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The Mississippi Link Newswire president of the Chicago Histori- Lonnie G. Bunch III, founding cal Society, now known as the director of the Smithsonian Na- Chicago History Museum, from tional Museum of African Amer- 2001 to 2005. The audience stands at attention during the posting of colors, national anthem and invocation for JSU Army ROTC’s 49th Annual Spring ican History and Culture, was The Medgar Wiley Evers Lec- Gala. The event was held in the Old Capitol Inn in downtown Jackson. the 2018 Medgar Wiley Evers ture Series was established in Lecture Series speaker. The free 2003 to honor the legacy of civil By L.A. Warren event was held April 19 at Gal- rights leader Medgar Evers, one Jackson State University loway United Methodist Church year after Myrlie Evers made an During the 50th-year cel- in Jackson. extraordinary gift to the people ebration of JSU’s ROTC pro- “Lonnie Bunch has orches- of Mississippi when she present- gram, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Reuben trated the building of the only ed the Medgar and Myrlie Evers D. Jones reminded JSU Army national museum devoted exclu- papers to the Department of ROTC cadets they would live sively to the documentation of Archives and History. Previous uncommon lives under a com- African-American life, history, Evers lecturers include Henry mon banner while fi ghting and culture,” said Kane Ditto, Louis Gates Jr., Bob Moses and wars, preserving peace and de- president of the board of trustees Manning Marable. The series is fending the U.S. of the Mississippi Department of supported by the W.K. Kellogg Jones delivered the keynote Archives and History. “We are Foundation. address April 7 at the 49th An- honored and excited to welcome “We are grateful for the gen- nual Spring Gala by the De- him to our state to see the Two erosity of the W.K. Kellogg partment of Military Science Mississippi Museums and to Foundation, which allows us to in Liberal Arts. The event was deliver the 2018 Medgar Wiley expand and enhance such sig- held at the Old Capital Inn in Evers Lecture.” nature MDAH programs as the downtown Jackson. As director, Bunch is the lead Medgar Wiley Evers Lecture Se- “Each of you is part of a Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Reuben D. Jones was the keynote John A. Peoples Jr., president emeritus at JSU, administrator and senior curator ries,” said MDAH director Katie proud legacy and must be pre- speaker for the gala. He said, “Each year we set founded ROTC at Jackson State University a half- of the Smithsonian’s National Blount. pared to serve with honor and aside this season to celebrate and pay tribute century ago. “Bringing ROTC to Jackson State Museum of African Ameri- In 2014, the Kellogg Foun- dignity,” Jones said. “Each for your devotion, patriotism, selfl ess service University was not an easy thing. There was so can History and Culture. Since dation awarded $2.3 million to year we set aside this season and sacrifi ce as you prepare for a bright future.” much opposition.” he said. opening in September 2016, the the Mississippi Department of to celebrate and pay tribute museum has welcomed more Archives and History to support for your devotion, patriotism, Jones continued, telling the that makes increasingly complex word.” than 3.5 million visitors. Bunch programming at the Two Missis- selfl ess service and sacrifi ce 127 cadets of the Tiger Battal- us what we are today and what Meanwhile, JSU saluted was named director in 2005 af- as you prepare for a bright fu- ion that “it is our loyalty to our we have been for over fi ve de- ter serving for four years as the Bunch ture.” country and your great courage cades: beacons of hope in an ROTC Continued on page 3 Continued on page 3 Trump gives peace a chance in deciding to meet with North Korea’s leader

By Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. (The U.S. considers the troop (about 90 percent of North Ko- have successfully achieved their Founder and President of presence not negotiable). He’s rean trade goes through China). goals. Rainbow PUSH Coalition announced the end to all nuclear Kim, they argue, is maneuvering Trump, on the other hand, acts President Donald Trump’s and missile testing, and pledged in order to reduce the pressure, as if Kim has already agreed to decision to meet with North Ko- to close the country’s nuclear test hoping to get food and other aid. surrender and unilaterally give rea’s leader Kim Jong -un opens site “to guarantee transparency Economic sanctions may be up his nuclear arsenal in ex- new possibilities. in suspending nuclear tests.” a factor pushing Kim to negoti- change for lifting sanctions and Trump’s critics suggest Trump He pledged that North Korea ate. But we should understand better relations with the U.S. has given Kim a major conces- would never “use nuclear weap- that harsh economic sanctions The problem here is trust. sion – the recognition that would ons nor transfer nuclear weapons have limits. Neither China nor American hawks see the Korean come from a fi rst meeting with or nuclear technology under any the international community will nuclear arsenal as an existential a U.S. president – in exchange circumstances unless there are enforce starvation on the North threat that must be eliminated. for nothing. But talking is far nuclear threat and nuclear provo- Korean people simply because of Deterrence is not suffi cient. Ko- preferable to issuing threats and cation against the DPRK.” the folly of their dictator. Trump rean offi cials will have good rea- insults; exchanging proposals for Jong-un In a tweet, Trump hailed this is right to seize on the possibility son to doubt U.S. promises. Iran peace far better than exchanging as “very good news for North of negotiation. has adhered to the nuclear weap- formal close. bombs in war. COMMENTARY Korea and the World – big prog- If the Trump-Kim summit ons deal it made with the U.S. This diplomatic initiative be- Kim has also made unilateral ress!” does take place, the discussions and its allies, but now Trump gan when South Korea invited hotline between the two leaders. gestures – what diplomats call Some suggest that this open- will be immensely diffi cult. Kim says he plans to tear it up. the North to take part in the win- There are even beginning discus- “trust-building measures” – to- ing is simply a ruse. The harsh considers himself the head of The danger of a failed summit ter Olympics. This week, Kim sions, pushed by South Korean ward the U.S. He’s announced economic sanctions enforced on a nuclear power, with a tested is that Trump’s “war cabinet” – and the South Korean president President Moon Jae-in, toward that North Korea would no lon- North Korea by the United Na- arsenal, sitting down to negoti- the hawks like national security will meet in an inter-Korean a treaty to fi nally bring the Ko- ger insist on the withdrawal of tions are starting to hurt. China ate as a peer with the United adviser John Bolton – would use summit. They already announced rean War (which ended in an ar- U.S. forces from the Korean Pen- has cooperated, reducing its trade States. North Korea could end the installation of the fi rst-ever mistice agreement in 1953) to a insula as part of any settlement. with North Korea dramatically testing because, he stated, they Trump Continued on page 3

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Bruh’s wife Ada invited family and friends to gather in the Farm- haven campground dining hall to wish him well. His Crossroads Jones “Bruh” Brown Church of God family was joined in fellowship by his brothers, nephews who traveled from Chicago and other places, cousins, family and friends from the Farmhaven community. Heartfelt and humorist remarks were offered in his honor. His brother, ‘Erby’ celebrated his 100th birthday (John E. Brown) who turned 98 years old in February, sitting by his side, paid his tribute by singing “What A Mighty God We Serve” as all joined in. Bruh and his happy guests enjoyed catfi sh, April 21 (born April 17, 1918) • Farmhaven, Miss. chicken, salads, vegetables and desserts. Crossroads’ Pastor Mark Jackson was the program guide and instructed all elders PHOTOS BY AYESHA K. MUSTAFAA to be served fi rst with the rest to follow him in the line. It was a Happy Birthday party indeed. www.mississippilink.com APRIL 26 - MAY 2, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3 ROTC Stephon Clark remembered by loved Continued from page 1 ones as activists call for justice

By Genoa Barrow Trice Edney News Wire Having come together to mourn Stephon Clark, the 22-year-old black father killed by Sacramento police offcers March 18, many funeral goers voiced the common refrain, “that could have been my son.” Veteran activist Rev. Al Sharp- ton echoed the sentiment in a rousing eulogy delivered at the Members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and others salute the accomplishments of Peoples, who is Bayside Boss Church service credited with helping JSU ROTC to become offcially activated in December 1968. on Thursday. Rev. Al Sharpton, center, and attorney Benjamin Crump, left, address “This brother could be any the media and call for justice following the funeral of Stephon Clark one of us,” Rev. Sharpton said. who was killed by Sacramento police offcers March 18. PHOTO: The civil rights champion ANTONIO R. HARVEY says he stands with Clark’s family as they take on local law enforcement. “That’s what we’re here for,” Rev. Sharpton said. “We’re here for the family to get justice and to get answers.” Clark was fatally shot in his Meadowview area back yard Sunday, after two Sacramento Police Department (SPD) of- fcers shot at him more than 20 times. Offcers says they believed Clark, a graduate of Sacramento High School, was Stephon Clark, 22, was laid to rest Thursday in Sacramento as pointing a gun at them, and hundreds of people attended his memorial service. Clark’s body is “fearing for their safety,” they surrounded by members of the Islamic community as they perform a fred their duty weapons. One special ceremony in his honor. PHOTO: ANTONIO R. HARVEY offcer shot 10 times, another at least 11 times. Police admit and response chant of “I am is an entire community that Cadet Keith Rowan, left, extends honors to Jones. They’re joined by Lt. Col. Dexter Brookins, right, they only found a cell phone, … Stephon Clark.” He hugged stood behind them,” shared commander of the JSU Tiger Battalion. not a gun or a “toolbar,” on the Sharpton and kissed him on the speaker Imam Omar Sulei- scene. cheek while he spoke. man. Ste’Vante Clark spoke of John A. Peoples Jr., president emeritus at JSU, who would later become the 30th president of Clark’s death has sparked Sharpton said you can’t kill naming a library or community for founding ROTC at Jackson State University the U.S.: “The nation which forgets its defenders protests in Sacramento and be- someone’s loved one and then center in his brother’s honor, a a half-century ago. will itself be forgotten.” yond. After his funeral, protest- tell them “how” to grieve. place where young people can “Bringing ROTC to Jackson State University Jones told cadets they would forever make a ers again took to the streets of Ste’Vante Clark also kissed go to learn and be safe. was not an easy thing. There was so much oppo- positive impact no matter where they go. “You downtown Sacramento, stop- his brother’s casket and invited “Stephon is going to live for sition to it on the part of the powers that be. … will inspire future generations.” ping at the Federal Courthouse other family members to come generations and generations,” We were told we did not have enough men for a In observance of JSU ROTC’s golden anni- and the District Attorney’s Of- to the microphone and share he said. volunteer unit. So, I had to get crossovers from versary, Jones and the Tiger Battalion shared a fce. positive memories. One friend The funeral also included the local colleges,” Peoples said. laundry list of accomplishments about the his- “Stephon Clark woke up the recalled asking Stephon Clark moving performances by the He was turned down by every school expect tory of the program: nation,” Rev. Sharpton said. what he wanted to be in life and Boss Church Praise Dancers, Hinds Junior College and Tougaloo College. JSU ROTC has commissioned more than 800 Stephon Clark’s brother him answering that he simply a group of youth that included “This was during the Vietnam War. We had to second lieutenants Ste’Vante Clark interrupted the wanted to be a good father. Stephon Clark’s little sister, get support from the men on the campus dur- Four General Offcers have been produced funeral proceedings as he had Clark’s two young sons, Aid- Cai’Lyn Clark; and a poem, “I, ing a time when there were protests all over the through the program done earlier in the week at a en, 3 and Cairo, 1, attended the Too, Have a Dream,” written by country against the war, even at Jackson State. By December, the program will have commis- community dialogue session services, lovingly held in the his cousin, Se’Quette Clark. As a matter of fact, the Army ROTC building sioned 22 new second lieutenants with the Sacramento City Coun- arms of relatives. Genoa Barrow is a senior was set afre by protesters.” Tiger Battalion is credited with producing 99 cil. Like on Tuesday, Ste’Vante “We will make sure that his staff writer for the Sacramento Peoples said he’s proud of today’s cadets and percent of frst-generation offcers Clark again led people in a call kids grow up knowing there Observer. wish he could have been a part of such a pro- JSU serves as the host school under the um- gram. Unfortunately, for Peoples, opportunities brella of the Tiger Battalion. Participants include did not exist then in such a limited and segre- Belhaven University, Delta State University, gated climate. Hinds Community College-Utica Campus, Mill- Joining in the celebration, Lt. Col. Dexter saps College, Mississippi College, Mississippi Brookins, commander of the JSU Tiger Battal- College School of Law, Mississippi Valley State ion, paid homage to Peoples for his resolve to University, Tougaloo College and the University start the program, which was offcially activated of Mississippi Medical Center Nursing School. in December 1968. Jones also admonished cadets about the Brookins also gave special recognition to sup- Army’s values (loyalty, duty, respect, selfess porters, including sponsors, alumni and the Beta service, integrity and personal courage). “We Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. don’t leave these behind when we take off our As well, he presented scholarships to cadets and uniforms. We take them back to the communi- welcomed the installation of Mister and Miss ties that we grew up in and the communities that ROTC 2018-2019. we serve.” Brookins’ remarks also captured the theme of He ended his remarks by offering cadets the the spring gala, as he declared JSU cadets as be- same “gift” that shaped his leadership and com- ing the “Right Stuff, Tiger Tuff.” mand over soldiers and civilians: Further shining the spotlight on ROTC, Jones “Before you speak, listen; before you write, explained why JSU must refect on the sacrifces think about it; before you invest, investigate; be- of the nation’s service members. To accomplish fore you lead, learn to follow; before you teach, this, he invoked the words of Calvin Coolidge, do learn; and before you die, live.”

Trump Continued from page 1 a failure to goad Trump into confrontation, even rean President Moon will set the stage. A later war against North Korea. Lowering expectations meeting between Trump and Kim could help publicly, while remaining open to new possibili- lower tensions, even if it doesn’t produce a dra- ties privately, is the best course, but one Trump matic resolution. seems simply unable to follow. War on the Korean peninsula would be cata- Surely it is time to give peace a chance. The strophic. Finding a way out peacefully is surely summit this week between Kim and South Ko- worth both time and effort.

Bunch Continued from page 1 sippi Museums and fund a partnership between sissippi Civil Rights Museum explores the pe- MDAH and the Medgar and Myrlie Evers In- riod from 1945 to 1976, when Mississippi was stitute. ground zero for the Civil Rights Movement na- The Museum of Mississippi History explores tionally. the entire sweep of the state’s history. The Mis- See pictures page 19.

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4 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 26 - MAY 2, 2018 www.mississippilink.com MVSU celebrates the inauguration of its eighth president, Jerryl Briggs Sr.

Mississippi Link Newswire and really worked to make sure Briggs, a self-proclaimed education administration. Mississippi Valley State Uni- that this institution was suc- “mama’s boy,” also gave a spe- Bigelow said he’s also cur- versity (MVSU) capped off its cessful, and I owe a lot to them. cial tribute to his mother, Varna rently pursuing a Ph.D. because 2018 Founder’s Week by mark- I’m just really blessed to be a Briggs, who passed away in of the support he received from ing another important milestone part of this great institution.” 2005. Briggs, who stepped in like a in the legacy and advancement Briggs then shared his vision “I have to give all my credit father-fi gure. of the University – the installa- for the university, explaining to my mother. I know that al- “I like to say that I went from tion of its eighth president, Jer- the meaning behind his addi- though she’s not here physi- a juvenile facility to receiving a ryl Briggs Sr. tion of “…IN MOTION” to cally, she’s looking down on Master of Divinity and it’s be- Faculty, students, alumni, the university’s mantra, “ONE her son with tears in eyes,” he cause of (Briggs),” Bigelow re- community members and GOAL. ONE TEAM. ONE said. Her love for us was just marked. He instilled hope and higher education offi cials from VALLEY.” unwavering, and she sacrifi ced confi dence in a young black across the state and nation gath- Using an acronym, Briggs everything to make sure that we male from the hood of Phila- ered in MVSU’s Walter Roberts said “motion” stands for: Moti- had what we needed in order delphia and told him that he Auditorium Friday morning for vation, Optimistic, Time, Inspi- to be successful. I will always could.” the historic occasion. ration, Outspoken and “No” is give my mother all the glory.” Those in attendance also had During the investiture cer- not the answer. Others giving salutations the opportunity to learn more emony, Briggs was formally “I have a love for higher during the ceremony included about Brigg’s personal side invested with the responsibil- education, and I really have a Carolyn McAdams, mayor of with refl ections from long-time ity and authority as president true love for HBCUs,” he said. Greenwood, Miss. friends, mentors and fraternity of MVSU by Commissioner We’re doing some great things. “We’re very excited that brothers (Omega Psi Phi Fra- of Higher Education Glenn MVSU eighth president, Dr. Jerryl Briggs, Sr., gives his inaugural We’re going to continue to sup- Dr. Jerryl Briggs was chosen ternity, Inc.). F. Boyce and president of the address following the investiture ceremony formally installing him as port each other, and we’re go- to take the lead at Mississippi “I know him to be solid, fair, Board of Trustees of the State president. ing to continue to give…some- Valley State University,” she courageous – he’ll step out on Institutions of Higher Learning one gave back to me, and it’s said. The Valley has a tremen- a limb, he’ll ask for input, and C.D. Smith Jr. perfectly for this moment,” he nity and having the confi dence my responsibility to assure that dous impact on the economy of when he makes a decision, he’ll “This is a special moment in said. We’re fortunate to have in me to serve. I also want to others have those same chanc- Greenwood, roughly $13 mil- stand by it and make it happen,” the history of this outstanding a leader of his caliber to guide thank the Valley family for es.” lion. Not only does it contribute said Rod Batiste of Atlanta, institution,” said Boyce. Briggs us and take us to a new point in sharing that confi dence as well During the ceremony, family to the tax base, but it provides Briggs’ friend of 37 years. is a man with a wealth of expe- history.” …You all have embraced me and friends shared refl ections us with an educated workforce “Valley faculty and staff, rience in higher education and During his inaugural address, from day one, and it has truly of Briggs and the special mo- that impacts the entire Missis- you all are in great hands,” he truly understands students and Briggs accepted the charge and been a blessing.” ments they’ve shared with him. sippi Delta. added. the services and support they said he considers it a privilege Noting the university’s hum- Among them were Briggs’ Briggs’ mentees, Brandon The ceremony concluded need to be successful both on to serve the university. ble beginnings in 1950, Briggs older sister, Gizele Briggs Bigelow and Brittany Stephens, with Briggs assuring he would campus and in life.” “It is indeed a blessing for me said he plans to continue build- Leon, who fought back tears said that he played an instru- continue moving the institution Refl ecting on the institution’s and my family to be here stand- ing upon the university’s com- as she shared what the moment mental role in their growth and forward on an upward trajec- transformation from a cotton ing before you as the eighth mitment and dedication to aca- meant to their family. development both personally tory. fi eld into a fl ourishing institu- president of Mississippi Valley demic excellence. “He’s a great inspiration to and professionally. “I promise you that this uni- tion of higher learning, Boyce State University,” he said. “This is our Founder’s Week, us, and we’re very proud of Stephens, who met the then versity will remain ‘in MO- said Briggs has the skillset “I’d like to thank Commis- and to have this ceremony him,” she said. I am so proud Dean Briggs on the campus of TION,’” he said. We will re- needed to continue moving the sioner Boyce, Board President now just shows, for me, that to call my brother President Dr. Lincoln University, said that main committed to our history, university forward. C.D. Smith and other board I’m standing on some very tall Jerryl Briggs, but the proudest Briggs is the reason why she our past. But we’re also going “His experiences throughout members here today for en- shoulders,” he said. There are person who would be here to- pursued her education and is to continue to grow and we’re his career have prepared him trusting in me this opportu- some individuals who toiled day is my mother.” currently working in higher going to be successful.” COMMUNITY

www.mississippilink.com APRIL 26 - MAY 2, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 5 Trustee Smith passes Jackson native serves with the gavel to Trustee Hooper U.S. Navy half a world away By Theodore Quintana Mississippi Link Newswire Navy Offi ce of Community Outreach Trustee C.D. Smith passed A Jackson, Mississippi, native and 2008 Bailey the gavel to incoming Presi- Magnet High School graduate is serving in the dent Shane Hooper at the U.S. Navy forward-deployed aboard the guided meeting of the IHL Board of missile destroyer, USS Curtis Wilbur. Trustees held recently in Jack- Petty Offi cer 1st Class Jasmine Hodges is a cu- son. Hooper will offi cially take linary specialist aboard the Arleigh Burke-class offi ce May 8. guided missile destroyer operating out of Yoko- “Through both university- suka, Japan. The ship routinely deploys to protect specifi c initiatives and collab- alliances, enhance partnerships and be ready to orative efforts, Mississippi’s respond if a natural disaster occurs in the region. public university system ad- A Navy culinary specialist is responsible for vances the state and provides operating and managing Navy messes and living an excellent return on invest- quarters established to subsist and accommodate ment for the taxpayers,” said Navy personnel. Hooper. “For every dollar the Hodges is proud to serve in the Pacifi c and state invests in Mississippi fondly recalls memories of Jackson. public universities, the Mis- “Growing up in Jackson they teach you the im- sissippi economy grows by portance of taking care of your family and com- $3.21. I am excited to take on Outgoing Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of munity,” said Hodges. this new role as we continue Higher Learning Board President C. D. Smith of Meridian (left) pass- With more than 50 percent of the world’s ship- to meet the needs of our stu- es the gavel to incoming Board President Shane Hooper. Hooper ping tonnage and a third of the world’s crude oil dents, serve all Mississippians will begin serving his term as president May 8. passing through the region, the United States has and move the state forward historic and enduring interests in this part of the through education, research world. The Navy’s presence in Yokosuka is part Hodges and outreach.” of that long-standing commitment, explained Hooper served as vice Navy offi cials. posed by manned aircraft, anti-ship, cruise and president of the board dur- “I feel like I am really doing my best to serve tactical ballistic missiles. ing Smith’s term. Trustee Hal my country right now,” said Hodges. As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most Parker will serve as vice presi- Destroyers are warships that provide multi- relied-upon assets, Hodges and other sailors dent during Hooper’s term. mission offensive and defensive capabilities. know they are part of a legacy that will last be- “I have enjoyed working They are 510 feet long and armed with tomahawk yond their lifetimes providing the Navy the na- with my fellow trustees, the land-attack cruise missiles, Standard Missile-3 tion needs. commissioner and the univer- and newer variants of the SM missile family, ad- “Serving in the Navy means teaching the sities,” said Smith. “The uni- vanced gun systems and close-in gun systems. younger sailors their job and how to be adults, be- versity system is making great Destroyers are deployed globally and can op- ing the example of what you want in the world,” strides, awarding a record erate independently or as part of carrier strike said Hodges. number of degrees last year groups, surface action groups or amphibious Seventh Fleet, which is celebrating its 75th and providing $2.46 billion in readiness groups. Their presence helps the Navy year in 2018, spans more than 124 million square economic impacts around the control the sea. Sea control is the precondition kilometers, stretching from the International state. It has been a privilege to for everything else the Navy does. It cannot proj- Date Line to the India/Pakistan border; and from serve as president of the Board ect power, secure the commons, deter aggression the Kuril Islands in the North to the Antarctic in of Trustees.” or assure allies without the ability to control the the South. Seventh Fleet’s area of operation en- Mississippi Public Universi- Trustee Shane Hooper of Tupelo (left) presents a plaque of appre- seas when and where desired. compasses 36 maritime countries and 50 percent ties served more than 95,000 ciation to Board President C.D. Smith of Meridian in recognition of Curtis Wilbur has anti-aircraft capability of the world’s population with between 50-70 students in Academic Year his year of service as board president at the Board Meeting held armed with long range missiles intended for air U.S. ships and submarines, 140 aircraft, and ap- 2017 and awarded a record today in Jackson. defense to counter the threat to friendly forces proximately 20,000 sailors in the 7th Fleet. number of degrees, 17,760, in 2017. Over the past fi ve years, there has been an 8.9 59,258 direct and indirect jobs University in Nashville, Tenn. percent increase in the number in 2015. After graduation, he served of degrees awarded and a 37.9 Trustee Shane Hooper of his country as an offi cer in the percent increase in the num- Tupelo was appointed to the United States Marine Corps. ber of Science, Technology, Board of Trustees by Governor He has enjoyed a career in Engineering and Mathematics Phil Bryant in May 2012 to the insurance and fi nancial (STEM) graduates. Last year, represent the Third (Northern) services industry for 16 years. there were 2,849 healthcare Supreme Court District for a Hooper is president of Success graduates, including nurses. term to expire May 7, 2021. Learning Corporation Inc., a The university system has Hooper is a graduate of training provider for the in- a tremendous economic im- Itawamba Agricultural High surance and fi nancial services pact on the state, supporting School and David Lipscomb industry. 6 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 19 - 25, 2018 www.mississippilink.com Outstanding JPS Callaway alum, author, actress educator headed to headlines summer reading pep rally

NASA for the summer Mississippi Link Newswire creating a culture of reading Mississippi Link Newswire Jackson Public Schools and extends to the entire Jackson its partners in the Read On community. Veshell Lewis, subject area Jackson initiative kicked off In addition, Read On Jackson supervisor for Middle School the 2018 Summer Reading Pro- sets a target of engaging 30,000 Science in JPS, has been se- gram with a celebration at For- readers with 100,000 books. lected for an internship with est Hill High School April 12. Reading enhances academic NASA. She will spend her The theme of this year’s initia- gains and future success for summer at the NASA Langley tive is “Developing and Inspir- students. By contrast, when Research Center in Hampton, ing College and Career Ready students don’t read during the Virginia. This is a rare oppor- Readers.” summer, they can experience tunity afforded to only one in Designed to draw more high summer learning loss that can fi ve individuals nationwide. school readers, the kickoff lead to academic declines. Lewis’ contributions to the was a pep rally featuring per- Read On Jackson is a summer Global Learning and Obser- formances from all seven JPS reading movement that encour- vations to Benefi t the Envi- high schools. Students per- ages and supports JPS students ronment (GLOBE) Program formed step routines, songs, and their families with their is a primary factor in her se- and cheers, all aimed at inspir- summer reading assignments. lection. As a GLOBE intern, Read On Jackson promotes a culture of reading. JPS requires students ing each other to read this sum- The district requires all stu- she will complete a course of to read three books over the summer and to complete a short reading Lewis mer. dents to read three books over work designed to develop her assignment. JPS alum and 2001 Cal- the summer, one assigned title role as a GLOBE Teacher. sissippi and a Master of Sci- laway High graduate, Tiffany “When I was growing up, I were Forest Hill Principal Vic- and two of the student’s choos- GLOBE is an international ence in biology from Jackson Coleman-McGee was the event used to love to read and write,” tor Ellis, Assistant Area Su- ing. They also must complete science and education pro- State University. She is cur- host. Coleman-McGee is a gos- said Coleman-McGee. “Even perintendent Otha Belcher and a short writing assignment for gram that gives the public rently a doctoral candidate pel rap artist, model, actress, now as an author, I try to im- City of Jackson Parks Director each book they read. worldwide an opportunity in science education at the and author with an uplifting part that same love of reading Ison B. Harris. Partners with Jackson Public to participate in data collec- University of Southern Mis- backstory. She suffered a brain in my own three children and Representatives from several Schools in the Read On Jack- tion. Part of its mission is to sissippi. injury due to a traumatic car in the next generation. As an state colleges and universities son initiative include: help scientists understand the In 2015, Lewis was recog- accident and has gone on to actress, reading and paying at- were at the kickoff event. These 99 Jams Earth and the environment. nized as a Master Teacher accomplish great things. She tention has really helped me to included Mississippi Valley City of Jackson Lewis has a Bachelor of in GLOBE. In 2017, she was completed a bachelor’s degree be a better person and a better State University, Jackson State Jackson Council PTA/PTSA Science in biology from the named Teacher of the Year at in psychology and a master’s professional.” University, Delta State Univer- Jackson Friends of the Li- University of Southern Mis- Callaway High School. degree in library science. As The JPS Curriculum Depart- sity, Tougaloo College, Hinds brary an actress, she has played roles ment coordinated the Sum- Community College and Mis- Jackson Hinds Library in the popular television pro- mer Reading Kickoff. Bobby sissippi College. Each shared Jackson Zoo grams, “Queen Sugar” and Brown, executive director of information about their schools LeFleur’s Bluff Chapter of Adult Education Center “Empire.” She is the author of a the department, was also a and programs and responded to the Links, Inc. children’s book that highlights speaker during the program. students’ questions. Mississippi Children’s Mu- the Jackson Zoo called “Hippos He and other speakers urged The Read On Jackson Sum- seum Fashion Extravaganza Downtown.” high school students to take the mer Reading Program encour- Mississippi Public Broad- Coleman-McGee connects lead this year and read lots of ages all JPS students and their casting draws community support her career success to her avid books. parents to read this summer. United Way of the Capital passion for reading. Among those joining him In fact, the program’s goal of Area. Mississippi Link Newswire The Jackson community held a Fashion Extravaganza to raise money for the Morri- son Adult Education Program. Men’s Warehouse sponsored the event that took place at the Spring Registration Begins Jackson Medical Mall. Valerie Lindsey of Men’s Warehouse in Registration for the 2018-2019 school year begins April 11, 2018. This begins the enrollment Jackson and Thessalonia Bing- period for new kindergarten and fi rst-grade students and students admitted to Advanced Learning ham of Designs by T were the Fashion Extravaganza fashion Programs (International Baccalaureate, Academic and Performing Arts, Montessori, and Arts mistresses of ceremonies. scenes included career wear, Access.) The communitywide affair casual wear, sportswear, church Parents/legal guardians must schedule an appointment to complete registration using the included models from every wear, and formal wear. The event sector of the metro area. Stu- Appointment Management System. Once the appointment has been scheduled, they should report to the Offi ce of Enrollment was held as a benefi t for the JPS Services and Records at their scheduled time to complete registration. Visit the Online Registration page to schedule an dents representing all metro Adult Education Center. area school districts also turned appointment. out to model for the benefi t the general public. Registration Information fashion show. Isaac Norwood is director of The following documents are required at the time of registration for all students: The Adult Education Center the Morrison Adult Education provides academic programs Center. Valid photo ID. (No copies will be accepted.) and skills training to adults. “We are grateful for the gen- Certifi ed copy of student’s long form birth certifi cate. Many of its clients are pursuing erous donations and support of positive life and career chang- our sponsors and community,” State of Mississippi Certifi cate of Immunization Compliance (Form 121) or Certifi cate of Medical Exemption (Form 122). es. These services are available said Norwood. “We look for- Two Proofs of Residency documents. For a list of acceptable documents, visit the Registration Requirements page. to the entire community. In ward to your continued support 2017-2018, the Center provided of the Adult Education Center.” For more information, call the Offi ce of Enrollment Services at (601) 960-8852. services to nearly 200 clients. Besides Men’s Warehouse, Its services benefi t individuals, more than 40 other sponsors families, local businesses and gave generously to the effort.

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www.mississippilink.com APRIL 26 - MAY 2, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 7 MVSU announces Tuition increases approved for fi rst Sean Suggs as 2018 reading commencement speaker FY 2019 Resident Tuition The Mississippi Link Newswire from 2014 to 2016 at the Mis- advancement of the Toyota Sean Suggs, president of sissippi vehicle assembly plant. Way in the community through Toyota Mississippi, will ad- Suggs earned his Master of personal service. dress Mississippi Valley State Business Administration de- Suggs was appointed by Mis- University’s 2018 graduating gree from Auburn University sissippi House Speaker Phillip class during the 66th Com- in 2010 and a Bachelor of Sci- Gunn to the State Board of Ed- mencement Exercise Saturday, ence degree from Oakland City ucation, a nine-member board May 5. College in Oakland City, Ind. in responsible for setting state ed- The ceremony is slated for 8 2000. ucation policies and standards, a.m. at the Rice-Totten Stadium Prior to rejoining Toyota in in 2017; he also serves on the and will recognize students re- 2014, Suggs served as director Mississippi Economic Coun- The Mississippi Link Newswire comprising 67 percent of the ceiving both undergraduate and of strategy, administration and cil’s executive committee and The Mississippi Board of overall budget. State appropria- graduate degrees. human resources from 2011 to serves as a board member for Trustees of State Institutions of tions make up 24 percent of the Responsible for all manufac- 2013 at Nissan’s North Ameri- the Mississippi Manufacturers Higher Learning approved for overall budget. Over time, the turing and administration func- can headquarters in Franklin, Association. fi rst reading tuition increases reduction in state appropria- tions of Toyota’s Blue Springs Suggs Tenn. During his fi ve years Suggs supports several other for the state’s eight public uni- tions has been signifi cant. assembly plant that produces with Nissan, he also directed nonprofi t and economic devel- versities at its meeting held re- “We greatly appreciate our the Corolla, Toyota’s highest istration. production quality at the com- opment boards in Northeast cently in Jackson. The proposed legislature and state leaders volume selling vehicle in the Prior to his promotion to pany’s manufacturing and as- Mississippi. increases average $309 per year. for providing a small increase world, Suggs was named to his president, Suggs served as sembly plant in Canton, Miss. He and his wife, Janet, reside The matter will be brought back in our appropriations,” said current position in Jan. 2018. In vice president of manufactur- In addition to helping shape in Saltillo, which places him to the board for second reading, Boyce. “The proposed tuition this role, he is also dual-capped ing from 2016 to 2017 and vice Toyota Mississippi’s future, close to his six children and and possible fi nal approval, at increases will be used to help as the vice president of admin- president of administration Suggs is also building on the their families. the board meeting in May. fi ll the gap left by reductions “Students come to Mississip- sustained by the universities pi public universities with ex- over the past several years as pectations of receiving a qual- state revenue has lagged. Uni- ity education that will prepare versities are exploring all av- them well for the future,” said enues for reducing costs, while Hinds CC nursing students Glenn Boyce, commissioner of maintaining the quality of edu- Higher Education. “It is incum- cation students receive.” bent upon us to ensure that the Universities have reduced appropriate measures are taken spending. Cost-saving mea- assist at diabetes conference to meet those expectations. Uni- sures include outsourcing some versities must have the resourc- services, merging academic de- The Mississippi Link Newswire es necessary to provide quality partments and schools, reduc- Associate Degree Nursing programs, faculty, services and ing travel, implementing energy students from Hinds Commu- facilities.” effi ciency measures, not fi lling nity College Jackson Campus- Mississippi students will unfi lled positions and analyzing Nursing/Allied Health Center still pay less than their fellow facility usage. assisted recently at a diabetes students in neighboring states. While reducing expenses, conference geared to those in With the rates approved, the av- universities serve more students the community that have dia- erage in-state tuition and fees at than ever before, enrolling more betes as well as parents of dia- Mississippi public universities than 95,000 students during an betes. for FY 2019 is $7,626, com- academic year and offering 891 “Students had a very en- pared to the FY2017 average degree programs. In addition to joyable time learning about in-state tuition and fees at pub- having our highest enrollment diabetes as well as assisting lic universities in neighboring in history, Mississippi pub- adults and children with dia- Pictured kneeling from left, Brittnie Towes of Clarksdale and Mary Caldwell of Clinton; in the row directly states: lic universities are graduating betes. There were educational behind them, Bailey Russell of Canton, Haley Herrod of Vicksburg and Nickeysha Nathanie of McComb; Alabama: $ 9,201 more students than ever before, meetings and vendors – so it at the table, Cain and Kimberly Jones-Brewster of Pearl; back row, Sabrina Givens of Madison, Paul Coe Arkansas: $ 7,596 with 17,760 degrees awarded in was a wonderful community of Jackson, Daemion Cooper of Jackson, Mya Brown of Jackson, Myra Hayes of Byram, Kyisha Mayfi eld Louisiana: $ 8,102 2017. Over the past fi ve years, service for our students,” said of Vicksburg, Raegan Pope of Houston,Texas, Breland Sullivan of Brandon, Stephanie Roach of Vicks- Tennessee: $ 8,806 there has been an 8.9 percent in- instructor Yvonne Cain. burg, Johnathon Lowery of Louisville, Elizabeth Easterling of Tupelo, Sarah Chandler of Utica, Kennedy [Source: IPEDS FY 2017 In- crease in the number of degrees Wellington of Vicksburg; back right, Jessica Perry of Vicksburg. State Tuition] awarded and a 37.9 percent in- “Investing in higher educa- crease in the number of STEM tion is still the best investment graduates. In 2017, there were a student can make in his or her 2,849 healthcare graduates, in- future,” said Boyce. “Tuition cluding nurses. is an investment that has the “Students must continue to Winstead named dean of College potential of increasing earning receive a quality education that potential every year for the rest will prepare them to compete of their lives. A college degree successfully in a global econo- of Arts and Sciences at USM opens windows of opportunity my,” said Boyce. “Universities that otherwise would be closed must have the resources neces- The Mississippi Link Newswire forever.” sary to provide the quality edu- “This new college will foster moted to professor in 2009. At Tuition represents one facet cation our students expect and University of Southern Mis- our efforts to work across dis- Southern Miss, he has served of the universities’ budgets, deserve.” sissippi (USM) Provost and ciplines to provide unique and as principal investigator and Senior Vice President for transformative experiences for director of the Signal Research Academic Affairs Steven R. our students. I look forward to Center, interim associate dean Moser has announced the ap- working with the faculty and of the College of Science and pointment of Chris Winstead staff of our new college to fa- Technology and chair of the Phi Theta Kappa at as the founding dean of the cilitate an environment that Department of Physics and As- University’s College of Arts prepares our students for their tronomy. and Sciences. The appoint- future and puts them on track Winstead’s research focuses Hinds CC inducts new ment is effective July 1, pend- to meet their goals and aspira- on the application of optical, ing approval from the Board of tions. I appreciate the support laser, and computational phys- members for Spring 2018 Trustees of the Institutions of of the university community, ics to improve radiation detec- Higher Learning. the search committee, Provost tion and investigate the effects The Mississippi Link Newswire a 3.5 cumulative grade point av- Winstead, who currently Moser and President (Rodney of radiation on the atmosphere. The Gamma Lambda Chap- erage or above on 12 or more serves as interim dean of Winstead D.) Bennett in allowing me this His work has been supported ter of Phi Theta Kappa at Hinds transferable credit hours. There USM’s College of Science and once in a lifetime opportunity.” by agencies such as the De- Community College held a cere- are more than 1,285 Phi Theta Technology, emerged from a of a university-wide academic A native of Hattiesburg, partment of Defense, NASA mony March 30 on the Raymond Kappa chapters throughout the national search of candidates reorganization that aims to Winstead earned bachelor’s and the Department of Energy. Campus to induct members for United States and abroad. that included visits to the uni- enhance the distinctiveness degrees in physics and math- “I believe that the best days the Spring 2018 semester. New members included Mar- versity’s Hattiesburg and Gulf of the university’s academic ematics from USM in 1988 for our academic enterprise are Phi Theta Kappa is the interna- va Jennings, Taylor Blue, Jor- Park campuses from three fi - programs and to create a sus- and a Ph.D. in physics from the ahead of us,” said University tional honor society for commu- daine Piernas, Xavier Heard, nalists. tainable model for academic Georgia Institute of Technol- President Bennett. “I am de- nity and junior college students. Valanez Hopson, Everett Craft “As the founding dean of the programming. Among other ogy in 1995. He then served as lighted to welcome Dr. Win- Membership in Phi Theta Kappa Sr. and Priscilla Greer, all of new College of Arts and Sci- effi ciencies, the reorganization a postdoctoral researcher, as- stead to this new role, and I is extended to students who have Jackson. ences, Dr. Winstead will lead reduces the number of academ- sistant research professor and am confi dent his demonstrated remarkable faculty and staff in ic colleges from six to four, in- associate research professor ability to be effective as a se- charting the course of the new cluding the College of Arts and at the Diagnostic Instrumenta- nior academic leader will not For information college,” Moser said. “Over the Sciences. tion and Analysis Laboratory only position him well to lead last year he has proven himself “I am deeply appreciative at Mississippi State University. and inspire growth through our about advertising in to possess strong abilities to of the opportunity to serve as In 2002, Winstead joined the new College of Arts and Sci- lead a complex academic orga- founding dean for the Col- Department of Physics and As- ences, but will also help move The Mississippi Link nization with great insight.” lege of Arts and Sciences at tronomy at The University of The University of Southern The College of Arts and Sci- The University of Southern Southern Mississippi as an as- Mississippi into our bright fu- please call: 601-896-0084 ences is being formed as part Mississippi,” Winstead said. sociate professor and was pro- ture.” 8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 26 - MAY 2, 2018 www.mississippilink.com Presidential Recruitment Tour: JSU amps up high school crowds in Meridian, Greenville

Jackson State University central recruiting tool because mem- Meanwhile, at Meridian High bers are close to the ages of the spec- School, more than 300 seniors gath- tators and can “speak their language.” ered inside its auditorium. Juniors The mission of the Ambassadors is to were permitted to attend JSU’s or- share the “True Blue Tiger Experi- ganizational fair, where information ence with prospective students, their was distributed and questions an- families and community members.” swered about the urban institution. During their tour visits, Blue Am- Steven Smith, associate dean for bassadors captivates the crowd with JSU’s Enrollment Management and high-impact dance moves and other director of Admissions and Recruit- pep-rally styles. ment, spearheaded the tour. Areas After all the electrifying appear- strategically selected were because of ances, students prepare for the or- past relationships with leaders there. ganizational fair by speaking to JSU’s trip to Meridian, for exam- JSU representatives armed with vast ple, resulted from Smith’s previous knowledge and material. Staffers and association with the high school’s others addressed dozens of questions principal, Victor Hubbard. In addi- posed by prospects. Inquiries includ- tion, Greenville Mayor Errick D. ed scholarships, academic programs, Simmons, who had been recruited by admissions requirements and about Greenville students are hyped by the Sonic Boom and other JSU performances during a recent Presidential Recruitment Tour in the Delta. Smith to JSU on a full scholarship, everyday life on the JSU campus. About 1,000 students from more than a dozen schools assembled inside the Washington County Convention Center. strongly supported the visit to the Because of the success with the Delta by the HBCU. prospective students, event hosts Smith said visits such as these are described JSU’s appearance as “un- vital to JSU and to thousands of stu- matched” when compared to other dents statewide. visiting universities. Smith credited “We want to ensure that every cor- their accomplishments in Greenville ner of the state has an opportunity and Meridian to its army of students, to view JSU up close and personal faculty and staff who converged on and to provide them access to areas their host cities with dazzle and fl ash. within the university community they He also praised Bynum for “skillful- wouldn’t have ordinarily. Our visit ly” catering his message to the envi- allows students to see various aspects ronment of his audience. of recruitment: fi nancial aid, academ- As for the end result, Smith said, ic areas of study, the Sonic Boom of “We were able to close deals with the South and other student organiza- students who were up in the air as to tions,” he said. where they wanted to go to continue During the event, Smith said stu- their education. They got a chance to dents are amped from the very start see and touch the president.” JSU President William B. Bynum Jr. is welcomed to Greenville by Mayor Leaping into action, the Sonic Boom shakes up Meridian when the band ushers in JSU Presi- Smith said JSU expects to expand Errick Simmons and wife Dr. Temika M. Simmons. High School during a stage performance. dent William B. Bynum Jr. and a pa- its tours. The university aims to trav- rade of others representing the uni- el to northeast and northwest Missis- versity. sippi, venturing to Tate and Itawam- After video highlights of JSU, ba counties, Tupelo, then back south Bynum’s rousing speech energizes to Hattiesburg. the crowd, Smith said. “Dr. Bynum As a graduate of JSU, Smith said takes them through the trials and the tour unleashes memories. He re- tribulations of his personal life, giv- counted his fi rst experience at JSU ing them points of refl ections and ad- when he was recruited to play foot- vising them on what they should and ball. shouldn’t do.” “Everything was new to me then. Following Bynum, there are in- This tour allowed us to go into those troductions and appearances by the communities to show what we of- MADDRAMA performance troupe, fer and provide information to those cheerleaders and staffers represent- who know absolutely nothing about ing academic colleges, fi nancial aid JSU. That was me back in the day,” and admissions. Afterward, the leg- Smith said. endary Sonic Boom rocks the room “We are really planting seeds that again. are going to grow exponentially in There are other key players, too, the future. So, we want to make sure Smith said. every year we capture juniors and se- The JSU Blue Ambassadors is a niors.” JSU’s Arron L. Richardson, interim director of JSU’s Disability Services, provides information to inquisitive students. PHOTOS BY SPENCER L. MCCLENTY/JSU JSU surpasses Day of Giving goal of $100,000 Jackson State University Students, faculty, alumni and community supporters united for JSU’s fourth annual Day of Giving recently. The 24-hour online challenge aims to ignite the love and support from the JSU family in an effort to in- crease funds for students. Monica Lewis, director of Annual Giving, says the funds from the online challenge will directly impact students with great fi nancial needs. “The Day of Giving funds will assist students with eco- nomic barriers, fi nancial hard- ships and any type of unfore- seen emergencies that interrupt their education here at Jackson State. Urging donors to provide Director of Annual Giving, Monica Lewis expresses excitement towards fi nancial support within a 24- alumni who showed up eager to contribute their fi nancial support for the hour time frame, the unique Day of Giving challenge. online challenge allows anyone to give in any area that is im- chapters and even the different limit allotted. portant to them. graduation classes. This mo- “I feel that the JSU family is “Social media assists with mentum is ignited with the help becoming more and more fa- giving supporters bragging of crowd-funding real-time do- miliar with the culture of giving rights. It has created a buzz nations,” Lewis said. back, and they want to remain that has caused friendly com- Because of loyal alumni, connected to JSU through their petition among each Greek or- friends, faculty/staff and stu- gifts and their time. It is excit- ganization, the Jackson State dents, the fi nancial goal of ing to see a win for JSU and University National Alumni $100,000 was reached and sur- everyone feels that they have Association (JSUNAA) local passed within the 24-hour time played a role,” Lewis said. NATIONAL

www.mississippilink.com APRIL 26 - MAY 2, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9 Obama to deliver 16th Mandela Three case studies: lecture in South Africa blacks seeking help TriceEdneyWire.com often risk their lives leaving the White House, one Former president Barack that will set the tone for his By Frederick H. Lowe Obama will deliver the annual post-presidency. TriceEdneyWire.com Nelson Mandela memorial lec- “Mandela was a beacon to ture at a 4,000-capacity arena Mr. Obama, inspiring what he Fourteen-year-old Brennan in Johannesburg in July. once said was his fi rst “act of Walker, a black high school stu- Obama met with Mandela political activism” – a speech dent, knocked on a stranger’s in 2005 and eulogized him at he gave as a student at Oc- door to ask directions to school his death fi ve years ago, saying cidental College for the anti- after oversleeping and miss- “(Mandela) makes me want to apartheid movement,” Rhodes ing the bus. He was walking to be a better man.” The lecture said. school in Rochester Hills, Mich- marks 100 years since the birth Observed the online news igan, a Detroit suburb, when he of the anti-apartheid icon. site Quartz, “Where the cur- became lost. Walker Under the title “Renewing rent administration seems to He was greeted by a hysterical the Mandela Legacy and Pro- have forgotten about Africa (or white woman screaming, “why moting Active Citizenship in just insulting it), Obama is still are you trying to break into my a Changing World,” Obama’s looking to the continent as a house?” speech will focus on working Obama Madela key future player,” She roused her husband, Jef- across ideological lines and re- He will also use his visit to frey Ziegler, who ran to the door sisting oppression and inequal- said the foundation had been his own country,” Hatang said. South Africa to launch his new with a loaded shotgun. Ziegler, ity. seeking someone with “an Hatang told the AFP news program, Obama Foundation a retired fi reman who is white, Obama is likely to address Africa heritage” to deliver an service that Mandela was “elat- Leaders: Africa. fi red one shot, missing Walker growing intolerance in a world address that will “deal with is- ed” when Obama was elected “The fi ve-day program will who ran away, hid and cried. where extremist views are sues of democracy” facing the in 2008 “because he saw it as a begin after the lecture and in- Police arrested Ziegler, charg- fi nding a mainstream platform world today. moment in American history.” clude 200 young Africans,” the ing him with assault with intent in western countries including to murder and possession of a “We thought who can (bet- Benjamin J. Rhodes, a for- Obama Foundation said. Ferrell the United States, France and ter) represent the legacy of mer speechwriter for Obama Obama’s lecture will be held fi rearm in the commission of a Germany. Madiba than the person who who still advises him, said the at the Ellis Park Arena July 17, felony. Sello Hatang, head of the we believe took the baton former leader views this as his a day before Mandela’s birth- This was a traumatic experi- Nelson Mandela Foundation, when he became president of most important speech since day. ence for Walker, but he’s lucky to be alive based on past cases of blacks seeking help. In at least two instances, blacks who knocked on the wrong white Former First Lady Barbara Bush laid to rest person’s door seeking assistance ended up dead. One of the victims was Jona- than Ferrell, a former Florida McBride A&M student and football play- er, who was involved in a one- car. car accident in Charlotte, North Wafer fi red through the door, Carolina. killing McBride after claiming Randall Kerrick, a Charlotte- he thought she was a burglar, a Mecklenburg, North Carolina, common reason whites fi nd to police offi cer, shot to death Fer- shoot blacks. rell, 24, who was seeking help Wafer is now serving 17 years following the accident. in prison after being convicted Ferrell knocked on Sarah Mc- of second-degree murder, man- Cartney’s door for help. She slaughter and weapons viola- called police claiming Ferrell, a tions. black man, was trying to break We as blacks have a list of into her house. She said the same things that put our lives in dan- exact words as the woman who ger. They include driving while screamed at Walker. Kerrick ar- black, shopping while black, rived on the scene and shot the walking while black, breathing unarmed Ferrell 10 times, in- while black and now seeking stantly killing him September help while black. 14, 2013. Kerrick claimed he Blacks risk seeking help from feared for his life. Police often whites because we look at our- say this when they confront a selves and see nothing threaten- TriceEdneyWire.com also attended. President Don- the following statement on the members of the Congressional black man. Kerrick walked. ing, forgetting that many whites, First Lady Barbara Bush ald Trump did not attend he passing of former First Lady Black Caucus understand, that The next day, police discov- including police and women, was laid to rest April 21. For- said, to prevent the distrac- Barbara Bush: education is the pathway out ered Ferrell’s wrecked car in a don’t see us that way. The way mer Presidents George H. W. tions of a presidential pres- “Barbara Bush was not only of poverty. The Congressio- nearby ditch, and they realized they view blacks is startlingly Bush, her husband, George ence, such as security. the matriarch of an American nal Black Caucus sends our he was seeking help. similar as if they all have attend- W. Bush (her son); Bill Clin- The group posed for a pho- political dynasty but the ma- thoughts and prayers to the Another victim was nineteen- ed the same class. ton and Barack Obama at- tograph, released by the White triarch to many throughout Bush family as they mourn year-old Renisha McBribe. She Examples are when women tended the services, held at St. House after the funeral. the country – one who raised a the loss of a wife, mother, was shot to death November 2, clutch their purses when they see Martin’s Episcopal Church in Upon the death of Mrs. family of national leaders, in- grandmother and great-grand- 2013, when she knocked on the a black man and security guards Houston. First Lady Melania Bush, the chairman of the cluding a president and a gov- mother. We join the nation in windows and the door of a house only follow only blacks in stores. Trump and former fi rst ladies Congressional Black Cau- ernor. As First Lady, Barbara our appreciation of Barbara owned by Theodore Wafer in Police offi cers who shoot and Laura Bush, Hillary Rodham cus, Congressman Cedric L. Bush championed the cause of Bush’s public service.” Dearborn Heights, Michigan, kill black men say they feared Clinton and Michelle Obama Richmond (D-La.), released literacy and understood, as the seeking help after crashing her for their lives. Black male hero disarms man who murdered four with AR-15 rifl e

TriceEdneyWire.com “I think that’s when I became alert says simply:“My name is James Shaw After watching WGN television about the situation and was like, Jr. I am creating this page to help the news in Chicago Sunday show mug- there’s kind of no running from this. families of the victims from the shoot- shot after mugshot of black men either Kind of like a fi sh in a barrel type ing that took place at Waffl e House in under arrest or wanted by police, it was thing and I’m going to have to try to Antioch, TN. Please take the time to exciting to see a photo, not a mugshot, fi nd a fl aw or a point in time where I donate as all of the proceeds will be of James Shaw Jr., a 29 year-old black can make this work for myself,” Shaw given to the families. Thank you again man who successfully wrestled away Jr. explained on Good Morning Amer- for your generosity and blessings! an automatic rifl e from a nearly naked ica Monday morning. Thus far, the website has raised white man after he had shot to death “I was completely doing it just to more than $109,000. four individuals, including three Afri- save myself,” Shaw Jr. told reporters Shaw, who works for AT&T, is be- can Americans, Sunday at an Antioch, at a news conference, the BBC report- ing hailed as a hero. The Tennessee Tennessee, Waffl e House restaurant. ed. “I did save other people, but I don’t Legislature honored him, but Presi- The killer, later identifi ed by po- want people to think that I was the dent Donald Trump hasn’t called him lice as Travis Reinking, 29, who was Terminator or Superman or anybody although the White House in a press raised in Morton, Illinois, ran away like that. I fi gured if I was going to briefi ng praised his courage. but police captured him without inci- Shaw die, he was gonna have to work for it.” Shaw did what Trump said he would dent in the woods behind the restau- Reinking and Shaw then ran in op- have done in another situation. rant Monday. C. Sanderlin, Akilah Dasilva, Joe R. Shaw rushed him and wrestled the gun posite directions. Trump claimed he would have Reinking shot to death two people Perez and DeEbony Groves. Police away from him before throwing it over Shaw created a GoFundMe cam- rushed into Marjory Stoneman High outside Waffl e House before walking charged Reinking with four counts of the restaurant’s counter. paign to help the Waffl e House vic- School in Parkland, Florida and dis- inside and fi ring his AR-15 rifl e, then murder. No bond was set. Shaw had been hiding in the bath- tims and their families. The fun- armed Nikolas Cruz who fi red an AR- pausing to reload. Reinking also wounded two others. room when Reinking fi red a bullet draising page, which GoFundMe 15 rifl e, murdering 17 students Febru- The dead were identifi ed as Taurean When Reinking paused his fi ring, through the bathroom door. verifi ed for MONEY as legitimate, ary 14. STATE

10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 26 - MAY 2, 2018 www.mississippilink.com Wade named employee of Mississippi’s counties, municipalities commit to Census the month at Mississippi The Mississippi Link Newswire percent) participated in shar- ery inhabited residence.” Mississippi and other states ing updated address data with Mandated by Article I, Sec- across the Nation are enter- the U.S. Census during LUCA. tion 2 of the U.S. Constitution, ing the fi rst major phase of Addresses are the only infor- the U.S. Census counts ev- State Hospital the 2020 Census: comparing mation implicated in LUCA. ery resident in the nation and local address information re- Names of residents and other is conducted every 10 years. The Mississippi Link Newswire ceived from states, counties personal information is not at Residents are counted at their Annika Wade has been named and municipalities to address issue. “usual residence,” or the place Mississippi State Hospital’s information housed at the U.S. “Census data is used in al- where they live and sleep, April Employee of the Month Census Bureau. most every facet of our lives generally by an e-mailed or for Support Services. This address update initia- – research, economic develop- mailed survey, or phone or in- Wade, a Utica resident, is a tive, dubbed the Local Update ment initiatives, aid and grant person interview. staffi ng coordinator on male of Census Addresses (LUCA) distribution and so on,” Gov- Data collected through the receiving. A Jackson State Uni- Program, is the fi rst step in the ernor Phil Bryant said. “If we Census process determines versity graduate, Wade began 2020 Census process. LUCA is are going to get an accurate congressional and many state working at MSH in 1995. the only opportunity offered to count, we had to start with a legislative seats and is used The MSH Employee of the tribal, state and local govern- commitment to help from our to distribute billions in federal Month award recognizes em- ments to review and help re- counties and municipalities. funds to local communities. ployees who have made out- vise the U.S. Census Bureau’s They quickly answered the In 2015, Mississippi receive standing contributions to the residential address list, which call.” more than $6.14 billion in hospital through their work. The has been the most effective Secretary of State Delbert federal aid for programs like program is sponsored by Friends way to contact, survey and Hosemann, designated chair of Medicaid, S-CHIP, Head Start of Mississippi State Hospital, count individuals across the the Census LUCA Committee and the National School Lunch Inc. country. by Governor Bryant, agreed. Program as a result of Census MSH, a program of the Mis- All of Mississippi’s counties “We are already ahead of information. sissippi Department of Mental and municipalities have com- where we were in 2010,” For more information on Health, was founded in 1855 mitted to participate in LUCA. Hosemann said. “Every Mis- LUCA, visit the U.S. Census and helps the individuals it In 2010, the last time a decen- sissippian counts, so it is im- Bureau’s website at https:// serves achieve mental wellness nial census was conducted, perative for our state and local www.census.gov/programs- by encouraging hope, promoting only 35 Mississippi counties governments to band together surveys/decennial-census/ safety, and supporting recovery. (48 percent) and 97 cities (32 in this united effort to fi nd ev- about/luca.html. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission. Wade Sound the Alarm Discovery U Day begins this weekend Red Cross goal to install 750 free smoke alarms in Jackson

The Mississippi Link Newswire For each install date, Red org. The American Red Cross Cross volunteers will deploy The Red Cross installs smoke Mississippi Region will join from Golden Key Multipurpose alarms year-round across Mis- the National American Red Center to neighborhoods. The sissippi. People can contact Cross movement to reduce the center is at 3450 Albermarle their local Red Cross offi ce to number of deaths and injuries Road, Jackson, MS 39213. request an install. in home fi res. The event Sound The Jackson Fire Department About the American Red the Alarm. Save a Life. involves will ring a memorial bell for sev- Cross volunteers who will canvass en lives lost in Hinds County in The American Red Cross neighborhoods to offer free fi res during Red Cross FY2017 shelters, feeds and provides smoke alarm installations and at a kickoff 10 a.m. press con- emotional support to victims fi re safety and escape planning. ference. Local and state leaders of disasters; supplies about 40 The Red Cross will target have been invited to attend. percent of the nation’s blood; 100-high-risk communities Installation time for each teaches skills that save lives; nationwide starting April 28 event is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the provides international humani- through May 13. Jackson is the dates below: tarian aid and supports military high-risk community in Missis- • Saturday, April 28, 2018: members and their families. sippi. Virden Addition The Red Cross is a not-for- For three consecutive Satur- • Saturday, May 5, 2018: profi t organization that depends days, in April and May, the Mis- Grove Park on volunteers and the generos- sissippi Red Cross workforce • Saturday, May 12, 2018: ity of the American public to The Mississippi Link Newswire dren’s Museum, 2145 Museum All activities are included will mount smoke alarms. The Delhaven. perform its mission. goal is to install 750 alarms. Groups and individuals can For more information, please Discover a world of biomedi- Boulevard, Jackson, MS 39202 with general admission ($10 per Bed shakers are available for register on-site each event date, visit redcross.org or visit us on cal science with students from Led by Dr. Michael Ryan, person) and museum member- those who are hearing impaired. or go to www.SoundTheAlarm. Twitter at @RedCross. the University of Mississippi Discovery U is a program at ship. Medical Center’s (UMMC) UMMC that oversees and pro- For any questions, please School of Graduate Studies Dis- motes K-12 and undergraduate contact Monique Ealey, as- covery U program at the Missis- outreach and research. sistant director of Programs, sippi Children’s Museum. Bring your junior scientists, at [email protected] or at When: Friday, April 27, 9 doctors and nurses to MCM 601.709.8351. a.m. - 1 p.m. to explore the functions of the Visit www.mschildrensmuse- Where: Mississippi Chil- body with real experiments. um.org.

Congressman Bennie Thompson announces $804,262 awarded to healthcare centers in the MS Second Congressional District

The Mississippi Link Newswire vices through the Health Center Cluster Pro- United States Representative Bennie G. gram has awarded $804,262 in discretionary Thompson (D-MS) announced The United funds to the MS Second Congressional Dis- States Department of Health and Human Ser- trict.

SUBSCRIBE TODAY! The Mississippi Link For more information please call: 601-896-0084 or e-mail: [email protected] www.mississippilink.com APRIL 26 - MAY 2, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11 The grace of God brings PRESERVED down walls and partitions God’s By Pastor Simeon R. Green III Special to The Mississippi Link drugs for a thrill. They would that is all in the fl esh; that In Ephesians 2:14, Paul not be looking to the whiskey is only emotion.” Paul did spoke of how Christ came pruning As we look bottle for a thrill because they not reject it or try to down- and broke down the middle over the coun- would be fi nding a thrill in play it. He rejoiced in it and wall of partition and made of By Shewanda Riley that the loss was greater than the try, we can see serving God. thanked God. My friend, the twain one, so making peace. Columnist there have nev- We read in I Corinthians 1:1- reason the Corinthian church Many people have built walls comfort of their words. er been more 4 these words: “Paul, called to was so outstanding was due and partitioned themselves A few years In the past, I’d said that when church activi- be an apostle of Christ Jesus to the grace of God prevail- off. They have this clique and ago, I attended people leave your life, it’s be- ties and church- by the will of God, and our ing in their midst. They were that clique and this one and the University cause God no longer has a pur- goers than there are today, brother Sosthenes, 2, To the enriched spiritually and God that one hold out for their own of North Texas pose for them in your life. But yet few are truly dedicated church of God in Corinth, to gave them the ability to know views, bringing a state of dis- Equity and Di- sometimes I wondered if there to God. There have never those sanctifi ed in Christ Je- the things of God. They con- harmony and confusion. May versity Confer- was another reason why God been more church buildings sus and called to be his holy fi rmed the testimony of God there be no division among us ence in Denton, allowed those shifts to happen with steeples reaching toward people, together with all those by their lives. but let us be perfectly joined Texas where television journalist especially in relationships. Was Heaven than there are today, everywhere who call on the The gifts of the Spirit were together in the same mind and Soledad O’Brien was a keynote it as simple as God respecting but unfortunately, there is the name of our Lord Jesus Christ working unhindered and har- in the same spirit. That is what speaker. As part of her presenta- our free will and allowing us to smallest demonstration of the – their Lord and ours: 3, moniously in their midst and it will take to reveal to lost tion, O’Brien used vivid details work through our choices, con- principles of pure religion in Grace and peace to you from it was all due to the grace of mankind God’s way for them to share about issues of race in sequences and circumstances? the lives of many people. If all God our Father and the Lord God. Paul exhorted them to to be saved and to bring glory her professional and personal Hearing O’Brien’s words gave the people who profess faith Jesus Christ. 4, I always thank continue in the grace of God. to the great name of God. life. me a new way of looking at oth- in Christ and claim to be born my God for you because of So many people start in the Rev. Simeon R. Green III is One story she shared de- ers who were no longer a part again were real Christians, his grace given you in Christ grace of God but then they pastor of Joynes Road Church scribed her looking through the of my life. Her words made me there is no telling what great Jesus.” Paul saw the works of stop; they fall. Paul brought of God, 31 Joynes Road, personal papers of Dr. Martin think about what I learned about condition our world would be God among them and thanked to the attention of those breth- Hampton VA 23669. He is a Luther King Jr. She was able to myself when other relationships in. God on their behalf. One may ren, the greatness of God’s member of the National Asso- closely examine the words of and friendships ended. I’d been I know for sure that chil- go places and see the manifes- favor upon them by bestowing ciation of Evangelism Church Dr. King and study how he ed- so focused on what I’d lost that dren would not be looking to tations of God and say, “Oh this grace. of God, Anderson, Ind. ited some of his most important I couldn’t see that in the process speeches. of the loss, God had allowed me She then added how the pro- to become both stronger and gression of Dr. King’s thoughts more compassionate. and ideologies was evident Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master The transformation described not just in what was left in the in the words of Jesus in John speech but mostly by what his 15:1-3 was what God also wanted handwritten comments had tak- in me: “I am the true grapevine, en out. The transformation from and my Father is the gardener. anger to a more refl ective hope He cuts off every branch of mine was one of the things she no- that doesn’t produce fruit, and he ticed. She added that she learned prunes the branches that do bear more about him not by what was fruit so they will produce even left in the speeches but by the more.” words that he deleted. Years later, I’ve built even 1750 In that instance, it dawned on stronger and more fulfi lling me that some shifts in relation- friendships. Just like O’Brien SUNDAY ships and friendships was God’s could see transformation in Dr. Worship Services www.nhcms.org way of doing the same thing in King’s deletions, I could now 10:00 a.m. my own life. I’d placed so much look at my own life and see that value on friendships and had deletion was a part of God’s pro- Sunday School 8:45 a.m. spent much time saddened by cess of transformation. the loss of a once valued friend- Shewanda Riley is a Dallas, MONDAY ship. As I worked through the Texas based author of “Love loss, God placed some very en- Hangover: Moving From Pain Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m. couraging people around me to Purpose After a Relationship who gave me words of support Ends.” Email her at preserved- WEDNESDAY Michael T. Williams when I needed them most. But [email protected] or fol- there were still times when I felt low her on Twitter @shewanda. Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. Pastor Classes: Children • Youth • Adult - 7:00p.m.

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12 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 26 - MAY 2, 2018 www.mississippilink.com Predatory lending I say no to a is the tip of the iceburg Starbucks boycott By Julianne Malveaux the 45-inspired leadership, CBFB is By Jerroll Sanders the power of boycotts. Following the sity and customer service training. NNPA News Wire Columnist TriceEdneyWire.com considering rescinding the consum- killing of Michael Brown, ONUS con- Starbucks is demonstrating that its The Consumer Fi- er-protective rule. Starbucks has proven ducted one of the most effective and promise to do better is far more than a nancial Protection This isn’t the only way that CPFB to be one of America’s long-standing boycotts in Ferguson mere gesture designed to quiet a pub- Bureau is supposed has been curtailed from protecting most responsible cor- against Sam’s Club and Walmart. Both lic uprising. Starbucks has earned what to “protect” consum- consumers. In 2013, CPFB issued porate citizens. In 2014 stores routinely called upon Ferguson millennials refer to as “street cred.” ers from fraud and guidance about the legal risks of following the shooting police to arrest black men who verbally Consequently, the corporation deserves predatory lending. dealer markups and the ways that of 18-year-old Michael challenged managers’ decisions. grace when employees make missteps But since 45 has discrimination pushed black and His- Brown in Ferguson, MO, Unlike Starbucks, Walmart, Inc. dou- or engage in discriminatory actions ruled the roost, he has empowered panic folks into higher interest rate by Offi cer Darren Wilson, then Star- bled-down in support of its employees’ rooted in personal perspectives. exploiters to extract too much money loans than their white counterparts. bucks CEO Howard Schultz took ac- hateful actions and made no apology for While I am confi dent Starbucks will from consumers. Toyota, Honda, Ally Financial and tion when other corporations remained saddling good citizens, who happened make right with the young men who And he has exposed himself to others were sued because borrowers silent. Starbucks launched its national to be black men, with unwarranted po- were wrongfully arrested in Philadel- implicit bribes, which is why the of color paid much higher interest “Race Together” campaign that encour- lice records. Walmart then relied upon phia, I urge its leaders to again take the Consumer Financial Services Asso- rates than their white counterparts. aged Starbucks’ baristas (workers) to its deep purse to vigorously defend corporate lead by helping to revamp ciation of America was meeting at Now, there is a move to repeal write “race together” on customer cof- its deplorable actions.Starbucks is no policing in America nationwide. The the Trump National Doral Golf Club the 2013 rule, just like the move to fee cups to spur conversations about Walmart. Uniform Reporting Law Enforcement from Tuesday April 17 to Thursday repeal the predatory lending rule. It race within Starbucks locations. While I fi rmly embrace boycotting Improvement Act (URLEIA) is the so- April 19, 2018. The payday lend- will take the Senate to repeal the con- Months later in 2015 following the as an effective tool of free speech, boy- lution to America’s policing problem ers, who describe themselves as the sumer protecting rules, but the senti- shooting of Walter Scott, Starbucks cotting cannot and should not be black and will effectively revamp policing “small dollar credit industry, of- ment is not to protect consumers. In Schultz was again venturing into the America’s one retort to offensive acts from the ground up. fer loans at an annualized interest state after state, there is a sentiment arena of race relations while appearing carried out by individual employees Corporations, like citizens, have a rate of as high as 600 percent, have to make it easier for payday lenders on stage at Spelman College – a histor- representing what has proven to be a responsibility to ensure policing nation- been lobbying to loosen regulations to exploit. And in state after state, ically-black women’s institution – as good corporate citizen. I do not mean wide is guided not by the whims of indi- against their industry. there are those who would make it part of a panel discussion on the book to imply that Starbucks is perfect; I sur- viduals and powerful conglomerates but As they met in Florida, they fo- easier for the CPFB to relax rules titled Why Are All the Black Kids Sit- mise that Starbucks still has internal is- by the constitutional and humane appli- cused on the fact that the Florida against discrimination in lending. ting Together in the Cafeteria? Again sues related to race and diversity. cation of law. state legislature had planned to allow These payday lenders are trick- and again, Starbucks has been at the Nonetheless, I appreciate the steps Learn more about URLEIA by visiting them to lend more, at higher inter- sters. They call themselves the forefront of corporate America when it Starbucks’ CEO and board of directors www.ChangeIsOnUs.org. est rates, in the interest of exploiting “Consumer Financial Services As- comes to cultivating a society where all have and are taking in response to the Learn more about Jerroll Sanders more poor people, mostly black and sociation,” wording amazingly close people matter. incident in Philadelphia, such as the who is a business executive, author of brown folks. to the Consumer Financial Protec- As president and CEO of ONUS, Inc. swift issuance of a public apology, pub- The Physics of Money: If You’ve Got I went to Orlando and Miami as tion Bureau. They push themselves – a national organization committed to lic rebuke of the offending employees’ My Dollar, I Don’t, diversity expert the guest of the National Faith and out as an industry association that resolving longstanding problems that actions and the planned shutdown of and strategist by visiting www.jerroll- Credit Roundtable; a group of re- manages “best practices” in “small seem too big to fi x, I fi rmly believe in Starbucks outlets nationwide for diver- sanders.com. ligious leaders who are disturbed dollar lending.” They engage in the about the many ways payday lend- most pernicious form of lobbying, ers are able to exploit poor people. even purchasing the support of ‘civil The stories they tell are harrowing rights leaders’ who argue that people – about a woman who borrowed have ‘the right’ to enter into fi nancial $500 to fi x her car so that she could enslavement. And their high-rolling Starbucks arrests show implicit go to medical appointments, and golf games at a Trump resort is a then found herself paying more wink and a nod to the many ways than $6000 – 12 times the amount this administration is ripping off she borrowed—over two years, and poor people. bias is hiding in plain sight still needing intervention to stop her The new leadership of the Con- enormous payment. I went to hear sumer Financial Protection Agency By Marc H. Morial eos recorded in the fraternity house and centuries-old belief that continues to ministers use the Bible to talk about has been pressured to relax payday- President and CEO posted to a fraternity Facebook group. impact America, undermining freedom, the many ways that usury is seen as lending rules. Several states have National Urban League The videos show members pledging individuality and opportunity.” an abject sin. I went to Orlando and bowed to the pressure to support “Those of us who bear always to “have hatred in my heart” for This false belief – this implicit bias - Miami because I wanted to bear wit- the payday lender that exploit low- the brunt of racial bias African Americans, Hispanics and Jews is not only what led to the arrest of the ness to the work “woke” pastors are income, mostly black and brown, and oppression every – all of whom are referenced with slurs. two young men in Starbucks, it is be- doing to forward the agenda of social communities. day end up having to It doesn’t get any more explicit than hind the tragic deaths of far too many and economic justice. In Florida and Michigan, and in not only battle that bias that. young men and boys, from Travon Mar- If this were only about Florida, it other states, there are harrowing and oppression, but also Implicit bias doesn’t advertise itself tin and Tamir Rice to Philando Castile might not merit my attention. But stories of people being exploited be- convince everyone else as blatantly. It doesn’t wear a hood and and John Crawford. Florida is Missouri, is New Mexico, cause payday lenders have a legisla- that it even exists. It is very hard for burn a cross. Unlike explicit bias, im- Studies indicate that 70 percent of is Nevada, is California, is Wiscon- tive pass. This fl ies in the face of the the majority of the population to see plicit bias has many defenders who fail Americans harbor implicit racial bias sin, is Michigan. Each of these states notion that the poor should be pro- how the everyday businesses, agencies to see it for what it is. against black people. It infects our in- have very loose regulations for pay- tected from extreme usury, but it is and organizations that we interact with Last year, the United States Supreme teractions at every level of society. Even day lenders, which means that folks perfectly consistent with the focus of are perpetrating harmful racial bias, Court reversed the death sentence of a preschoolers are not immune – black are charging as much as 600 percent this corrupt administration. and even harder for the majority of the defendant after the defendant’s attorney children make up 20 percent of pre- for these “small dollar” loans. The So who will take care of consum- population to see how they are perpe- introduced evidence that suggested the school students, but half those who are challenge is that desperate people go ers who face discriminatory interest trating harmful racial bias themselves. defendant would be more likely to com- suspended. “small dollar’ but offer their car, their rates, predatory lending and more? It is hard to see how something that can mit violent acts in the future because he Implicit bias is reinforced by the me- next paycheck, or even their home, Perhaps voters will throng to the feel like the air you breathe to most, can was black. dia – for example, while about half of as collateral. If the payday lender polls in November to elect a Con- be the storm you drown in to others.” – As I wrote at the time the case was people arrested by the New York Police can go into your bank account to gress dedicated to providing protec- Ijeoma Oluo being argued: Department for violent crime are black; pay, all your other bills stand in the tion for consumers. The arrest of two young black men at “The false belief that black people are they are represented as suspects in 75 back of the line. How to close the Julianne Malveaux is an author a Philadelphia Starbucks sparked wide- inherently more dangerous than other percent of the cases shown on evening gap? Take out another payday loan, and economist. Her latest book “Are spread protest and has ignited a national races has obvious and injurious impli- tv news coverage. and another, and another. Your small We Better Off? Race, Obama and conversation about the issue of implicit cations in criminal justice proceedings. Starbucks’ decision to close its stores $500 loan grows exponentially. And Public Policy” is available via www. bias and how to combat it. Large segments of society, our economy for a day of implicit bias training is well- nobody is looking out for you. amazon.com for booking, wholesale As a sort of contrast, around the same and countless individuals are harmed intentioned, but it cannot be an isolated So the Consumer Financial Pro- inquiries or for more info visit www. time as the Starbucks arrest, a fraternity when this myth of black dangerousness effort. We hope it is the beginning of a tection Bureau offered a rule to curb juliannemalveaux.com at Syracuse University was suspended is validated. The idea of a black innate’s national awakening to an issue that has in payday lenders. And now, with over racist, sexist and homophobic vid- tendency to violence is a malignant, hidden in plain sight for far too long. Business as usual By E. Faye Williams our union has never been perfect- jected to racial slurs. es and create jobs in our commu- what others give back to our com- are potential businessmen, why Trice Edney Newswire ed when it comes to black people. I am sure these have not been nity. munity to show that appreciation. not start your own business now? After hearing Starbucks in Philadelphia isn’t the only racist acts through the I know I am not the fi rst to say Let us stop being shocked by How about a Rashon and Donte that two black the only place such insults have years, and many of us have been this, but it seems we need to be racism. It’s been with us all of our coffee shop? Stop even wonder- men were arrested happened. Applebee’s once false- subjected to one racist act or an- reminded from time to time that lives because we tolerate it. As ing if what happened is your at a Starbucks res- ly accused two black women of other. Most of us can tell when we do have choices. We will nev- Dick Gregory always advised us, fault. That is what racism would taurant, we were not paying for meals. Denny’s we walk into a place if we are er get everybody to agree. Many let’s wake up and stay woke. have you believe. Racism is not told that some paid out $54 million for a racial welcome or not. So, why are we will continue spending money to To those who are shocked by your fault. Dealing with it in a black people were discrimination settlement and re- shocked? build other people’s businesses racist behavior, patronize a non- positive manner is your respon- actually shocked. I was not. I cently had workers wait and then There is a solution to such who take the money, but don’t racist business and be proud that sibility. Supporting your business guess I’ve seen too many other asked to prepay for their meals. racism. What shocks me is that want us to hang around. Some your patronage helped to build it. is our responsibility. businesses doing similar things or IHOP has asked black teens to we continue to patronize places would probably go back to serv- I am sorry Rashon Nelson and E. Faye Williams is national worse in all areas of the country – pay for their meal before being of business that show us no re- ing us through the back window Donte Robinson for what you president of the National Con- not just down South. served. Cracker Barrel had 40 spect. There are many great black again if they thought there were went through and that you feared gress of Black Women, Inc. and Remember Flint and the wa- people in 16 states allege they restaurants around the country no consequences. for your lives but having a seat radio host of “Wake Up and Stay ter crisis? We’ve generally given were denied service, assigned to where we can spend our money Sure, there are some good non- at the Starbucks’ table is not the Woke” on WPFW FM 89.3 in some cities too much credit for segregated service, were served and where we are respected and black businesses, and we can tell only answer as far as I am con- Washington, DC. 202 678-6788. being enlightened. We forget that food from the trash and were sub- where we can build our business- if our business is appreciated by cerned. Since you said that you www.nationalcongressbw.org

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www.mississippilink.com APRIL 26 - MAY 2, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 13 Bill Cosby defense attorneys focus on Sen. Kamala Harris Constand “lies” in closing arguments won’t take PAC $$$

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Contributor In a powerful closing argu- ment at the Bill Cosby trial, de- fense attorneys Kathleen Bliss and Tom Mesereau pointed out more than a dozen “lies” in alleged victim Andrea Con- stand’s statements to police and prosecutors. Bliss also reminded jurors of past “lynchings” and “mob- style prosecutions.” As a woman, Bliss said she could relate well to the #MeToo Senator Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) announced that she would not accept movement, and she even began corporate PAC money, during an interview on The Breakfast Club. In telling a personal experience this photo, Senator Harris gives remarks after accepting the NNPA’s before District Attorney Kevin 2018 Newsmaker of the Year Award on Capitol Hill during Black Press Steele objected and Judge Ste- Week. FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA ven O’Neill attacked her for the inference. Bill Cosby, 80, faces up to 30 years in prison, if convicted. POOL PHOTO By Lauren Victoria Burke Citizens United, which basical- Perhaps conjuring up memo- NNPA Newswire Contributor ly means that big corporations ries of his mentor, the late John- not a single call from Constand stand. While Cosby’s wife, Ca- California Democratic Sena- can spend unlimited amounts nie Cochran – who famously to Cosby in Philadelphia in Still, the hostility toward mille, kissed her husband and tor Kamala Harris announced of money infl uencing our cam- told jurors “If the glove doesn’t January. Bliss in courtroom hasn’t been sat through the defense’s clos- April 23 that she will reject cor- paigns, right? So, I’ve actually fi t, you must acquit” during “This was a con. Bill Cosby lost on observers. ing arguments, prosecutors porate money from political ac- made a decision, since I had that the 1995 O.J. Simpson trial – got conned,” Mesereau said. “[DA Kevin] Steele and the brought Constand back for tion committees (PAC). conversation, that I’m not going Mesereau in very deliberate Mesereau told jurors that if judge are so nasty toward her theirs. Harris’ announcement was to accept corporate PAC checks. fashion took the jury through they reviewed the records and and this is supposedly a crime They rejected the records made on the popular New York I just…I’m not,” the California telephone and fl ight records determine that the incident about women,” said Larcenia presented by the defense even radio show, “The Breakfast Senator said. for every single day in January didn’t happen in January, then Best, one of the many specta- though a Federal Aviation Ad- Club.” “Now Kamala Harris has 2004, when Constand said she they must automatically return tors who jammed the court- ministration expert authenti- Harris joined Sens. Bernie pledged not to take corporate was drugged and assaulted by a not guilty verdict simply, be- room for closing arguments. cated the fi les. They also said Sanders (I-Vt.), Elizabeth War- PAC money. Let me be clear Cosby. cause Pennsylvania’s 12-year “The crime is how bias and Constand’s inconsistencies ren (D-Mass.), Kirsten Gilli- about who did this – @justice- The inference was clear – statute of limitations would how disrespectful they’ve been should be overlooked, because brand (D-N.Y.) and Cory Booker dems. When that group started, Constand had claimed that she have expired if the incident oc- toward Bliss and the other fe- as a victim, it’s common to get (D-N.J.), who have also publicly Washington laughed and said called Cosby from a Temple curred any time before January male attorneys, especially confused by some facts and announced that they would not almost no one would take that University-issued cell phone 2004. O’Neill. dates. accept corporate PAC money. pledge. Now almost all of the the night of the incident. She When asked during a deposi- During a previous argu- Meanwhile, undaunted by The Citizens United decision Dem front-runners have!” also claimed that it happened tion whether Constand had vis- ment made by one of Cosby’s what observers have called bul- handed down by the U.S. Su- Tweeted a gleeful Cenk Uygur before her cousin came to visit ited his Pennsylvania home in lawyers who appears to be lying, Bliss remained calm. preme Court in 2010 created a of “The Young Turks,” an online from Canada January 22. January 2004, Cosby said that of Middle Eastern-descent, “Ladies and gentlemen,” she situation where seemingly end- news show, after the news of A police detective testifi ed date was “ballpark.” Steele’s media rep Kate Delano told jurors. “You’re about to less amounts of money can fl ow Harris’ decision emerged. for prosecutors that he pulled Cosby, 80, faces up to 30 and staff members appeared to make one of the most important into the political system. Many remarked that public Department of Homeland Se- years in prison, if convicted. mock the attorney. decisions you’ve ever made in Harris said on The Breakfast pressure has worked regarding curity records that show the He’s facing three counts of Delano and others openly your life. I respectfully say to Club, “We’re all supposed to the issue of taking PAC money. cousin crossed the U.S. border aggravated indecent assault laughed at an argument made you that the only decision to have an equal vote, but money Sen. Bernie Sanders made cor- that day. However, Mesereau stemming from a 2003 or 2004 by another female defense law- make, based on the evidence, is has now really tipped the bal- porate infl uence on politics a showed jurors that there was encounter between he and Con- yer, Becky James. not guilty.” ance between an individual hav- centerpiece of his 2016 cam- ing equal power in an election to paign for the White House. He a corporation.” raised record amounts of small Harris, who has been thought campaign donations. of as a possible presidential can- Lauren Victoria Burke is a Facebook has failed the black didate in 2020, but has not said congressional correspondent she is running, said that a recent for the NNPA Newswire. Lauren exchange at a town hall infl u- also works independently as a enced her decision not to take political analyst and communi- community one too many times corporate PAC checks. cations strategist. You can reach “I wasn’t expecting that ques- Lauren by email at LBurke007@ tion. So I thought about it after- gmail.com and on Twitter at @ By Derrick Johnson only wholly unscrupulous, it ill intent. Second, they should wards. I think that money has LVBurke. President and CEO, NAACP also carries the stench of voter also be more aggressive on the had such an outside infl uence This story was originally pub- “Mr. Zuckerberg, would you manipulation. Swaying voters defensive front, removing the on politics, and especially with lished on BlackPressUSA.com. be comfortable sharing with toward one candidate based burden of reporting hate speech the Supreme Court determining us the name of the hotel you on racially exploitative lies from the user and instead plac- stayed in last night?” That was smacks of a type voter suppres- ing it on themselves. a question Sen. Dick Durbin sion that, while more insidious, While Facebook has already (D-IL) posed to Facebook is not unlike the voter ID laws started this approach, devoting founder and CEO Mark Zuck- that currently attempt to sup- more resources to this effort erberg’s congressional hearing press the black vote. would allow for a quicker and in which the latter responded As a pioneer in the tech in- more intelligent sweep of bad with an awkward “no.” It is dustry serving 1.4 billion us- content. Additionally, these likely that Zuckerberg found ers each day, Facebook has a resources must include hiring this question too intrusive, yet moral and ethical obligation to more people of color across when 87 million users lost their protect those most vulnerable all levels of the company – an privacy under Facebook’s ne- on its sites, including minors, initiative that would address glectful watch; its CEO doesn’t Johnson women, LGBT, brown, and Silicon Valley’s failure to take bat an eye, offering only an in- black communities. real steps towards embracing substantial, “I’m sorry.” COMMENTARY As a whole, Americans are diversity. The Cambridge Analytica more tolerant of hate speech This is an issue brought up hack is just one of many trans- based civil rights group. than others in the world; how- on Day 2 of Zuckerberg’s hear- gressions by Facebook, in Either of the above examples ever, this does not and should ing, when Rep. G.K. Butter- which an apology will simply is enough to seriously question not permit Facebook to turn fi eld mentioned that the com- not suffi ce. Facebook’s laissez- the general disposition and in- a blind eye to the copious pany’s black representation has faire attitude toward privacy tegrity of the social media jug- amounts of hate speech the only risen from 2 percent to 3 protection is not just a betrayal gernaut. However, Facebook’s black community, and other percent. Furthermore, while 67 and insult to its user base, but lack of transparency, reliability vulnerable communities ex- percent of African Americans it is compounded by its lack and accountability in these two perience on Facebook. These are Facebook users, the com- of vigilance to protect one of situations also substantiates communities cannot be satiat- pany’s C-suite remains entirely the platform’s most vulnerable the increasing doubt regarding ed with an apology, but rather white. user demographics – African the fairness of the 2016 presi- require a clear and thorough Lastly, in a “clear and con- Americans. dential election. Specifi cally, plan of defensive and offensive cise” manner, users should be For example, late last year, Cambridge Analytica worked action. More care needs to be made aware of their privacy Facebook hosted Russian with the Trump campaign, and taken by Facebook and its tech terms, including instances sponsored ads that portrayed among the data it misused were industry peers to ensure that when their information will be African Americans in a less pictures, profi les and even di- in connecting people with one shared and how the informa- than fl attering light. The ads rect messages between users. another, these connections are tion will be used. Facebook had political motives and This data mining – which used positive – a sentiment which may or may not feel a moral aimed to sway viewers to vote the personal information of 87 Zuckerberg said his company imperative to protect the us- for then-presidential candidate million people without their strives to achieve. ers that allow it to exist, but Donald Trump. Another exam- consent – was used to develop Moving forward, compa- that does not mean it should ple arose just this month when techniques for the fi rm’s work nies like Facebook can take a not be held accountable for its the news broke that the largest on the Trump campaign. This greater stance against those actions, inactions and indiffer- Black Lives Matter group on combined with the racially who wish to use online spaces ence to user privacy. the social media platform was charged Russian ads, some of to corrupt. First, they must be Derrick Johnson is the presi- in fact a fraudulent page, creat- which explicitly purporting on the offense, not just deleting dent and CEO of the NAACP. ed by a white man in Australia that Black Lives Matter ac- but reporting and perhaps even Follow him on Twitter @Der- designed to discredit the youth- tivists were murderers, is not fi ning advertisers with such rickNAACP and @NAACP. CLASSIFIED

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR AN IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION REAL ESTATE PROPERTY BROKERAGE SERVICES FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT BY THE JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI PROJECT NO. 7000-005-18 IN RE: CUSTODY OF FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT APRIL 18, 2018 KE’NIYAH CHRISTYANA FEAZEL IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BOBBIE MCCLAIN, DECEASED The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (“JMAA”) requests Proposals (“Pro- CAUSE NO. P2018-106T/1 posal”) for a Real Estate Property Brokerage Service to (i) to provide com- CAUSE #:17-428 mercial real estate brokerage and advisory services and (ii) to oversee JMAA’s TO: THE UNKNOWN FATHER OF A efforts to secure developers for JAN with emphasis on the East Metro Corridor African- American Female child born on BY: Veronica Holden property and Hawkins Field property. December 16, 2007 at ST. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, California to a SUMMONS JMAA will receive Proposals at the offi ces of JMAA, Suite 300, Main Terminal Nineteen (19) year old African American female, Building, Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, 100 International An adult resident citizen of Long Beach, California THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF BOBBIE Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39208, until 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on MCCLAIN, DECEASED May 30, 2018 (the “Deadline”). You have been made a Defendant in the suit fi led in this Court by Kenneth and Gerald Johnson who is seeking Petition for Guardianship. You have been made a Defendant in the suit fi led in this Court by Veronica JMAA will not consider any Proposals received after the Deadline for any Holden, Plaintiff, seeking the adjudication of heirs of Bobbie McClain. reason whatsoever. Information for Respondents relating to this Request for THE Petition which has been fi led in this matter is important and you must Proposals (“RFP”) is on fi le and open for public inspection at the offi ces of take immediate action to protect your rights, if any. You are summoned to appear and defend against the complaint or peti- JMAA. The Information for Respondents contains a copy of the RFP, General tion fi led against you in this action at 9:30 o’clock a.m., on the 19th day Information for Respondents, Information Required from Respondents and You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint or peti- of June, 2018, in the Chancery Courtroom of Hinds County, Mississippi, Criteria for Selection. Interested persons may obtain a copy of the Information tion at 9:00 O’clock A.M. on the 22nd day of May 2018, in the courtroom before Honorable Dewayne Thomas and in case of your failure to appear for Respondents from JMAA by contacting Ms. Robin Byrd, JMAA’s Procure- of the Hinds County Chancery Courthouse at Jackson, Mississippi, before and defend a judgment will be entered against you for the money or other ment Manager, as follows: Honorable Dewayne Thomas. In case of your failure to appear and de- things demanded in the complaint or petition. fend a judgment may be entered against you for the money or other things Jackson Municipal Airport Authority demanded in the complaint or petition. You are not required to fi le an answer or other pleading but you may do 100 International Drive, Suite 300 (39208) so if you desire. Post Offi ce Box 98109 You are not required to fi le an answer or other pleading but you may do Jackson, Mississippi 39298-8109 so if you desire. If you fi le an Answer or other pleading, you are required Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 19th day of Attention: Robin Byrd, Procurement Manager to mail or hand-deliver a copy to the attorney for the Petitioners, Damon April, 2018. Telephone No.: (601) 360-8616 R. Stevenson, 1010 North West Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39202, 769- Facsimile No.: (601) 939-3713 251-0207. Eddie Carr E-Mail: [email protected] CHANCERY CLERK OF HINDS COUNTY ISSUED under my hand and seal of said Court, this the 21st day of March, Mississippi EDDIE JEAN CARR, CHANCERY CLERK or from JMAA’s website at https://jmaa.com/corporate/partner-with-us/pro- 2018. curement/ 4/26/2018, 5/3/2018, 5/10/2018 Eddie Jean Carr, Clerk of Hinds County, Mississippi Based on the Proposals received, JMAA will select a maximum of three (3) Respondents with whom to enter into negotiations to provide the Services. 4/12/2018 4/19/2018 4/26/2018 JMAA will initiate negotiations with the Respondent ranked fi rst on the list. If such negotiations fail to produce an agreement in form and content, satisfac- tory to JMAA, within a reasonable period of time, then JMAA may reject the LEGAL LEGAL fi rst-ranked Respondent and follow the same process with the other Respon- dents, in the order of their ranking, until a Respondent agrees to and enters Notice of Sale Advertisement for Bid into an agreement satisfactory to JMAA. Abandoned Vehicle Bid 3074 Produce JMAA will hold a Pre-Submission Conference at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Notice of Sale is hereby given in accordance with the Mississippi Statutes Time on May 2, 2018, in the Community Room, 3rd Floor Mezzanine Level, at governing the sale of abandoned motor vehicles that the following vehicle Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bid will be received the Main Terminal Building at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International will be sold for repair and storage charges and for cost of this sale. by the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Airport, 100 International Drive, Jackson, MS 39208. Attendance at the Pre- Business Offi ce, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until Bid Conference is highly encouraged for all those interested in submitting Pro- 2014 VOLK TRS - WVGBV3AXXEW546375 10:00 A.M. (Local Prevailing Time) May 10, 2018, at which time and posals as a Prime Consultant for the Services and persons seeking opportuni- Registered to Matts Pilar place they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees ties to provide work as a Sub-Consultant. The benefi ts of attendance include Ally Financial. Lienholder reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, and networking opportunities between Prime Consultant and Sub-Consultants, as Date of Sale: May 4, 2018 to withhold the acceptance of any bid if approved for forty-fi ve calendar well as the opportunity to be on a list of contacts that will be published to in- Place of Sale: Archie Towing Services; days from the date bids are opened. Proposal forms and detailed speci- terested parties as part of the minutes from the Pre-Submission Conference; 6700 Medgar Evers Blvd. fi cations may be obtained free of charge by emailing pagreen@jackson. and a detailed review of the scope of work. 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Gaines out, “I love the scouts for doing said, “It touches my heart to be this for us and I know they are able to help others” children of God.” A representative from Word of It was a beautiful Saturday Life Church in Flowood said the morning when the Boy Scouts church had an outreach program and Girl Scouts of College Hill that provides services to the park along with their leaders met in the and on Saturday they were serv- church’s family life center to pre- ing hotdogs and offering prayer. pare 150 bags containing snacks, All the recipients as well as the socks, beverages and other items givers seemed to have a genuine to take to the park. appreciation for ‘Saturday at the While at the park, there were Park.’ www.mississippilink.com APRIL 26 - MAY 2, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 17 THE “TRAFFIK” DEON TAYLOR INTERVIEW By Kam Williams professionally before becoming DT: A fl awed human who is Columnist a fi lmmaker. When did you de- trying to do right and be right Deon Taylor is a boundary- velop an interest in movies? and to lead by example versus crashing, envelope-pushing, un- DT: I loved fi lms growing words. abashedly-creative force in the up, especially in junior high KW: What’s the craziest world of fi lm and television. In and high school, but I never thing you’ve ever done? Hollywood, roles vary and job gave any thought to becoming DT: No comment. [Laughs] functions are often blurred and a writer or fi lmmaker until I KW: If you could have one blended – for talent, creatives, was in Germany. Over there, I wish instantly granted, what fi lmmakers, storytellers, show realized that I wanted to be in- would that be for? runners, producers and high- volved with movies and I began DT: That my family be pros- level executives alike. Few by writing a screenplay which I perous and healthy for as long people, if any, in Hollywood brought home with me. I fi gured as possible. exhibit the capacity and multi- it out on my own, and the bug KW: Is there any question no disciplinary skill set necessary just stayed with me for a long one ever asks you, that you wish to bridge multiple functions and time. I just was like, “I gotta do someone would? roles successfully. Taylor is one this!” DT: No one has ever asked of the few who can – and does. KW: How do you explain what’s my favorite ice cream, A prolifi c writer, fi lmmak- your being so prolifi c? and I’m gonna answer it today. er, director and idea genera- DT: I don’t know how to It’s a Dairy Queen Blizzard with tor, Taylor is a hybrid artistic answer that. I’m just trying to M&M’s and chocolate syrup. force and savvy producer. His make fi lms and do art and be KW: “Realtor to the Stars” work is innovative, his writing the best me. I’m trying to fi gure Jimmy Bayan asks: What’s your is cutting-edge and his vision King Batch. The fi lm became a and executive with a powerful growing epidemic all across the out how to create a world where dream locale in Los Angeles to is distinctive. As a creator, he massive breakout hit and gained business aptitude, who steers country. That’s what originally you can constantly be a story- live? has forged his own unique path a cult following since opening HEFG. inspired me to write the screen- teller and get your projects out DT: If there was a way to get through Tinseltown and into in the Top Ten at the box offi ce. Taylor has a background in play. to the masses. I think what a lot a house, like a fl at, in Beverly theaters and onto TV screens, The popularity of “Meet the marketing, sports and promo- KW: How would you de- of people are witnessing is, my Hills that would be incredible. to the delight of audiences seek- Blacks” led to a recently com- tions. A Nike All-American bas- scribe the fi lm in 25 words or passion, drive and energy and I’ve driven through that area so ing fresh, original content with pleted sequel, which Taylor also ketball player from Gary, Indi- less? the power of intention. My in- many times and looked at those a unique voice. directed, wrote and produced. ana; he earned a biology degree DT: Informative... Intense... tent is to be successful. houses and just wondered what Taylor succeeds because he is Due to hit theaters in late 2018, at San Diego State University Scary... Funny... Dynamic... KW: What is your earliest it would be like to live there. I always thinking outside the box the sequel, titled “The House on a full basketball scholarship Heroic... It’s a movie that will childhood memory? think that would be kind of cool. – juggling projects with per- Next Door” stars comedy icons where he was named the confer- shake you to the core, that does DT: My earliest childhood KW: Harriet Pakula-Teweles fect aplomb while incubating Mike Epps and Katt Williams, ence’s “Newcomer of the Year.” not play by the rules and which memory is... I actually have a asks: Is there a classic fi lm ideas that others in the industry who last starred together in the He went on to play profession- ultimately leaves you with valu- lot of them. Riding in the back you’d like to remake? wouldn’t dare pursue. Creativ- hit “Friday After Next.” ally and still competes weekly able information you should of a 1978 Impala with zebra DT: There are several I’d love ity and storytelling are the heart Taylor also recently wrote, di- in the NBA Entertainment know about traffi cking. seats with my mom and my to remake: Cujo, The Warriors and soul of the global entertain- rected and produced the thriller League out of Los Angeles. KW: How did you go about great uncle. And driving from and Cooley High. I think one of ment industry. With that mantra “Motivated Seller” starring Here, Taylor talks about his assembling such an impressive Detroit to Gary, Indiana after the most fun to redo would be in mind, Taylor runs his own Dennis Quaid, Michael Ealy new fi lm, “Traffi k” – an intense cast? my mom had just bought her Big Trouble in Little China. thriving, independent fi lm and and Megan Good, and pro- sex-traffi cking thriller starring DT: Assembling a cast was fi rst car. I just remember riding KW: Larry Greenberg asks: production company, Hidden duced, with Jamie Foxx, the Paula Patton, Missi Pyle, Omar extremely hard, as an indepen- in the back seat. It’s an incred- Do you have a favorite movie Empire Film Group (HEFG) comedy feature “All-Star Week- Epps, William Fichtner and dent fi lmmaker. What I had to ible memory for me. monster? formerly known as Deon Tay- end,” starring Foxx, Robert Roselyn Sanchez. do was basically reach out to KW: What is your favorite DT: Of course, I do. Freddie lor Enterprises (DTE), which he Downey Jr., Gerard Butler, Eva Kam Williams: Hey Deon, people... get phone numbers... dish to cook? Kruger! launched in 2000. Longoria, Jeremy Piven, Jessica thanks for the interview. push... drag...scream... cry... and DT: Chicken all day every KW: Finally, as Samuel L. Taylor has written, co-written Szohr – directed by Jamie Foxx. Deon Taylor: Hey!! Thanks beg. Anything to get people to day. Chicken! Chicken! Chick- Jackson asks: What’s in your and directed dozens of fi lms, All of his fi lms have been for having me, Kam. listen to a pitch and to ultimate- en! Chicken! wallet? TV series and special projects fi nanced by his longtime busi- KW: What inspired you to ly read the screenplay. KW: Sherry Gillam would DT: Nothing! I’m a broke, and HEFG produces a diverse ness partner and lead investor, write Traffi k? KW: What message do you like to know what is the most struggling fi lmmaker trying to array of larger budgeted proj- Robert F. Smith, the founder of DT: The fi lm was inspired lo- want people to take away from important life lesson you’ve make it. ects, born of Taylor’s boundless Vista Equity Partners, which is cally, by my reading an email the fi lm? learned so far? KW: Thanks again for the energy as a multi-hyphenate vi- consistently ranked as one of from my daughter’s school DT: To be vigilant about traf- DT: Be true to yourself. time, Deon, and best of luck sionary and pioneer. the top Private Equity Firms in telling us that kids were being fi cking on a daily basis. Traf- Don’t live for anyone else. Find with Traffi k. He successfully ventured into the world with approximately traffi cked at the local mall. So, fi cking not only affects strang- your own path. Live your own DT: Thank you so much, comedy in 2016 with his horror $3 billion in capital under man- I took an interest in traffi ck- ers’ lives, but it could touch life and be the best you, and ev- Kam. spoof “Meet the Blacks,” star- agement. Another partner is ing and began to Google and yours, too. It could be as close erything else will fall into place. To see a trailer for Traffi k, ring Mike Epps, George Lopez, Roxanne Avent – a thought-pro- do research. I was surprised to as your next door neighbor. KW: When you look in the visit: https://www.youtube.com/ Mike Tyson, Zulay Henao and voking and visionary producer fi nd out that this was a rapidly- KW: You played basketball mirror, what do you see? watch?v=oz-XiYNCo7o

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