career many thought was the non- son back. She is one of the on to retire as director of civil I was conductor of the Un- dozen “gold” - million sellers. in the late 1950s and early 1960s accomplishable. They are first black women to take a rights and urban affairs and derground Railroad for eight I shared this information with continued to rise. She began a ra- black women who helped to white man to court and win. director of environmental years, and I can say what you before, but because I truly be- dio series on CBS and signed to advance our nation under the Known for her speech, “Ain’t justice for the U.S. Environ- most conductors can’t say - lieve that Mahalia Jackson is the Columbia Records in 1954. most challenging of circum- I a Woman,” Truth spent the mental Protection Agency. In I never ran my train off the greatest gospel singer ever, I’d like At the March on Washington in stances. rest of her free life speaking 2000, the University of Ala- track and I never lost a pas- to share it with you again. 1963, she sang “I’ve Been ‘Buked, Other legendary females at anti-slavery and women’s bama awarded her a doctor- senger. Mahalia Jackson, born in 1911, and I’ve Been Scorned” in front of whose work is admired suffrage conferences and was ate of humane letters. and nicknamed “Halie,” grew up in 250,000 people. Dr. Martin Luther the Black Pearl section of the Car- King Jr. made his famous “I Have rollton neighborhood of uptown a Dream” speech there. She also N e w s f r o m t h e W o r d New Orleans. Halie loved to sing sang “Take My Hand, Precious and church is where she loved to Lord” at his funeral. sing the most. Halie’s Aunt Bell Jackson sang to crowds at the told her that one day she would 1964 New York World’s Fair. Her sing in front of royalty. last album was What The World The need for bad things to Mahalia Jackson began her Needs Now (1969). She ended her singing career at the local Mount career in 1971 with a concert in Mariah Baptist Church. She was Germany, and when she returned, baptized in Mississippi by Mt. Mo- made one of her final television happen to God’s people riah’s pastor, the Rev. E. D. Law- appearances on “The Flip Wilson rence. Show.” By Rev. Leon Collier I said God will permit trouble ple to obey Him because they for Jesus, but when Jesus was In 1927, at the age of 16, Jackson Jackson devoted much of her Special to The Mississippi Link in our lives to help us discov- know He can destroy them. I on trial and the pressure was moved from the south to Chicago time and energy to helping others. This week as er weaknesses in our lives in believe that God would prefer on Peter, he discovered that his in the midst of the Great Migra- She established the Mahalia Jack- we study “the areas where we think we are that we obey Him because we love was not fully developed. tion. After her first Sunday church son Scholarship Foundation for need for bad strong. You all recall Luke love Him so much and want to But after the testing it helped service, where she had given an young people who wanted to attend things to happen 22:33 where Peter said, “Lord, be with Him. Deuteronomy 6:5 Peter in the love department impromptu performance of her college. For her efforts in helping to God’s people, I am ready to go with You, both expresses this sentiment: “You and in John 21:17 Jesus asked favorite song, “Hand Me Down international understanding, she we will examine to prison and to death.” Peter shall love Lord your God with Peter for the third time, do you My Favorite Trumpet, Gabriel,” received the Silver Dove Award. Genesis 50:18- expressed his faith, love and all your heart, and with all your love Me? she was invited to join the Greater Chicago remained her home until 20; John 21:17. loyalty to Jesus, but Jesus re- soul, and with all your might.” There are things I’d like you Salem Baptist Church choir. She the end. She opened a beauty parlor We don’t like how God is sponded in Luke 22:34, “I tell This verse says to me that to notice about this verse - one began touring the city’s churches and a florist shop with her earnings, willing to use trials to be a you, Peter, the rooster shall not fully developed love reflects we will examine this week and and surrounding areas with the while also investing in real estate blessing to us. Our thoughts are crow this day before you will that one is sold out to God. begin with the second, next Johnson Gospel Singers, one of the ($100,000 a year at her peak). Ma- not God’s thoughts. Max Luca- deny three times that you know They love God with their heart, week: The first one is that Pe- earliest professional gospel groups. halia Jackson died Jan. 27, 1972, of do said, “We think of preserv- Me.” soul and might. The Hebrew ter said Lord, you know that I In 1929, Jackson met composer heart failure. ing the body, but God thinks Peter had love for Jesus, but might is vehemence, which is love you. In other words, Lord Thomas A. Dorsey, known as the Initially, she did not know the ef- of saving the soul. We dream that love was not fully devel- passion/intensity/driven...be- I can’t trick you. You know ex- Father of Gospel Music. He gave fect that her messages would have of a pay raise, but God dreams oped yet. Peter had enough ing wildly in love. This is how actly how much I love you. Pe- her musical advice, and in the mid- on those who listened but in time of raising the dead. We rejoice love to at least go to the trial, God wants us to love Him. The ter’s love had risen to the point 1930s they began a 14 year as- it became obvious that what she at our successes, but God re- but the other disciples had ran problem is many people have to where now if he was put in sociation of touring with Jackson shared would unite countries and joices at our confessions. We and hid. So, Peter had some diverted the love they should the same situation as before singing Dorsey’s songs in church become a monumental achieve- want our children to be like love for Jesus but it was not have for God to a woman or a this time he would not deny programs and at conventions. His ment not only in Women’s History, LeBron James; God points to perfected and as a result he man or a spouse. A trick not of Christ but he would be willing “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” Black History, and global history. His Son and wants them to be eventually denied Jesus under the enemy but a trick of your to die for Christ. became her signature song. The Mississippi Link, a mes- like Christ. We say we want pressure. If your love for Christ own self is to not sufficiently I look forward to sharing In 1936, Jackson married Isaac senger for news in and around the to live it up before we die, but is not fully developed, there is develop your relationship with more with you next week as Lanes Grey Hockenhull (“Ike”), state of Mississippi, would like to God wants us to die to self so no way you can stand if enough Christ as you need to and it we continue the study, “The a graduate of Fisk University and serve as your personal messenger we can truly live. We like the afflictions come upon your life. leaves you no choice but to di- need for bad things to happen Tuskegee Institute, who was 10 to share the news of your places of things that rust away, but God Love that is fully developed vert the love you should have to God’s people.” years her senior. Mahalia refused worship. loves things that endure for- is willing to make sacrifices. for Christ to a boyfriend or Rev. Leon Collier is the pas- to sing secular music, a pledge she Contact Daphne M. Higgins at ever. We avoid pain and seek John 15:13 says, “No greater girlfriend or your spouse and tor of Makarios Worship Cen- would keep throughout her pro- [email protected]. Fax peace, but God uses pain to love has no man than this, that material things which become ter, 464 Church Rd., Madi- fessional life. She was frequently 601-896-0091 or mail your infor- bring us peace.” a man gives up his life for his your everything and not God. son. Residents of Madison, he offered money to do so and she mation to The Mississippi Link, God doesn’t think like us, friends.” This is a picture of I heard on Christian radio and wife, Minister Yolanda; divorced Isaac in 1941, because of 2659 Livingston Road, Jackson, but He knows everything and fully developed love. that some faithful single Chris- are the proud parents of three his unrelenting pressure on her to MS 39213. if we remain faithful to Him In John 3:16 it says God so tians who find it hard to find a daughters. He received de- sing secular music and his addic- He will use bad things for our loved that He gave... There is mate usually end up being clos- grees from Criswell College tion to gambling on racehorses. advantage. Let’s look at more no question that God’s love is er to Christ than those who find in Dallas; Southern Method- At age 26, Mahalia’s second set reasons why bad things need to perfected/fully developed be- mates. They end up experienc- ist University - Perkins School of records were recorded on May happen to God’s people. cause He sacrificed His only ing Christ in more ways than of Theology; and a Masters of 21, 1937, under the Decca Coral John 21:17, “Jesus said to child for sinners He loved and those in relationships. But the Divinity from Memphis Theo- Label. him the third time, Simon, son we were not His friends. key is faithfulness to Christ. logical Seminary. A pastor for In 1947, she signed up with the of Jonah, do you love Me? Peter Something to think about - As Iyanla Vanzant said, “You 23 years, Collier serves as a Apollo Label, and in 1948, record- was grieved because He said to I believe many church people must do your work.” volunteer chaplain for various ed the song “Move On Up A Little him the third time, Do you love these days obey God out of fear A love that is fully developed law enforcement agencies in Higher,” a recording so popular Me? Peter said to Him, Lord, of getting in trouble and fear is what God wants for His peo- the metro area and for the Mis- that stores could not stock enough You know all things; You know going to hell, but they don’t ple and the way to get us to this sissippi Governor’s Mansion. copies of it to meet demand; selling that I love You.” Jesus said to obey God because they love point God often permits testing He may be reached by calling an astonishing eight million copies. him, “Feed My sheep.” Him and have passion for Him. and affliction. 601.260.3016, 601.855.7898 (The song was later honored with You all may recall the time I don’t believe God wants peo- Once again, Peter had love or e-mail [email protected]. the Grammy Hall of Fame Award Jackson

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p reser v e d Jesus desires that all men seek Recalibrate your life By Shewanda Riley tain areas of my life (especially the true and lasting riches Columnist spiritually) weren’t working By Pastor Simeon R. Green III You need to remember that rows.” Christ filled life. Like so many as well as they could. Without Special to The Mississippi Link worldly fame or wealth is never Earthly riches can become a The forementioned are valuable other people, realizing it, I’d drifted away The Gospel of proof of an individual being in a snare because men are tempted to riches that are laid up in Heaven I began 2013 from my previous standard of Matthew 6:20 re- right relationship with the Lord. At place their trust in the riches in- and never fade away. with hopes of consistent prayer, fasting and cord Jesus saying, times, riches have been mistaken stead of God who gave them the Let your heart be encouraged and big changes in consecration. “But lay up for for spirituality. Unfortunately, some riches. They are much like the rich challenged to seek the lasting riches. my life. I was Sometimes we think change yourselves trea- people have thought they were young ruler who came to Jesus There is great joy in serving others going to lose comes because God is trying sures in Heaven, pleasing God because they had an seeking soul rest. He had obeyed and striving to be a blessing when- weight, save more money, and to move us to another level of where neither moth over-abundance of wealth. all the commandments from his ever opportunity presents itself. become more organized with faith which sometimes is true. nor rust doth corrupt and where God sheds His goodness on the childhood, yet he lacked one thing; Being physically rich may be my time. And like a few of you, However, sometimes change thieves do not break through nor just as well as the unjust. When the something was missing in his life. pleasing, but being spiritually rich is I ended 2013 a few pounds comes to show us that we need steal.” Lord sends the rain, it blesses the When Jesus required him to go far greater and far more rewarding. heavier, wishing I had more to return to more authentic In our society today, we can see sinner’s crops as well as the righ- and sell all that he had and share Rev. Simeon R. Green III is pas- money saved and less orga- place of praise and intimacy that many people are bound by teous man’s crops. it with the poor, his flesh cringed. tor of Joynes Road Church of God, nized. with God where we honored the spirit of materialism. They are In I Timothy 6:9-10, the Apostle He turned and went away sad and 31 Joynes Road, Hampton VA So, I began 2014 with a plan His standard for our lives. Isa- never really satisfied with what they Paul tells us: “But they that will be empty that day because he loved 23669. He is married to Velma L. to change. The more I medi- iah 59:19 says “When the en- possess. Some continually yearn to rich fall into temptation and a snare his wealth more than he loved or Green. He honorably served in the tated on how to make changes emy comes in like a flood, The reach out for more, thinking that it and into many foolish and hurtful wanted Jesus. U.S. Army for 20 years. Rev. Green in my life, the more one word Spirit of the Lord will lift up a will bring them happiness. Others lusts, which drown men in destruc- The Savior desires that all men is a member of the National Asso- came to my spirit: recalibrate. standard against him.” strive to gain fame and popularity tion and perdition. For the love of seek the true and lasting riches, ciation of Evangelism Church of My first thought was that it For me, recalibration came among those around them. money is the root of all evil; which riches such as living a holy life, God, Anderson, Ind. He serves as sounded painful and unpleas- after a season of great spiri- The writer of the Gospel of Mat- while some counted after, they have working in the Kingdom, visiting chairman of the Southeastern As- ant. I looked up the meaning tual questioning where my thew is in no way saying that it is erred from the faith, and pierced the sick, winning souls, and doing sociation of The Church of God, of recalibrate just to make sure faith was tested. Even though sinful to have wealth or posses- themselves through with many sor- many good deeds that manifest a Inc. that I wasn’t jumping to bad God’s standard of holiness re- sions, neither does being finan- conclusions. What I found was mains unchanged, recalibration cially well off mean that a person that the word perfectly fit what is different for everyone. For is evil. Also, because a person I felt needed to happen in my some, recalibration may mean holds a prominent position is no R eigning A nnouncements life. that you finally join that church evidence that he or she is crooked At this point in the year, that you’ve been attending for in his or her business dealings. many of us are reevaluating the years. The evil comes whenever a per- Cade Chapel M. B. Church, 1000 W. Ridgeway St., Jackson, will observe goals we made just a couple of The standards that I’d set son allows worldly riches, posses- its Woman’s Day Celebration Sunday, March 16, at 11 a.m.. The Women’s months ago. Instead of reevalu- for myself in 2013 I’d met but sions or position to gain control ating, we should recalibrate. these were not the standards of his or her heart and life. If one Missionary Ministry will host its special service, using the theme “What in the Recalibrate means to correct that God had for me….which is not careful, spending too much World Are Christian Women Doing?” The guest speaker for the day is First a measuring process by check- is why in 2014, my focus is time seeking earthly gains that ing or adjusting again in com- on recalibration. Often we ex- will soon rust or decay can be- Lady Mary Polk Day of St. John M. B. Church. The events will begin Saturday, parison with a standard. It’s pect God to ask us to make come dangerous. March 15, at 8 a.m. with a prayer breakfast and Women’s Conference. Young about tweaking something that big changes, but recalibration appears to be working just fine. involves trusting Him to give These things can immediately ladies ages 12 -17 are encouraged to attend. The women of Cade Chapel take first place in a Christian’s For example, you can recali- you the faith to make the more life if he or she does not stay on celebrate the gift from God with their rich legacy of mission and service to brate the touchscreen on a tab- necessary smaller and impor- guard. Anything placed ahead of God and His people; serving citizens in the local communities and beyond the let or smartphone that allows it tant adjustments. Christ will soon rob the soul of to work better. Shewanda Riley is the au- peace and joy, thus rendering that Jackson Metro Area. For more information about the Women’s Day events When I first read this defini- thor of the Essence best-seller individual unfit for true service to and the Women’s Missionary Ministry, call 601.366.5463. tion, I thought about the areas “Love Hangover: Moving the Master. of my life that needed to be re- From Pain to Purpose after a calibrated. 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12 • THE mississippi link March 13 - 19, 2014 www.mississippilink.com Big money lobbying Blackonomics The Value of HBCUs - Part III protects big tax havens By James Clingman in “The Great Debaters.” pro ranks? If most of the top- NNPA Columnist We like to visit HBCUs and notch black athletes attended By Rev. Jesse Jackson the U.S. This, in part, is how Gen- down debt. My series watch our students “stomp HBCUs, the pros would find NNPA Guest Columnist eral Electric can make millions in Now with the trillions sitting on HBCU re- the yard,” high-step in the them no matter where they Eighteen Amer- profits and pay nothing in taxes. abroad, the game is beginning lated articles marching bands, play foot- played. I know this is “quan- ican multination- But that isn’t the end of the per- again. “Bipartisan” bills have prompted a ball and basketball at the tum leap thinking” for some als - companies versity. As companies park more been introduced in the House and two-hour long CIAA Tournament, and sing black folks. such as Nike, and more cash abroad, they then the Senate to let corporations bring discussion re- in the choirs. However, short of going Microsoft and pay more in lobbying and cam- bucks back home at a zero percent cently aired We love to see HBCU stu- to HBCUs, black athletes Apple - have used paign contributions to persuade tax rate, if they agree to use some on the Carl Nelson Show in dents perform in stage plays should hire black agents, tax havens abroad to avoid what Congress to give them a deep of the money to purchase bonds Washington, D.C. (WOL- and in spoken word sessions; accountants, real estate Citizens for Tax Justice (CTJ) es- tax break if they bring the money issued by a newly created federal 1450). and those honorary degrees reps, insurance agents, and timates as $92 billion in federal home in what they call “a tax re- infrastructure bank. As the invited guest, I had are great, too. Most of all, other black businesspersons taxes. patriation holiday.” They get to bring $6 back tax- the opportunity to deal with we love to see our children through whom some of the This is money that could be But this scheme is anything but free for every $1 they invest in the issue of whether we value graduate, many of whom their dollars could be circu- used to provide universal pre- patriotic. The companies argue, as infrastructure bonds. Instead of HBCUs enough to help save would not have been able to lated and maybe find their school for America’s children. WinAmerica, the front for the cur- taxing multinationals as it does them. On the very next day, were it not for an HBCU. way to HBCU coffers. Col- CTJ also found 235 companies rent campaign does, that they’ll small businesses, the federal gov- St. Augustine College, in Where is that same love lectively, black athletes, reported last year more than $1.3 invest in jobs here in the U.S., ernment will borrow money from Raleigh, NC, was said to be for HBCUs, when it comes HBCU grads or not, could trillion stashed abroad to avoid but can’t afford to pay the taxes them and pay them interest on it. in dire financial straits and to our giving back to them? also create an endowment for paying the taxes that domestic due (the same taxes that domestic This is an easy problem to would shut down for a week. Well folks, this is what some HBCUs. companies must pay. small businesses can’t avoid). So solve. Congress could simply get We have answered the would call a “Kairos Mo- Entrepreneurs, entertain- A senate hearing showed how let them bring the dough back at a rid of deferral and tax companies “what” question; we have ment” for black people. We ers, scientists, engineers, Apple used Ireland as its favorite nominal tax rate and they’ll rein- on their profits no matter where heard from the “so what?” can save our schools if we doctors, dentists, and you tax haven, developing what Sen. vest millions in America. they are reported, allowing them crowd; and we are now faced have the will to do so. name it, came out of HB- Carl Levin (D-Mich.) called “the Of course, each time the Con- credit for taxes paid to foreign en- with the final question: “Now We have the financial re- CUs. Can you say Oprah? Holy Grail of tax avoidance,” gress provides this kind of tax tities. Multinationals should pay what?” sources, and we have the Tom Joyner? Spike Lee? creating “offshore tax entities … holiday or amnesty, it gives the the same tax rates as domestic Do we take responsibil- intellectual capacity to solve Common? Alice Walker? while claiming to be a tax resident corporations an even greater in- companies do. ity for HBCUs, or do we al- this lingering problem, or at Toni Morrison? Colbert King nowhere.” centive to stash their cash abroad. The obstacle is politics - and low them to flounder to the least to be able to come to (Pulitzer Prize winner)? Ev- This outrage is not illegal. In a And more and more corporations big money - not policy. Republi- point of nonexistence? Do the rescue when necessary. elynn Hammonds (Physics)? dodge known as “deferral,” the hire accountants to figure out how cans in Congress will block any- we leave them to the will and Our abandoning HBCUs is Millions of other HBCU tax laws allow companies to fore- to report their profits abroad, even thing that closes overseas loop- largess of government? Do tantamount to what we did to lesser known grads are con- go paying taxes on money earned if earned here in the U.S. holes, but at least the states can we sit back and say, “Some- our black-owned businesses tributing to this society as a (or reported as earned abroad) un- The last time the Congress act. Oregon recently raised mil- body will fix the problem back in the 1960’s. You don’t result of their HBCU edu- til the company brings the money bought this malarkey, even the lions by forcing multinationals to someday?” have to look too far to see the cation. Sounds like a pretty back to the United States. jobs argument turned out to be pay the state its fair share of taxes As I once heard a preacher results of that self-inflicted good list for another huge Can anything better highlight false, as General Electric’s CEO on profits stashed abroad. say, “Somebody is not in the wound; take a stroll around endowment. how the rules are rigged? This Jeff Immelt admitted. The com- The U.S. Public Interest Re- phone book and someday is your neighborhood and start Non-HBCU alumni, Dr. perverse loophole gives compa- panies bringing the dough back search Group estimates that states not on the calendar.” counting the black stores. Dre and Jimmy Lovine gave nies a very big incentive to ship actually laid off workers in the could raise another billion in rev- Others have shown what A couple of suggestions. $70 million, much of which jobs or report profits abroad. ensuing years. enues by following Oregon’s ex- an individual can do for an Consider athletics. Top black was earned from black con- Through transfer pricing, mul- They used the money to buy ample. Surely, it is long past time HBCU - Bill Cosby (Central athletes overwhelmingly at- sumers, to USC, where rela- tinationals can easily game the back stock (raising the value of to get on with it. State), Willie Gary (Shaw), tend non-HBCU schools. tive few blacks attend. Dil- system to report their profits in their stock options), or to buy Jesse L Jackson Sr. is founder Oprah Winfrey (Morehouse), They believe they will not lard University President low tax countries abroad, even other companies, often merging and president of the PUSH Rain- so imagine what our collec- make it to the pros if they Walter M. Kimbrough, was while the bulk of their sales are in and purging workers or just to pay bow Coalition. tive efforts could do. Black attend an HBCU, because of absolutely correct to ask, people should be the first line small market TV exposure - “Why not an HBCU?” of defense for black schools. thus, no advertising revenue From Howard University, Yes, with all of their chal- for scholarships and less to St. Augustine, to Barber lenges, they are still our competitive conferences. Scotia, our schools need our schools, and we must pre- That’s a “Catch 22” situa- support - in many forms. Are My Sister’s Keeper serve them. If we contribut- tion: they are not in HBCUs we going to love them or ed more, had better relation- because HBCUs don’t have leave them? Their fate is in By George E. Curry James Daniel placed the burden on was instrumental in the landmark ships with administrators, the TV exposure and com- our hands, our minds, and in NNPA Columnist Alexander to prove that she was Brown v. Board of Education 1954 and promoted HBCUs more, petition, but HBCUs don’t our pockets. In all the hoop- acting in self-defense. In his instruc- Supreme Court decision outlawing they would be more account- have the TV exposure and Jim Clingman, founder of la surrounding tions to the jury, the judge said Alex- racially segregated public schools. able, responsible, respon- competition because the best the Greater Cincinnati Af- President Barack ander had the responsibility to prove When asked to pick out the most sive, and financially sound. athletes are not there. rican American Chamber of Obama’s “My that she had been battered by her beautiful doll, most black girls se- Yes, they must be good I wonder how Walter Pay- Commerce, is a writer on Brother’s Keeper” husband. lected white dolls over black ones. stewards of their financial re- ton felt about that, or Earl economic empowerment for initiative, over- In a cruel twist, the prosecutor has When the test was repeated in recent sources, but we can be part- “The Pearl” Monroe, or Av- black people. He is an ad- looked is that fact announced that she will re-prosecute years, the results were the same. ners in that stewardship. ery Johnson, or Doug Wil- junct professor at the Uni- that our young girls also need to be Alexander, this time seeking a lon- Muhammad Ali once described We are quick to romanti- liams, or Jerry Rice. How versity of Cincinnati and can targeted for special attention. ger sentence. racial brainwashing this way: cize the past and celebrate did they get exposure, and be reached through his web- Sure, they outpace black males Marissa Alexander shouldn’t “We’ve been brainwashed. Ev- schools like Wiley College how did they make it to the site, blackonomics.com. in college attendance and, in many have ever been prosecuted, let alone erything good is supposed to be instances, in the workplace. Still, convicted. If Florida’s Stand Your white. We look at Jesus, and we see that does not mean they do not also Ground law should apply to anyone, a white with blond hair and blue need special attention and encour- it should be Alexander, not George eyes. We look at all the angels; we agement. Zimmerman and Michael Dunn. see white with blond hair and blue Nothing illustrates this better than If convicted a second time, Alex- eyes. Now, I’m sure there’s a heaven recent events where sandwiched be- ander will join other black women in the sky and colored folks die and tween Obama’s announcement of who make up the fastest growing go to heaven. Where are the colored his special effort to help black males segment of prisoners. angels? They must be in the kitchen and jubilation over Lupita Nyong’o According to the Sentencing preparing milk and honey. winning an Oscar for best support- Project, the number of women in “We look at Miss America, we see ing actress in “12 years a Slave” was prison increased by 646 percent be- white. We look at Miss World, we the news out of Florida: Marissa tween 1980 and 2010, from 15,118 see white. We look at Miss Universe, Alexander, who was sentenced to to 112,797. As of 2010, more than we see white. Even Tarzan, the king 20 years in prison for firing a “warn- one million women were under the of the jungle in black Africa, he’s ing shot” in the direction of her es- supervision of the criminal justice white. White Owl Cigars. White tranged and abusive husband, will system. Swan soap, White Cloud tissue pa- be retried. Now she could face 60 Black women are three times per, White Rain hair rinse, White years in prison instead of the origi- more likely to be incarcerated than Tornado floor wax. nal 20. white women. While most men are “All the good cowboys ride the Florida State Attorney Angela in prison for violent offenses, wom- white horses and wear white hats. Corey, the same prosecutor whose en are more likely to be in prison for Angel food cake is the white cake, office failed to win murder convic- drugs or property crimes. but the devils food cake is choco- tions against George Zimmerman Many, like Kemba Smith, be- late.” in connection with the death of come romantically entangled with Still today little chocolate girls are Trayvon Martin and, more recently, drug dealers, often serving as their being peppered with those white-is- against Michael Dunn for the death “mules” to transport drugs and beautiful images. Yes, we need to of Jordan Davis, announced that in- money. save our black boys, but we can’t stead of the 20 years originally given We know the fact that Lupita save our community without saving to Alexander, she will seek to triple Nyong’o was awarded an Oscar at black girls, too. that by requesting that her three 20- the recent Academy Awards lifted George E. Curry, former edi- year terms be served consecutively the spirits of dark-skin girls across tor-in-chief of Emerge magazine, rather than concurrently. the country and indeed around the is editor-in-chief of the National Alexander was convicted of three world. African Americans, especial- Newspaper Publishers Association counts of aggravated assault with a ly females, are told in so many ways News Service (NNPA.) He is a key- deadly weapon in 2012 and was sen- that when it comes to skin color, note speaker, moderator, and media tenced to 20 years under Florida’s “white is right.” And if you can’t be coach and can be reached through 10-20 law that requires stiffer penal- white, light is the next best thing. his website, www.georgecurry.com. ties for crimes committed with guns. Of course, there was the famous Follow him at www.twitter.com/cur- Take That El Chapo On appeal, the conviction was dolls test conducted by psycholo- rygeorge and the George E. Curry overturned because Circuit Judge gists Ken and Mamie Clark, which Fan Page on Facebook. By Eric Garcia. Chicago, IL, courtesy of BlackCommentator.com

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President Street, Jackson, MS 39201 or downloaded from our JPS website at www.jackson.k12.ms.us under Current News Professional: Studio South Architects PLLC Professional: Burris/Wagnon Architects, P.A. Address: 628 Washington Ave, Suite 33333C Address: 500L East Woodrow Wilson Avenue A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held at the district offices locat- Ocean Springs, Mississippi 39564 Jackson, Mississippi 39216 ed at 101 Near Street, Jackson, MS, 39203 on March 21, 2014 at 10:00 Phone: 228-762-6575 Phone: 601-969-7543 a.m. Attendance at this meeting is for any proposer wishing to submit a proposal. The purpose of this meeting will be to answer any questions re- A deposit of $350.00 is required. Bid preparation will be in accordance with Instructions A deposit of $50.00 is required. Bid preparation will be in accordance with garding the proposal specifications and the current transportation system. to Bidders bound in the project manual. The Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Instructions to Bidders bound in the project manual. The Bureau of Bu ilding, Property Management reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all Grounds and Real Property Management reserves the right to waive irregu- 3/6/2014, 3/13/2014 bids. NOTE: Telephones and desks will not be available for bidders use at the bid site. larities and to reject any or all bids. NOTE: Telephones and desks will not be available for bidders use at the bid site. Project is funded by a combination of Federal, State, and Non-Governmental sources. LEGAL Project includes Federal Grant C76HF20718 in the amount of $2,772,500 (11.5%) and Glenn R. Kornbrek, Bureau Director Non-Governmental funds in the amount of $5,000,000 (21.1%). 3/13/2014, 3/20/2014 NOTICE OF APRIL 8, 2014 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF THE LATE MAYOR CHOWKE LUMUMBA. Glenn R. Kornbrek, Bureau Director ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS On Monday March 3. 2014, the Jackson City Council voted to set the date of April 03/6/2014, 03/13/2014 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSALS 8, 2014 for the Municipal Special Election to fill the unexpired term of the late Mayor Chowke Lumumba. Legal The Mississippi Children’s Museum is holding a pre-qualifications meeting for firms or individuals interested in providing renovation/remodeling/con- Each candidate shall qualify by petition filed with the Municipal Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on or NOTICE TO BIDDERS struction services for its Education Center. The meeting will be held March before March 19, 2014. Said petition must be signed by not less than fifty (50) qualified City of Jackson 17, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. at the Mississippi Children’s Museum, 2145 Highland electors. Qualifying packets will be available for pick-up on Wednesday, March 5,2014. Jackson, Mississippi Drive, Jackson, MS 39202. The project will include renovation/remodeling/ construction of office spaces, sewer pipe replacement, flooring installation The City Clerk’s Office will be open March 4, 2014 to March 7, 2014 for Voter Sealed, signed RFP’s are invited and will be received by the City of Jackson, Missis- and/or repair and bathroom remodeling. The meeting will include review of Registration from 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., and on Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 8:00 sippi, until 3:30 P.M. in the City Clerk’s Office of Jackson, the proposal must be stamped the current spaces, with an office plan available for review. No Deposit is a.m. uniil 12:00 (noon). in by 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, April 08, 2014, at which time said proposal will be publicly required and bids on the project must be received at the Museum by close of opened at the City Hall located at 219 South President Street (City Council Chambers) business March 28, 2014. The Museum’s physical address is 2145 Highland The scheduled absentee voting period is March 29 - April 5, 2014. The City Clerk’s Of- in City Hall for the following: Drive, Jackson, MS 39202; the mailing address is P.O. Box 55409, Jackson, fice will be open on Saturday, March 29, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 (noon), and on MS 39296. A performance bond will be required for the chosen bid. The bids Saturday, April 5, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 (noon). RFP 20853-040814 Integrated Software for Utility Billing with Oracle must be hand delivered or mailed to be received by the above date and time. No telephone requests will be honored. If necessary, a run-off election will be held on Tuesday, April 22,2014. All inquiries RFP-98141-040814 Rental of 2014 Model Year Golf Carts for City of Jackson/Parks should be directed to Cily Clerk, Brenda Pree at 601-960-1036. & Recreation 3/13/2014 THE USE OF VOTER ID WILL NOT BE REQUIRED FOR THIS ELECTION. BIDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT WWW.JACKSONMS.GOV. Legal 3/6/2014, 3/13/2014, 3/20/2014 The above must comply with the City’s specifications. Copies of proposal forms can be CITY OF JACKSON obtained from the Purchasing Division, 200 South President Street, Room 604, Hood REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Legal Building, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Copies of bid specifications are filed with the City PROPOSAL FOR DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF TESTING Clerk for public record in accordance with House Bill No 999, 1986 Regular Session of AND ASSESSMENT PROCESSES FOR PROMOTION TO CITY OF JACKSON the Mississippi Legislature. FIRE LIEUTENANT/DRIVER OPERATOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF TESTING AND ASSESSMENT The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in Public Pur- Notice is hereby given that the City of Jackson, Mississippi (hereinafter “City”), will re- PROCESSES FOR PROMOTION TO DISTRICT FIRE CHIEF chasing. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal business op- ceive sealed proposals for the Development, Administration and Management of Test- portunities for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition to selection, ing and Assessment Processes for Promotion to Fire Lieutenant/Driver Operator at the Notice is hereby given that the City of Jackson, Mississippi (hereinafter “City”), will re- each contractor, bidder or offer shall submit a completed and signed Equal Business Office of the City Clerk at 219 South President Street in Jackson, Mississippi 39205- ceive sealed proposals for the Development. Administration and Management of Test- Opportunity (EBO) Plan Application, with each bid submission, in accordance with the 0017 or P. 0. Box 17, Jackson, Mississippi 39205-0017 until 3:30 p.m. central standard ing and Assessment Processes for Promotion to District Fire Chief at the Office of the provisions set forth by authority of the City of Jackson’s EBO Ordinance. Failure to time, Tuesday, March 25, 2014. City Clerk at 219 South President Street in Jackson, Mississippi 39205-0017 or P. 0. comply with the City’s EBO Ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder or offer, from Box 17, Jackson, Mississippi 392U5-0017 until 3:30 p.m. central standard time, Tues- being awarded an eligible contract. For more information on the City’s EBO Program, Copies of the Specifications and Proposal Form for the Development and Management day, March 25, 2014. please contact the Office of Economic Development at (601)960-1638. Copies of the of Testing and Assessment Processes for Promotion to Fire Lieutenant/Driver Operator EBO Ordinance, EBO Plan Application and a copy of the EBO Program are available are on file in the Office of the Director of Personnel Management, 1000 Metrocenter, Copies of the Specifications and Proposal Form for the Development and Management with the Office of Economic Development at 218 South President Street, Second Floor, Suite 102, Jackson, Mississippi 39209, and copies will be provided upon request. All of Testing and Assessment Processes for Promotion to District Fire Chief are on file Jackson, Mississippi. proposals must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than 3:30 p.m.. Tuesday, March in the Office of the Director of Personnel Management, 1000 Metrocenter, Suite 102, 25, 2013 in a sealed envelope, addressed as follows: Jackson, Mississippi 39209, and copies will be provided upon request. All proposals The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The City also reserves the right must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2013 in to waive any and all informalities in respect to any bid submitted. Bid awards will be For Delivery: City of Jackson City Clerk City Hall a sealed envelope, addressed as follows: made to the lowest and best bidder quoting the lowest net price in accordance with 219 S. President Street Jackson, MS 39205-0017 specifications. The award could be according to the lowest cost per item; or to the low- For Delivery: City of Jackson City Clerk City Hall est total cost for all items; or to accept all or part of any proposal. Delivery time may be For Mailing: City of Jackson 219 S. President Street Jackson, MS 39205-0017 considered when evaluating the bid proposal. In those cases where it is known prior City Clerk to advertising that the City’s intention is to award according to the lowest total cost for P.O. Box 17 For Mailing: City of Jackson all items, or in some variation thereof, statements to this affect will be included on the Jackson, MS 39205-0017 City Clerk proposal form. Absence of such statement means the City will make that determination P.O. Box 17 during the bid review. All proposals must be delivered or mailed in a sealed envelope (mailed proposals must Jackson, MS 39205-0017 be contained in a sealed envelope inside the mailing envelope) and labeled in the lower Hellene Greer, CPPB, NPCA, CPPO, Manager left comer as follows: All proposals must be delivered or mailed in a sealed envelope (mailed proposals must Purchasing Division be contained in a sealed envelope inside the mailing envelope) and labeled in the lower (601) 960-1533 SEALED PROPOSALS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT left corner as follows: OF TESTING AND ASSESSMENT PROCESSES FOR PROMOTION TO FIRE 03/13/2014, 03/20/2014 LIEUTENANT/DRIVER OPERATOR TO BE RECEIVED AND OPENED AT CITY SEALED PROPOSALS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT HALL 3:30 P.M., TUESDAY, APRIL 1,2014 OF TESTING AND ASSESSMENT PROCESSES FOR PROMOTION TO DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FIRE CHIEF TO BE RECEIVED AND OPENED AT CITY HALL 3:30 P.M., The City reserves the right to reject any and all such proposals. TUESDAY, APRIL 1,2014 NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL CAPITAL ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR 03/13/2014, 03/20/2014 The City reserves the right to reject any and all such proposals. ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS 03/13/2014, 03/20/2014 All interested public and private transit and paratransit operators within the City of Jack- son, are hereby advised of the City of Jackson Department of Human and Cultural Services’ intent to apply to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, Jackson, Mis- Legal sissippi for a grant under Section 5310 of the Federal Transit Act, as amended, for the provision of elderly and disabled transportation services. Service is being provided with- in the City of Jackson. The City of Jackson Department of Human and Cultural Services CITY OF JACKSON REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PROPOSAL PROPOSAL Senior Services Division’s Special 1 ransportation Services provides transit mobility to FOR DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF TESTING AND ASSESSMENT disabled persons and persons 60 years of age and older, that promotes independence PROCESSES FOR PROMOTION TO FIRE CAPTAIN and self-sufficiency to obtain needed services in the City of Jackson. Notice is hereby given that the City of Jackson, Mississippi (hereinafter “City”), will re- ceive sealed proposals for the Development, Administration and Management of Test- The purpose of this notice is to advise all interested parties, including transit and para- ing and Assessment Processes for Promotion to Fire Captain at the Office of the City transit operators, of the services being planned for providing transportation services for Clerk at 219 Sou^h President Street in Jackson, Mississippi 39205-0017 or P. 0. Box the elderly and disabled within the area as described above, and to ensure that such a 17, Jackson, Mississippi 39205-0017 until 3:30 p.m. central standard time, Tuesday, program would not represent a duplication of current or of proposed services provided March 25,2014. by existing transit or paratransit operators in the area. Copies of the Specifications and Proposal Form for the Development and Management Comments either for or against this service will be received t any time within 15 days of Testing and Assessment Processes for Promotion to Fire Captain are on file in the from the date of this notice. All comments should be addressed to: Cryptogram Solution Office of the Director of Personnel Management, 1000 Metrocenter, Suite 102, Jack- son, Mississippi 39209, and copies will be provided upon request. All proposals must be City of Jackson submitted to the City Clerk no later than 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 25,2013 in a sealed Department of Human and Cultural Services envelope, addressed as follows; Senior Services Division P.O. Box 17 For Delivery: City of Jackson City Clerk City Hall Jackson, MS 39205 219S. President Street Jackson, MS 39205-0017 Dr. Connie C. Taylor, Manager For Mailing: City of Jackson Senior Services Division City Clerk 601-960-0412 P.O. Box 17 © Feature Exchange Jackson, MS 39205-0017 03/6/2014, 03/13/2014 NEED A FELONY, MISDEMEANOR Sudoku Solution All proposals must be delivered or mailed in a sealed envelope (mailed proposals must Crossword Solution be contained in a scaled envelope inside the mailing envelope) and labeled in the lower OR ARREST TAKEN OFF YOUR left comer as follows: PERMANENT RECORD? 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By Kam Williams covery technology, exercises, of a positive role model. Right potential to create, do, or be Book Reviewer and statements of affirmations, then and there, a seed was anything.” Sudoku Excerpted from the Intro- I intend to share all that I have planted which put Daniel on a Besides the author’s heart- The challenge is to fill every row across, every column down, and every duction (pages 4-6): learned with the goal of em- path to transcend his tragic cir- breaking life story, the text 3x3 box with the digits 1 through 9. Each 1 through 9 digit must appear “I grew up in Dayton, Ohio powering people to create the cumstances. is filled with interactive ex- only once in each row across, each column down, and each 3x3 box. in a home scarred by addiction lives of their dreams.” That journey would include a ercises from role play to af- and incarceration. For most By any measure, Daniel BA in English and music from firmations (“I am worthy of of my childhood… I thought Beaty had a pretty challenging Yale University and an MFA in my dreams”) to fill in the chaos, bondage and sadness childhood, starting even before acting from the American Con- blanks (“My purpose is to were the norm… My concept his birth. servatory Theater. Today, he’s become_____”). of who I could be in the world He was almost born in pris- quite an accomplished poet, Thus, the emotionally- was greatly influenced by the on, when his very pregnant playwright, actor, singer and engaging pages don’t per- men in my house… mother was busted for posses- motivational speaker. mit the reader to be passive. “My father was a heroin ad- sion of his dope-dealing dad’s And he’s also the author of An inspirational, practical dict and dealer… and my older heroin. She eventually had to Transforming Pain to Power: and mind-expanding tool brother followed in [his] foot- raise him all alone when his tri- Unlock Your Unlimited Poten- designed to instill the op- steps, becoming addicted to fling father finally abandoned tial, an uplifting opus which is timistic message that any crack cocaine and spending the family after ping-ponging as much an autobiography as it soul, however traumatized, time in prison as well… back and forth between home is a positive thinking, self-help still has a chance of healing, “My life has been graced and the slammer. tool. thriving and becoming a pro- with the appearance of AN- Fortunately, while in the Underpinning this tough ductive member of society. GELS who have led me third grade, Daniel’s teacher love tome is a simple enough To order a copy of through moments of intense played a video of Martin Lu- basic philosophy, namely, “No Transforming Pain to darkness and empowered me ther King delivering his “I matter who you are, where Power, visit: http://www. to realize my potential… In Have a Dream” speech. The you are, or what you’ve been amazon.com/exec/obi - this book, through memoir, po- historic address had a salutary through, there is a power with- dos/ASIN/0425267482/ etry, character monologues, re- effect on the young lad in need in you that is the unlimited ref%3dnosim/thslfofire-20 © Feature Exchange

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Jets agree to terms with Broncos get Ware; Bucs former broncos Decker Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Jets have agreed cut Revis; Decker to Jets to terms with former Denver By Howard Fendrich Broncos wide receiver Eric Revis, meanwhile, spent only AP Pro Football Writer Decker, considered by many the one season with the Bucs, who top free agent at his position. Well, that didn’t take long. got him from the Jets for a 2013 The Jets on Monday cut tal- Pass rusher DeMarcus Ware got first-round draft pick and a 2014 ented but oft-injured wide re- a $30 million, three-year contract fourth-round choice. ceiver Santonio Holmes after from the Denver Broncos Wednes- If Revis had still been on Tampa four seasons. The move saved day, less than 24 hours after being Bay’s roster by 4 p.m. ET Wednes- FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2013 file the Jets $8.25 million, and Hol- released by the Dallas Cowboys. day, the Bucs would have needed photo, Denver Broncos wide re- mes was also scheduled to have Not quite keeping pace with to upgrade that 2014 draft pick to ceiver Eric Decker (87) makes a $10.75 million cap number, a the nonstop nature of Day 1 of a third-rounder. The Bucs already a touchdown reception against lofty total for a one-time Super free agency, Day 2 did include signed a topflight cornerback, Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bowl MVP who has struggled the Buccaneers releasing corner- former Titans player Alterraun Brandon Flowers during an NFL with inconsistency the last back Darrelle Revis after failing Verner, on Tuesday, when they football game in Kansas City, Mo. two seasons. He turned 30 last to trade him; wide receiver Eric also brought aboard defensive end The New York Jets have agreed week. Decker bolting Denver to sign Michael Johnson, defensive tackle to terms with Decker, considered The Jets get a rising star in with the New York Jets; receiver Clinton McDonald and tight end by many the top free agent at his Decker, who last season com- Golden Tate leaving the Super Brandon Myers. position. AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File bined with Demaryius Thomas Bowl champion Seahawks to play Decker spent all day Wednes- as the most prolific receiving Seattle Seahawks right tackle alongside All-Pro Calvin Johnson day at the Jets’ facility and had tandem (2,718 yards) in the Breno Giacomini, quickly find- with the Lions; and the Browns dinner with a contingent of team league, meshing with Peyton ing a replacement for Austin cutting two quarterbacks, Brandon officials, including coach Rex Manning all year. Howard. Weeden and Jason Campbell. Ryan. He gives quarterback Geno Getting a top receiver was a The Jets re-signed backup The Revis move saved the Bucs Smith and the offense a sorely File - In this Sept. 22, 2013, file photo, Dallas Cowboys defensive priority as the Jets headed into defensive lineman Leger Douz- a $1.5 million bonus that would needed playmaker and No. 1-type end DeMarcus Ware walks the field during the second quarter of free agency, especially after able to a one-year deal, too. have been due if he remained on wide receiver. an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. The Dallas Cowboys are parting with Holmes. Giacomini missed seven the roster with his $16 million sal- The 6-foot-3, 214-pound Deck- releasing franchise sacks leader Ware to save salary cap room after Decker emerged late last games with a knee injury last ary. It also freed up room under the er, who’ll be 27 Saturday, set ca- the worst season of his career. AP Photo/LM Otero, File season, with a four-touchdown season for Seattle, but was cap for a continuing roster over- reer highs last season catching ceiver Taylor Price on a one-year burgh, which re-signed safety Will breakout at Kansas City on Dec. back in time for the Seahawks’ haul under new coach Lovie Smith passes from Peyton Manning with deal. But it also lost guard Breno Allen, long snapper Greg Warren 1. Until then, the only starring run to their Super Bowl title and general manager Jason Licht. 87 catches and 1,288 yards receiv- Giacomini to the Jets. New York and offensive lineman Cody Wal- role Decker enjoyed with the against Denver. The 6-foot-7, With Broncos executive John ing to go along with 11 touch- also re-signed backup defensive lace. Broncos had come in his real- 318-pound Giacomini will re- Elway showing the same ability to downs. He had 85 receptions for lineman Leger Douzable to a one- -Former Seahawks safety Chris ity TV show about his wedding place Howard, who signed with close a deal that he did during his 1,064 yards and a career-best 13 year deal. Maragos and former Texans line- to country and pop singer Jessie Oakland as a free agent after Hall of Fame career as a quarter- TDs in 2012. -Offensive lineman Rodger Saf- backer Bryan Braman joined the James. starting every game the last two back - and used two years ago to Tampa Bay added a quarter- fold failed his physical and won’t Eagles. He was in the final year of the seasons. Giacomini was a fifth- lure Peyton Manning to Denver - back Wednesday by agreeing to a sign a contract with Oakland. The -Linebacker Dekoda Watson contract he signed as a rookie round pick in 2008 of Green Ware’s first team visit resulted in two-year contract with Josh Mc- Raiders agreed to a five-year, went to the Jaguars from the Bucs. four years ago with no exten- Bay, where he spent three sea- a deal that includes $20 million in Cown, a backup who got a chance $42.5 million deal with $21.5 -Former Rams guard Chris Wil- sion in hand. He ended Decem- sons before spending the last guaranteed money. to start five games last season for million in guarantees with Saf- liams went to the Bills - then joked ber with eight touchdowns for three with Seattle. “It’s a perfect fit for me,” Ware the Bears in place of an injured Jay fold shortly after the start of free he was prepared to go anywhere to the Broncos, a triumph of sorts Douzable signed with New said at a news conference. Cutler. agency on Tuesday. But the team get a chance to play. for a player who had contended York as a free agent last offsea- He’ll pair with linebacker Von A player expecting to be on the said Wednesday night that Saffold “I’d go to Antarctica,” Williams with a balky shoulder and end- son and had 20 tackles and a Miller to give AFC champion move soon was Carolina receiver did not pass his physical. said. “But Buffalo’s a lot better less comparisons to teammates career-high 1 1/2 sacks. Denver a pair of quarterback chas- Steve Smith, whose agent, Derrick -Cornerback Corey Graham’s than Antarctica, so I’m just excited Thomas, Wes Welker and Julius The Jets earlier released cor- ers. Elway has been busy upgrad- Fox, told The Associated Press the agent said on Twitter the player to be here.” Thomas. The slump-busting nerback Antonio Cromartie, ing the defense during the first five-time Pro Bowl pick “is not agreed to a four-year contract with AP Sports Writers Tim Booth, performance against the Chiefs clearing $17.75 million of sal- two days of the NFL’s free-agency going to play for the Panthers next the Bills, leaving the Ravens. Tom Canavan, Fred Goodall, Pat did wonders for him as the ary cap space. New York could period, adding cornerback Aqib year.” Fox said he expected Smith -Returner-receiver Jacoby Jones Graham, Larry Lage, Janie Mc- Broncos advanced to the Super also save another $8.3 million if Talib from the Patriots and safety to get cut, although Carolina was agreed to a four-year contract to Cauley, Steve Reed, John Wawrow, Bowl. they cut quarterback Mark San- T.J. Ward on Tuesday. trying to trade him. stay with the Ravens. Steven Wine and Tom Withers con- Also Wednesday, the Jets chez, who missed last season “Their mentality is a ‘now’ In other news Wednesday: -Linebacker Jon Beason agreed tributed to this report. agreed to terms with former with a shoulder injury. mentality,” Ware said about the -Yet another pass rusher be- to stay with the Giants, who also Broncos. “Not looking forward came available when defensive re-signed kicker Josh Brown and to next season or the season after end Chris Clemons was released safety Stevie Brown. that. The time is now.” by the Seahawks. Clemons was -Cornerback Eric Wright re- The 31-year-old Ware had 117 due to make $7.5 million in base signed with the 49ers. sacks and went to seven Pro Bowls salary next season. He is the fourth -Offensive lineman David in nine seasons with the Cowboys. member of Seattle’s defense to Stewart was waived by the Titans He had a career-low six sacks last be released or sign with another after failing a physical. Tennessee season, when he missed time with club as a free agent. Tate departs also signed former Steelers defen- a thigh injury, then had offseason from the offense, getting a five- sive lineman Al Woods to a multi- elbow surgery. year deal worth $31 million with year deal. The Cowboys made another $13.25 million guaranteed, ac- -Saints running back Pierre move to clear cap space Wednes- cording to a person familiar with Thomas agreed to a two-year con- day, jettisoning receiver Miles the negotiations. The person spoke tract extension. Austin, as expected, saving about to the AP on condition of anonym- -Miami defensive tackle Randy $5.5 million. Austin’s release is ity because the deal had not been Starks signed a $12 million, two- effective June 1. And they signed announced. year contract. free agent defensive linemen Ter- -Seattle did add a player finally, -Tight end David Johnson rell McClain and Jeremy Mincey. agreeing with former Jaguars re- joined the Chargers from Pitts- www.mississippilink.com March 13 - 19, 2014 THE mississippi link • 21 Second Annual Black Family National movement promoting Summit focuses on the black male economic development and black The Mississippi Link Newswire The “Influence of Grandfathers on businesses kicks off April 1 Family Stability, Athletes and Edu- cation, and Fatherhood” are among the topics headlining the second an- Keynote speaker entrepreneur and radio executive nual Black Family Summit, taking place March 18-19, 2014 at the Mis- Oscar Joyner, registration deadline approaching sissippi e-Center at Jackson State The Mississippi Link Newswire University. elected officials. African-American commu- “Reclaiming, Restoring, and Pre- A national movement to “We need to wake up this nity. serving the Black Male Presence promote economic develop- city - and this nation,” said PED is designed to com- in Mississippi” is the theme for the ment, designed to grow black James Covington, author, plement WhereToGo411. two-day convening, which is pre- businesses and change the entrepreneur, and creator com, an economic develop- sented by Mississippi Families for economic landscape of urban of The Partnership for Eco- ment tool that connects black Kids (MFFK), Jackson State Uni- communities will kick off in nomic Development. “I’m businesses to local and na- versity’s Schools of Public Service Jackson, featuring a keynote sick and tired of us wait- tional buyers. and Social Work, and the Mississippi speech by Oscar Joyner, en- ing around for help when WhereToGo411.com was NAACP, among others. sented in Lumumba’s name for ad- a collaborative effort to engage in trepreneur and media execu- we need to step up and help launched by Covington and The Summit opens with a key- vancing social justice in the black that dialogue.” tive. ourselves. We need to invest Kathy Y. Times, an Emmy note address from Rev. C.J. Rhodes community. Special guests for Dr. Olga Osby, JSU social work The Partnership for Eco- in our communities to cre- award-winning journalist at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, the summit include Congressman professor and summit co-chair said, nomic Development (PED) ate new businesses, which, and past president of the Na- followed by a series of panel dis- Bennie Thompson, W.K. Kellogg “About 300 people are expected to program will be held from 8 in turn, will create new jobs tional Association of Black cussions focusing on family dy- Foundation’s William Buster, Delta attend this year’s summit. We are a.m. until 10:30 a.m., Tues- and transform our communi- Journalists. namics, education, family health, Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Southern very excited to have our partners day, April 1, 2014, at the ties.” Mississippi’s public uni- and eco-boomers. Also on Tuesday Regional Director Cheryl Turner, join us as well as Humana, who will Mississippi e-Center at Jack- Participants in the April versities are among buyers from 12:30-1:30 p.m., there will and former Miss Mississippi Kim- provide health screenings and health son State University, 1230 event will have a chance to using the online interactive be a discussion titled “Beyond the berly Morgan-Myles. insurance information.” Raymond Road. become founding partners marketplace to reach black Ballgame,” when panelists will talk “The black male is in a state of Other hosts for the 2014 sum- Joyner, president of Reach of the Partnership For Eco- businesses. about the influence of sports on edu- emergency,” said Dr. Linda West, mit include the SMHART Institute, Media Inc. and executive nomic Development, which Any one interested in at- cation. executive director for MFFK. Children’s Defense Fund, and the producer of the nationally is a national collaboration of tending the April 1 kick off Day 2 of the summit Wednesday, “From education to the criminal jus- City of Jackson. syndicated, “Tom Joyner African-American organiza- must RSVP by Monday, March 19, will pay tribute to the life tice system, our black boys and men Registration is $25 for early bird, Morning Show,” will join tions and economic engines, March 24, by emailing Ash- and legacy of Mayor Chokwe Lu- are constantly targeted and forced $30 for on-site, and$40 for exhibi- a group of leaders from all including governmental en- ley Guy at Ashley@where- mumba and will feature a panel of into a pipeline of destruction. It’s up tors. segments of the community, tities, colleges and universi- togo411.net. activists who will provide insight on to us to address these issues and find For more information, contact including local businesses, ties, faith-based institutions, For any questions about what the community can do to con- solutions to ensuring success for our Nadeane Sander at 601-957-7670 or churches, community and businesses, and non-profits PED or WhereToGo411.com, tinue his work. rocks in the community. This sum- via email to [email protected]. civic groups, fraternities, so- working to stimulate eco- call 769.553.1978 or email An annual award will be pre- mit gives us the opportunity to have Register on-line at www.mffk.org. rorities and local and state nomic development in the [email protected]. “Jobs for Mississippi Graduates” partners with Regions Bank for mentorship program The Mississippi Link Newswire executives. quality entry-level jobs lead- executives (mentors) will Regions Bank and Jobs for A meeting is scheduled ing to career advancement op- aid and assist the JMG par- Mississippi Graduates have for members of the Regions portunities. ticipants to remain in school partnered to develop a men- Bank-JMG Mentorship Proj- According to Atty. Ramona and graduate and provide real torship program for students ect and Murrah High School Williams, executive direc- time, work based learning op- of Murrah High School. mentees Wednesday, March tor of the Job for Mississippi portunities and implementa- The JMG Regions Mentor- 19, at 10 a.m. The meeting Graduates Program, the goals tion of employability skills. ship Program (JR MP) is de- will be held in the Murrah of the mentorship program The mentorship program signed to link at-risk youths High School Library, located are to pair caring adult pro- will provide the mechanism at Murrah High School with at 1400 Murrah Dr., in Jack- fessionals with identified whereby Regions Financial Regions Financial Corpora- son. 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22 • the mississippi link March 13 - 19, 2014 www.mississippilink.com Sony swoops rights to graphic novel ‘The Harlem Hellfighters’

eurweb.com Sony Pictures has acquired the rights to “World War Z” author Max Brooks’ soon-to- be published graphic novel “The Harlem Hellfighters,” about the U.S. Army’s 369th infantry regiment, an African- American unit fighting in Eu- rope during World War I. The famed infantry regi- ment, which spent more time in direct combat than any other American unit during the war, returned home only to face the hard hand of rac- ism from their fellow soldiers, citizens and the federal gov- his first projects with Sony will produce for Will and Jada Illustrated by Caanan White ernment. as production president of Pinkett Smith’s Overbrook and set in 1918, Harlem Hell- Michael De Luca will Columbia Pictures. Caleeb Entertainment and Brooks fighters is set to be published oversee the project in one of Pinkett and James Lassiter will adapt the script. April 1 by Broadway Books. Jennifer Beals to star in Kyra Sedgwick-produced TNT pilot ‘Proof’ eurweb.com Fox’s “Chicago Jennifer Beals has been cast Code.” She also as the lead in TNT’s “Proof,” co-created and a supernatural medical drama is executive pro- executive produced by actress ducing “Laughs Kyra Sedgwick. Unlimited,” in Beals will play Dr. Kathryn development at Russo, a skeptical, hard-sci- HBO. ence, brilliant female surgeon C o m p e t - with a caustic edge who has ing for talent been struggling with the dev- with dozens of astating loss of her teenage broadcast dra- son and a growing estrange- ma pilots, TNT ment from her surviving has been able daughter. to successfully She is persuaded to inves- cast all three of tigate cases of reincarnation, its pilots, with out-of-body experiences, Beals toplining hauntings - all of it looking for “Proof” and Ju- verifiable proof to answer one lia Stiles as the of life’s greatest questions: Is lead of “Guilt death truly the end, or is there By Association.” something else beyond? The third dra- Beals was in hot demand for ma, “Agent X,” broadcast pilots this season, snagged Sharon reports Deadline.com. She Stone before the Actress Jennifer Beals arrive at the 6th annual previously starred in Show- beginning of pi- SELF Magazine’s Women Doing Good Awards at time’s “The L Word” and lot season. Apella Sept. 11, 2013 in New York City. Malik Yoba joins Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson in Fox’s ‘Empire’ eurweb.com empire. Now Malik Yoba has joined the she’s been re- expanding cast of Lee Dan- leased early for iels’ hip hop-themed Fox good behavior drama “Empire.” and she wants Terrence Howard stars as what’s hers. Lucious Lyon (Howard), a Jussie Smol- charismatic, savvy music su- let plays Lu- perstar who is about to take cious and Cook- his company, Empire Enter- ie’s gay son tainment, public. Jamal, who has Yoba will play Vernon been judged and Turner, Lucious’s longtime rejected by his friend from the streets and father despite business associate who is being a musical now the chairman of the prodigy. board of Empire Entertain- T i m b a l a n d ment. has signed on as As previously report- the pilot’s song- ed, Taraji P. Henson plays writer and song Cookie Lyon, Lucious’ ex- producer. Lee wife and former business Daniels, Danny partner who did 17 years in Strong and Bri- prison for dealing drugs - an Grazer are Malik Yoba attends ‘The Lonliness Of A Long money she funneled directly executive pro- Distance Runner’ opening night at Jake’s Saloon to Lucious’ fledging music ducing. Jan. 21, 2014 in New York City. www.mississippilink.com March 13 - 19, 2014 THE mississippi link • 23

Dear Fellow Jacksonians,

My family and I are truly grateful to you for your overwhelming support and presence on Tuesday evening at City Hall as I announced my candidacy for Mayor of the City of Jackson. Despite less than favorable weather conditions, you stood with us and, for that, we say THANK YOU.

Your positive energy and enthusiasm were truly humbling. Being in the midst of so many passionate and dedicated citizens provided a small glimpse of the collective impact we can make in this City. This was an incredible first step in OUR campaign- The People’s Campaign! This campaign is not about an individual or one man, this campaign is about our City and one People! I believe in this City. I believe in the People of Jackson.

Please like our Facebook Page “Elect Chokwe Lumumba” for real-time updates. If you are interested in getting involved with The People’s Campaign, please email us at ChokweAntarForMayor@gmail. com or follow us on Twitter at @ChokweLumumba. You can also receive updates on Instagram @ ChokweAntarForMayor. You may also contact The People’s Campaign by contacting the campaign office at 601.362.0021.

If you would like to contribute to The People’s Campaign, please send your donations to: The Committee to Elect Chokwe A. Lumumba P.O. Box 11691 Jackson, MS 39283

There is much work to be done and WE NEED YOU to continue the vision and make prosperity and security a reality for all of Jackson. Love + The People’s Power = Progress.

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