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Black businesses featured on new Web site • P. 3 JPS new executive leadership team • P. 8 The state’s HIV/AIDS crisis

Inside Canton native can be ‘best’ • P. 11 Relying on ‘faith,’ Mississippi determined First black as MS United Methodist bishop • P. 11 to remove stigma By Othor Cain hoped to be the first of a series of Managing Editor Cooper-Stokes wins Annual HIV/AIDS Days at the Mississippi, like most of the Deep Capitol. South, is facing a devastating HIV “We talked to people who jury-ordered runoff crisis. According to a March 2012 said they would rather die report released by the Southern from the disease than let HIV/AIDS Strategy Initiative: The their neighbors know they Still plans to seek Deep South has the highest rates of have HIV,” said Megan new HIV and AIDS diagnoses in the McLemore, a senior United States and people living with health researcher with investigation of HIV in the Deep South die at much Human Rights Watch higher rates than in other parts of the (HRW), which co- perjury allegations country. hosted the gathering This crisis is particularly acute in with the Mississippi certain populations in the South: 54 organization A Brave By Gail M. Brown Editor percent of new HIV cases among New Day and Harvard African Americans in the United investigators. The coali- HIV/ Receiving 1,503 votes Tues- States were in the Deep South; 1 in 5 tion requested that legis- day, July 24, in a jury-ordered African American MSM (men who lators review several state run-off election, LaRita Coo- have sex with men) in the South are polices, augment appro- per-Stokes won the Ward 3 estimated to be living with HIV; 8 of priations for treatment, City Council seat against her the Deep South states report a high- and improve sex educa- opponent Joyce Jackson, who Cooper-Stokes er proportion of women among new tion legislation. received 1,340 votes. HIV infections than the U.S. aver- An HRW report The two met in a runoff ear- to get her point across regard- age; and one-half of the new HIV alleges that Missis- lier in which Cooper-Stokes ing voter fraud. diagnoses among Hispanics/Latinos sippi has encour- AIDS was declared the winner, but In a press release from occur in the Southern U.S. aged sexual ori- opponent Jackson contested her office before press time In Mississippi, African Americans entation-based with allegations of voter fraud Wednesday, July 25, Cooper- make up 78 percent of new HIV di- prejudice in and took her concerns to court. Stokes expressed gratitude to agnoses, although they constitute schools, de- A Hinds County jury found the citizens of Ward 3 for their only 37 percent of the population. clined ad- the case in Jackson’s favor and prayers and support. She indi- The death rate from HIV/AIDS is d i t i o n a l ordered a new runoff election. cated she will request that the 10 times higher for African Ameri- f e d e r a l Cooper-Stokes was still per- Hinds County District Attor- cans than for whites. monies, and mitted to remain active on the ney’s office investigate allega- Misunderstandings and taboos ignored tactics verified to decrease Council during the process. tions of perjury by witnesses in surrounding HIV/AIDS in Missis- the spread of the disease - thus dis- According to 16 WAPT, sippi are tantamount to those in sub- Jackson said her legal fight Runoff Saharan Africa, health officials told HIV was worth it, and she was able Continued on page 6 state legislators recently, at what is Continued on page 6

New superintendent Glover speaks at AIDS responds to Lanier 2012 Global Village boosters’ outcry By Othor Cain tance of getting involved in AIDS ad- the need to engage in AIDS activism Managing Editor vocacy. “This is something that we all back home. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Since should get involved in,” said Glover, “Phill said it is fine to talk about the early years of the epidemic, pro- whose own brother has been HIV- what is happening in Africa,” Glover lific actor Danny Glover has worked positive for more than 20 years. After recalled. “But we must also add to Glover in a profession that has been devas- addressing the public, Glover spoke the conversation what is happening tated by AIDS. “I had a friend who to a team of black journalists. in under-served communities in the American community.” died from complications of AIDS Glover is no stranger to advocacy United States, right in our own back- “I was encouraged to continue my in 1987,” he said. “Even then when or humanitarian work. At 20, while a yards.” mission of disseminating information I didn’t know a whole lot about the student at San Francisco State, Glover When he spoke in the Global Vil- to communities of color,” said Jason disease, I would bring him food and formed a social-justice group to draw lage in Washington, he addressed Davis, a black HIV-positive 23-year do what I could to help him.” attention to some of the unrest occur- hundreds of researchers, community old, who uses his positive status as Moved by the disease’s destruc- ring in communities of color. advocates and AIDS activists from an opportunity to teach. “As teenag- tiveness, Glover embarked upon a In 1998, he was named United Na- around the world, as well as the pub- ers, we tend to think that we will live mission to increase AIDS awareness tions Development Program goodwill lic. “We are in a crisis situation now, forever and we live our lives very Gray addresses the media. in hopes of challenging minds and ambassador. He travels throughout with this disease adversely and dis- carelessly.” saving lives. African, Latin American and the Ca- proportionately affecting black men, Glover, who turned 66 this week, By Jackie Hampton players were scheduled to The award-winning star of such ribbean countries, visiting economic and in particular, gay black men. With encouraged the audience to fight Publisher face-off in a tournament that blockbusters as the Lethal Weapon development projects and using his the platform I have, I intend to con- within whatever space and platform “Unauthorized activities had been planned weeks in series, Mandela, Beloved and The celebrity to publicize the fight against tinue to speak out about it,” he said. that God has endowed them. “Every- put athletes at risk for fu- advance. Color Purple, Glover spoke this week poverty and HIV. First-time conference attendee one, not just athletes, actors or famous ture scholarships and aca- Everyone including play- at the Global Village of the XIX Inter- In Durban, South Africa, at the Cassandra Dillworth was moved. people should help to raise awareness demic opportunities and I ers and coaches were locked national AIDS Conference-the por- 2000 International AIDS Conference, “His presentation was ground level. about HIV/AIDS,” he said. “Chances am not willing to take that out of the gym and booster tion of the health gathering that is free Glover met Phill Wilson, president It met me where I am, and I’m grate- are you know someone infected with risk,” said Jackson Public club officers and other sup- and open to the public in Washington, and CEO of the Black AIDS Insti- ful for that,” she said. “His being here the disease or you will be affected by School’s new superinten- porters were upset. D.C., where he addressed the impor- tute. Wilson opened Glover’s eyes to really is raising the bar in the African- it, so we are all in this together.” dent Cedrick Gray Monday, They were embarrassed July 23. over the entire incident. Gray faced local media Sonja Love, president of ML managing editor among and the Lanier High School the booster club, said, “I Booster Club at a press con- do not understand why the thousands reporting from ference, which he scheduled winningest coach in high to explain why current La- school basketball would be the IAC in nation’s capital nier basketball players and locked out of his own gym.” former players were locked Love was referring to coach By Gail M. Brown Editor Othor Cain is among the out of the gym Saturday, Thomas Billups, known Editor journalists assigned to cover the July 21. throughout Mississippi for An estimated 25,000 people and event. In addition to representing Gray said all of JPS’ use his many wins and having 3,000 journalists from around the the Jackson, Miss.-based weekly, of facility requirements coached basketball stars world converged on Washington, Cain is also among a limited number must be met. “All [the] re- such as Monta Ellis and Jer- D.C., this week, for the 19th Inter- quirements were not met for national AIDS Conference (IAC). IAC this event,” he said. Lanier The Mississippi Link Managing Continued on page 6 Cain in media pool at IAC Old school - new school Continued on page 6

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Governor joins Borg- Jackson adult book Man arrested, accused 1Warner in announc- 2 store burns 3 of shooting his mother WAPT.com reports that an adult book and video store CENTREVILLE - A 20-year-old Centreville man is in jail ing expansion in Jackson has been destroyed by a fire. and his mother is hospitalized after he allegedly shot her WATER VALLEY - Gov. Phil Bryant joined officials from Firefighters were called about 1:40 a.m. July 25 to in the face. BorgWarner, a global powertrain supplier, Monday, July 23, Secrets at 775 East McDowell Road, officials said. Police Chief Jimmy Ray Reese told the Enterprise- in announcing the company is expanding operations at its No injuries were reported, authorities said. Journal that Thomas Dixon and his mother were arguing facility in Water Valley, Miss., to begin manufacturing a new Fire investigators were at the scene Wednesday when the son allegedly shot his mother with a .410-gauge ECO-Launch™ system that enables the stop-start function in morning working to determine what sparked the fire. shotgun early Tuesday morning, July 24. automatic transmissions. With the addition of this new product Reese said alcohol was probably involved. to the company’s portfolio, BorgWarner expects to create 50 Melissa Dixon is being treated at Field Memorial Com- new jobs at its Water Valley facility. munity Hospital in Centreville. “BorgWarner has expanded its Mississippi operations a Thomas Dixon has been charged with aggravated as- number of times in recent years, creating a significant number sault and domestic violence. At presstime, he remains in of new jobs for state residents,” Gov. Bryant said. “I am proud jail with no bond set. this global automotive supplier has looked to its Water Valley facility to manufacture this innovative new product, and I thank company officials for their continued investment in Mississippi.”

Kiddie City remains ‘Jeffersons’ TV star 4 open after bullying 5 dies at 74 Sherman Hemsley, who starred in the sitcom, “The Jeffer- incident son,” has died. VICKSBURG – WLBT reports that Kiddie City Childcare and Hemsley is described by the Associated Press as “the Learning Center in Vicksburg remains open, this week, for busi- gifted character actor who gave life to the blustering black ness, after surveillance video surfaced showing a 9-year-old boy Harlem businessman on “The Jeffersons,” one of TV’s Secrets attacking other children, July 16. Bryant longest running and most successful sitcoms - particularly Childcare worker Sandra Trevillion has been arrested and noteworthy with its mostly black cast. charged with two counts of contributing to the neglect of a minor. The Philadelphia-born Hemsley died Tuesday, July 24, at She was seen in the surveillance video standing by a window and his home in El Paso, Texas, at age 74, according to police. taking no action while the 9-year-old boy kicked a little girl to the He first played George Jefferson on the CBS show “All in floor. The boy was also seen punching and biting children. the Family” before he was spun off onto “The Jeffersons.” The Mississippi Department of Health has visited the center The sitcom ran for 11 seasons from 1975 to 1985. twice in the past two weeks to interview those involved. Although Trevillion was fired, the receptionist says they called her back in to meet with those officials. The station also reports that another worker was present when the surveillance video was taken, and that worker has also been Kiddie City Hemsley fired. COMMUNITY

www.mississippilink.com July 26 - August 1, 2012 THE mississippi link • 3 Mayor encouraging citizens to participate in “It’s Cool To Be In School” 2012 First Day Back To School Celebration & Supply Giveaway! The Mississippi Link Newswire Want to make a difference? Bride at 601-960-1084 to sign up. entertainment and activities the information regarding their ser- people who enjoyed the celebra- Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr., the The City is encouraging civic The City is also seeking volun- entire family can enjoy. In addi- vices. tion through an array of educa- City of Jackson, 99 Jams, and organizations, local businesses, teers for the event. Contact Debo- tion, this year’s event will include Corporate sponsors, nonprofit tional, health and wellness, ath- Kixie 107 are encouraging ev- college sororities and fraternities rah Johnson at 601-960-1713. a school supply giveaway for up organizations, community lead- letic activities, live entertainment eryone to participate in Jackson’s and neighborhood associations The 2012 First Day Back to to 5,000 students in the city of ers and many volunteers will be and much more. largest, citywide celebration to to donate school supplies for the School Celebration & Supply Jackson. on-site to encourage and motivate The 2012 First Day Back to kick off the 2012 school year. event. The drop off point for sup- Giveaway is free of charge and Parents and children will also our city’s youth, preparing them School Celebration & Supply The First Day Back to School plies is City Hall located at 219 geared towards JPS students, have the opportunity to learn for a successful 2012-2013 aca- Giveaway is presented by Mayor Celebration & Supply Giveaway South President Street. grades 1-12 and their parents. about educational services, vol- demic school year. Harvey Johnson, Jr., the City of will take place August 4, from 2 Want to become a vendor for This year’s theme is “It’s Cool unteer and athletic programs dur- In 2011, over 5,000 people at- Jackson, 99 Jams and Kixie 107. p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Jackson the event? Local businesses who to be in School!” The celebration ing the event. Medical vendors tended the First Day event, in- The event is being sponsored by Convention Complex. are interested can contact Quita will feature giveaways, exciting will also be on-site to provide cluding more than 3,500 young Antonelli College and Sonic. Jackson’s black businesses featured on new Web site, mobile app Former Jackson news anchor launches site to build stronger communities

The Mississippi Link Newswire cess to business opportunities with ernment entities say they don’t know May, Times and her business part- tracting opportunities for products can-American communities.” More than sixty business own- governmental agencies, universities, where to go to find black enterprises. ner, James Covington, launched the and services. Small companies can The event was co-hosted by the ers, procurement officers and and private businesses. Well, we say Where2Go411.com Web site that is loaded with more form joint ventures on the site to Jackson Business Accelerator Col- other influential Mississippi lead- Roundtable panelists included: is the place to go,” said Kathy Y. than 100,000 listings including res- seek large contracting opportunities. laboration. ers attended the Jackson launch Kenneth O’Quinn, president of the Times, co-creator of Where2Go411. taurants, churches, cultural places “All across America, African- Covington gives provocative of Where2Go411.com and the Mississippi Minority Contractors com. “This e-Destination serves as a of interest, professionals, and much American communities are on the insight to the economic plight of Where2Go411 at the Mississippi e- Association, Carolyn Dupre’ of Al- force for growing black enterprises more in 20 cities around the country. verge of collapsing under the awe- African-Americans and pronounces Center at JSU July 18. corn State University, Jack Thomas and increasing job opportunities for For the first time, the public saw some weight of crime, high unem- the growth of black businesses as The new Web site connects black of the Jackson Airport Authority, those in our urban areas.” Where2Go411’s QRSO (Quotes, ployment, and lost opportunities the key to solving these problems in businesses with local and national Helene Greer of the City of Jackson, Times is a former Jackson televi- RFP and Subcontracting Opportuni- resulting from economic neglect,” his book, “From Civil Rights to Sil- buyers. A business roundtable was and Larry Davis of Systems Con- sion news anchor and the immedi- ties)- a feature of the website that al- said Covington. “Grow the black ver Rights: We Need An Economic held to discuss challenges facing sulting. ate past president of the National lows companies and public entities business class, and you will trans- Movement” and has owned an IT black enterprises trying to gain ac- “Too often, corporations and gov- Association of Black Journalists. In to solicit quotes, bids, and subcon- form the economic reality of Afri- consulting firm for nearly 20 years.

Pam Confer - City of Jackson, Dr. Jonithan Hatcher, director of the James Covington introduces Wheretogo411 to business owners and MDA, Central Mississippi Procurement Center Earle Banks change agents at the MS e-Center

Dr. David Powe - UMC (C), James Coving- Kenneth O’Quinn - president of Missis- ton and Kathy Times (Wheretogo411 co- Kathy Times sippi Minority Contractors Association founders) Audience as they listen to presentation

Sales tax holiday, July 28 Peoples Funeral Home The Mississippi Link Newswire empt from sales tax during able from the Department of Just an honest, quality and affordable service. The state’s third sales tax this period. Revenue. holiday starts Friday, July 27 Accessories such as jewel- The following municipali- at 12:01 a.m. and will last 48 ry, handbags, wallets, watch- ties will not participate this In recognition of 86 years of service, hours until midnight on Sat- es, backpacks, and similar year: Bolton, Crenshaw, En- we are offering an affordable urday, July 28. During the items do not qualify for the terprise, Heidelberg and Mag- event, the 7 percent sales tax sales tax holiday. Cleats and nolia. All retail businesses complete funeral service for is waived on specific items. items worn in conjunction within the corporate limits of $2,450.00 or $3,800.00 with The items exempt from with an athletic or recreation- the municipality not partici- cemetery space and grave line. sales tax during the sales tax al activity are other sample pating must charge and remit holiday period are identical to items are not eligible. School to the state sales tax on all those items exempted the last supplies and computers are sales that would normally be Earl S. Banks • President two years. Clothing and foot- not included. exempt under the Sales Tax James “Jimmy” Stewart III • Vice President wear items, meant to be worn A complete listing of eligi- Holiday. Kimberly Banks • Secretary-Treasurer next to the body and cost less ble and non-eligible clothing Source: Mississippi De- than $100 per item, are ex- and footwear items is avail- partment of Revenue You have our promise and we ask for your trust. GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: 886 North Farish St. Jackson, MS 39202 601-969-3040

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permanent nonstop flight to Ronald Law being reviewed by Department of Justice Mississippians could make up 10 percent of all Americans impeded from voting by new Reagan Washington National Airport voter identification laws. The Brennan Center for Justice estimates that 48,000 low-income Mississippians could have trouble obtaining a government-issued photo identification in order to vote, the North- The Mississippi Link Newswire granting a permanent non-stop returned to the USDOT which east Mississippi Daily Journal reports. Congressman Bennie G. flight from Jackson to the Na- would initiate a carrier selec- Overall, the center estimates that 500,000 people across 10 states could face challenges Thompson (D-MS) announced tion’s Capital,” Thompson tion process to redistribute the from “restrictive” voter ID laws. that the United States Depart- said. “This flight will contin- slots to a new carrier and/or The study comes as the new photo ID law is still awaiting approval by either the U.S ment of Transportation (US- ue to benefit civic leaders, the destination. Department of Justice or the federal courts to ensure that it does not negatively affect mi- DOT) has granted US Airways business community, advocacy In December of 2011, Delta nority voting. Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann has said he doesn’t expect the permanent authority to groups, schools, and tourist Airlines announced that it approval in time for the November general election. operate nonstop service from throughout Central Mississippi. would terminate its direct ser- Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers I commend the Jackson Munic- vice from Jackson, Miss. to New police chief named in Gautier International Airport (JAN) to ipal Airport Authority, US Air- Washington, D.C. Shortly af- Capt. Dante Elbin, who has been serving as interim police chief at Gautier, has become Ronald Reagan Washington ways, and our local business ter Delta’s announcement, US the city’s new police chief. National Airport (DCA). US- community for their collective Airways petitioned USDOT to Elbin was sworn in July 24 during a city council meeting. The 43-year-old Elbin has 20 years’ experience in law enforcement with 13 years at the work to make this flight perma- begin servicing the Jackson to DOT Secretary Ray LaHood Gautier Police Department. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1999 and captain in 2003. called Congressman Thompson nent.” Washington route beginning on Elbin was named interim police chief after Edward Williams announced his retirement July 24 to personally follow-up In 2004, the USDOT awarded March 4, 2012 on an interim Thompson from the position. on a request made by Congress- Delta the flight “slots” at DCA basis. On Tuesday, January 24, Williams cited ongoing medical issues as a reason for his retirement effective June 29. man Thompson and Jackson to exclusively fly the DCA- 2012, Congressman Thompson to Mississippi and Jackson- Williams had served as chief of police for Gautier since April 5, 2007, and had spent 25 years Municipal Airport Authority JAN route. Under the terms of and officials from the Jackson Medgar Wiley Evers. During with the Gautier Police Department. officials to grant US Airways agreement with the USDOT, Municipal Airport Author- that meeting, Secretary La- The police department has 53 officers and 35 reserve officers. permanent authority. Delta could not sell or other- ity met with Department of Hood made a commitment to “I am pleased that Secretary wise dispose of these slots. If Transportation Secretary Ray grant US Airways temporary Southaven names new animal control director LaHood and the USDOT of- Delta were to cease the DCA- LaHood to discuss the DCA- authority to operate the DCA- The city of Southaven has a new director of animal control. For the past six years, Perry ficials see the great benefit of JAN service, the slots would be JAN route and its importance JAN flight. Mason has been an animal control officer with the Southaven Animal Shelter. This week, 53-year-old Mason was promoted by city officials to serve as the new director of animal control, a position the city has not filled for several years. Mason tells the Commercial Appeal that his promotion means he can hire another animal Local Mississippi law enforcement receives control officer. He now oversees a staff of four. Mason says whoever he hires has to be compassionate and willing to work hard because it is not a 9-to-5 job. $2.24 million to upgrade public safety equipment Mason and animal control officer Cindy Stewart alternate working a seven-day week. Last year, they answered more than 2,100 calls. By Monica Land The largest of the 16 grants data, and to update Forrest Staff Writer is a $1.99 million award to the County Sheriff’s Department Corinth airport to enclose hangars WASHINGTON, D.C. - Mississippi Division of Pub- individual officer equipment Local officials have accepted a grant of $204,520 to improve aircraft accommodations Sixteen grants worth more lic Safety Planning to help for correctional officers by enclosing hangars. than $2.24 million have state and local law enforce- • Jackson County - $21,379 The Daily Corinthian reports that Alcorn County and Corinth officials agreed to funds for been approved for munici- ment combat illegal drug and to upgrade equipment for work at the jointly owned airport. pal and county law enforce- violent crime activities by in- maritime vessels used to pa- Corinth-Alcorn County Airport officials say the project would be completed in 2013. ment agencies in Mississippi terdiction and activities state- trol ports and waterways Airport Board of Directors Chairman Waco Epperson says some aircraft have been dam- aged because the T-hangars are open to the elements. to upgrade law enforcement wide. Among other things, the • City of Laurel - $17,370 Epperson says with enclosed hangars filled to capacity, the airport could generate almost equipment and improve pub- funding is intended to support to purchase law enforcement $30,000 in additional income each year and bring additional people into the Corinth area. lic safety, U.S. Senator Thad multi-jurisdictional drug task equipment and supplies Cochran (R-Miss.) reported force programs. • City of Greenwood - July 24. The following activi- $17,268 to purchase updated The grants to Mississippi ties will be supported with narrow-band mobile and por- Driver facing charges in police and sheriffs’ depart- FY2012 JAG grant funding: table radios, as well as reflec- ments represent formula grant • Mississippi Division of tive vests for officers Cochran wreck that killed 3 children funding provided through the Public Safety Planning - • City of Tupelo - $14,955 By Monica Land Edward Byrne Memorial Jus- $1,999,383 to fund projects to purchase laptops, tasers, forcement equipment, includ- Cody Turner, Contributing Writer tice Assistance Grant (JAG) to reduce crime in Mississippi holsters and bulletproof vests ing portable radios 9-year-old Program, which is adminis- specifically pertaining to ille- • City of Pascagoula - • Panola County - $10,587 HAYTI, Mo. - Officials from Cory Turner tered by the U.S. Department gal drugs and violent crime $13,208 to purchase hand- to purchase radios and related the Missouri Highway Patrol said and 4-month- of Justice. The grants, which • City of Vicksburg/Warren held radios to enhance officer items to improve investiga- a Hinds County woman is facing old Deion have been approved over the County - $32,428 to purchase communication tions and officer safety charges related to an accident that Barnes. past few weeks, will be used law enforcement equipment • Jones County - $12,488 • Marshal County - $10,278 injured six passengers and killed Malugen Brandaeja to improve local, state and to improve officer and com- to purchase equipment for the to support law enforcement three children in May. said Barnes tribal law enforcement activi- munity safety Patrol Division and SWAT safety training Missouri State Trooper Conrad was sitting ties. • Mississippi Band of • Grenada County - $11,923 • Rankin County - $10,278 Purnell said 28-year-old Cherrina on the second “Byrne Memorial grants Choctaw Indians - $24,411 to to purchase communications to purchase supplies for po- Walker is facing at least two charg- row with her help local law enforcement replace body armor and tasers equipment lice vehicles and crime scene es of driving with a suspended three children agencies in Mississippi attain • City of Hattiesburg/For- • City of Indianola - equipment license and possession of a con- and Brandae- the equipment and training rest County - $24,051 to pur- $11,358 to purchase in-car Additional Byrne Memo- trolled substance after the vehicle ja and Javon. needed to battle illegal ac- chase motion tablets and oth- video equipment for patrol rial grants could be awarded she was driving blew out a tire and Demaggio Demaggio tivities, promote public safety er equipment for Hattiesburg vehicles to Mississippi prior to the end rolled several times. was sitting and prosecute crimes,” Co- officers to increase efficiency • City of Moss Point - of the FY2012 fiscal year on Purnell said Walker was driv- on the third chran said. in uploading and accessing $11,152 to purchase law en- Sept. 30. ing a 2000 Ford Expedition south- row with bound on I-55 near Hayti around 4 Cody and p.m. on May 13 when the incident Cory Turner occurred. Purnell said none of her and another nine passengers were wearing seat- child, Jo- Ex-teacher pleads guilty to belts and all were ejected from the evion Moore. Javon vehicle. Authorities “They were scattered all over,” are unclear as sex with 13-year-old student Missouri Highway Patrol Sgt. to Moore’s relationship to the other Kevin Malugen said. “The vehicle occupants. By Monica Land The Jackson County District also learned the Ocean Springs Contributing Writer ran off the right side of the road in Trooper Purnell said the vehicle Attorney’s Office said the stu- School District had conducted the Hayti community which at this was overloaded. PASCAGOULA - A former dent wanted a plea agreement its own investigation into the location is surrounded by farms “The vehicle had too many pas- Ocean Springs Middle School to avoid the “trauma of trial.” reported sexual relationship and fields on both sides of the road- sengers in it,” he said. “It was not teacher and wrestling coach Lt. John Flowers, of the between Coach Brown and the way. So, the vehicle overturned in a designed for 10 people. It was de- has pleaded guilty to three Ocean Springs Police Depart- student and he was placed on grassy area and one of the victims signed for eight people as far as the counts of sexual battery in- ment, said an investigation was administrative leave [pending - a child - was thrown about 45 feet seatbelts and seating locations. It volving a student. launched on April 25, 2011 af- the investigation].” from the site.” was clearly over the capacity limit.” Grady Brown, 35, was ter they were told “Brown was Flowers said the alleged sex- Malugen said 10-year-old Sgt. Malugen said none of the teaching seventh-grade math having an affair with a female ual assaults occurred within Demaggio Gaines was found in a seven children appeared to be and coaching when he was student.” the Jackson County Sheriff’s nearby field and he was transported wearing seatbelts. accused in April 2011 of hav- The next day, investigators Department’s jurisdiction and Brown to Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in “There were two car seats for the ing a sexual relationship with interviewed several students a joint investigation began. Hayti where he later died. two infants,” Malugen said. “But a then-13-year-old girl over a at the school who all admit- A search warrant was issued “Additional items were col- Demaggio’s sister, 13-year-old they were not being used. They three-month period. ted they knew Brown and the for Grady’s home and several lected, interviews were con- Brandaeja Cason and 6-month old were sitting in the car seat, but they Brown was fired shortly af- student were having a sexual items of “evidentiary value” ducted and a warrant was is- Javon Cason, were also killed in the were not restrained and the car seats ter his arrest. relationship. were collected, Flowers said. sued for the arrest of Grady accident. They were reportedly pro- were not buckled into the vehicle.” July 20, Brown made the “[Our] investigators learned A second search warrant was Brown,” said Flowers. nounced dead at the scene. Malugen and Purnell said only guilty pleas before Jackson that Coach Brown was heard obtained on April 28, 2011 af- Brown faces up to 90 years Malugen said 33-year-old La- Walker - the driver - was wearing County Circuit Judge Kathy speaking to the female stu- ter Flowers said they became in prison. He remains free ressa Gaines, whom they believe a seatbelt. King Jackson, the Sun Herald dent about having sex with aware of new information in on bond until his sentencing to be Demaggio and Brandaeja’s “It’s just a tragic situation,” Malu- reported. her,” Flowers said then. “We the case. which is set for Sept. 5. mother and Javon’s grandmother, gen said. “We do fatal crashes all was severely injured in the crash. the time and every crash we investi- “She sustained several fractures gate is a tragedy. But there were just GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: in her neck,” he said, “and a broken too many occupants in this vehicle. spine, and several other breaks on But it’s tragic nonetheless.” her body.” Malugen said the passengers Laressa was sitting in the front were returning home to Jackson, passenger seat. Miss., from a family outing in Des A third adult in the vehicle, Des- Moines, Iowa. www.mississippilink.com tiny Barnes, 25, was also injured as The accident remains under in- were her three children, 5-year-old vestigation. NATIONAL

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President Barack Obama hugs Stephanie Davies (C) who was credited for keeping her friend Allie Young (L) alive after the movie theatre shootings in Aurora, Colo. in this White House-released image Call 601- 981- 4035 for more information or visit our Website at www.jmaainc.com The Associated Press for the right time and man- The president’s most vivid AURORA, Colo. - De- ner to re-enter the political lines came in describing the spair all around him, Presi- debate. story of two friends, 19-year- dent Barack Obama July 22 Obama’s stop in Colorado old Allie Young and her best offered hugs, tears and the - which happens to be a key friend, 21-year-old Stepha- nation’s sympathy to survi- electoral state in the race nie Davies. Both were in vors of the Colorado shoot- - came as he was about to Young’s hospital room when ing rampage and to families shift into a mix of campaign Obama visited. whose loved ones were shot fundraisers and official travel Obama recounted that dead. He looked for hope in across the West starting July when the gunman entered the the heartbreak, insisting a 23. Romney resumed po- movie theater and threw can- brighter day will come for litical activities July 22 in isters of gas at the start of his the grieving and declaring California, where he courted killing spree, Allie stood up that “much of the world is Republican donors in three to warn people. thinking about them.” fundraisers in the San Fran- “And she was shot in the In dramatic detail, Obama cisco area. neck, and it punctured a vein, offered a glimpse inside the “I know the president is in and immediately she started horror that took place in the Colorado today,” Romney spurting blood,” Obama said. Denver-area movie theater told supporters while keeping “And apparently, as she early Friday, July 20, relay- a subdued tone. “He’s visit- dropped down on the floor, ing a story he said spoke ing with families and friends Stephanie - 21 years old - had to the courage of young of the victims, which is the the presence of mind to drop Americans. With two fin- right thing for the president down on the ground with her, gers pressed to his own neck, to be doing on this day.” pull her out of the aisle, place Obama recalled how one Obama said his conversa- her fingers over where Allie woman saved the life of a tions with family members had been wounded, and ap- friend who had been shot by were filled with memories of plied pressure the entire time keeping pressure on a vein brothers, sons and daughters while the gunman was still that had “started spurting who had left their mark on shooting,” Obama said. blood” and by later helping others. He said there were The president said Davies carry her to safety. laughs as well as tears. eventually joined others in In private, Obama visited Jordan Ghawi, brother carrying her friend to an am- one by one with anguished of shooting victim Jessica bulance. He said Young was families gathered at a hos- Ghawi, tweeted that Obama going to be fine. pital and wounded patients was already familiar with his “As tragic as the circum- recovering in intensive care. sister’s story before sitting stances of what we’ve seen He emerged before the TV down with him but wanted to today are, as heartbreaking cameras and kept his focus learn more. as it is for the families, it’s on the lives and dreams of “My main task was to serve worth us spending most of the fallen and the survivors, as a representative of the our time reflecting on young not the sole shooting suspect entire country and let them Americans like Allie and or his “evil act.” know that we are thinking Stephanie,” Obama said. “I come to them not so about them at this moment “They represent what’s best much as president as I do as a and will continue to think in us, and they assure us that father and as a husband,” said about them each and ev- out of this darkness a bright- Obama, addressing reporters ery day,” Obama said. “The er day is going to come.” from a hospital hallway after awareness that not only all The task of articulating his visits. “The reason stories of America but much of the sorrow and loss has become like this have such an impact world is thinking about them a familiar one for Obama. on us is because we can all might serve as some com- In November 2009, he led understand what it would be fort.” mourners at a service for vic- to have somebody we love A single suspect, James tims of the mass shooting at taken from us in this fashion.” Holmes, is being held with- Texas’ Fort Hood. In January For a president nearing the out bond on suspicion of 2011, he spoke at a memorial end of his term and seeking multiple counts of first-de- for the six victims killed in Tuc- a second one, it was anoth- gree murder after the shoot- son, Ariz., when a gunman at- er grim occasion for him to ing rampage, which occurred tacked Rep. Gabrielle Giffords serve as national consoler in minutes into a premiere of as she met with constituents. chief, a role that has become “The Dark Knight Rises” The following April, when a crucial facet of the job. Na- Batman movie early Friday, some 300 people were killed tional tragedies compel pres- July 20, in this suburb out- in a multistate series of tor- idents to show leadership and side Denver. nadoes, Obama flew to Tus- a comforting touch - or risk Obama said he assured the caloosa, Ala., to commiserate a plummeting public stand- families that even though the with residents whose homes Featuring: ing if they cannot match the suspect behind “this evil act were in ruins. A month lat- moment. has received a lot of atten- er, Obama went to Joplin, Lenny Williams, Lacee. Omar Cunningham, Jarekus Singleton, The massacre in the Au- tion over the last couple of Mo., after a monster twister Calico Panache, Enyla, Lil Noo, Noo, the Lil Walker Boyz and Super Jay rora movie theater left 12 days, that attention will fade claimed 161 lives. Honoring Freelon’s Da Groove, Soops, Hal & Mals, Couples, dead and 58 wounded. It also away. And in the end, after AP White House Corre- Dreamz Jxn and Hamps Place & Team Airplay temporarily silenced a bitter he has felt the full force of spondent Ben Feller in Wash- campaign fight for the White our justice system, what will ington and AP writers Steve Hosts Alice Marie & Rob J House between Obama and be remembered are the good Peoples in San Francisco Republican Mitt Romney. people who were impacted and Catherine Tsai in Denver www.jmaainc.com Both men were searching by this tragedy.” contributed to this report. For more information call 601-981-4035 6 • the mississippi link July 26 - August 1, 2012 www.mississippilink.com Runoff IAC Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 the election contest surround- Cooper-Stokes also provided under oath in a court of law are of journalists of color cover- published a three-part series many years as a media profes- ing the Ward 3 City Council this statement: “Judicial con- legally binding. Witnesses who ing the event. He is represent- on the countdown to the con- sional. special run-off election of Feb. tests are not to be entered into made false statements in court ing Region 2, the Southeast ference by Black Aids Insti- During the past few days, 28. unadvisedly. Statements made may be liable for perjury.” Region of the National News- tute CEO Phill Wilson. The he has attended a stem cell paper Publishers Association institute is based in Los An- seminar, interviewed an NFL HIV (NNPA) via a grant awarded geles. According to Wilson’s player with an “amazing HIV/ to the NNPA Foundation from commentary, this is “the first AIDS story,” and has had sea- Continued from page 1 the Center for Disease Control time in more than 20 years that soned journalists review his proportionately affecting the known infected are not receiv- across the state is being encour- (CDC). His stories on the con- what is likely to be the world’s work. ability of marginalized popu- ing treatment. aged to incorporate messages of ference will be disseminated largest health conference will “We are extremely proud lations to access prevention McLemore criticized the ‘hope, healing and heaven,’ as to NNPA newspapers through- have been held in the United to have Othor represent the and care. abstinence-rooted sex educa- a means of offering safety and out the United States. States.” Southeast Region and the “These policies combine to tion bill, and voiced worry over refuge. Cain, who considers himself The conference which offi- national body, NNPA,” said create a high-risk environment the state’s official resistance to The board of directors for the an “advocacy-journalist,” is cially began Sunday, July 22, Jackie Hampton, publisher of where it is difficult for many federal health care reform and state Baptists convention recent- known in his native Missis- consists of six days in which The Mississippi Link. “This people to avoid HIV infection to state laws criminalizing HIV ly adopted a measure that would sippi as a champion of such researchers, scientists, doc- is simply another testament and to access lifesaving treat- exposure. allow its member churches to causes as HIV/AIDS aware- tors, and other healthcare pro- to the viability of the black ment and support,” according to Dr. Nicholas Mosca, director partner with the black press for ness and has a strong passion viders, policymakers, AIDS press and our nation’s week- the report, “Rights at Risk: State for Mississippi’s Department National Black HIV Awareness to educate others. advocates and activists, peo- lies, which are prime vehicles Response to HIV in Missis- of Health STD/HIV program, Day. “Our faith is what binds Since being in the nation’s ple living with HIV/AIDS and for educating the masses, sippi.” Harvard’s State Health- encourages testing and has de- us together and united we are capital, he has interviewed their caregivers have come to- thus bringing about increased care Access Research Project clared HIV to be a “chronic much stronger than we are di- AIDS activist and actor Danny gether to discuss strategies on awareness of HIV/AIDS.” also released a report indicat- condition, like diabetes or high vided,” said Rev. C.J. Rhodes, Glover and written an article ways to end this world-wide Hampton is also a long- ing approximately half of all blood pressure.” Even so, event pastor of Mt. Helm Church in about him which has been “pandemic.” serving, active member of the new AIDS cases arise from the participants confirmed that Jackson. “The time is now for published in the conference Cain is excited to be among black press and and currently South, which allocates the least widespread shame breeds ostra- the oldest institution in the black daily newspaper produced by those who are making a differ- serves on the NNPA Founda- funds to the epidemic. The re- cization. community (the church) to get the Black AIDS Institute. ence by disseminating infor- tion Board. port notes that 50 percent of the The faith-based community involved.” “We have to pitch, write and mation that will educate and She and her colleagues were fight to get published,” Cain increase awareness about the instrumental in coordinating The Mississippi Link [USPS 017224] is published weekly said in a text message to The disease. He explained that the a regional HIV/AIDS confer- TM by The Mississippi Link, Inc. Offices located at 2659 Liv- Mississippi Link. IAC assignment is by far one ence in Florida last year as a ingston Road, Jackson, MS 39213. Mailing address is During the past several of, if not the most, exciting as- collaborative of NNPA and The Mississippi Link P.O. Box 11307, Jackson, MS 39283-1307 or e-mail us weeks, The Mississippi Link signment he has pulled in his Meharry College. 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www.mississippilink.com July 26 - August 1, 2012 THE mississippi link • 7 Illegality or Immorality: What’s worse? date Mitt Romney has thwarted ef- its indigenous inhabitants, wiping The End of AIDS forts to have his tax returns placed them out and placing the survivors By George E. Curry into public view stating, he has not on reservations. They represented NNPA Columnist in this country, we finally have In a fact sheet distributed with done anything that was not legally the same “evil doers” who went the right combination of tools and Secretary Clinton’ speech, success By Alim Gaynor permissible. The fact that he’s taken to Africa, stole millions of its in- There was a knowledge to stop the epidemic. was defined this way: “An AIDS- Columnist advantage of tax havens and legal habitants and brutally forced them refrain that was No, we don’t have a cure or a vac- free generation entails that first, no Questions of le- shenanigans that only someone to build wealth for their European heard in almost cine yet. one will be born with the virus; sec- gality as opposed with extraordinary income and le- captors for free. All of this was every speech this “But David only had a slingshot, ond, that as people get older, they to moral correct- gal advice would have access to, done under the guise of “legality.” week at the In- and he felled Goliath. Our tools are will be at far lower risk of becom- ness are coming is irrelevant. So, where the aver- When “legality” is constructed ternational AIDS far from perfect, but they are good ing infected than they are today; and into play with in- age citizen has no access to such by and primarily benefits those who Conference in enough to get the job done - if, and third, that if they do acquire HIV, creasing regular- tax avoidance strategies, Romney write the laws, to the detriment of Washington: We are on the verge this is a big if, we use them effi- they will get treatment that keeps ity. There are some and the super-rich like him wind up those who will be negatively affect- of ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. ciently, effectively, expeditiously, them healthy and prevents them who don’t even see the difference. paying tax at a proportionately low- ed by these “laws,” then the laws That wasn’t a statement that could and compassionately.” from transmitting the virus to oth- Legal issues often collide with er rate. It’s legal but it’s not right. and the lawmakers are immoral. be made 30 years ago when the pan- Secretary of State Hillary Clin- ers.” moral issues in ways probably not Most of the financial hocus po- Morality is a human manifestation demic was first identified. It wasn’t ton, speaking next, said: “I want to Until the development of a vac- thought of when the “laws of the cus that members of the financial having nothing to do with legal a statement that would be uttered at salute all the people who are here cine or cure, success will be defined land” were put in place. Recent de- community engaged in was per- mumbo-jumbo. Right is right and the last International AIDS Confer- today who do the hard work that has by reaching people around the globe velopments have centered on legal- fectly legal. Never mind that it wrong is wrong. When in doubt, ence I attended two years ago in given us the chance to stand here in and applying some of the success- ity even when numerous innocent brought the economy to the brink the counsel to “Treat others as we Vienna. 2012 and actually imagine a time ful approaches already working in victims were involved. Of course, of disaster and caused many aver- would like to be treated” should But in the nation’s capital this when we will no longer be afflicted many parts of the world, includ- one can only be legally prosecuted age citizens to suffer devastating clear it up for all except those bent week, that was all the buzz. by this terrible epidemic and the ing widespread testing, reducing for infractions of the law, not for losses via wiped out 401ks, layoffs, on taking advantage of others. At the opening session Sunday great cost and suffering it has im- mother-to-child transmission and violations of moral ethics. Therein lowered property values and fore- It’s time for “the people” to grav- night, July 22, Michael Sidibe, ex- posed for far too long.” expanding treatment options. lies the main problem facing hu- closures. It was mostly legal and itate toward that which is morally ecutive director of UNAIDS, said: The fact that scientists and poli- In the early days in the disease, manity. Whose laws do we follow? very few of the perpetrators were correct as opposed to that which is “Now I want you to close your eyes. cymakers are speaking of the end of AIDS was seen as a death sentence. Most recently a young man (cu- held accountable. In fact, many of merely legally correct. If legal cor- Listen to my words. We can end AIDS, even in guarded terms, repre- Rae Lewis-Thornton, an AIDS riously not referred to as a “terror- the perpetrators received bailouts rectness causes pain and loss for the AIDS…Wear a condom, end AIDS. sents a major breakthrough. activist, found out she was HIV- ist” by the media) shot up a packed that kept them from making mat- innocent then it is against the only Give money, end AIDS.” An International AIDS Confer- positive in 1983. In a forthcom- movie theater injuring 70 people, 12 ters even worse. It was legal but it Law that matters. To whom or what Monday morning’s opening ple- ence fact sheet, puts the disease in ing interview with Heart & Soul of them fatally. It was soon learned wasn’t right. do you pledge allegiance? Is it just nary provided more of the same. perspective: “HIV/AIDS is one of magazine, she said: “When I made that the shooter had a shotgun, two Less than fifty years ago, it was a grand idea you’ve been sold upon The first speaker was Dr. Antho- the most destructive diseases hu- that transition to AIDS seven years 40 caliber handguns and an AR- legal to deny people of color the or is it Creation? ny S. Fauci, director of the National mankind has ever faced and with later was when it all hit me like a 15 assault rifle along with 6,000 same rights afforded people of As we look around, it becomes Institute of Allergy and Infectious profound social, economic and ton of bricks,” Lewis-Thornton said rounds of ammunition. He was clad European descent. Vicious crimes clear what far too many of us are Diseases at the National Institutes public health consequences, and “Then it became the expectation of head to toe in body armor. He had like murder, robbery and rape were doing. Things needn’t be the way of Health. has become one of the world’s most death. The average time span from booby-trapped his apartment with treated differently based on the they are. The change that’s needed “We are on scientifically solid serious health and development AIDS to death was three years.” explosives and accelerants. color of the victim and the perpe- can only come with a change of ground when we say we can end the challenges. HIV is a leading cause But thanks to advancements After a little investigation, it was trator. Although there was nothing consciousness…one person at a HIV/AIDS pandemic,” he told the of death worldwide. The first cases in antiretroviral medications and stated by law enforcement officials morally acceptable about this real- time.Only that change can eventu- audience of scientists, researchers were reported in 1981 and since the greater emphasis on testing, pre- that he purchased all of these vehi- ity, it was not illegal according to ally tip the scales of existence to- and policymakers from around the beginning of the pandemic more vention and treatment, AIDS is no cles of destruction legally. That fact the laws of our so-called founding ward the Love, Beauty and Unity world.” He added this caveat: “The than 30 years ago, nearly 30 million longer a death sentence it was three is of little solace to the victims who fathers. that is already ours by Divine right. end of AIDS will not be accom- people have died of AIDS-related decades ago. survived and the family and friends Interestingly, these so-called Alim Gaynor is founder and plished, however, without a major illnesses. There is an estimated 34 George E. Curry, former editor- of those who didn’t. To them, an act founding fathers; the subsequent president of Seedpod Empower- global commitment to make it hap- million people living with HIV.” in-chief of Emerge magazine, is ed- of terror was facilitated by legal te- ‘law’ makers, were representatives ment Institute. For more informa- pen. We have a historic opportunity When researchers speak of “end- itor-in-chief of the National News- nets and carried out by a terrorist. of the same murderers, robbers and tion, call 769-798-5247 or E-Mail -with science on our side- to make ing” HIV, that does not mean the paper Publishers Association News Republican presidential candi- rapists who stole a continent from us: [email protected] the achievement of an AIDS-free disease will disappear. Service (NNPA) and editorial direc- generation a reality.” “Ending the HIV/AIDS pandem- tor of Heart & Soul magazine. He Phil Wilson, president and CEO ic is an enormous and multifaceted is a keynote speaker, moderator, and of the Black AIDS Institute, made challenge, but we now know it can media coach. Curry can be reached Zimmerman tries to speak for God the same point when he followed be done,” Dr. Fauci said. “It will through his Web site, www.george- Fauci. By Julianne Malveaux require continued basic and clinical curry.com. You can also follow him Halloween trick-or-treaters. But hoodie-wearing black men who NNPA Columnist “Welcome to the first Interna- research, and the development and at www.twitter.com/currygeorge. these laws allow folks to shoot have every right to walk through tional AIDS Conference where we testing of additional treatment and Read more: http://www. George Zim- people (as opposed to formerly streets, to stop at stores to buy know that we can end AIDS,” he HIV prevention interventions and, nnpa.org/news/commentary/ merman, the held laws where one was required iced tea and Skittles, to hang out said. “Thirty-one years after the importantly, implementing these in- the-end-of-aids-by-george-e- Florida man who to retreat) if they are in a place at bus stops, as other teens do, to disease was discovered, right here terventions on a much wider scale.” curry/#ixzz21aGllNbE killed Trayvon where a defendant is allowed to play basketball on courts at night, Martin, told Fox be. Using such laws, had Tray- now must tell them the racist rules News personal- von had a weapon he might have of the game. ity Sean Hannity justifiably used it on Zimmerman, One friend told me that she in- Mitt Romney and Affirmative Action that the events that occurred on since he had the same right to structs her sons never to look a By Stephanie Jones many business leaders have joined cloaked and unilateral move that Feb. 26, 2012 were “God’s will.” be on the streets as Zimmerman. white policeman or a threatening- NNPA Columnist What a cynical manipulation of But does anyone have any doubt looking white man in the eye. She with the civil rights community to eradicated years and years of civil our Creator, to suggest that the that if the shoe were on the other said she hates the Reconstruction- Much was fight off efforts to dismantle affir- rights advances and history.” massacre of an African American foot, Trayvon would have been al- inspired instructions but embraces made of what Mitt mative action. Romney needs to reconcile teenager by a crazed vigilante is lowed to leave jail without being it if it will keep her sons alive. Romney said and Second, Romney’s own life this record with his stated support the will of God. Actually, if one charged? Another has banned evening ex- didn’t say during experiences should help him ap- for diversity and inclusion. And, wants to know about God’s will, Zimmerman said this case has cursions, choosing to drive her his recent speech preciate a fundamental goal of given his record, he should ex- one might simply to go to the divided our nation, and he is, sons to get snacks rather than to to the NAACP’s affirmative action: to expand op- plain just how affirmative action Ten Commandments, the sixth perhaps right. How else could an have them walk. Still another, annual conven- portunities to talented, deserving would fare in a Romney adminis- of which is quite explicit: Thou admitted killer garner more than who lives in a tony suburb in tion in Houston. His boo-evoking people who might otherwise not tration. Does he understand that, shall not kill. $200,000 via the Internet un- Maryland, has instructed her son swipe at “Obamacare” got most have the chance to succeed and although we’ve made progress, Zimmerman has proven him- less some rabid souls choose to to turn on the microphone embed- of the coverage, while his failure thrive. Although he never lacked the American playing field is still self to be a multiple liar. He called support the wanton massacre of ded in his phone so that, in case of to address voter ID laws was also for opportunity, Romney took full not level and that government and himself destitute while collecting young African American men? At confrontation, she has a record of widely noted. advantage of the oldest form of the private sector must continue tens of thousands of dollars from the same time, this admitted killer what happened. But another omission got little affirmative action we have in this to take affirmative steps to foster a website that was formed to fund has had hubris enough to provoke Zimmerman evokes memories play, even though it is a topic of country - the kind enjoyed with- the diversity and inclusiveness he his defense. A judge put him back the New Black Panther Party to of Amadou Diallo whose wal- great importance to that audience out shame or apology by wealthy, claims to seek? Would he actively in jail for that lie. He declined make him the target of incendi- let was perceived to be a gun, of in particular and the nation as a well-connected white men. In fact, support and enforce opportunities medical attention the night he ary rhetoric. But the New Black the mentally disturbed New York whole: Affirmative Action. Rom- he was able to launch the very en- for minorities and women like killed Trayvon, and then showed Panther Party, a small organiza- grandmother whose scissors in ney’s avoidance of the topic in his terprise that he now claims makes his fellow business leaders have up the next day with bumps on his tion that is more bark than bite, her own hand and no threat to NAACP speech is not surprising him qualified to sit in the Oval called on previous administrations head, but no evidence of who put may have offered a death threat. anyone, caused her death, of Mi- because he has rarely mentioned it Office - Bain Capital - because to do? Or, would he appoint judges them there. This is the equivalent Zimmerman, who was told not to chael Griffith who found himself during his public life. On the few someone took a chance on him. like Chief Justice John G. Roberts, of a drunk driver fleeing the scene follow Trayvon Martin, actually in the wrong neighborhood (How- occasions he has spoken about it, “We put Mitt in charge,” Pat- Jr., who professes support for ra- of an accident and turning himself committed one, and were it not for ard Beach) in Brooklyn and paid he’s done so in vague language. rick Graham, Romney’s men- cial diversity but bizarrely insists in sober the next day. Now, Zim- the national attention this case has for it with his life, and of count- For example, in 2008, he said, tor at Bain & Co., recently told that it’s unconstitutional to consid- merman faces a camera from an garnered, might have never been less other deaths, some of which “I do support encouraging in- the Washington Post. “He’s an er race when trying to achieve it? undisclosed location because he charged with the evil he commit- never get media attention. He clusiveness and diversity, and I outstanding guy. He’s a leader. Would a Romney presidency fears death threats, faking sin- ted. evokes memories of those juries encourage the disclosure of the He didn’t have any financial ex- give us more Supreme Court jus- cerity and regrets but saying that I had the opportunity to meet who let whites kill without pen- numbers of women and minori- pertise, by the way. But we just tices like Clarence Thomas, who Trayvon’s death is God’s will. Sybrina Hudson, Martin’s mother, alty in the civil rights movement. ties in top positions of companies wanted to give him a bigger chal- owes virtually every professional Martin’s death is not God’s will and attorney Benjamin Crump at He reminds us that, for all the talk and government - not to impose lenge.” success in his life to affirmative but Zimmerman’s, and the will of the most recent Rainbow/PUSH of post racialism, in some cases a quota but to shine light on the Unfortunately, Romney doesn’t action but is now hell-bent on those legislative vigilantes who annual conference. Sybrina is soft African Americans have no rights situation.” Not exactly a profile seem to have reached back to ex- wiping it out for everyone else? have passed “Stand Your Ground” spoken but determined, a wom- that whites are bound to respect. in courage comment, but his tepid tend such opportunities to minori- These are important questions laws in many states. Trayvon’s an who would not have sought Zimmerman’s said his murder expression of support does leave ties and women in his business that must be answered; Romney is death is the will of those who have the limelight but for her com- of Martin was “God’s will. He some room for hope. and government career. For ex- now the standard bearer of a party peddled these vigilante laws all mitment that her son, and other knows another God than most of In an earlier, saner time, sup- ample, he was accused of running overrun by ideologues who - loud- over the nation. Just as Zimmer- young black men targeted by rac- us do. But then this gross manipu- port for affirmative action would a “white boys club” after it was ly and in increasingly nasty and man has manipulated God’s word, ists, should have justice. She has lation of our Savior’s word is not have been a no-brainer for Rom- revealed during his 1994 Senate divisive language - slam diversity he has also manipulated the truth, started a website www.justicetm. the first manipulation Zimmerman ney for two reasons. First, he is a campaign that Bain Capital had and inclusiveness as insidious at- and he ought to be ashamed. org, that will promote justice for has attempted. Shame on him, and businessman, an established and no black or Latino employees. tempts to catapult unqualified mi- Note that “Stand Your Ground” Trayvon and the many other shame on those ministers who do respected member of a group that And, just six months after becom- norities and women past deserv- laws are different from the “Castle young black men whose lives are not immediately denounce this tends to support affirmative ac- ing governor of Massachusetts in ing but victimized white men. Laws” that allows residents to use placed in jeopardy by “Stand Your blasphemy. tion. Having learned first-hand 2003, Romney quietly gutted the Mitt Romney says he supports force against those who unlawful- Ground” laws. She is to be com- Read more: http://www.nnpa. that making diversity an integral state’s longstanding affirmative diversity and inclusiveness. It’s ly enter their property. These laws mended for turning her pain into org/news/commentary/zimmer- part of our educational system and action program in what the for- time for him to tell us just how he have their own downside - wit- passion and power. man-tries-to-speak-for-god-by- workforce strengthens our society mer deputy director of the state would bring them to pass in to- ness the case of a man who shot The rest of us who love young julianne/#ixzz21aJVOk7R while improving their bottom line, affirmative action office called “a day’s America.

Editorials and Letters to the Editor may be e-mailed to [email protected] or mailed to 2659 Livingston Road, Jackson, MS 39213. The views and opinions expressed on the Op/Ed pages are not necessarily the views and opinions of The Mississippi Link. The Mississippi Link also reserves the right to edit all material for length and accuracy. 8 • the mississippi link July 26 - August 1, 2012 www.mississippilink.com Dr. Cedrick Gray announces new members of JPS executive leadership team The Mississippi Link Newswire in business from the University audit challenges and instituted During the first school board of Memphis. a system that led to an increase meeting of his tenure with Jack- in its fund balance. Perpener son Public Schools, Dr. Cedrick Darryl Anderson, has degrees and certifications Gray introduced four members Chief Communications from Lane College in Jackson, of his administrative team who Officer Tenn., the Robert R. Moten In- are also new to the district. Anderson served as the di- stitute of Business in Virginia, Each of these professionals rector of operations for the Memphis State University in brings a wide range of skills Local Government Solutions Memphis, and All Saints Bible and experiences as executives Group of Affiliated Computer College in Memphis. for schools, universities, and Services, Inc., a Xerox Com- government in cities through- pany. He provided executive Vonda Beaty, Executive out the south United States. management support, consult- Director of Academic Dr. Lorene Essex, Daryl An- ing, and leadership develop- Support for Middle derson, Andrew Perpener, and ment to account managers as Schools Vonda Beaty addressed the au- well as public sector execu- A 1987 graduate of Jackson dience and were welcomed by tives. Anderson has member- State University, Beaty returns the School Board during the ships in a number of com- to Jackson after building a ca- July 18 regular meeting. munications and technology reer in education in Tennessee. associations and has served She served as interim coordi- Dr. Lorene Essex, as president of the National nator of special services and Deputy Superintendent Association of Telecommu- elementary school principal Essex Anderson of Instruction and nications Officers and Advi- in Fayette County Schools in Curriculum sors. Anderson holds degrees Somerville, Tenn. She trained Dr. Essex was previously from Murray State University special education faculty and deputy superintendent/person- in Murray, Ky., and Middle developed an accountability nel director for Fayette County Tennessee State University in checklist for them as part of Schools in Somerville, Tenn., Murfreesboro, Tenn. a successful response to state where she helped increase the department recommendations number of Highly Qualified Andrew Perpener, for the district’s special educa- teachers in the school district Executive Director of tion program. Beaty received a through recruitment and reten- Finance bachelor’s degree from Jack- tion efforts. Dr. Essex earned Perpener comes to the district son State University, a master’s bachelor’s and master’s de- with 30 years of experience in degree in educational leader- grees in elementary education, leadership, management, ac- ship from Christian Brothers a specialist in education degree counting, education, and inte- University in Memphis, and a in educational leadership, and a grated technologies. He was the specialist in education degree doctorate in education degree in business manager of Fayette in curriculum and instruction instructional leadership from the County School District before from Union University in Jack- University of Alabama. She has his recent move to Jackson. He son, Tenn. She is currently a also earned an executive MBA helped the district overcome doctoral student.

JPS District-wide school registration Perpener Beaty The Mississippi Link Newswire 1. All students must be reg- District-wide school regis- istered, providing two tration will take place Mon- proofs of residency, be- day, July 23, 2012, through fore they are officially ad- Friday, August 3, 2012, from mitted into a JPS school. 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. each day. Proofs of residency may Parents of students in grades include the following pre-K through 12 must reg- items in the name of the ister students at their schools parent or legal guardian: during these dates and times. • Current utility bill (for All students must be regis- example, telephone, MDOT Approved #6-10 Crushed Con- tered at the school for which water, gas, light, cable) they are zoned for the 2012- ployment, disability or crete Driveway Material 2013 school year. Call the • Homestead exemp- social security income Office of Pupil Placement tion/mortgage deed, 2. All students must be reg- Crushed Pick Up Price Our Yard $ 20.00/ SQ.YD. at (601) 960-8852, for help apartment or home istered by a parent or le- identifying your student’s lease gal guardian. school. Delivered Price 20 Mile Radius $ 27.00/ • Automobile registra- 3. Students who have not Students accepted into a SQ.YD. (12 YARD MIN.) tion/current insurance/ been properly registered Concrete magnet school program must current tag informa- will not receive a class be registered at their pro- tion schedule, nor will they be Material Delivered & Installed $ 31.50/ gram school for the 2012- • Paper work from placed on the school’s roll SQ.YD. (12 YARD MIN.) 2013 school year. No special DHS concerning Food of attendance. transfers will be approved by For Sale Stamps, Medicaid, school level administration. 4. Parents, please note that TANF, CHIPS, or Such transfers may only be students must meet all Child Care Certificates approved by the deputy su- Mississippi Department Call 601.850.6519 perintendent of instruction • Letter of employment of Health requirements, and curriculum or the super- (no check stubs) including the new Tdap intendent. • Recent tax papers vaccination requirement School registration re- for all seventh graders be- quirements: • Paper work for unem- ginning 2012-2013. EDUCATION

www.mississippilink.com July 26 - August 1, 2012 THE mississippi link • 9 End of chairmanship: K-12 education making significant progress By Charles McClelland never thought possible. parental involvement. If there that will continue to ensure year, students can progress to- By implementing the various I have had Just in the past two years, is one reason for the vast im- our students are no longer wards a high school diploma curriculum and programs, we the opportu- fewer and fewer public provement in our schools, it’s falling behind other states, in four years, they can earn are preparing our children to nity to serve on schools are labeled at-risk a change in the culture and at- but challenging for top spots experience in vocational/ compete in today’s global so- the Mississippi of failing or failing with the titudes of parents and guard- across the country. The Com- technical areas that will lead ciety. With the commitment Board of Educa- number of failing schools re- ians volunteering, working mon Core State Standards will to the workplace after gradu- of every Mississippian, our tion (MBE) for duced from 29 to 11 in 2011, with educators and taking an ensure a level playing field ation or they can earn a high schools can be among the best several years, a decrease of 62 percent. At active role in the education- for our students to compete school diploma as early as in the country. most recently, as board chair- the top, Mississippi has seen al process of their children. with other students across the the end of their tenth grade Although my chairmanship man. Throughout my many growth in the number of star, This cannot be emphasized country. year and begin college level has ended, I will continue to years as an educator, I have high performing, and success- enough. Our Excellence for All sys- courses. serve on the Board of Educa- worked with one singular goal ful schools. As chairman, we We must expect more from tem gives students three paths I believe in our educators, tion and do all that I can for in mind. I want our children to intensified our focus on im- our children and give them the to a better future. From the but most of all I believe in the public school students of gain the knowledge and skills proving Mississippi’s under- tools to be successful. That’s beginning of their ninth grade the children of Mississippi. this state. in the classroom so they can performing schools, and these not just notebooks, pencils, be successful as they move numbers show our and textbooks. Our on to college and out into the work is making a COMMENTARY children need our workforce. I was given that difference. participation in chance as a young man and None of this would be pos- the home and from the com- turned that chance into a de- sible without the leadership munity. This is how a school gree from Alcorn State Uni- from our former state super- improves from being at risk to versity, then a Master’s of Ed- intendent, Tom Burnham, my successful and from success- ucation degree from Jackson fellow board members, and ful to star. The MBE is com- State University. the outstanding superinten- mitted to giving schools what As my tenure as chairman dents, principals and teachers they need to grow. of the MBE has ended, I can in each school. You may be asking yourself say without hesitation that we Let me also give credit to what makes me so optimistic? have provided a solid founda- a group of people who aren’t The state of Mississippi is en- tion that we can build upon to always praised for what they tering an era of public educa- make tremendous strides in do. Many parents have heed- tion unlike any other before moving the state’s public edu- ed the call from the Depart- this point in history. We have cation system to heights many ment of Education for more introduced new curriculum Alcorn scientist lectures at International Organic Fruit Symposium

The Mississippi Link Newswire ganic muscadine grapes for Dr. Girish Panicker, direc- 12 years making it the first tor of the Center for Conser- long-term research in the na- vation Research at Alcorn tion on this native fruit crop. State University, delivered a The collaborators of this re- lecture “Organic Muscadine search study include Dr. Juan Production on Heavy Soil Silva, professor of food tech- and Its Impact on Environ- nology, and Dr. Frank Matta, mental Performance” at the professor of horticulture, second International Organic both from Mississippi State Fruit Research Symposium University, Starkville, Miss. held recently in Leaven- Dr. Panicker’s PowerPoint worth, Wash. presentation has been record- The symposium was spon- ed by the ISHS for podcast- sored by the International ing globally. In addition, his When we started out, mobile banking Society for Horticultural lectures on the role of horti- Panicker Science (ISHS) in Belgium, cultural residues in erosion meant a saddlebag and a fast horse. which is the largest horticul- control and nutrient manage- Horticultural Science, Ameri- tural science society in the ment, organic blueberry pro- can Society of Agronomy, world with members in more duction on heavy soils with USDA, and eOrganic-eXten- than 150 countries. The event animal and forest wastes for sion. was co-sponsored by Wash- fruit and water quality, and For additional informa- ington State University, and no-till vegetable produc- tion on Dr. Panicker’s re- Banking technology has come a long was attended by scientists tion to prevent soil erosion search and podcasted lec- way. And Trustmark is leading the way. from all over the world. and conservation planning, tures, please contact him at Today, Trustmark is a powerful resource Dr. Panicker has been con- are being podcasted globally 601.877.6598 or panicker@ for managing your fi nancial life, with ducting his research on or- by the American Society for alcorn.edu. technology-based services to make banking easier, faster and more convenient than ever. To fi nd out more about tech-savvy services like mobile and online banking, visit trustmark.com or saddle Smith Robertson Museum & Cultural up and drop by any of our 170 locations today. Center receives the American In-house People you trust. Advice that works.

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The Mississippi Link Newswire Annual which is shared with the The City’s Smith Robertson magazine’s national readership. TNB 17427.1 2012BrandAd MS LInk BW.indd 1 6/18/12 2:14 PM Museum & Cultural Center was “We accept this design award recently awarded the American with humbleness,” said man- Inhouse Design Award for its ager of the Smith Robertson promotional display which cap- Museum & Cultural Center, tures the essence and principles Pamela Junior. “Staff members of the historic museum. take great pride in making sure “We are truly honored to be that only the best is showcased among just a few hundred de- at the museum.” sign projects to be recognized, About the Smith Robertson among 4,000 entries, for this Museum and Cultural Center award,” said the director of Hu- Located within walking dis- man & Cultural Services, Mi- tance of the flourishing down- chael Raff. “What a fantastic town area, the Smith Robertson way to highlight not only the ar- Museum & Cultural Center cap- tistic talents of our department, tures the artistic contributions but the overall talent and artistry of African-Americans through which flourishes in the city of photography, artwork and Jackson.” unique artifacts. The museum Since 1963, Graphic Design is housed in the former Smith USA has been instrumental in Robertson School which opened showcasing the works of in- in 1894 and became the first house design, communications public school built for African- and marketing departments. Americans in Jackson. Today, Recipients of the American In- welcomed guests, both young house Design Award will have and old, can experience the ed- the chance to be featured in ucational and cultural richness Graphic Design USA’s 250- of the permanent exhibitions page Inhouse design Awards that call the museum home. HEALTH

10 • the mississippi link July 26 - August 1, 2012 www.mississippilink.com American Heart Association asks Metro Jackson students to ‘Go Healthy’ Event at Children’s Museum gives free school supplies to students who complete health challenges

The Mississippi Link Newswire obesity is education and imple- tips for getting children active The American Heart Associ- mentation that involves teach- visit the American Heart As- ation and the Mississippi Chil- ing positive lifestyle changes sociation website, www.heart. dren’s Museum will host the which includes implementing org. 2012 Go Healthy Challenge healthier diets, and increas- Saturday, Aug. 4 from 5 p.m. ing activity,” said Dr. Timo- About the American Heart to 7 p.m. thy Quinn, American Heart Association Children will complete chal- Association’s spokesperson. Founded in 1924, we’re lenges that teach them about “Creating events such as the the nation’s oldest and larg- living a healthy lifestyle to “Go Healthy Challenge,” can est voluntary health organi- win a backpack full of school increase children’s knowledge zation dedicated to building supplies and other great prizes, about childhood obesity and healthier lives, free of heart while supplies last. Also, one encourage them to incorporate disease and stroke. To help lucky student will win an IPod lifestyle modification changes. prevent, treat and defeat these touch. This will help decrease child- diseases - America’s No. 1 and This free event, which in- hood obesity in our great state No. 3 killers - we fund cut- cludes admission to the Chil- of Mississippi.” ting-edge research, conduct dren’s Museum, will spe- Sponsors of the 2012 Go lifesaving public and profes- cifically focus on the issue of Healthy Challenge include sional educational programs, childhood obesity by encour- Mississippi Children’s Mu- and advocate to protect public aging children and parents seum, Allstate Steven James health. To learn more or join to get active and make better Agency, United Health Care, us in helping all Americans, food choices. Southern Farm Bureau, The call 1-800-AHA-USA1 or visit The “2010 F” is for Fat Re- Workout Kid, 16 WAPT News, americanheart.org. port by the Trust for America’s WHLH Hallelujah 95.5 FM, Health indicates that Missis- and Parents and Kids Maga- About the American Stroke sippi is the most obese state in zine. Association File photo from previous event the nation for both adults and For more information about Created in 1997 as a divi- children. The report shows the 2012 Go Healthy Chal- sion of the American Heart ment to save lives from stroke people better understand stroke survivors and their that 33.8 percent of adults in lenge call the American Heart Association, the American - America’s No. 3 killer and and avoid stroke, encourage caregivers to enhance their the state are obese and 21.9 Association at 601-321-1213. Stroke Association works a leading cause of serious government support, guide quality of life. To learn more, percent of children. For more information about to improve stroke preven- disability. To do this, we healthcare professionals, call 1-888-4STROKE or visit “The solution to childhood starting healthy habits or for tion, diagnosis and treat- fund scientific research, help and provide information to strokeassociation.org. Nominate a physician for PSA the 2012 ‘Country Doctor of the Year Award’ The Mississippi Link Newswire rides horseback to the base of sicians continue to do even as IRVING, TEXAS - Does the Grand Canyon to provide their numbers dwindle.” your hospital work with a care to the Supai Indians. Past Nominations for the 2012 great country doctor? The kind recipients of the award have Country Doctor of the Year of physician who still makes been featured in numerous na- Award will be accepted for phy- house calls and accepts the oc- tional media outlet, including sicians who practice in commu- casional apple pie or roast tur- USA Today, People, Parade and nities of 20,000 or less and who key for a fee? The Today Show. are engaged in such primary If so, he or she may qualify as As part of the award, Staff care areas as general practice, the 2012 Country Doctor of the Care will provide the 2012 family practice, internal medi- Year. Presented by Staff Care, Country Doctor of the Year cine, and pediatrics. Anyone Inc., a national health tempo- with a temporary physician for can nominate a physician, in- rary physician staffing firm and two weeks at no charge, so the cluding hospital or medical a company of AMN Healthcare, award recipient can take time group executives, co-workers the Country Doctor of the Year away from his or her practice, a or family members, and all sto- Award honors the spirit, skill service valued at $10,000. Ac- ries or anecdotes about the phy- and dedication of America’s ru- cording to Staff Care president sician’s practice are welcomed. ral medical practitioners. Sean Ebner, rural doctors often Nomination forms can be Now in its 19th year, the cannot find physicians to cover downloaded from the Coun- Country Doctor of the Year their practices and so have dif- try Doctor of the Year Award Award has been presented to ficulty taking vacations. web site at www.countrydoc- renowned rural physicians such “We hope the award winner toraward.com, or you may call as David Nichols, M.D., who enjoys some time off,” noted Staff Care for a nomination for 30 years flew his helicopter Ebner, “but our real intent is to form at (800) 685-2272. Com- to tiny Tangier Island to treat honor an outstanding country pleted nominations must be its isolated population, and to doctor and to shine a light on received no later than Oct. 15, Aug. 14 Presenter: Gail M. Brown, Editor, The Mississippi Link Kenneth Jackson, M.D. who the great work that rural phy- 2012. She is also the 2012 Honorary Mission Chair, Jackson Walk to End Al- zheimers (Brown will share her personal caregiver story in memory of her father who succumbed two years ago to Alzheimer’s complications. www.mississippilink.com July 26 - August 1, 2012 THE mississippi link • 11 Message from the Religion Editor

By Daphne Higgins yet, to understand the value Canton native can be ‘Best’ Religion Editor By Daphne M. Higgins of a dollar. However, I also Sanders has shared the stage Religion Editor I know that take pride in knowing that with artists such as: Lee Wil- I’m not alone they both understand that liams & the Spiritual QC’s, If you’ve missed Sunday’s when it comes shopping for clothes (in The Canton Spirituals, Doc Best this season, then you to back to general) is a privilege and McKenzie & the Highlights, missed Ashford Sanders, an school shop- one, if done properly, earns Paul Porter, The Gospel Four, upcoming gospel artist from ping for my you additional responsibili- The Williams Brothers, Keith Canton, Miss., who is rep- teenagers but ties at many different lev- Wonderboy Johnson, and resenting the state of Mis- now I’ve become the co- els. Vanessa Bell Armstrong as sissippi well. Sanders, who supplier of funds for this It is because of God’s well as many more. according to his website, ash- end of summer ritual. At guidance, that our two Sanders joins two other fordsanders.com, started this one time, I was the sole young ones can share their metro Jackson residents: journey a long time ago. He clothing provider and direc- successes with each other Brittney Dear and Dathan said that since kindergarten, tor of transportation for this and even their friends. That Thigpen, who also made it to he has dreamed of becoming shopping excursion, but no enthusiasm is one that we the finals in the Sunday’s Best a world renown gospel art- more. Both of our children all should celebrate in our competition. Both Dear and ist and because of his faith are driving! Being the mom day-to-day activities; espe- Thigpen appeared in season in God, he has really been of both a teenage daughter cially when we are giving three of the gospel competi- blessed. He currently works and son, obviously their God the Glory for the bless- tion. as an independent music pro- styles vary tremendously ings that He has showered This season’s judges in- fessional. but their interest in looking upon us. I am not asking clude Yolanda Adams, Don- The Sunday’s Best con- presentable at all times is you to tell us about shop- nie McClurkin and CeCe Wi- testant recently stated, “I shared. ping but I am asking that nans. Kirk Franklin returns sing; plain and simple. I use My daughter is headed you, our readers, share with for a fifth time as the host of my gifts and abilities to be a off to college and has put others the blessings that the soul-stirring program. blessing to the people around together a very stylish but God has given you. Your Sunday’s Best can be seen me. Of course, this is not all conservative wardrobe, story may be different but in the metropolitan Jackson I do, but it’s one of the most while my 16-year-old son is God’s love for each of us area on BET at 8 p.m. (CST). Sanders important things to me.” solidifying his SWAG out- is something that will never fits. (For any reader over 40 change. - that’s what he calls it.) Because of God’s good- My husband and I have ness, countless blessings no qualms about their se- are bestowed upon each and First black to serve as bishop lections because we spent every one of us. Because of years making sure that our God’s goodness, we serve children wore proper cloth- as vessels moving through ing to school, after school, life, taking us where God for MS United Methodists on weekends and of course, leads us to share His mes- to all church functions. sage of love and salvation. The Mississippi Link Newswire covers eastern Tennessee and Since both of my young As always, we ask that Bishop James E. Swanson Sr. southwestern Virginia. His other ones secured summer em- you let us help you to com- has been named to lead Missis- appointments included superin- ployment, my husband and municate the good news sippi’s 182,000 United Method- tendent of the church’s Savannah I told them that they are re- of our Lord. Isaiah 52:7a ists. This appointment makes district in its South Georgia con- sponsible for a portion of reads, “What a beautiful Swanson, who has been serving ference and as pastor of a church their school attire so, they sight it is to see messengers in eastern Tennessee since 2004, in Columbus, Ga., where mem- are using their own money coming with good news!” the first black person ever to hold bership increased from 16 to 950 to help purchase their fall The King James Ver- this position. during his tenure. wardrobe. sion of Isaiah 52:7b reads, Although he does not take the Following his 2004 election, We all discussed a bud- “Your God reigns.” His helm until Sept. 1, Swanson’s ap- Swanson stressed his commit- get, and they have done a presence is everywhere and pointment was announced last ment to evangelism and revers- wonderful job of sticking so should the news of His week at a regional Methodist ing the denomination’s member- to it. love for all of His children. conference in Lake Junaluska, ship decline. I really feel that we They have made some The Mississippi Link, a N. C. have a message the world needs very wise purchases. messenger for news in and The bishop runs the church’s to hear,” he said at the time. “We Yes, I am very proud of around the state of Missis- central organization in Missis- believe in personal salvation. We both of them. Each has sippi, would like to not only sippi and appoints ministers to its are so committed to social jus- reached a new level of re- share your news but all who 1,100 churches. Methodist bish- tice.” sponsibility. A level of would like to tell others ops are typically rotated after two A graduate of Southern Bible knowing what is accept- about the Lord’s goodness four-year terms. College and C.H. Mason Semi- able and knowing that with and about their places of Though most United Method- nary in Atlanta, Swanson is cur- careful planning, you can worship and even those re- ists are white, the church has long rently pursuing a Doctorate of achieve significant accom- ligious institutions that are had a group of predominantly Ministry in Evangelism through plishments. visited. black congregations. There are the Perkins School of Theology The conversation the two Contact Daphne M. Hig- also three major black Methodist at Southern Methodist University children sometimes share gins at religion@missis- denominations that are not part of Married to Delphine Yvonne about being fashionable sippilink.com or fax 601- the United Methodist church. Ramsey Swanson, Swanson and and economically astute, 896-0091 or mail your Swanson.62, was first elected his wife are the parents of six is one that I do enjoy hear- information to The Missis- as a bishop in 2004, and served children and the grandparents of ing because I can’t lie, I do sippi Link, 2659 Livingston in a Methodist jurisdiction that 12. Swanson want them to look nice but Road, Jackson, MS 39213. Holy City Convocation held I n M em o ri a m The Mississippi Link Newswire ent showcase of performing Mother Ruth Cavett, Bish- Walter Lee Beard International Empower- arts will take place Satur- op Uria Logan and Bishop ment Ministries, Inc. will day, July 28, from 10 a.m. Stanley Cavett Sr., who is host the International Holy through noon. also pastor of the Holy City March 29, 1938 - July 11, 2012 City Convocation 2012 at The program theme is International Empowerment the World Headquarters, “But the day of the Lord Ministries, Flora. Walter Lee Beard was born March County School Districts, 251 Kearney Park Road, will come,” taken from 2 For more information 29, 1938, to the late Floyd Beard Sr. he managed the Can- Flora, Miss., Wednesday Peter 3:10. Convocation visit www.holycityempower- and Edna Walters Beard in Jackson, ton Garden Apartments through Saturday, July 25- speakers will consist of mentministries.com or call Miss. On July 11, 2012, Walter sur- for many years. He later 28, at 7:30 p.m. A youth tal- Evangelist Willie Pinkston, (601) 879-3999. rendered his all and marched trium- worked for the Mississippi phantly from labor to reward. Department of Disability Walter united with Carolyn Hanna for 24 years until his re- in holy matrimony Dec. 24, 1960. tirement. During his retire- This loving couple became the par- ment years, he worked for ents of three daughters: Yolanda, the Hertz Corporation. Tanya and Natalie. At an early age, Walter’s religious af- all three daughters came to appreci- filiation began with what ate that they were heirs to a legacy was known as Anderson of selfless love and inexhaustible Chapel in Jackson, Miss. understanding that would support, Anderson Chapel later challenge and inspire their dreams became Anderson United throughout their lives. Methodist Church in He was educated at Jim Hill 1968. He continued as an Beard High School. After graduation, he active member until his continued his education at Jackson death. He was a proud member of Fla.; two granddaughters: Laurvn State University, where he received the United Methodist Men and the G. Mott and Autumn H. Mott; four a Bachelor of Science Degree. He usher ministry. brothers: Floyd (Sarah) Beard, Jr., played drums in high school with the Walter’s devoted wife of 48 years, Dr. Joe Beard, Donald (Elizabeth) Marching Tiger Band and in college Carolyn Hanna Beard, preceded Beard, and Charles Beard; one sister, in the Sonic Boom of the South. He him in death. He leaves to cherish Billie Beard Thompson. was a true JSU fan. He was a loyal his legacy: a mother, Edna Walters He also leaves many loving niec- follower of golf and became one of Beard; three daughters: Yolanda E. es, nephews, relatives, church mem- Tiger Woods’ biggest fans. Beard, and Tanya Beard McAfee, bers and other friends who will miss After employment in the school both of Jackson, Miss,, and Natalie him dearly. Cavett system of Mound Bayou and Rankin (Derrick) Beard Brown of Clermont,

12 • THE mississippi link July 26 - August 1, 2012 www.mississippilink.com Word of the Day: Service P r e s e r v e d By Rick Warren Words of a The Bible teaches, “Each but the donation of it. Not • Jonah was reluctant, eurweb.com of us finds our meaning and how long you lived, but how • Naomi was a widow, “Each of us function as a part of his body” you lived. • John the Baptist was ec- finds our mean- (Romans 12:5 MSG). As we If you’re not involved in centric to say the least, Warrior By Shewanda Riley ing and func- serve together in God’s fam- any service or ministry, what • Peter was impulsive and Things - Favor with God Columnist tion as a part ily, our lives take on eternal excuse have you been using? hot-tempered, doesn’t exempt us from trouble. of his body” - importance. • Abraham was old, • Martha worried a lot, Over the How we start out doesn’t de- (Romans 12:5 Paul said, “I want you to • Jacob was insecure, • The Samaritan woman had years, my be- termine how we end up. Some- MSG). think about how all this makes • Leah was unattractive, several failed marriages, loved late Pas- times we have to pray a little You are going to give your you more significant, not less • Joseph was abused, • Zacchaeus was unpopular, tor Rev. Dr. longer but just know that God’s life for something. What will it . . . because of what you are • Moses stuttered, • Thomas had doubts, Jerome McNeil got our order on the way. Spe- be - a career, a sport, a hobby, a part of” - (1 Corinthians • Gideon was poor, • Paul had poor health, and Jr. preached cial orders always take a little fame, wealth? None of these 12:14a, 19 MSG). • Samson was codependent, • Timothy was timid. messages of longer. will have lasting significance. God wants to use you to • Rahab was immoral, That is quite a variety of hope, grace and transformation. This is It! - Prayer needs to Service is the pathway to real make a difference in his • David had an affair and all misfits, but God used each of His ministry of encouragement be a priority in your heart. You significance. It is through world. He wants to work kinds of family problems, them in his service. He will and life of integrity touched my can’t be a part-time worship- ministry that we discover the through you. What matters is • Elijah was suicidal, use you, too, if you stop mak- life in so many ways. In honor per. We have to be careful we meaning of our lives. not the duration of your life, • Jeremiah was depressed, ing excuses. of his memory, this week’s col- don’t put people or our current umn features highlights from circumstances above our rela- some of his most memorable tionship with God. A pity party sermons: is you telling people that you Reigning Announcements What Is Your Message? - prefer your pity to your praise. “We should have a message The Last Time You Saw Me Holy Temple M.B. Church, 5077 Cabaniss Circle, Jackson, will hold its 2nd Annual Men’s Conference Aug. 9-11. The theme is that we share with others. One - When God does something “Bringing Brothers from the Streets to Salvation.” The conference includes an opening worship service for everyone, Thursday, Aug. 9 at message is that when we fall, great in your life, don’t allow 7 p.m.; a brothers’ evening out, Friday, Aug. 10; and a continental breakfast and in-depth seminars, Saturday, Aug. 9, from 8 a.m. until we need an internal makeover. yourself to be lifted up higher Noon. Rev. Audrey L. Hall is the pastor. For more information, call (601) 717-2880. We shouldn’t get happy when than the one who did it. Every- someone else’s sin is exposed. thing that happens to you is de- We should pray that they be re- signed to point people back to Cherry Grove M.B. Church, 1297 Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Jackson, will hold a health seminar titled, “Let’s Be Real,” fea- stored with an opportunity that God. God wants you to have a turing Freda McKissick Bush, M.D., Aug. 18, at 11 a.m. The seminar is free and sponsored by the Women’s Missionary Ministry. Males they will become closer to God story to tell. and females are encouraged to attend. For more information, call (601) 981-2672. and better, not bitter. God will take us out of situa- Where Were You When I tions and take people out of our Needed You? - God always lives for one reason: We don’t knows what we need. When we need them to get where we are ask “how” “why” or “when,” supposed to be. After we get out God wants us to exercise our of those challenging situations, College Hill Missionary Baptist Church faith and operate without the we have to remember that our “evidence.” We have to learn testimony of God’s grace and The Top 10 GSinceospel 1907 SBongsIBLE B ASED from•C HRIST CtheENTERED Billboard• H OLY S PIRIT L ED to trust God beyond our tears faithfulness will mean some- and what we understand. We thing to someone else...espe- SUNDAY: Worship Services have to grow into a mature cially those who saw us last.” 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. faith: total trust and reliance on Mark your calendars to at- Sunday School 9:30 a.m. God. tend the 6th Annual Do the Gospel Charts for the week of July 26 I Finally Found What I Was Write Thing workshop Aug. 1600 Florence Avenue MONDAY: Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m. Looking For - When you come 17-18 in Hurst, Texas. This Jackson, MS 39204 to God with expectations, you year’s speakers include author SONGS Ph: 601-355-2670ARtists WEDNESDAY: Prayer Service 6:30 p.m.ALBUM always get something. When Ann Weisgarber and Spoken Fax: 601-355-0760 Classes: Children • Youth • Adult - 7:00 p.m. the Holy Spirit is on you, you Word Poet Michael Guinn. have a perspective that can’t be Visit www.thewritething- 1. Awesome Pastor Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago explained. You know that God workshop.com for more details. 2. Shifting The Atmosphere www.collegehillchurch.orgJason Nelson • [email protected] Shifting The Atmosphere hasShekinah got it covered. When Glory you Shewanda Riley is the au- hold onto a promise from God, thor of the Essence best-seller 3. My Testimony Marvin Sapp your faith increases and your “Love Hangover: Moving 4. Let The Church Say Amen Andrae Crouch Featuring Marvin Sapp characterBaptist grows. GettingChurch into From Pain to Purpose after a a position for a blessing also Relationship Ends.” She can 5.Take Me to The King Tamela Mann featuring Kirk Franklin means“Shining that you have the to Radiantbe in a be reached at lovehangover@ 6. Go Get It Mary Mary Go Get It postureLight for worship. of His Glory” juno.com or by visiting www. I’m Going Through Some shewandariley.com. 7. After This Youthful Praise Featuring JJ Hairston WEEKLYACTIVITIES 8. I Feel Good Fred Hammond God, Love and Romance NewS undayBethel9:30 a.m.MissionaryFulfillment H Baptistour (Sunday School)Church 9. I Won’t Go Back William McDowell Pastor, Dr. F. R.11:00 Lenoir a.m. Morning Worship Service 10. 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For more information on the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity Program, Legal ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS please contact the Office of Economic Development at 960-1638. Copies of the EBO Ordinance, EBO Plan Application, EBO Program, the MBE/FBE Directory and the Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS MBE/FBE Certification Affidavit are available in the Warren Hood Building – 2nd Floor, BY located at 200 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39205. Request for Statement of Qualifications JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY FOR The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivating and en- The City of Jackson, Mississippi, is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ’s) from CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED SERVICES suring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, employment, initia- consulting firms desiring to provide consultant services for the preparation of a program IN CONNECTION WITH THE tives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, corporations, and/or entities Evaluation of the City’s AmeriCorps Capital City Rebuilds Program. EAST PARALLEL RUNWAY 16L-34R PAVEMENT REHABILITATION, PHASE II doing business within the City, as well as those who seek to contract with the City on AT JACKSON-MEDGAR WILEY EVERS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT various projects and or conduct business in the City, to assist the City in achieving its Statements of Qualifications packets may be secured from the Department of Human (JMAA PROJECT NO. 009-12; AIP PROJECT NO. 3-28-0037-042-2009) goal by strongly considering City residents for employment opportunities. and Cultural Services, Jackson Medical Mall, 350 West Woodrow Wilson Blvd., Jack- JULY 25, 2012 son, Mississippi, 39213, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, or call Grego- Specifications and Proposal forms are on file and open to public inspection in the De- ry Riley and/ or Linda Caldwell, at telephone number (601) 960-0335. The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (“JMAA”) will receive sealed bids at the Jack- partment of Public Works located in the Warren Hood Building – 4th Floor, Room 424, son-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (“JAN”), Main Terminal Building, Suite located at 200 South President St., Jackson, Mississippi 39205. The Standard Speci- The City of Jackson is committed to the principal of non-discrimination in public contract- 300, in the City of Jackson, Rankin County, Mississippi, until 10:00 a.m. on Agust 23, fications adopted by the City Council may be procured from the Department of Public ing. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal business opportunity 2012 (the “Bid Deadline”), for construction and related services in connection with the Works, if desired, upon payment of $5.00 for each volume. One copy of the Contract for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition to selection, every con- East Parallel Runway 16L-34R Pavement Rehabilitation, Phase II (the “Work”). Documents may be procured on the 4th Floor on the Hood Building, Engineering Divi- tractor, bidder or offer or shall submit a completed and signed Equal Business Opportu- sion, Suite 424, Jackson, Mississippi 39205 upon payment of $50.00, which will not nity (EBO) Plan Application with the bid submission, in accordance with the provisions of JMAA will publicly open and read aloud all bids at 10:05 a.m. on August 23, 2012 (the be refunded. The Engineer, Charles Williams Jr., P.E., can be contacted at (601) 960- the City of Jackson’s EBO Ordinance. Failure to comply with the City’s ordinance shall “Bid Opening”) in the Staff Conference Room, Third Floor of the Main Terminal Building 1651 for questions or directions concerning the Charles Tillman Bridge Enhancement disqualify a contractor, bidder or offer or from being awarded an eligible contract. at JAN. The outside or exterior of each bid envelope or container of the bid must be Project. marked with the bidder’s Mississippi Certificate of Responsibility Number (or a state- For more information on the City of Jackson’s EBO Program, please contact the Office ment that the bid does not exceed $50,000) and with the wording: “Bid for Runway Proposals shall be submitted in Original triplicate, sealed and deposited with the City of Economic Development at 960-1638. Copies of the EBO Ordinance, EBO Plan Appli- Pavement Rehabilitation, Phase II – JMAA Project No. 009-12.” Bid proposals, amend- Clerk prior to the hour and date designated. Bidders must be qualified under Missis- cation, EBO Program, the MBE/FBE Directory and MBE/FBE Certification Affidavit are ments to bids or requests for withdrawal of bids received by JMAA after the Bid Dead- sippi Law and show Certificate of Responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board available at 200 South President Street, Second Floor, Jackson, Mississippi. line will not be considered for any cause whatsoever. Bidders and their authorized of Public Contractors. Each Bidder shall write his Certificate of Responsibility number representatives are invited to be present at the Bid Opening. and Mississippi License Number on the outside of the sealed envelope containing his Proposals should be submitted to the City Clerk’s office, no later than 3:30 PM, local time proposal. Each Bidder must also deposit with his proposal, a Bid Bond or Certified on Tuesday, August 7, 2012. JMAA will award the Work to the lowest and best bidder as determined by JMAA in ac- Check in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of his bid, payable to the City of Jackson cordance with the criteria set forth in the Bid Documents. The Bid Documents contain, as bid security. Michael Raff among other things, a copy of this Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders, the Director of the Department of Human and Cultural Services form of Agreement to be executed by JMAA and the lowest and best bidder and Plans The successful bidder shall furnish a payment bond and performance bond each in the City of Jackson, MS and Specifications for the Work. amount of 100% of the bid. Bidders shall also submit a current financial statement, if requested by the City. 7/19/12, 7/26/12 The Bid Documents are on file and open for public inspection at JAN at the following address: The City of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all bids. 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DISTRICT ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6893 WHEREAS, construction plans were approved on August 3, 2010; and LT MEDGAR EVERS BLVD. CASE NO. 3804. WHEREAS, construction commenced after the City Council adopted an Ordinance WHEREAS, Cellular South Real Estate, Inc., has filed a petition for a Use Permit to Terminating, Closing, and Vacating an Easement lying along the west side of Lot 2

allow for the construction of a 150’ tall telecommunications tower (monopole) in a C-3 North Hills Subdivision less 100 feet on the north side of said lot at its September 7, HEALTH HEAL (General) Commercial District, property located at 6893 Medgar Evers Blvd., in the City 2010, meeting; and of Jackson, First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi; and NOWNOW26 HELP6 THEM PASS WHEREAS, due to a clerical oversight, the preliminary plat for Lenox Court was ap- WHEREAS, the Jackson City Planning Board, after holding the required public hearing proved on March 24, 2011, after construction had begun; and YOU’VEYYOOU’VE BBROUGHTRROOUGOUGHTHT THEM TTHIS FAR.FFAAR. Health Help MS on May 23, 2012, has recommended approval of the said petition; and STANDSTTAAND 2x4 WHEREAS, an inspection was held by Public Works staff on September 21, 2011, ON THEIR OOWN.WN. WHEREAS, notice was duly and legally given to property owners and citizens interest- in which it was determined that all worked called for on the construction plans and all 7/22/2012 ed that a meeting of the Council would be held at City Hall at 2:30 p.m., Monday, June punch list items had been built to City standards; and For more about kkeepingeeping yyourour child on 18, 2012, to consider said change, based upon the record of the case as developed and yyourour health insurance plan through age 26, presented before the Jackson City Planning Board; and WHEREAS, as part of this subdivision, a 5 foot wide easement along the west side of the subdivision adjacent to the Ridgewood Road right-of-way will be donated to the PLEASE CALLCALL WHEREAS, it appeared to the satisfaction of the City Council that notice of said peti- City of Jackson. mmississippiississippi tion had been published in the Mississippi Link on May 3, 2012 and May 17, 2012, and 877-314-3843 that a hearing had been held by the Jackson City Planning Board, as provided for by THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACK- ordinances of the City of Jackson and the laws of the State of Mississippi, and that the SON, MISSISSIPPI, THAT: healthhelpms.org/STANDhealthhelpms.org/STealthhelpms.org/STTAANAND Jackson City Planning Board had recommended approval of the petitioned Use Permit subject to Site Plan Review and any other requirements of the City of Jackson for the SECTION 1. Lenox Court Subdivision is hereby accepted. OUTREAOUTREACHCH OFFICES IN above described property, within the existing C-3 (General) Commercial Zoning District HAHATTIESBURGATTTIESBURG | HERNANDO | JJAJACKSONCKSON | STSTARKVILLETAARKVILLE of the City of Jackson; and SECTION 2. The donation of a permanent easement to the City as shown on the final plat is hereby accepted. WHEREAS, the Council, after having considered the matter, is of the opinion that the proposed use will not be detrimental to the continued use, value, or development of SECTION 3. The Mayor is authorized to sign the final plat of Lenox Court Subdivi- properties in the vicinity, or adversely affect vehicular or pedestrian traffic in the vicinity sion. nor be hazardous, detrimental, or disturbing to present surrounding land uses due to *ALERT* noises, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water pollution, vibration, electrical interfer- SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after passage and after INSURANCE INSURANCE ence, or other nuisances. publication. TRANSVAGINAL UP TO AGE UP TO AGE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACK- Council Member Yarber moved adoption; Council Member Barrett-Simon seconded. TH TH

SON, MISSISSIPPI: MESH IMPLANTSLT LT Yeas– Barrett-Simon, Bluntson, Cooper-Stokes, Lumumba, Tillman, Whitwell, and SECTION 1. That the property located in the City of Jackson, First Judicial District of Yarber. If you have a surgical mesh implant PASS Hinds County, Mississippi, more particularly described as follows: Nays – None. and have experienced infections, pelvic Absent - None. HEALTH HEAL Grenfell,HEALTH HEAL Sledge A parcel of land containing 17.19 acres (748,984 square feet), more or less, and all or vaginal pain, urinary problems, bowel being located in the Southwest ¼ of Section 12, Township 6 North, Range 1 West, ATTEST: NOWNOW26 HELP6 THEM & StevensNOWNOW26 HELP6 THEM or bladder perforation, additional surgeries Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, described as: YOU’VEYYOOU’VE BBROUGHTRROOUGOUGHTHT THEM THIST FAR.FFAAR. YOU’VEYYOOU’VE BROUGHTBRROOUGOUGHTHT THEM THIST FAR.FFAAR. Brenda Pree You May Be Entitled To Compensation! 2x4 Commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot 3, Presidential Hills, Part I, a subdivision on City Clerk STANDSTTAAND 7/STANDST22TA/2012AND record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County, recorded in Plat Book 23 at ON THEIR OOWN.WN. ON THEIR OWN.OWN. 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“There is a lot to learn from this book. If you are feeling cyni- cal and discouraged that you can’t fight the powerful, read it! If you want to learn the tactics of effective guerilla activism, read it! If you want to learn the intrica- cies of how corporate abuses of power can threaten our families’ bodies and health, read this book! If you want to feel the price of hypocrisy, read it!” - Excerpted from the Foreword (pages. iii-iv) The Association of Commu- nity Organizations for Reform Now, aka ACORN, was founded Promotional Event for Small and Minority Business Owners in 1970 with the goal of attaining higher wages, better education and decent housing for the poor. Over the years, the activism-ori- ented non-profit operated mostly under the radar, gradually grow- ing into a formidable force to be reckoned with by virtue of its half a million members and over a thousand chapters spread all across the country. Yet, the charity collapsed in just a matter of months in the wake of a damaging video shot with a hidden camera by a couple of conservative bloggers pos- ing as a pimp and a prostitute. Released to the press in the fall of 2009, the deceptively-edited footage appeared to show street- level ACORN employees being tricked into instructing the visi- tors how to cheat the IRS. ACORN had only garnered na- tional attention during the previ- ous year’s presidential campaign when candidate Barack Obama’s LIMU work as a community organizer Thursday, August 2, 2012 came to light. Most people blame the controversial grassroots out- fit’s subsequent demise on its be- 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ing targeted by Republicans be- cause of the critical role it played in getting out the vote for the suc- cessful Democratic candidate. However, according to “Race, Jackson Medical Mall Power & Politics,” there were already plenty of signs that 350 Woodrow Wilson Dr. ACORN was on the brink of imploding on its own. A persua- sive case is made in this “as told Jackson, MS 39213 to” memoir dictated to African- American attorney Michael Mc- Cray by fellow, former board member Marcel Reid, a whistle- blower who ostensibly knew where the proverbial bodies were buried. Apparently, in spite of its long- standing image as an advocate for the disadvantaged and disen- franchised, ACORN was pretty Free and Open to the Public much riddled with corruption from top to bottom. At the up- per echelon, you had flamboyant executive Dale Rathke padding Lots of Freebies and Door prizes will be given away! his expense account with pricey flights on the Concorde, $2,000 a night suites at the Waldorf-Asto- ria, $700 meals at fancy French restaurants, and shopping sprees at luxury boutiques like Gucci and Neiman Marcus. By the time SPONSORS: LIMU ≈ SMALL BUSINESS CAPITAL FUND OF MS ≈ FONDREN MEDICAL CLINIC that crook was finally terminated, he had embezzled about a million ADULT AND CHILDREN DISABILITY CLAIMS SERVICE ≈ GRIFFITH FINANCIAL SERVICES dollars. Meanwhile, even some rank- and-file employees treated LEGAL SHIELD ≈ SKINNY BODYCARE Independent Distributors ACORN like a personal ATM machine, such as the secretary who thought nothing of having MISSISSIPPI EYE CARE ASSOCIATES ≈ DYNASTICS PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS her hair extensions done right in the office on company time. A shameful tale of wholesale hy- JOE USRY Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram pocrisy at the expense of the poor apt to have Saul Alinsky, the god- father of community organizing, spinning in his grave. To order a copy of Race, Power & Politics, visit: http:// For more information: Email [email protected] www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ ASIN/0984690670/ref%3dnosim/ Deborah Hardy 601-750-2367 or Amos Archie at 601-316-5092 thslfofire-20 ENTERTAINMENT

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By Anthony McCartney care for his mother and three years to remove Katherine AP Entertainment Staff children. He left nothing to Jackson from her home and LOS ANGELES - The ex- his father or siblings, who her beloved grandchildren.” ecutors of Michael Jackson’s have repeatedly tried to in- Katherine Jackson was estate said Tuesday [July 24] tervene in the estate. Several reported missing over the they were concerned about have expressed doubts about weekend but later found to the welfare of the singer’s the validity of his will. be with her daughter Rebbie mother and his three children Sandra Ribera, an attorney and other relatives in Arizo- amid a nasty family feud over for Katherine Jackson, said na. She has not spoken to her money that has prompted authorities were called after grandchildren - Prince, Paris three law enforcement inves- the singer’s children were ac- and Blanket - since leaving tigations. costed by relatives who fol- the Los Angeles area July 15. Executors John Branca and lowed them into their gated Sheriff’s spokesman Steve John McClain wrote in a let- community in Calabasas. Whitmore said the missing ter posted online to fans of “After exiting their ve- person’s investigation into the pop superstar that they hicles, Jackson family mem- her whereabouts has been bers ran up to Michael’s chil- closed, as was an inquiry were doing everything they Michael Jackson’s children, from left: Prince Jackson, Blanket Jackson and Paris Jackson. The executors can to protect his children. dren as they yelled and began about possible elder abuse of of Michael Jackson’s estate say they are concerned about the welfare of the singer’s mother and his three “We are concerned that we to aggressively grab at the the 82-year-old Jackson fam- children. do what we can to protect cellphones in their hands,” ily matriarch. them from undue influences, Ribera wrote in a statement. He said deputies inter- The estate and Katherine Janet, Jermaine and Randy closely monitor the well-be- bullying, greed, and other She and sheriff’s officials viewed Katherine Jackson Jackson’s guardianship of the Jackson were joined by sib- ing of Katherine Jackson and unfortunate circumstances,” have not identified who was after a family business asso- children are supervised by a lings Tito and Rebbie in a her grandchildren. stated the letter posted just involved in the incident, but ciate warned authorities that probate judge. The judge re- letter leaked last week call- “While we do not have hours after deputies respond- video footage appears to she was possibly being emo- cently received a financial ing on Branca and McClain standing to directly intervene, ed to a family disturbance at show Michael Jackson’s sib- tionally abused by a family summary showing that Mi- to resign and accusing them we have monitored the situa- the hilltop home where Kath- lings Janet, Randy and Jer- member. Whitmore said the chael Jackson’s estate has of manipulating their mother. tion and will continue to do erine Jackson and her three maine in the driveway of the elder Jackson emphatically earned $475 million in gross The letter also claims that so,” wrote Branca, a lawyer, grandchildren live. home. denied the accusations. profits since his death, and Jackson’s will is invalid. and McClain, a music execu- No arrests were made, but The video was obtained by He said an abundance of many of his major debts have The estate has denied the tive. “We believe measures officials say there is an active “Good Morning America” caution has investigators still either been resolved or are no accusations and no challenge are being put in place that battery investigation. and celebrity website TMZ. looking into claims that Kath- longer delinquent. to the executors has been filed will help protect them from Jackson died in June 2009 Ribera claims “a plan has erine Jackson is the subject of The singer died with more in court. what they are having to deal at age 50 and left his estate to been in place for the last three financial abuse. than $500 million in debts. The estate said it plans to with.”

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