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26 years as a member of The Black Press Celebrating 26 years, The message printed on this scroll is designed to thank our readers, subscribers, advertisers and friends for our work isn’t done supporting our 26 years of service. As our scroll continues to unfurl over the Why the Black Press is needed now more than ever coming years you are the reason for

By Othor Cain According to the Census Bu- producers (one male and one fe- quire. The Black Press has fi lled our commitment and dedication Editor reau, racial and ethnic minorities male) and an African American that void for generations. And to publishing the best of the best. This month The Mississippi make up about 40 percent of the serves as manager of operations with the advent of digital plat- Link turns 26! By any standard, US population, yet journalists of for the NBC/FOX affi liates. forms, a baton has been passed that’s a major accomplish- color comprised of only 12 per- The numbers are better with to black millennial writers and -Publisher and Staff ment. I wanted to use the word cent of newspaper editorial staff on air talent at each of the sta- journalists to continue present- ‘milestone,’ but that’s regulated in 2000, and by 2017 that fi gure tions with WLBT leading the ing narratives, with underrep- The Mississippi Link Newspaper to numbers like 25, 30, 50 etc. had edged up only slightly, to way. WLBT has at the helm of resented points of views, that None-the-less we are thrilled to a little less than 17 percent, ac- its evening newscasts (5/6/10) would otherwise go missing publish this paper every week cording to the ASNE Newsroom two black news anchors which – and do not necessarily refl ect even at times when it seems like Employment Diversity Survey. is a rare fi nd across the coun- the white men who dominate the an impossible task. An even harder truth is that try. WAPT has a black male industry. Our mission is different. only 13 percent of leadership in news anchor at 5 p.m. and at 6 When the mainstream media For years, newsrooms across newsrooms across the country and 10 p.m. an Asian female an- covers a particular issue, the America have had a problem are people of color. chors. WJTV has a black male Black Press may cover it with a NAACP president: with a lack of diversity and in- In the City of Jackson, a ma- anchor at 5/6/10. Fox 40 has a completely different angle – if clusion. People of color are jority-minority city, where ac- black female anchor for its eve- not a different issue altogether. underrepresented among news cording to the website datausa. ning newscasts. All four stations For example, the local black Rep. Elijah Cummings organizations, which do not re- io, its population is 170 thousand have several minority reporters press rejected the mainstream fl ect the makeup of the general people, of that, 81.4 percent are and black anchors in the earlier media narrative that Republican population and have made little black/African American. Yet, newscasts. Governor Phil Bryant simply in- was our champion progress in the past decade. the diversity in newsroom lead- At press time, Sam Hall, with vited President Donald Trump to In 1979, the American Soci- ership pales in comparison. Of the state’s only statewide news- Mississippi to attend the opening ety of News Editors (ASNE) the four TV stations in the metro, paper, The Clarion Ledger, had of The Mississippi Civil Rights for Civil Rights pledged that, by the year 2000, only one (WJTV) has a person not responded to our email re- Museum, just as a kind gesture, the percentage of racial and of color (Asian-male) leading its quest, seeking diversity infor- reporting instead on the boycott ethnic minorities in newsrooms newsroom as news director and mation. of Trump’s visit and covering re- would match that of the popula- only one (Fox40) has a person of It’s been more than 190 years lated museum events hosted by tion at large. Noting that this was color (black-female) serving in since the creation of the Black local elected offi cials. “the right thing to do” and in the the role of general manager. Press and it is as relevant as ever. From its inception, the Black “industry’s economic self-inter- WAPT has a black male op- In the absence of an inclusive Press has been a change agent est,” ASNE stressed the particu- erating in the role of assistant environment, the quality of jour- by shining a light on the plight lar importance of lifting people news director and both WAPT nalism suffers. Certain stories of blacks and giving them the of color into management. and WJTV have black assign- are simply not reported, or are power to write and report on Newspapers have failed spec- ment editors/managers. WLBT/ told without the nuance or per- tacularly at achieving that goal. Fox40 share two black executive spective the circumstances re- 26 Years Continued on page 3

Cummings PHOTO: NAACP

By Derrick Johnson man, Cummings banned alco- President and CEO, NAACP Happy 6th Birthday hol and tobacco ads on inner- The world has lost a cham- city billboards in Baltimore, pion for civil rights, an es- and in 2003, Cummings chaired teemed activist, and a titanic the Congressional Black Cau- Katrina Myricks fi gure in the fi ght for justice and cus, shining a light on the is- democracy in America. At the sues most important to people NAACP, we have lost a lifetime of color. member and friend to our orga- In Washington, Cummings Breast cancer thriver still going strong nization who tirelessly worked spent his career championing to improve the lives of African policies protecting civil rights Americans. and demanding justice. In 2015 By Othor Cain friends to breast cancer, Myricks said the From his days in the Mary- after the death of Freddie Gray, Editor news “took me off my feet.” The old say- land General Assembly to his Cummings took to the streets of A thriver in education, Katrina Myricks ing, “It happens in three’s” overwhelmed key role in the Trump impeach- Baltimore in protest and spoke is a business professor at Holmes Com- her. She didn’t tell her family – husband ment inquiry as chairman of the at Gray’s funeral, demanding munity College. A thriver in community and daughter – for nearly a week as she House Oversight and Reform “justice, oceans of it.” service, Myricks is a former chapter pres- tried to digest the news herself. The lump Committee, Congressman Eli- Cummings knew that the ident of the Madison County Alumnae found in her breast turned out to be tri- jah Cummings (D-MD) dedi- road to equality and fairness Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. and ple negative breast cancer. This type of cated his life to combating op- would be long, but worth taking the National Coalition of the 100 Black breast cancer primarily affects African- pression in all its forms – and – and he leaves behind a legacy Women Central Mississippi Chapter. A American women and if not treated can holding oppressors account- of fi ghting oppression and bru- thriver in the beauty world, Myricks is a be one of the most progressive forms of able. tality in all its forms. pageant coach and a previous title holder. breast cancer. The pursuit of civil rights was As a member of the NAACP Simply put, Myricks thrives! Naturally, Myricks was taken aback not just Cummings’ passion, it during his time in Congress, Today, the married mother of one when she received this news. “I remem- was his life’s work. Cummings Cummings worked alongside daughter is a thriver in the fi ght against ber walking in the doctor’s offi ce and a fi rst strived for justice at age 11, the organization to address is- breast cancer. “I’m six years in…praise screen was up with a fi lm of someone’s when he helped integrate a local sues like racial profi ling, elec- God,” she said during a telephone inter- breast and I could tell that person had swimming pool in Baltimore, tion protection, voting expan- view. cancer,” she said. “Little did I know that organizing protests with the sion, expanding healthcare to With no history of breast cancer in help of the local NAACP. Breast Cancer Cummings Myricks her family and having recently lost two As a Maryland assembly- Continued on page 3 Continued on page 3

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A2 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK OCTOBER 24 - 30, 2019 www.mississippilink.com Antwone Muhammad explains how cancer saved his life

By Eddy “Precise” Lamarre take notice? Rollingout.com AM: I started feeling sen- According to the American sitivity on the left side of my Cancer Society, about 2,670 chest on my nipple. Soon after, men will be diagnosed with brown ﬂ uid started discharg- breast cancer this year. The ing from my chest. This led me lifetime chance of getting to [go to] the emergency room breast cancer in the United [and] after a series of tests, I States for men is 1 in 833. was diagnosed with stage three Chicago hip-hop artist An- breast cancer. twone Muhammad was diag- RO: Talk about your book nosed with breast cancer in Cancer Saved My Life. Why December of 2013. In June of did you decide to write the 2014 after surgery and che- book and why that title? motherapy, he went into re- AM: I feel sharing my expe- mission. In June of 2019, his rience can help others in their cancer recurred. Muhammad journey and possibly can pre- PHOTO COURTESY OF ANTWONE MUHAMMAD remains a beacon of light as he vent someone from having a continues to ﬁ ght. Rolling Out similar experience. The title is we know enough to change but instead of reactive. spoke with Muhammad about important because people only still have not made the change RO: You did the Fundrais- his battle, his new book, and change for three reasons. There due to excuses or stalling. Last er” at the Promontory Oct. 20. the fundraiser he is having this are three levels of change. is level three. When we hurt What did people get? month. Level one is when we know enough to have to change. This AM: People got a healing RO: What were your initial enough to be able to change. is where most make a change. experience which is why we feelings when you were diag- This is when a person has em- Cancer was that pain for me. It chose this name. We made nosed with cancer again? Muhammad powered themselves to change. forced me to make changes that those in attendance feel as AM: It hurt because so much This is the best place to make have and [are] saving my life. though they were closer to has happened in the past year RO: What are some of the cancer. It’s largely viewed as a a change but hardly anyone I’m urging people to empower having peace and better health but I prayed and I trust that I misconceptions when it comes woman’s illness. This illness does. Next is level two. This yourself at level one so some- of mind, body and spirit after will be victorious again with to men and this disease? affects 1 percent of men. is when you have to ask your- thing like cancer will not have leaving the event. God’s help and support of fam- AM: The main misconcep- RO: What were some of the self, “do I care enough to want to save you. Save yourself by This article originally ap- ily and friends. tion is that men can’t get breast symptoms that caused you to to change?” We ask this after being proactive [about] illness peared in RollingOut.com. www.mississippilink.com OCTOBER 24 - 30, 2019 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • A3

Breast Cancer Cummings Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 all Americans, housing access and investment in high quality learning from pre-k to 12 and higher education. He was also instrumental in removing the citizenship question from the 2020 Census, which would have substantially undercounted African Americans and other people of color in communities nationwide. Elijah was on the frontlines of advancing so much of what makes America the bedrock for the civil rights movement. Yet, while he worked with NAACP leaders on a national and local level on an array of social issues, we remember him most for his fervent fi ght to protect the voting rights of black people in America. I still recall the passionate speech he delivered earlier this year in support of H.R. 1, also known as the “For the People Act,” where he shared a promise he made to his dying 92-year-old mother, a former sharecropper who had lived through the painful time in our country’s history where black people were ter- rorized while seeking the right to vote. He promised her he would “not let them take our votes away from us,” and at the NAACP, we will honor that promise. We will uphold Elijah’s legacy by fi ghting to strengthen our nation’s democracy and protecting the rights of Americans to cast a free and unfettered vote – and to be certain their vote is Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk 2013 Cancer Walk 2014 counted. We will continue to resist attacks on our communities and will fi ght for fundamental structural changes to our political system to restore the balance of power back to the people, ensuring that Elijah’s last wishes, as well as his mother’s, are fulfi lled.

26 Years Continued from page 1 their own narratives. It is no wonder when Trump, who just this week, used the word ’lynching’ out of context and as a result, ﬁ red up a base of people all too familiar with the horror stories of that word. For it was just in the 1890s, when journalist Ida B. Wells led a campaign against lynching at considerable personal risk. Born a slave, in 1862 in Holly Springs, Mississippi, she wrote about the injustices of racial segregation in the south. A mob stormed the ofﬁ ce of her newspaper, destroying all of her equipment. Fortunately, Wells had been traveling to New York City at the time. She was warned that she would be killed if she ever returned to Memphis. Over the years the list of contributors to the black press who have lent their talents as publishers, editors, journalists, columnists and cartoonists has included the greatest names in American history. Among them are Frederick Douglass, W.E.B. DuBois, Ida B. Wells Barnett, Langston Hughes, Romare Bearden, James Weldon Johnson, Mary McLeod Bethune and Daisy Bates. It is my hope that the Black Press would get back to its core mission and continue serving a population of underserved people of color and be always mindful of the core mission of the original founders of the Black Press, “Too long have others spoken for us ... We wish to plead our own cause.” First time without a wig Myricks at National Delta Sigma Myricks and daughter Kaitlin (left) at Pink Out Pep Rally Thank you for trusting us for 26 years…here’s to 26 more! Theta Convention

I was ‘that’ person.” It was the mammogram that caught it. Myricks has been having regular routine mammograms since the age of 40. “I had a mammogram in December of 2012 and they called me in January 2013 to come back to get another test done that conﬁ rmed I had breast cancer,” she said. “The news was shocking…so much so that I asked them to ‘say that’ again.” Her only reaction after that was to fall on her knees and cry out to God. A thriving person of faith, Myricks is a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Jackson. “I know it sounds like a cliche but my faith was a very large part not only in my recovery, but during the process and I realize today that it was indeed a process that I had to go through,” she said. “God chose me.” Her 11-year old daughter at the time also helped her lean on her faith. “I would be less than honest if I said that I never had moments of uncertainty or moments of darkness, but my daughter helped me realize that God was in control,” she said. “Kaitlin put a pink bora around my neck and said, mom, God told me to tell you you’re going to be OK.” That was the end of Myricks’ pity party. After the surgery, Myricks endured eight rounds of chemotherapy, had eight injections to help improve her immune system, and had 36 rounds of radiation. Myricks is a thriver. Today she encourages women to listen to their bodies and their doctors. “If you’re going through this, I en- courage you to stay connected to your doctors and your faith,” she said. “Don’t turn to the internet or any other self-proclaimed doctors. Get you a support group of people that will lean in with you.”

Hampton, you rock

By Wanda Griffi n Brown facebook post October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. My life has been fi lled with many women who have faced and fought against this dreaded disease. Some women have beat it. Some are still fi ghting. Some succumbed on this side to live eternally in heaven. Friends, acquaintances and others, “When you have exhaust- ed all possibilities, remember this: You haven’t.” Jackie Hampton, a writer, awesome speaker, and a diligent servant of Christ, is a survivor. During the 30 years I’ve known her, I found reason to go on when I should have or could have given up, by observing her strength and remarkable Hampton motivation. As a Christian, Hampton embodies John 13:35:‘By this everyone will know that you are Christians by the love shown one to another.” She loves God and she knows without a doubt that He loves her. But, her love does not stop there. Every person she comes in contact with is lifted by the love she exemplifi es through her willingness to help with encouraging words and deeds. Thank you, Strong Sister, for shining bright. You really rock. COMMUNITY

A4 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK OCTOBER 24 - 30, 2019 www.mississippilink.com Historic First: Student on Board of Education

Mississippi Link Newswire Holmes County Central High School senior Justin Smith is the first Holmes County student to serve as the student representative to the Board of Education. Superintendent of Schools James L. Henderson wants the students of Holmes County to have a voice in what is decided on their behalf. The position of student representative will provide a link between the student body and the board. The interview team unanimously select- ed Smith based on his interview and academic standing. Smith said, “This position is an absolute high honor. Not only do I represent my classmates, but every student in the HCCSD. As a representative at this level, I believe now the students have a louder voice. The opinions, ideas and concerns of my peers can be pushed forward.” Smith has been a quarterback for 4 years while maintaining a 3.6 grade point average. Smith In 2018 he was named 1st team All-District Quarterback. He is a member of the National me in a way that will increase my social skills Honor Society at HCCHS and serves on his and awareness. The duties of this role will assist youth board at his church. He hasn’t decided on and sharpen my listening and speaking skills. I a university yet, but he plans to enter college as will be more knowledgeable, which will lead a pre-medicine major. me to develop solutions that will better shape When asked how he will balance all of his our school district.” roles, Smith said, “As a football player, there “The board needs to know how their decisions are sacrifices that I have to make to excel both impact students’ educational lives,” Henderson on the field and in the classroom. As the student told the Superintendent’s Student Advisory representative, I will have to make more sacri- Roundtable recently at their monthly meeting. fices and prioritize well.” The Roundtable group of seventeen 9th-12th As the student representative to the Board of grade students meets with the superintendent Education, Smith will provide student insight to discuss their concerns about the high school and perspective, serve as a liaison to the stu- and educational initiatives. dents of Holmes County High School, and re- The October 9 meeting featured dialogue on port to students about the work of the School bullying, the block schedule, a desire for more District and the Board of Education. He will sit academic extracurricular clubs, a need for stu- at the board table and provide a monthly report dent government, increased parental involve- on behalf of all of the students in the district. ment and dissatisfaction with school lunches. The student representative does not vote on Smith is one of 10 seniors on the Roundtable. board decisions, but the representative’s input For more information contact media spokes- is valued in the pre-vote discussion of motions. person Deborah Antoine by email: dantoine@ Smith says the role will “be very beneficial to holmesccsd.org, or call 662 854-3447. www.mississippilink.com OCTOBER 24 - 30, 2019 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • A5 Lance Bass surprises two JPS teachers live on ‘GMA’

Frankie Johnson and Chantel Evans-Gatewood accept a $15,000 check presented by Lance Bass and Cameo. The funds will be used to support Performing Arts programs at Wingﬁ eld High School.

Mississippi Link Newswire sion and social media. Johnson and Evans-Gate- Two dynamic teachers at Good Morning America fol- wood are history teachers at Wingfield High School re- lowed NSYNC member and Wingfield High School who ceived an exciting honor Octo- Mississippian Lance Bass to use their abilities and resources ber 17 and the whole thing was Jackson for the special presen- to make things happen for the carried live on national televi- tation. students at the school. Attendance Matters: Strive for less than fi ve Mississippi Link Newswire Did you know that poor school attendance can infl uence whether children read profi ciently by the end of third grade and that chronic absence becomes a factor in a student’s decision to drop out of school as early as the sixth grade? Recognizing the connection between good school attendance and academic achievement, Jack- son Public Schools has initiated “Strive for Less Than Five,” a x campaign designed to educate and motivate the district’s students and employees to commit to limiting absences from school to less than Mississippi Link Newswire fi v e d a y s t h i s y e a r . The good news is that as stu- counted toward the district’s aver- how they value school. dents improve their attendance age daily attendance, which is a According to AttendanceWorks. rates, they improve their academic factor used to determine funding org, students who have a mentor Interested in advertising in prospects. Good school atten- for public schools. are more likely to be involved in dance means students don’t miss Everyone can help improve extracurricular activities, gradu- The Mississippi Link? vital classroom instruction and student attendance and the re- ate from high school and enroll in information, and at test time, they sulting positive outcomes for our college. have more confi dence to be suc- students. Parents can mitigate ab- Chronic absence can be solved Businesses cessful. sences by deferring early dismiss- when we work together. Address- Chronic student absence im- als of students until after 2 p.m. for ing the issue takes our commit- Schools pacts the whole District. Missis- appointments and other necessary ment and collaboration. As we Churches sippi law requires students to be in activities. do, we will see graduation rates attendance 63% of the school day Members of the community can improve, academic achievement Want ads to be counted as present. So, if stu- also play a big role in reducing increase and young people in our dents are not at school for 63% of chronic absences. A caring adult community will have the best the school day they will be count- who shows an interest in a schol- chance at success in their adult Call 601-624-4542 or 601-896-0084. ed as absent, and they will not be ar’s school attendance impacts life.

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A6 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK OCTOBER 24 - 30, 2019 www.mississippilink.com Millsaps College dedicates Hinds CC a vital Selby & Richard McRae training ground for work-ready Christian Center employees The Mississippi Link Newswire Following two years of renovation, the iconic Christian Center at Millsaps College was offi cially re-dedicated October 16, 2019 as the Selby & Rich- ard McRae Christian Center. An audience of more than 100 donors, alumni, students, faculty and staff gathered in the new Yates Chapel to celebrate the building’s rebirth as the vibrant home for the humanities and, in the Wesleyan tradition of the College’s Methodist roots, the spiritual and refl ective space for faith traditions at Millsaps. “Together, we came to believe that the christian center could be restored, and today we Hope Carter, vice president for Institutional Advancement, Millsaps College; Charles Lathem, Millsaps celebrate a transformative ren- College trustee and alumnus; Robert W. Pearigen, president of Millsaps College ovation that provides a state of the art facility for our students, faculty and staff; a renovation done with the deep care that will enliven our campus for de- cades to come,” said Robert W. Pearigen, president of Millsaps. “We have made a bold claim about the importance of the humanities to an educated citi- zenry and the value associated with continued learning in history, literature, philosophy and religious and classical studies. We have embodied our commitment to the complementary values of faith and reason in a beautiful sacred space sur- Trunnell rounded by centers of learning The Mississippi Link Newswire and discovery. And, we have of opportunities of the program made a compelling statement Devin Trunnell is only a lit- and industry to learn as much that preservation can, indeed, Pearigen, William Yates, Nancy Yates and Bill Yates tle more than a year removed as he can about his craft,” said lead to transformation and new from his Clinton Christian David Creel, district director incarnation, all for the sake of Academy graduation, but has of manufacturing training at our most important asset – our already accomplished a lot at Hinds. “Devin will make some current and future students.” Hinds Community College. company an excellent techni- The christian center was The former high school cian but as importantly, he will originally constructed in 1950 football player is concentrat- make them an excellent em- and dedicated to “all Millsaps ing on his career goals as he ployee.” students who served in the takes heavy course loads to He’s also attending Hinds on armed forces of their country fi nish his credential in indus- the Southern Insurance Group during World War II.” Since trial mechanics & maintenance scholarship, one of the rough- that time, it has been a focal program. That’s a fi eld that ly 100 scholarships available point on campus, housing the combines electromechanical through the Hinds Community college’s humanities program technology and automation College Foundation. and serving as the venue for and gets students trained for “Being on scholarship productions by the Millsaps the modern-day manufacturing means less fi nancial worries,” Players, concerts by the Mill- setting. he said. “When you have to saps Singers, public lectures He has had some stumbling pay something down, it limits by Senator Robert F. Kennedy blocks along the way that your choices after school.” and Defense Secretary Robert Hinds has helped him smooth For Trunnell, it means hav- McNamara, readings by Tru- out. ing more time to focus on stud- man Capote and Tennessee “I lost my dad during my ies, such as learning how to Williams, and appearances by 11th grade year, which was work modern-day equipment British Prime Minister Marga- about a year after our house in such as PLCs, or programma- Jackson burned down, so it’s ble logic controllers. ret Thatcher and noted anthro- Pearigen, Helen Rogers (Class of 1942), Phoebe Pearigen pologist Jane Goodall. been one thing after another,” “I’m learning about the ma- Pearigen celebrated the gen- early lead donor on the proj- alumnus and current Trustee Lecture Hall), and alumnus and said Trunnell, 19. “My mom, chinery I’ll see in the work- erous contributions from key ect and additional support was Chuck Lathem (for the Lathem current Trustee Mark Freeman sister and I moved to Clinton place, plus getting familiar donors for the renovation ef- provided by the William G. Memorial Lobby), the Mad- and his wife Tara, also a Mill- after that to have another place with doing preventive mainte- fort. The Selby & Richard Yates Family (designated for eleine and James McMullan saps graduate (for the Freeman to live. nance,” he said. “If you catch McRae Foundation was an the Yates Chapel), Millsaps Foundation (for the McMullan Commons). “Some family members let things early before they break me know about the Hinds pro- down with things like PLCs, gram after they heard about it’ll save time and money.” Continental Tire coming here,” He’s channeling the kind of he said. “They told me you resiliency he has shown in his Hinds CC Jackson Campus-ATC could start working right away personal life while in the class- at an increased rate.” room, which will serve him He has become a role model well in the workforce. for his classmates, who gather “I have witnessed Devin inducts new PTK members around him to ask how he has tackle a challenge in the class- accomplished so much. He has room and used it as an oppor- The Mississippi Link Newswire already had two successful tunity to grow and learn from The Alpha Zeta Omega Chap- internships – one at Nissan’s it,” said Andrea Jackson, his ter of Phi Theta Kappa at Hinds Canton plant and the other instructor in his electro-me- Community College held a cere- with Veolia, which contracts chanical technology class last mony Oct. 18 at the Jackson Cam- with the City of Jackson on term. “I believe Devin will fi nd pus-Academic/Technical Center wastewater treatment. continual academic success to induct new members for the fall The college’s partnerships throughout his educational ca- 2019 semester. with business and industries reer and beyond.” Phi Theta Kappa is the interna- such as those, coupled with With a solid start at Hinds, tional honor society for commu- hands-on classroom instruc- Trunnell’s options are wide nity and junior college students. tion at Hinds, has set Trun- open for earning a living while Membership in Phi Theta Kappa nell up for success in ways he he contemplates growing his is extended to students who have didn’t think possible just a few academic resume’. a 3.5 cumulative grade point aver- years ago. “People in the industry I’ve age or above on 12 or more trans- Instructors have taken note interned around have told me ferable credit hours. There are Inductees include, front, from left, Dr. Phatia McClellan, adviser, Zakyiah Moffett, of Jackson, Ciara of Trunnell’s motivation to it’s hard to fi nd good mainte- more than 1,285 Phi Theta Kappa McRaven, of Durant, Shania Green, of Jackson, Arnesa Henderson, of Jackson and Michael Evilsizor, succeed despite having to jug- nance people nowadays, as a chapters throughout the United of Brandon; back, from left, Ashley Saffold, of Greenwood; Erik Partee, of Jackson; Stacy Parker, of gle having a leadership role in lot of them are retiring,” he States and abroad. Jackson and Tarreanna Ricks, of Jackson. Also inducted but not pictured are Lichelle Brown, Lois his family. said. “So, there’s a lot of need Brown, Tammy Falls-Puryear, Kasandra Pearl, John Perkins and Olivia Stewart. “Devin is taking advantage for it.” www.mississippilink.com OCTOBER 24 - 30, 2019 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • A7 Relief items arrive on islands; campus helps JSU Bahamas students, others after hurricane

By L.A. Warren jsumsnews.com Bahamas relief supplies collected on campus have arrived in the West Indies nation after deadly Hurricane Dorian stranded many and left a JSU Bahamian student heartbroken last month when an estimated 40-foot wave snatched her aunt from a coconut tree the family had climbed to escape rising fl o o d w a t e r s . Jackson State University’s In- ternational Student Association partnered with the LeFleur’s Bluff Chapter of The Links Inc. to help those impacted by the historic storm. A service organization called Peace and Pearls also donated items. JSU Bahamian student Tameka Stewart discusses the loss of In addition, a number of JSU Jackson State University’s International Student Association assisted with collecting items that were dispatched to the her aunt during Hurricane Dorian. Stewart is a doctoral student international students, who rep- Bahamas. The nation was ravaged by the deadliest hurricane on record to strike the area. PHOTOS BY L.A. WARREN/JSU studying behavioral health in JSU’s School of Public Health. resent more than 60 countries, aided in the collection of toiletries donated by students, faculty, staff and the community. Among them was doctoral student Tameka Stewart of Free- port, the main city on Grand Bahama. Immediately after the storm struck, Stewart reached out to the International Student Asso- ciation to organize a Bahamas relief effort. After connecting with Shameka Reed, international marketing and recruit- ment specialist for JSU Global, she learned that the group already had been planning a relief drive for weeks. Members of the LeFleur’s Bluff Chapter of The Links Inc. packaged items slated The Links and JSU’s International Student Association partnered to bring relief to the thousands The collaboration worked out for the Bahamas that was shipped by couriers. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LINKS whose lives were shattered by Dorian. because Stewart, studying behavioral health in JSU’s School of Public Health, added a face to the horrifi c conditions on her native island off the Florida coast. She recounted the trauma and tragedy that resulted from Dorian. “I’m from the island that was hit last and where the storm sat for two days. It fi rst hit Abaco and devasted that island. It was pretty much fl at-lined. Many During the campus collection, The Links expressed compassion people died – over a couple for those impacted. Members encouraged JSU Bahamian student thousands – in spite of the re- Stewart, center, whose family also was affected by the ferocious ports. Many have not been storm. Stewart is from Freeport. found,” Stewart said. “When it came to Freeport where I’m from, my mother lost everything. The house structures are still standing, but everything was washed up from the surges. My auntie lost her life. My Aunt Daisy and Uncle Patrick were on their roof wait- ing for boats to come. It got so bad that when the surges came – Uncle Patrick said it was a 40- foot wave – they were able to climb into a coconut tree. They stayed there for three days,” she explained. “After the second wave, Dai- A service organization called Peace and Pearls also donated items to sy couldn’t hold on any longer victims of the storm. and could not swim. We have not located Daisy’s body,” said Bahamas. “Their families have nering with us to send needed a tearful Stewart, pausing to defi nitely been impacted by the items to the Bahamas.” control her emotions. “She is storm. Emotionally, it’s getting Brinkley Middle School and considered dead because of the better day by day. But it’s as Mount Helm Baptist Church time and what happened. This best as can be expected. They assisted the local chapter with is my personal story, but I’ve feel helpless. They’re upset be- collections, and the School of heard lots of other stories.” cause their dad, mom and other Public Health supported its stu- Immediately, Stewart joined relatives just need simple things dent (Stewart) and her efforts to the effort already underway by such as water. It’s defi nitely ease burdens in her homeland. Reed and the International Stu- having an emotional effect,” Yolanda Ratcliff, a JSU dent Association. Reed said. alum and founder of Peace and “I wanted to collaborate with Andrew Evans-Onwujurum Pearls, showed up with a sup- her because I had some mate- of Nigeria was one of the many porter who helped deliver bags rial I wanted to get out to Jack- volunteers with the Internation- of toiletries. Peace and Pearls is son State. This has been really al Student Association. He’s a group that lets single parents hard. It’s the worst ever in our from a part of the world that know “you can make it,” Rat- country,” Stewart said. “I want has seen its own struggles, so cliff said. to thank Jackson State and Mis- he understands the importance Ratcliff understands the pain sissippi, in general.” of extending a helping hand. “I of loss and inconvenience be- Meanwhile, Reed acknowl- love reaching out to help our cause she, too, has experienced edged support from The Links, brothers and sisters in the Baha- the aftermath of a disaster. In Peace and Pearls and campus mas who have been affected by 2011, her Clinton home was participants. this hurricane disaster,” he said. damaged by a tornado. “I know “They wanted to do some- Linda Smith, vice president what it’s like not to have tooth- thing impactful to help out with of the LeFleur’s organiza- paste, water and lights when the effort in the Bahamas after tion, said, “All Links chapters your normal way of life is taken the recent devastation.” throughout the United States away from you instantly. So, I She said JSU has almost a are doing this. We want to give am compelled to give back,” half-dozen students from the back. We thank JSU for part- she said. HEALTH

A8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK OCTOBER 24 - 30, 2019 www.mississippilink.com My prostate and Urine tests thyroid cancer and antibiotics in the elderly

By Glenn Ellis prescribed and taking an anti- reveal results showing the pres- Often, a senior of elderly Dr. Glenn Mollette that is a 3+4 for a Gleason score TriceEdneyWire.com biotic. The problem has gotten ence of bacteria, but this does person may suddenly become Syndicated Columnist of 7 or stage 2 cancer which is Regardless so out of hand that the Center not mean there is an infection. confused, hallucinate, or have I never wanted cancer – who very concerning. We can moni- of how healthy for Disease Control (CDC) This practice happens all too a drastic change in behavior. does? Within four months I was tor and do active surveillance, you may be oth- says that more than 70% of often in the elderly, especially Mistakenly, this can be con- diagnosed with thyroid cancer or we can do a procedure. I erwise, the most the bacteria responsible for the those in nursing homes. sidered to be dementia or Al- and prostate cancer. don’t recommend surgery for common infec- 2 million infections you can It doesn’t help when most of zheimer’s even though urinary Last October 26, my entire you, but I do recommend either tion that affect get while in a US hospital are us, like most doctors, expect to tract infections can make de- thyroid was removed with four cryotherapy (freeze treatment) seniors and the resistant to at least one com- use an antibiotic on the slight- mentia or Alzheimer’s worse, malignant nodules. I dreaded or brachytherapy (radiation elderly are in the urinary tract. monly used antibiotic. It gets est hint that there could be an it is not necessarily the case. that surgery because I knew seed implant). However, I need This can range from urinary worse; 20% to 50% of antibiot- infection of any kind; whether In a younger person, the speech and singing complica- to do an MRI and it will be 10 incontinence, bladder infec- ics prescribed in hospitals are it’s a cold, sinus infection, urinary tract infection would tions could happen because of weeks before your prostate will tion, to even increasing the risk found (after the fact) to be un- rash, and yes, a urinary tract likely reveal itself with painful the proximity of the thyroid to be healed enough to do an accu- of kidney problems. necessary or inappropriate. infection. symptoms. In older people, it the vocal cords. Some people rate MRI. The MRI will show Now, before you get carried With the overuse or over- Urinary tract infections hap- shows up as confusion, agita- end up with paralyzed vocal us more if the cancer is spread away, please keep in mind that prescribing of antibiotics, we pen when germs get into the tion or withdrawal. cords for a lifetime. The sur- or if it’s still contained in the we are talking about issues as- can not only increase our re- urethra and travel up into the So, as you can see, there is geon assured me he would take prostate. sociated with aging…in other sistance to antibiotics when bladder and kidneys. When a plethora of reasons why the his time and utilize extreme The next ten weeks were ag- words, it only happens if you you really need them, but can you have a UTI, the lining of medical profession, as well as caution in protecting my vocal ony as I read everything I could live long enough. Sure, people increase the severity of the the bladder and urethra become patients and families, can fi nd cords but reminded me that the fi nd about cancer, treatments, can have urinary issues at any condition you fi rst complained red and irritated just as your themselves on an antibiotic to cancer had to be the priority. supplements, procedures, side point in life, but, again, we’re about, how long you’ll be sick, throat does when you have a treat a “urinary tract infection.” By the middle of Decem- effects, nutrition all mixed talking about aging and the el- increasing your risk of compli- cold. The irritation can cause The takeaway is to know that ber 2018 my voice was gain- with worry. I watched my dear derly. cations, and most importantly, pain in your lower abdomen we have reached a point in rou- ing strength and I was starting friend die a slow death from In fact, the urinary tract isn’t prevent a situation that may pelvic area and even lower tine healthcare where we have to exercise a little bit and was prostate cancer just a couple of the only thing that comes along have resolved itself on its own back, and will usually make to ask questions; even when it overall feeling good. I then had years ago, so I know prostate with aging. As you grow older, without an antibiotic. you feel like urinating more comes to being asked by a doc- my annual blood work done. cancer can be deadly. you will have other changes, Which leads me to the origi- often. Burning or pain when tor to “pee in a cup.” The telephone call came from In March I had an MRI and including: the bones, muscles, nal point of this column. urinating is the most common Taking unnecessary anti- my doctor’s nurse telling me found out the cancer was still and joints; the male reproduc- The latest research on the symptom. You may even feel a biotics is a problem for many everything looked good except contained to the prostate. I tive system; the female repro- topic has found that seniors and strong urge or need to urinate reasons; not the least of them my PSA was 4.7. This was the elected to do the Brachytherapy ductive system; and in most of the elderly are asked to provide but only get a few drops. This being that it could be harmful highest it had ever been in my radiation seed implant proce- your organs, tissues, and cells. urine samples routinely. In the is because the bladder is so ir- to your health. life. The prior year had been dure by Dr. Jay Ciezki of Cleve- Specifi cally, I’d like to ad- past, when a urine specimen ritated that it makes you feel The information included in 3.7. I was told that PSA num- land Clinic who does over 300 dress new fi nding that look at tested positive – even when no like you have to urinate, even this column is for educational bers can sometimes fl uctuate procedures a year. Years ago, the problem with urine tests symptoms of infection were when you don’t have much purposes only. It is not intend- and that we would need to do my father-in-law had the proce- that result in elderly patients present – doctors were taught urine in your bladder. At times, ed nor implied to be a substi- another blood test. Three weeks dure done and so I was already being prescribed an antibiotic. that treatment with antibiot- you may lose control and leak tute for professional medical later I did another one on De- a little familiar with it. After It seems that we are now fi nd- ics was the right approach. We urine. You may also fi nd that advice. cember 27 and found out my the procedure I never stopped ing out, that in most cases, this know now that is wrong. your urine smells bad and is Glenn Ellis, is Research score had risen to 5.9. I called walking, working or trying to is not only of little to no ben- As fi rst reported in the New cloudy. Bioethics Fellow at Harvard my wife who was visiting in be active but for a month I was efi t, it can actually cause prob- York Times, a task force con- Further complicating things Medical School and author of Kentucky to tell her, “I’m in sore and there were side effects, lems. cluded last month that for vir- is the fact that somewhere be- Which Doctor?, and Informa- trouble.” but they weren’t unbearable. It’s no secret that we have tually everyone except preg- tween 40 percent-60 percent of tion is the Best Medicine. Ellis We decided to act immediate- Recently, the new blood a serious problem with the nant women, screening for and all women will experience at is an active media contributor ly, however, fi nding a urologist work revealed my PSA is now over-prescribing of antibiotics treating asymptomatic bacte- least one urinary tract infection on Health Equity and Medical during the Christmas holidays .71. The lowest it’s ever been in this country. In some situ- riuria provides no benefi t and during their lifetime. Add to Ethics. was diffi cult. I tried six or seven in my life. I still have my pros- ations, when a patient goes to has potential harms. that, is the connection between For more good health infor- in Evansville, Indiana and Lou- tate which will make PSA. the doctor before the test re- What we are learning now is urinary tract infections and de- mation visit: www.glennellis. isville, Kentucky. I ended up “Everything” is working well. sults are back, they are already that many urine samples will mentia. com fi nding a doctor named David I am back to jogging a couple Levy from Cleveland Clinic. of miles, working and overall His receptionist said, “He has things are normal. one opening December 31st, One thing that has changed is at 2:30.” I explained to her my my awareness and respect...fear diagnosis and she explained of cancer. Cancer can and does This fl u season UMMC the only way you and the doc- recur. My radiation oncologist tor will know is by a prostate doesn’t think I’ll ever have it in biopsy.” I already had heard my prostate again, but he said fearful reports about prostate there’s always a chance it can experts plan to call the shots biopsies. She very calmly as- show up somewhere else later. sured me that he had a very I will have to give my urolo- gentle technique, and few ever gist, Dr. Levy, credit for laying The Mississippi Link Newswire feit of fl u patients, if there is complained. I booked the ap- out in detail everything I should When Australia coughs, a shortage of beds,” said Mc- pointment. I hung up and called and should not eat for the rest America listens. Carter, associate professor of my wife back to tell her how of my life plus an array of vi- “Australia’s fl u season can be emergency medicine. we would be celebrating New tamin supplements he strongly a precursor to ours in the Unit- The risk of a shortage is most Year ’s Eve. suggested I take every day. ed States,” said Jason Smith, likely at season’s peak, which, New Year’s Eve I met Dr. While I feel great today, I manager of emergency services in Mississippi, is usually late in Levy and he spent quite a bit know my fortunate outcomes at the University of Mississippi the fall or early winter. But it of time asking me questions are by God’s grace and the de- Medical Center. could last into March or later. and explained we won’t know cision to move forward with “We’re watching the trends “Last year we had a relatively anything until I do the biopsy. two surgeries as soon as pos- and patterns to see how they mild fl u season; but we expect They got me ready and he re- sible. I do know that all of this may correlate here in the U.S. it will be extensive this year,” moved 18 pieces of my pros- is a comma until next time or and how that may affect the Smith said. tate, one small sample at a time. something else. I have to be Medical Center. In Mississippi, To sidestep surprises, medi- Almost every time he would real. These bodies are not made the fl u season has already be- cal center experts turn to the remove a piece he would say, to last forever. There is always gun.” Mississippi State Department “Did you feel that?” And every something around the corner At UMMC, the impact of a Anna Barnes, left, physical therapist, is armed against the fl u with a vac- of Health and the CDC to help time I said, “Yea, I felt it!” At that will test us or will kill us. major fl u epidemic on opera- cination from Austin Fitts, third-year pharmacy student. track the fl u’s progress, not just that moment that’s not really Life is short. We have to do the tions is comparable to that of in the Jackson area, but also what I wanted to say however, best we can with whatever we a ruinous tornado’s aftermath, for visitors, as well as employ- likely to accidentally shake across the state and even the somehow by the grace of God I know to do and trust God with or a “security event involving a ees: use hand sanitizers, wear hands with the fl u. southeast region. managed to control my mouth. the results. weapon,” Smith said. face masks when appropriate, Right now, the medical cen- “We accept patient trans- Levy would later explain that Keep in mind God gives us No wonder, then, that cover your coughs and sneezes. ter is focused on “prevention fers from hospitals throughout often many urologists only take brains. Have regular medical UMMC coordinated not only a This work involves, among and surveillance,” said Smith, the state daily, which could 12 samples, but they miss the checkups, bloodwork and pay fl u vaccination “blitz” Tuesday, other things, putting up educa- who has discussed with Fletch- increase our fl u season load,” cancer by taking too few. “If attention. Don’t go to a lazy but is also staging an informa- tional posters and wall “clings” er ways to curtail the conta- Smith said. “We do see an in- it’s in there we need to fi nd it,” doctor. A dear friend recently tion offensive to allay the an- around the campus, not least gion across campus. “It’s not crease in transfers when the fl u he explained. died from liver disease because ticipated assault from the bug. of all in the areas of pediatric just the health care side that’s hits.” I walked out of the urologist’s her doctor kept telling her not Because the news from Austra- care. The number of infl uenza- affected; it’s the entire institu- To cope with that load, it’s offi ce a little sore but was able to worry about it and that she lia is not good. associated deaths for the 2018- tion.” A preparedness exercise vital that employees protect to drive back to our hotel where would be okay. Never hesitate Already in the midst of 2019 fl u season – 61,200 in the being developed for Novem- themselves. “If health care I managed to eat dinner and we to get a second opinion. Putting spring, that upside down world United States – included 138 ber will bring that point home providers miss work because later found a movie on televi- off taking care of something endured a worrisome fl u season children, as reported by the to the medical center’s leader- they’re sick with the fl u, that sion that I halfway watched. does not make it go away. The during the virus’ peak, includ- Centers for Disease Control ship, not only to those in health puts a further strain on the On January 4, 7:30 in the chances are good it will only ing the winter months of June and Prevention. care, but also to those in areas health care system,” Smith morning, my cell phone was get worse. to August. As the CDC also noted, the such as human resources, sup- said. ringing, and I braced myself Remember, with good care “They’re ending their season previous fl u season may not ply chain and more. Coming to work while sick is as I knew it was Dr. Levy. He and treatments we aren’t go- now,” said Sheila Fletcher, di- have set a record for severity, For physicians like Dr. John no good either, McCarter said. began by asking me how I was ing to live forever but we might rector of infection prevention but it was the longest in a de- McCarter, preparations include “Medical professionals are fo- doing today, and I said, “Dr. get to extend our lives and do a at UMMC. “They started see- cade. Offi cially, it started Oct. trying to make sure vendors of cused on wanting to help, so Levy, go ahead and tell me the few more things we enjoy like ing cases earlier this year than 1, 2018 and ended in May. ventilators and other breathing they can lose awareness that report.” “You have two cancers spending time with our fami- usual.” Infl uenza is no respecter of equipment will be able to cope they may be helping to transmit out of 18 samples he reported. lies, hobbies, living out our Fletcher’s infection preven- calendars; it does not care if with extra orders if needed. disease. But they should stay One cancer is a 3+3 for a Glea- faith or collecting some of our tion team is helping spread the it’s hot outside. But as colder “It means being able to set home. son score of six which is not too hard-earned Social Security word about ways to prevent weather sets in, people tend to aside day surgery and certain Read more online at bad. However, you have one money. spreading the fl u; the tips are huddle indoors, and are more post-surgery units for a sur- www.themississippilink.com A9 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK OCTOBER 24 - 30, 2019 www.mississippilink.com Breast cancer screenings can save lives The Mississippi Link Newswire Getting screened for breast cancer by University of Missis- sippi Medical Center caregivers, Cindy Ayers-Elliott says, could have saved her life. Ayers-Elliott, a Jackson resident and full-time farmer, hadn’t gone in for a mammogram in two years. She took advantage of the See, Test and Treat program, a part of the Col- lege of American Pathologists Foundation offered annually at Linda Smith of Jackson talks with Suzanne Edwards, UMMC mammog- Cindy Ayers-Elliott, CEO of Foot UMMC’s Cancer Center and raphy technologist. Print Farms McKinney Research Institute at the Jack- son Medical Mall. The free breast and cervical cancer screens especially tar- get uninsured and underinsured women. Ayers-Elliott, a former investment banker, got unset- tling news after her mammogram. “There was a little mass showing,” she said. “I had to do another screening. UMMC made it all so seamless and easy. They reached back to my last mammogram and were able to compare the scans to make a better decision on what to do.” The second scan confi rmed the mass was fatty tissue, not cancer, but it strengthened Ayers-Elliott’s resolve never to miss another annual mammogram. Her message drives home the purpose of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Observed every October and organized by major breast cancer charities nationwide, it strives to raise awareness about the importance of fi nding breast cancer early through screenings such as a mammogram. Dr. Shawn McKinney, associate professor of surgery and a fellowship-trained breast sur- geon, said breast cancer screenings can detect cancer in its ear- liest, most treatable stage. “It is important for women to get regular yearly screening mammography in order for the radiologist to compare the images and potentially pick up subtle changes before symptoms arise such as a palpable mass,” McKinney said. A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast that detects breast changes. In a process that should take no more than 20 minutes, the breast is compressed between two plastic plates for a few seconds while an X-ray is taken. It’s repositioned and compressed again several times to take different views. Suspicious readings could mean dense or fatty breast tissue, a cyst, an ab- scess or a tumor, which could be benign or cancerous. The Medical Center also offers three-dimensional mammograms, capturing multiple slices of the breast at different angles, then bringing them together to create crystal-clear images that reconstruct the patient’s breast. Breast cancer develops from cells in the breast, with the most common sign a new lump or mass. Other signs include swell- ing of part of a breast, even if no lump is present; skin irritation or dimpling; nipple pain or retraction; redness or scaly ap- pearance of the nipple or breast skin; or a discharge other than breast milk. The American Cancer So- ciety estimates that this year, there will be 268,600 new cases of breast cancer in women and 2,670 in men. Deaths caused by breast cancer this year are estimated at 41,760 for women and 500 for men. And, the society says, the fi ve-year relative survival rate for a breast cancer that hasn’t yet spread is 99 percent, and for that same time period for all breast cancer stages combined, 92 percent for white women and 83 percent for Afri- can-American women. The Medical Center follows the guidelines of the Na- tional Comprehensive Cancer Network, which recommends that women of average risk for breast cancer get a breast exam every year beginning at age 25, and an annual screening beginning at age 40. SPOTLIGHT

A10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK OCTOBER 24 - 30, 2019 www.mississippilink.com Fannie Lou Hamer died of untreated breast cancer

By Julianne Malveaux perienced the differential way of being sick and tired.” That NNPA Newswire Contributor the health care system treats means as tired as we are of being October is Breast Cancer black women. Williams might tired, we must also be commit- Awareness Month, and the have died giving birth to her ted to taking care of ourselves. proliferation of pink ribbons is daughter, Alexandra. Too many studies say that black about to start. Predatory capital- Because Williams was gra- women ignore self-care for the ists will make breast cancer their cious enough to share her sto- care of others. cause, producing pink t-shirts, ry, we are reminded that black Hamer was a leader and pocketbooks, everything. It’s a women are all too often ignored an icon. She was also a black mixed blessing, this awareness, or dismissed by healthcare pro- woman who gave voice to her because too many will make this viders. tiredness and the way it impact- both a marketing and a profi t- Racial bias in the medical ed her. In saying that she was making opportunity, while oth- fi eld is not only real, but also “sick and tired of being sick and ers will wonder how they can life-threatening. Reference Fan- tired,” she challenged us all to use their health insurance to af- nie Lou Hamer. Ask Serena be less sick, less tired and more ford a mammogram. Williams. Consider the thou- self-aware. If we celebrate her, Health equity is a major issue, sands of black women that are we must hear her. and there is a gap in health care being sidelined by a health care The health care system is bi- and health access. It is especial- Muhammad system that does not hear our ased against black women, and ly sharp when we address the is- voices. we must take our health care in sue of breast cancer. COMMENTARY vorship story, but also by the to remove a tumor, and the hos- What must we do to ensure our own hands. Neither sick, nor While black women get breast many women she has provided pital also gave her a hysterec- that black women don’t carry tired, just empowered. And in cancer at a lower rate than white ership role at the nation’s old- support for, she is passionate tomy without her consent. the heavy burden of health dis- October, Breast Cancer Aware- women, we are 42 percent more est and largest black women’s about the reasons that African- These unconsented steriliza- parities? We must be mindful ness Month, be supportive of likely to die from it. And young breast cancer network group. American women must be in- tions happened to lots of black and aware of the risks of breast organizations like the Sister’s black women, those under 35, Sister’s Network, describes formed and engaged around women in southern states. It cancer. We must talk about Network, an organization that are twice as likely as white itself as a “survivorship organi- breast cancer issues. eroded the trust that many black breast care with our sisters and provides opportunities and ser- women to get breast cancer, and zation” that provides support for Our civil rights icon, Fannie women had in our health care our young ‘uns. We must en- vices for the black women who three times as likely to die from black women who are diagnosed Lou Hamer, died of untreated system. Had Hamer noticed a gage in a policy conversation are diagnosed with breast can- it. Black women are also three with breast cancer. Fairley only breast cancer. She was just 59 lump, would she be inclined to about the ways health insurance cer. We must do this in the name times as likely as white women recently joined the organization when she made her transition, return to the health care system can support our breast health. of Fannie Lou Hamer. to get triple-negative breast can- as its vice president for Strategic and one can only speculate that had already oppressed her? Too often, health insurance cov- Julianne Malveaux is an au- cer, an especially aggressive Partnerships and National Pro- about why this fearless leader Probably not. ers some, but not all, of the cost thor and economist. Her latest form of breast cancer. grams, and she is on a mission had an untreated disease. Her Hamer was poor and vocally of screening. We must engage project MALVEAUX! On UDC- I am privileged to know Ricki to raise awareness about breast untreated breast cancer was not black in the South. Serena Wil- our civic organizations in breast TV is available on youtube.com. Fairley, a triple-negative breast cancer in the African-American the fi rst collision she experi- liams is wealthy, black and an health education. For booking, wholesale inqui- cancer survivor, and marketing community. enced with our racist health care international superstar. Despite We must remember Hamer, ries or for more info visit www. maven who now holds a lead- Propelled by her own survi- system. At 44, she had surgery her privilege, Williams also ex- who said she was “sick and tired juliannemalveaux.com A11 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK OCTOBER 24 - 30, 2019 www.mississippilink.com ‘I shall live and not die!’ The battle cry to overcoming breast cancer Local pastor shares her testimony

By Rev. Audray Hall just our usually fun-loving the placement of a pic line. I ished the 4 rounds of chemo not die and declare the works Pastor of Holy Temple MB Church, conversations. managed to keep it in for two on schedule. My oncologist, in of the Lord. I will live!! Special to The Mississippi Link After surgery, a port was rounds of chemo, and I de- my opinion, is the best in the When you get a cancer September 20, 2010 will for- placed in for my chemo; I developed another blood clot, it world. I love her. diagnosis having the right ever be etched in my memory. veloped a blood clot in my had to be removed. I ask what Every morning, I got up did mindset is 90% of your heal- In August of that year, I neck. It had to be removed af- will I do about my last round my morning mediation and ing process. Many give up and had my yearly mammogram. ter only one round of the four of chemo? The doctor said we prayed. I would go through the lose faith. I never miss a year because of scheduled rounds of chemo. are going to give it through a day encouraging myself with Hall the extensive history of breast The doctors recommended regular IV. I said okay. We fi n- God’s words: I shall live and Continued on page B1 Hall cancer in my family, including my older sister. My brother had colon cancer, and my father succumbed to lung cancer at the young age of 49. So I had a family history of cancer on my paternal side. After my August 2010 mammogram, I remember driving down the road on my way to work when I received a call from my OB/GYN’s offi ce stating, ‘Audrey, we need you to go back for a follow-up on your recent test. Don’t be alarmed it’s probably nothing. However, let’s err on the side of being proactive.’ I was not really alarmed because I remembered that I had fallen down a set of steps at a local church after a revival, and I was pretty banged up on my left side. I thought to myself, ‘they are seeing bruises in my chest cavity.’ It was sore. I went in, and they redid my mammogram. I could tell by the technician’s face, something was wrong. I asked what is it? She said your test is showing something ‘different than last year’s. Let’s walk over to the other room and do a sonogram,’ still not bothered, I said okay. After the sonogram, she said don’t be alarmed. ‘We are going to schedule you for a biopsy tomorrow.’ I said tomorrow? She said, ‘tomorrow.’ I went back the next day, and had the biopsy. The technician said we will have your results in a few days. Your doctor will call you. By this time, my OB/ GYN had sent me to see a sur- geon. August 18, 2010, I went to my appointment to the sur- geon’s offi ce. He came in the room, with the best bedside manners ever, grabbed my hands and said, Audrey I didn’t think it would be cancer but it is. It was at that point that I felt weak on the examination table. The fi rst time during this entire series of appointments. We went over my options. He said with your family history, ‘I suggest a mastectomy.’ He reiterated, ‘as a matter of fact, I strongly suggest bilat- eral mastectomy given your family history of cancer.’ I remember saying to him, “take both of them off, I am not that attached to something [that’s] trying to kill me.” He smiled as he held my hand. I began to cry. He and the nurse asked if I had come alone. I said yes. I thought, I had a wedding to perform in three weeks for one of my church members, and I did not want to disappoint her by not being able to do it and getting a substitute. So, I asked the doctor if we could schedule the surgery for September 20, 2010 or if that would be too long to wait? He said, ‘no.’ I sat in the examination room for about 15 minutes gaining my composure. I assured them I could drive and I left the offi ce. I went back to work. I didn’t tell a soul. I remember going home cry- ing. So, I called my best friend from law school who lives in Chicago. She had a mastectomy six years ago. She said, ‘Ok, this is the plan, “today, you cry; tomorrow, we begin the fi ght of your life. I managed through tears to respond with ‘ok.’ I never told my church family. I didn’t want to worry anyone. They found out after I had my surgery and was at home recuperating. I never told my brother. When he called it was A12 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK OCTOBER 24 - 30, 2019 www.mississippilink.com www.mississippilink.com OCTOBER 24 - 30, 2019 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • B1 The Mississippi Link History

Mississippi Link Newswire needed a broader spectrum of became the new publisher During the late 1980s coverage, not just business. In of The Mississippi Link. Socrates Garrett, founder October of 1993, Garrett de- The newspaper continued of The Mississippi Link, cided to start a semi-monthly to fourish and in 2015 worked with two other local tabloid newspaper. ownership of The Mississippi businessmen to start a monthly This newspaper, which Link was transferred to magazine called “Today’s Garrett founded in 1993, Minnie Garrett and Jackie Mississippi, Tomorrow’s was originally named The Hampton. South.” It was created to cover Missing Link, but in 1995 The minority-owned paper stories relating to the black the name was changed to became a female owned busi- community in Mississippi. The Mississippi Link and it ness as well. During the eighties, many became a weekly newspaper. The Mississippi Link black business professionals The new name was designed holds membership in wanted to form a positive to refect a statewide and the Mississippi Press relationship with city global approach to the Association, the Southeastern government offcials and marketplace. It included local, African American Publisher’s needed a vehicle for their state and national news. The Association and The National voice to be heard within the paper grew in popularity and Newspaper Publisher’s city, county and state. Garrett local residents and advertisers Association, where Hampton felt that “Today’s Mississippi” became very supportive of serves as a member of the could be that vehicle to assist the new product. Board of Directors. black professionals through In January of 1998 The The weekly edition of The enlightenment; offering better Mississippi Link made Mississippi Link is distributed opportunities for them to history by becoming the frst to a mail subscription base, receive business from inside newspaper in Mississippi news racks around the city, the government. to launch a website and store counters and is available This business magazine, in January of 2001, The online. which featured articles on Mississippi Link moved Your stories and comments black businesses, continued to from a tabloid to a weekly are welcomed. publish until 1993, when Gar- broadsheet newspaper. Visit www.mississippilink. rett realized the community In 2007 Jackie Hampton com to view the e-edition.

Hall Continued from page A11 Your faith will sustain you and give you that cause of the anointing of the Holy Spirit upon extra power to fght. my life. You have to make positive affrma- When I was in the doctor’s offce receiv- tions over your life. ing a diagnosis of breast cancer, I wasn’t Pas- Pray for doctors that know Jesus Christ as tor Audrey Hall, the superwoman everyone their personal savior. I do. I never say I don’t thinks I am; I was a little girl from Enterprise, receive an illness. My mindset is give me a Mississippi who wished her parents were here diagnosis and watch my God heal me. to give her a hug. Early detection is the key. However, I refused to be depressed, which Start your mammogram screenings early if is the reason I did not share my diagnosis with you have a history of cancer in your family. everyone. I did not need any stories of how Be proactive about your health. Never lose people they knew had died of breast cancer faith that your God won’t or can’t heal you. He because I had decided I was going to live. can! I am a 9-year breast cancer overcomer, I am delivered from this dreadful disease. not just survivor, and I pray for 50 more years Not just healed but delivered. I tell people all of excellent health.” the time cancer cells can’t live in my body be- B2 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK OCTOBER 24 - 30, 2019 www.mississippilink.com Hinds County School District Weekly Update ENGAGING-EMPOWERING-ENSURING-EXCELLENCE Highlights from HCSD Community Engagement Luncheon!

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PRESERVED Guard your Quiet…testing thought life in progress By Shewanda Riley tience are just a few that we can Columnist measure with something as simple By Pastor Simeon R. Green III guard our thought life. That my groaning is not hid from the end for the grace that is Quizzes and as our prayer life. Special to The Mississippi Link is where the devil loves to get thee.” to be brought unto you at the tests are a part As we mature, our prayers Jesus was in fi rst. We read in 2nd Corin- We have to be careful of revelation of Jesus Christ.” of my life as a should change. For example, in the the wilderness thians 10:3-6, “For though the thoughts that we allow Satan would like to have us college English past whenever I met a man I was facing an inner we walk in the fl esh, we do to come into our mind. The sitting right in the house of Instructor. Over interested in, I’d pray, “Lord, is struggle in His not war after the fl esh: For devil wants to use our mind. God but have our mind some- the years, I’ve de- he the one?”and then wait for the heart, His mind the weapons of our warfare Philippians 2:5 says, “Let where else. We have to bring veloped tests that answer…which many times would and His soul. are not carnal, but mighty this mind be in you, which our thoughts into subjection. measure more than one thing at be silence. Now I pray “Show me He was facing through God to the pulling was also in Christ Jesus.” How can we do that? We once. For example, one of my very everything I need to see about this an inward attack. Hebrews down of strongholds; Cast- Sometimes Satan makes his have to bring into focus what fi rst quizzes is over the course syl- person…good…bad…and every- 4:15 states, “For we have not ing down imaginations, and attack so real that we can is going on in service. Do not labus. Before I give the quiz, I go thing in between.” At fi rst, I didn’t an high priest which cannot every high thing that exalteth even feel his presence. Have let our minds wonder off. We over important parts of the syl- like to pray that prayer because it be touched with the feeling itself against the knowledge you ever felt his presence? will miss something that God labus the very fi rst day of class seemed like every time, I prayed of our infi rmities; but was in of God, and bringing into He can make himself very has for us. and remind students to bring a it, all kinds of bizarre behaviors all points tempted like as we captivity every thought to real. The devil loves to attack Rev. Simeon R. Green III is copy of the syllabus to the next about this person would be re- are, yet without sin.” He was the obedience of Christ: And our mind and get us to think pastor of Joynes Road Church class. This simple quiz measures vealed. I fi nally learned to appre- tempted in every avenue that having in a readiness to re- wrong thoughts. of God, 31 Joynes Road, following instructions as well as ciate the truth that was revealed you and I could be tempted, venge all disobedience, when Peter lets us know that we Hampton VA 23669. He is a whether the student understands with this prayer. But it’s taken me in all points. Jesus had temp- your obedience is fulfi lled.” need to prepare for a mental member of the National Asso- what the course will be about. years to get to that point. tations, yet without sin. We have to watch our desires. battle. 1 Peter 1:13, “Where- ciation of Evangelism Church Most students do very well in re- For some of us, it’s as simple as The devil likes to get into Psalm 38:9 reads, “Lord, all fore gird up the loins of your of God, Anderson, Ind. membering to bring their syllabus knowing that we should pray fi rst. our thoughts, so we need to my desire is before thee; and mind, be sober and hope to and make high scores on this quiz For others, it’s knowing what kind when I give it to them the 2nd class of prayer to pray. Hebrews 5:13-15 day. For many of them, it’s an easy says that “…solid food is for the 100 points. mature, who by constant use have Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master However, as the semester pro- trained themselves to distinguish gresses, their grades change as the good from evil.” We have to grow tests and quizzes become harder. up and accept that just because They are no longer allowed to use our prayer hasn’t worked like we notes and have to rely on their rec- wanted doesn’t mean that we stop ollection of the material. Many praying. students study hard and continue God will answer the prayer to make good grades; others slip at the appointed season or let us because they are unable or un- know why it remains unanswered. willing to study and adjust to the Passing the test means that you demands of college level class don’t make the mistake of putting 1750 work. As a teacher, it’s sometimes more faith in the prayer than in the SUNDAY frustrating because I know they one to whom you are praying. all have the potential to do better Shewanda Riley is a Fort Worth, Worship Services www.nhcms.org but for some reason some choose Texas based author of “Love 10:00 a.m. not to. Hangover: Moving from Pain Sunday School 8:45 a.m. Over the years, I found that to Purpose After a Relationship MONDAY watching my students’ responses Ends” and “Writing to the Beat of when I give them their fi rst ma- God’s Heart: A Book of Prayers Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m. jor test remind me of how spiri- for Writers.” Email preservedby- WEDNESDAY tual tests can also measure many [email protected] or follow her Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. things at once. Faithfulness, grace, on Twitter @shewanda. Classes: Children • Youth • Adult - 7:00p.m. forgiveness, consistency and pa- Michael T. Williams Pastor New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Pastor, Dr. F. R. 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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CERTIFIED PUBLIC MDB - Jackson, MS (Sales Tax Revenue Infrastructure Project 2019) limitation upon indebtedness which may be incurred by the City; and ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FY2019 AUDIT (209172) - Intent Resolution OF THE JACKSON HINDS LIBRARY SYSTEM WHEREAS, there has been no increase in said bonded and fl oating There came on for consideration the matter of providing fi nancing for indebtedness of the City since October 1, 2019; and The Jackson Hinds Library System is soliciting proposals from qualifi ed various capital improvements for the City of Jackson, Mississippi, and after a Certifi ed Public Accountants to perform the library system’s annual audit discussion of the subject matter, Councilperson Priester offered and moved WHEREAS, it would be in the best interest of the City for the Governing for the FY2019 fi scal year which ended 9/30/2019. The offi cial RFP is the adoption of the following resolution: Body to provide funding for the costs of the Project by borrowing money available on the Jackson Hinds Library System website at: www.jhlibrary. through the issuance of the Bonds, through the issuance of the City Bond or org. RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE MAYOR AND by entering into the Loan; and CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, TO EITHER Sealed bid proposals will be accepted by the Library System beginning ISSUE SPECIAL SALES TAX REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OR WHEREAS, the City reasonably expects that it will incur expenditures in at 9:00 AM CDT on 10/15/19 until 12:00 Noon CDT on 11/01/19 at the ISSUE A SPECIAL OBLIGATION BOND OF THE CITY FOR SALE TO THE connection with the Project for which the City intends to reimburse itself following address: Audit RFP Response, Jackson Hinds Library System, MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT BANK OR ENTER INTO A LOAN WITH THE with the proceeds of the Bonds, the City Bond or the Loan. This declaration 300 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39201-1705. Minority-owned fi rms MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT BANK, ALL IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL of offi cial intent to reimburse expenditures made prior to the issuance are encouraged to apply. Responses must be received no later than 12 AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED FORTY MILLION DOLLARS ($40,000,000) of the Bonds, the City Bond or the Loan in anticipation of the issuance of Noon 11/01/19 in order to be considered. The offi cial bid opening will TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE PURPOSE OF (A) CONSTRUCTING, the Bonds, the City Bond or the Loan is made pursuant to Department of be conducted at 3:00 PM CDT on Friday, 11/01/19 in the Ellen Douglas IMPROVING AND PAVING ROADS AND STREETS; (B) REPAIRING, Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2 (the “Reimbursement Regulations”). Meeting Room of the Eudora Welty Library at 300 North State Street, RECONSTRUCTING AND RESURFACING PROJECTS BASED ON The Project for which such expenditures are made is the same as described Jackson, Mississippi and will be open to the public. The Library System TRAFFIC PATTERNS, NEED AND USAGE; (C) PAYING THE COSTS OF herein. The maximum principal amount of debt expected to be issued for the will take all bids into consideration in order to choose the lowest and best WATER, SEWER AND DRAINAGE PROJECTS; AND (D) FOR OTHER Project is the amount herein set forth; and submission. The Firm chosen will be notifi ed by mail and results will be AUTHORIZED PURPOSES UNDER SECTIONS 27-65-241 ET SEQ., posted on the JHLS website, www.jhlibrary.org. All proposals will become MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED WHEREAS, the Governing Body is authorized and empowered by the Act the property of the Jackson Hinds Library System without obligation on FROM TIME TO TIME, AND SECTIONS 31-25-1 ET SEQ., MISSISSIPPI to issue the Bonds, to issue the City Bond or to enter into the Loan for the the Library System’s part. The audit must be submitted to the JHLS Board CODE OF 1972, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED FROM TIME TO purposes herein set forth and there are no other available funds on hand or of Trustees no later than March 30, 2020, in order for JHLS to submit it to TIME, INCLUDING FUNDING CAPITALIZED INTEREST, IF APPLICABLE available from regular sources of income for such purposes. the Mississippi Library Commission no later than May 30, 2020. Questions AND PAYING THE COSTS OF ISSUANCE, DIRECTING THE PUBLICATION may be directed by email to Justin Carter, Director of Finance at jcarter@ OF A NOTICE OF SUCH INTENTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF jhlibrary.org or by phone at: 601-968-5827. All questions and answers THE CITY, ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AS FOLLOWS: about the bid proposal, as well as this announcement, will be posted to WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Jackson, Mississippi the website. (the “Governing Body”), acting for and on behalf of the City of Jackson, The Governing Body, acting for and on behalf of the City, hereby declares Mississippi (the “City”), is authorized by Sections 27-65-241 et seq., its intention to issue and sell the Bonds, to issue and sell the City Bond or to 10/17/2019, 10/24/2019 Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended and supplemented from time to enter into the Loan, all in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed Forty time (the “Municipal Special Sales Tax Law”), and Sections 31-25-1 et seq., Million Dollars ($40,000,000). Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended and supplemented from time to time LEGAL (the “Bank Act” and together with the Municipal Special Sales Tax Law, the The Bonds or the City Bond will be issued or the Loan will be entered into for “Act”), and other applicable laws of the State of Mississippi (the “State”), to the purpose of fi nancing the Project, as authorized by the Act. either issue special sales tax revenue bonds of the City pursuant to the Act Advertisement for Bids in a total aggregate principal amount of not to exceed Forty Million Dollars The Bonds or the City Bond may be issued in one or more series and, if ($40,000,000) (the “Bonds”), issue a special obligation bond of the City issued, will be special obligations of the City payable solely from and secured Bid 3107-Child Nutrition Warehouse Food Products pursuant to the Act in a total aggregate principal amount of not to exceed by the Special Sales Tax revenues and revenues of the Project. The Loan will Bid 3108 Child Nutrition Warehouse Paper & Stock Supplies Forty Million Dollars ($40,000,000) (the “City Bond”), or enter into a loan with be payable from the Special Sales Tax revenues of the City and, specifi cally the Mississippi Development Bank (the “Bank”) pursuant to the Act to borrow under Section 31-25-28 of the Bank Act, will not constitute an indebtedness Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bid will be received by money from the Bank in a total principal amount not to exceed Forty Million of the City within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory restrictions, the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business Dollars ($40,000,000) (the “Loan”) to provide funding for (a) constructing, limitations, or provisions, and the taxing power of the City will not be pledged Offi ce, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 10:00 A.M. improving and paving roads and streets; (b) repairing, reconstructing and to the payment of the Loan. Except for the Special Sales Tax or other required (Local Prevailing Time) November 12, 2019, at which time and place they resurfacing projects based on traffi c patterns, need and usage; (c) paying collateral of the Bank, the taxing power of the City will not be pledged to the will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees reserves the the costs of water, sewer and drainage projects; and (d) for other authorized payment of the Bonds, the City Bond or the Loan. No special tax, other than right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, and to withhold the purposes under the Act, including funding capitalized interest, if applicable, the Special Sales Tax, will be levied by the City for the payment of the Bonds, acceptance of any bid if approved for forty-fi ve calendar days from the date funding a debt service reserve fund, if applicable, and paying the costs of the City Bond or the Loan. bids are opened issuance (together (a) through (d) constitute, the “Project”); and The Governing Body proposes to direct the issuance of all or any portion Proposal forms and detailed specifi cations may be obtained free of charge WHEREAS, Senate Bill 3268 (2009 Regular Session) authorized, among of the Bonds or the City Bond or to authorize the Loan in the amount and by emailing [email protected], calling (601) 960-8799, or other things, certain municipalities to impose a special sales tax of not more for the purposes and secured as aforesaid at a meeting of the Governing documents may be picked up at the above address or downloaded from than one percent (1%) on the gross proceeds of sales or gross income of Body to be held at its usual meeting place located at the City Hall in the JPS website at www.jackson.k12.ms.us the business, as the case may be, derived from any of the activities taxed at City, located at 219 S. President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, at the hour the rate of seven percent (7%) or more under the Mississippi Sales Tax Law of 10:00 o’clock a.m. on October 29, 2019, or at some meeting or meetings 10/24/2019, 10/31/2019 (the “Special Sales Tax”), which was codifi ed as the Municipal Special Sales subsequent thereto; provided, however, that if ten percent (10%) or Fifteen Tax Law; and Hundred (1500), whichever is less, of the qualifi ed electors of the City shall fi le a written protest with the City Clerk of the City (the “City Clerk”) against LEGAL WHEREAS, Senate Bill 2839 (2011 Regular Session) amended the Municipal the issuance of the Bonds or the City Bond or the authorization of the Loan Special Sales Tax Law to provide that the revenue collected pursuant to the on or before 10:00 o’clock a.m. on October 29, 2019, then the Bonds or the tax levy shall be used to pay the cost of road and street repair, reconstruction City Bond shall not be issued or the Loan shall not be entered into unless Advertisement for Electronic Bidding and resurfacing projects based on traffi c patterns, need and usage, and approved at an election on the question thereof called and held as is provided to pay the costs of water, sewer and drainage projects; to provide that an by law; provided, further that if no protest is fi led, then the Bonds or the City Bid 3109 Forest Hill High School – Coliseum Renovation election required by this section shall not be held after June 30, 2014; to Bond may be issued and sold in one or more series or the City may enter into reduce the amount of the special tax revenue that the Mississippi Department the Loan without an election on the question of the issuance thereof at any Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bid will be received by of Revenue (the “DOR”) may retain to defray the costs incurred by the DOR time within a period of two (2) years after October 29, 2019. the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business in the collection of the special tax; to extend the date of repeal on this section Offi ce, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 2:00 P.M. until July 1, 2032, unless no election is held under this section prior to July 1, In full compliance with the Section 21-33-307, Mississippi Code of 1972, (Local Prevailing Time) November 22, 2019, at which time and place they 2014, or, if an election is held prior to July 1, 2014, and the proposition fails, as amended and supplemented from time to time, the City Clerk is hereby will be publicly opened and read aloud. A Pre-Bid Conference concerning in which case this section is repealed from and after July 1, 2014; and for directed to publish a copy of this resolution once a week for at least three the project for will be held at Forest Hill High School, 2607 Raymond Road, related purposes; and (3) consecutive weeks in The Mississippi Link and The Clarion Ledger, both Jackson, MS on November 12, 2019 at 9:00 A.M. Attendance at the pre- newspapers published in and having a general circulation in the City and bid conference is non-mandatory but strongly suggested. The Board of WHEREAS, House Bill 787 (2014 Regular Session) amended the Municipal qualifi ed under the provisions of Section 13-3-31, Mississippi Code of 1972, Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, Special Sales Tax Law to provide that the Special Sales Tax shall apply to as amended and supplemented from time to time, with the fi rst publication and to withhold the acceptance of any bid if approved for forty-fi ve calendar sales of tangible personal property or services sold in the municipality and being not less than twenty-one (21) days prior to the date set forth in Section days from the date bids are opened. shall not apply to wholesale sales of food and drink for human consumption 4 of this resolution, and the last publication being made not more than seven sold to full service vending machine operators and wholesale sales of light (7) days prior to such date. Plan holders are required to register and order bid documents at www. wine, beer and alcoholic beverages; to authorize the governing authorities planhouseprinting.com. Bid documents are non-refundable and must be of any municipality that levies the special sales tax authorized under this The City Clerk is hereby directed to procure from the publishers of the purchased through the website. All plan holders are required to have a valid section to incur debt for the purpose of paying the costs of road and street aforesaid newspapers the customary proof of the publication of this resolution email address for registration. Questions regarding website registration and repair, reconstruction and resurfacing projects based on traffi c patterns, and the required notice and have the same before the Governing Body on online orders please contact Online Plan Room Support at Plan House, need and usage, and to pay the costs of water, sewer and drainage projects the date and hour specifi ed in Section 4 hereof. 605 Main St., Tupelo, MS 38804, 662- 407-0193. For questions regarding authorized by this section; and to extend the repeal date on this section from bid documents, please contact Cooke Douglass Farr Lemons Architects + July 1, 2032, to July 1, 2035; and The City hereby declares its offi cial intent to reimburse itself from the proceeds Engineers PA, Phone: 601-366-3110 or Email: thall@cdfl .com. of the Bonds, the City Bond or the Loan for expenses incurred with respect WHEREAS, the Governing Body, acting for and on behalf of the City, on to the Project subsequent to the date of this resolution. This declaration 10/24/2019, 10/31/2019 October 22, 2013, adopted a resolution declaring the intention of the of offi cial intent to reimburse expenditures made prior to the issuance of governing authorities of the City to impose upon all persons as a privilege the Bonds, the City Bond or the Loan in anticipation of the issuance of the for engaging or continuing in business or doing business within the City Bonds, the City Bond or the Loan is made pursuant to the Reimbursement a Special Sales Tax for the purpose of paying the cost of road and street Regulations. The Project for which such expenditures are made is the same repair, reconstruction and resurfacing projects based on traffi c patterns, need as described herein. The Bonds, the City Bond or the Loan will not exceed and usage, and to pay the costs of water, sewer and drainage projects, and the aggregate principal amount of Forty Million Dollars ($40,000,000). calling for a referendum to be held on the question; and The City hereby ratifi es and confi rms the referendum duly called and held WHEREAS, the Governing Body, acting for and on behalf of the City, on on January 14, 2014, by which a majority of at least three-fi fths (60%) of October 22, 2013, adopted a resolution providing for the calling and holding the qualifi ed electors of the City who voted in the election for the levy of the of a special election (the “Special Election”) within the City for the purpose of Special Sales Tax was achieved. submitting to the qualifi ed electors of the City the proposition of whether or not to impose upon all persons as a privilege for engaging or continuing in If any one or more of the provisions of this resolution shall for any reason be business or doing business within the City a Special Sales Tax for the purpose held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any of of paying the cost of road and street repair, reconstruction and resurfacing the other provisions of this resolution, but this resolution shall be construed projects based on traffi c patterns, need and usage, and to pay the costs of and enforced as if such illegal or invalid provision or provisions had not been water, sewer and drainage projects, as authorized by the Municipal Special contained herein. Sales Tax Law; and Councilperson Banks seconded the motion to adopt the foregoing resolution, WHEREAS, the Governing Body, acting for and on behalf of the City, on and the question being put to a roll call vote, the result was as follows: January 14, 2014, held a Special Election pursuant to the resolutions adopted on October 22, 2013; and COUNCILPERSON YEA NAY

WHEREAS, the Governing Body, acting for and on behalf of the City, on Ashby Foote X January 21, 2014, adopted a resolution accepting and approving the report Melvin Priester, Jr. X of the Election Commissioners within and for the City concerning a Special Kenneth I. Stokes (Absent) Election held in said City on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 and declaring the De’Keither Stamps (Absent) result of said election in connection with the proposition of whether or not Charles Tillman X to impose a Special Sales Tax for the purpose of paying the cost of road Aaron Banks X and street repair, reconstruction and resurfacing projects based on trafﬁ c Virgi Lindsay X patterns, need and usage, and to pay the costs of water, sewer and drainage projects, as authorized by the Municipal Special Sales Tax Law; and The President of the Council then declared the resolution passes and adopted this the 1st day of October 2019. WHEREAS, the Project is in accordance with and in furtherance of the provisions of the Act; and APPROVED BY:

WHEREAS, as of October 1, 2019, the assessed value of all taxable property /s/ Virgi Lindsay within the City, according to the last completed assessment for taxation, PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL was $1,275,951,918, and the City had outstanding bonded and ﬂ oating indebtedness of the City as subject to the twenty percent (20%) debt limit /s/ Chokwe Antar Lumumba prescribed by Section 21-33-303, Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended MAYOR and supplemented from time to time, is in the amount of not greater than $116,621,000; and ATTEST:

WHEREAS, if applicable, neither the Bonds, the City Bond nor the Loan, /s/ Kristi Moore when added to the outstanding bonded indebtedness of the City, will result CITY CLERK in indebtedness, both bonded and ﬂ oating, exclusive of debt not subject to the aforesaid twenty percent (20%) debt limit prescribed by Section 21-33- 10/3/2019, 10/10/2019, 10/17/2019, 10/24/2019 303, Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended and supplemented from time to time, in excess of twenty percent (20%) of the assessed value of all taxable property within the City, and will not exceed any constitutional or statutory www.mississippilink.com OCTOBER 24 - 30, 2019 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • B7

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What I learn when I have The Urban League Movement lunch at Cook County Jail has had few greater champions By Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. larly in federal prisons. State and local prisons in Congress than Elijah Cummings Founder and President of and jails tend to have more inmates charged with Rainbow PUSH Coalition property or violent crimes. By Marc H. Morial headed north as part of the Great Small Business Development On my birthday this year, I Too many are there because of petty violations Trice Edney Newswire Migrations. Centers. His Promoting Reentry continued my tradition of going of the terms of their release from previous charg- “Steely yet com- He was inspired to become through Education in Prisons Act to the Cook County Jail to have es, not even from committing a new offense. passionate, prin- a lawyer by NAACP National would ease barriers to reentry by lunch with some of the 5,552 Inmates, almost by defi nition, are disproportion- cipled yet open to Youth Director Juanita Jackson providing incarcerated individu- people who are inmates there. ately low income. They are “down on their luck,” new perspectives, Mitchell, the fi rst African-Amer- als with the educational oppor- These visits remind me of the hu- people struggling under the intense pressures of Chairman Cum- ican woman to practice law in tunities they need to successfully manity of those who are in trou- poverty. They tend to be people who suffer from mings remained Maryland. Under her guidance, reenter their communities upon ble – and of the inhumanity, even idiocy, of our the diseases of depression, alcoholism or drug steadfast in his 11-year-old Cummings and other release. The SAFE Lending Act criminal justice system. Despite the fi rst steps to- abuse. When I break bread with these people, pursuit of truth, justice and rec- black boys leaped into a formerly would crack down on some of the ward prison reform, the United States still locks I always fi nd them to be more intelligent than onciliation. It’s a tribute to his all-white swimming pool in Bal- worst abuses of the payday lend- up a higher percentage of its population than any people think, more humane than people think, native Baltimore that one of its timore, triggering mob violence ing industry and protect consum- other country – even more than repressive na- more curious and open to experience than people own brought such character, that left him with a lifelong scar. ers from deceptive and predatory tions like China. think. These are not serial murderers or rapists. tact and resolve into the halls of It was the proprietor of the practices that strip wealth from There are some 2.3 million people locked They are overwhelmingly people who erred or power every day. And true to the drugstore where Cummings working families. up in America in 1,719 state prisons, 109 fed- did wrong but are not bad people. We need a lot giants of progress he followed worked as a teenager who paid He was a champion for voting eral prisons, 1,772 juvenile correction facilities, more reform of our judicial system and particu- into public service, Chairman his application fee to Howard rights, making an impassioned 3,163 local jails, as well as what are called In- larly of our system of incarceration. We should Cummings stood tallest and most University. He thrived at How- plea on the House fl oor against dian Country Jails, immigration detention facili- be doing far more rehabilitation and far less in- resolute when our country need- ard, earning his degree in politi- voter suppression: ties and more. If prisons were a city, it would be carceration. With 10 million people going to jail ed him the most.” – President cal science in 1973 and his law “On my mother’s dying bed, larger than Philadelphia or Dallas, and one of the each year – and the overwhelming number in jail Barack Obama degree at University of Maryland 92 years old, former sharecrop- country’s top 10 in population. In total, about at any one time not convicted of anything – one It’s hard to express just how three years later. per, her last words were, ‘Do not $80 billion a year is spent on correction facilities, thing we should do is register them to vote. The great a loss the death of Elijah He entered public service in let them take our votes away from compared to the $68 billion spent by the Depart- inmates I spoke with were stunned to learn that Cummings represents to the civil 1983 as a member of Maryland’s us,’” he said. “She had fought and ment of Education. they were still eligible to vote – and eager to be rights community. House of Delegates. He was the seen people harmed, beaten, try- About 612,000 of this number are in local jails, signed up. If they were to be registered and to He was in the public eye most fi rst African American to serve ing to vote. Talk about inalien- but that number is misleading. A staggering 10.6 vote, they might help make a difference in the recently for his role as chair of the as Speaker Pro Tempore. After able rights. Voting is crucial. And million people go to jail in any one year. Most are judges that get elected, in the sentences that get House Committee on Oversight winning his seat in Congress with I don’t give a damn how you look released shortly after posting bail or getting out handed out, in the injustices that are structured and Government Reform, one more than 80 percent of the vote, at it: There are efforts to stop without it. Over two-thirds of the people in jail into our justice system. of three House committees con- he was reelected 11 times with people from voting. That’s not have not been convicted of any crime. These are They know better than most that while there ducting an impeachment inquiry overwhelming majorities. right. This is not Russia. This is overwhelmingly poor people who cannot afford are some truly violent people that deserve incar- of President Trump. And he will The Urban League movement the United States of America.” bail. Prison and jail populations are still dispro- ceration, the vast majority need a hand up, not be remembered for his passionate had few greater champions in Cummings saw his responsi- portionately people of color. African Americans another shackle of more debt, a bad record, a commitment to integrity in our Congress than Cummings, who bility to conduct oversight of the are 12 percent of the country’s population but 33 bleaker future. public institutions. led major initiatives to promote president as a constitutional im- percent of federal and state prisons’ population. Illinois, under Governor Pritzker, has set the His life and his legacy, how- economic justice, civil rights, perative, but his responsibility to Recently, from 2009 to 2016, the African- pace. Legislation was enacted that will turn the ever, encompass so much more. voter protection and educational serve his constituents as a moral American prison population has fallen by about county jail into a temporary precinct that will The many tributes to Cum- opportunity. imperative. 17 percent, declining more rapidly than the white enable “pretrial detainees” – those who are de- mings upon his death Oct. 17 This year alone, legislation he The nation needs leaders like prison population, which is down about 10 per- tained but not convicted of anything – to register noted that his life represented introduced that mirrors Urban Cummings who are guided by cent. The scourge of the opioid epidemic has and vote. That provides a model for states and the American Dream. Specifi - League policy includes a propos- honor and comported by dignity. signifi cantly contributed to the number of whites localities across the country. These are citizens cally, it represented the African- al to facilitate partnerships be- We grieve his loss and offer our in trouble. Nonviolent offenders make up a sig- who have the right to vote. We should make it American dream. He was a child tween the Small Business Admin- deepest condolences to his fam- nifi cant proportion of the incarcerated – particu- possible for them to exercise that right. of southern sharecroppers who istration and HBCUs to establish ily.

Congressman Elijah Cummings - Conscience of the Congress

By Julianne Malveaux Cummings wielded a powerful Maryland Governor Larry Ho- NNPA News Wire Columnist infl uence, not only among other gan (R), must set a date for a spe- President Lee politicians regardless of political cial election for Cummings con- Saunders, and party, but also on his neighbors, gressional seat. Until then, House Democratic ac- taking to the street with a bull- Democrats will have to decide tivist and pastor horn to try to quell emotions in who assumes his chairmanship Leah Daughtry the wake of the police murder of of the House Oversight Commit- took to the stage Freddie Gray. tee. Many say Cummings’ death to have a conver- And for all his power, Cum- will not slow the momentum for sation about politics, voting, and mings was also often measured. impeachment. Indeed, I hope that political courage. Congressman When 45 attacked his city by more members of Congress will Elijah Cummings (D-MD) was calling it a “rat-infested” place emulate the Cummings’ passion scheduled to attend the Spirit where no one wanted to live, for the Constitution and disdain of Democracy awards dinner, Cummings held his powder and for those who fail to honor it. hosted by the National Coali- allowed others, including many Pelosi has pledged to move tion for Black Civic Participation Baltimoreans, to respond. And swiftly on impeachment, and not (NCBCP) October 16; he died while he could be scathing in a day goes by without 45 provid- just a few hours after the dinner his questioning, he could also ing more reasons for impeach- concluded. be kind and collegial, which ex- ment. On the same day that Cum- As Roland Martin led the three plains why so many Republicans mings died, the president, after luminaries who received the issued acclamatory statements issuing unusually compassionate Chairman’s award from NCB- upon his death. Cummings was condolences for the Cummings PC, it was clear that Cummings guided by his faith and by his family, announced that the G-7 would have been right at home keen sense of right and wrong. meeting next year will be held at in the company of his colleagues. He believed in our country and, the Trump resort in Miami. This It would have been great to hear more importantly, in our Consti- is a direct violation of the emolu- his passionate voice thundering tution, which is why he was so ments clause of the Constitution about the need to speak truth very passionate about the need and a refl ection of the way the to power. As chairman of the for those in power to adhere to it. Trump family has used the White House Oversight Committee, he The Maryland congressman House as a cash machine. One was known for his powerful and was also passionate about chil- can only imagine what Cum- scathing attacks on this adminis- dren, or the “generations yet mings would have to say about tration. unborn.” He chafed at the ad- this matter. He never hesitated to use his ministration’s policy of separat- Cumming’s death is a blow to investigative powers to check an ing children from their parents the Congress, the Congressio- administration replete with po- at the border, challenging his nal Black Caucus, the African- litical chicanery and corruption. colleagues in a booming voice, American community, and the Indeed, he reportedly signed “We are better than this.” For all nation. He will be sorely missed. subpoenas from his hospital bed his passion, thunder, and pointed While no one can fi ll his shoes, the evening before he made his criticism, he was also a notably we must all be motivated by his transition. I always enjoyed my kind and considerate man. House legacy of speaking truth to pow- interactions with Congressman Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer er, being a voice for the voice- Cummings. He was right-on and (D-MD) said of his colleague, less, with compassion, dignity, righteous, humble and honest, “In a time of confrontation and and respect for the Constitution. and ever faithful to his roots. disagreement and anger and, yes, Julianne Malveaux is an au- He had no airs – and was proud sometimes hate, he was a beacon thor and economist. Her latest to be the son of a sharecropping of civility, of fairness, of justice.” project MALVEAUX! On UDC- family. He loved black people Many others echoed those TV is available on youtube.com. and loved the Baltimore neigh- sentiments, with House Speaker For booking, wholesale inquiries borhood that he never moved Nancy Pelosi describing Cum- or for more info visit www.juli- away from, commuting daily mings as “the conscience of the annemalveaux.com from Capitol Hill to his home. Congress.”

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By Terri Schlichenmeyer true. ing “a version of the American Agreements between Ken- And for seventeen years, she Author W. Caleb McDaniel Columnist He paid her, not for her, and dream.” tucky and Ohio meant that Har- burned at what he’d done… tells a breathless tale with an Home Sweet Home. Harriet Wood made sure he did. Cirode purchased Wood in riet Wood was still a slave until Don’t be surprised if, as ominously dark feel through Be it ever so humble, there’s Born in a small town in Lexington and, because he was Jane Cirode freed her, which you’re reading “Sweet Taste many of its pages, because the no place like it. It’s where your northern Kentucky, Wood “restless,” he moved to New happened at some point in 1848. of Liberty,” you begin to feel monsters here were real. Yes, family is, where you hang your guessed that she entered the Orleans shortly afterward, tak- Finally, Wood was free and she rather overwhelmed. There’s a it’s a complicated tale that coat, where you keep your stuff. world in 1818 or 1820, but no ing her with him. Although he had the papers to prove it. lot going on inside this book. races from north to south, but Even the word “home” equals one knew for sure. Moses Tous- seemed to prosper there for a She didn’t have them with The names, fi rstly, may cause the righteous audacity that ul- safety and comfort, and in the ey owned her then and when he time, Cirode found himself in her, though, when Zebulon you to page back and forth to timately occurred in Ohio in new book “Sweet Taste of Lib- died in 1834 after a series of dire fi nancial troubles in early Ward conspired to kidnap her remember who’s who; that this 1870 makes it worthwhile, fi st- erty” by W. Caleb McDaniel, misfortunes, she was sold to a 1844, so he abandoned his and take her to market to sell is a highly-peopled account is pumping and satisfying. getting home could mean pay- Louisville man named Henry family and sailed to France. back into slavery. The papers only a part of the issue, never Historians, of course, will back, too. Forsyth. She toiled two years His wife, Jane, took the slaves never surfaced during a lawsuit mind the similarity of some want “Sweet Taste of Liberty.” For many years, Zebulon for him, and when Forsyth’s she’d retained and returned to challenging Ward’s ownership surnames. You’ll truly have to Feminists shouldn’t miss it. Ward bragged about being “the business fell on hard times, he Kentucky, and then she took of Wood. She didn’t have them take your time here – which you Folks with an opinion on repa- last American… to pay for a sold Wood to William Cirode, a Wood to Ohio, which was a free when he sold her down the river won’t wish to do, since it’s a rations should fi nd it. All of you slave,” but that wasn’t quite French immigrant who was liv- state. to Natchez. story you’ll want to gobble up. will want to take it home.

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Southern Christian Services for Children receiving $500,000 check. Canopy Children’s Solutions receives $500,000 check from Trustmark. Methodist Children’s Homes of Mississippi show off $50,000 check.

The Mississippi Link Newswire of our corporate philosophy. We ity to house their many active to Methodist Children’s Homes state, with their primary cam- children and families of Mis- Trustmark (NASDAQ: believe that by supporting these services and programs through- of Mississippi to provide an pus in Jackson. sissippi for over 100 years and TRMK) presented a total of organizations, we are enhanc- out Mississippi. initial investment to fund their This past Saturday, Trust- serve all 82 counties through a $1,050,000 to three of Missis- ing the lives of our customers, Southern Christian Services Permanency Assessment Cen- mark presented a $500,000 full range of innovative solu- sippi’s youth and family-based associates and neighbors.” for Children and Youth, Inc., is ter. The center will provide check to Canopy Children’s tions. charities providing services On September 24, Trustmark a faith-based, nonprofi t orga- care to males and females ages Solutions (CCS) at their In- “We understand the impor- and programs to help children presented Southern Chris- nization founded in 1988 that twelve to eighteen needing im- augural Butterfl y Ball, the tance of being a true community thrive. The organizations who tian Services for Children and provides children and family mediate care due to foster care fi rst gala of its kind devoted partner,” said Host. “Our hope received fi nancial support in- Youth (SCSCY) a check for services throughout the State placement disruption and/or to raising much needed fund- is that our contributions inspire cluded: Southern Christian Ser- $500,000 at their 31st Annual of Mississippi. Licensed by the minor victims of human traf- ing and awareness for mental others to support life-changing vices for Children and Youth, Bottom Line for Kids Benefi t Mississippi Department of Hu- fi c k i n g . and behavioral health for kids. organizations like these as they Methodist Children’s Homes of Dinner and Auction. Trustmark man Services and certifi ed by Methodist Children’s Homes Trustmark served as presenting continue to enhance and rebuild Mississippi and Canopy Chil- has been a proud partner of SC- the Mississippi Department of (MCH) has been providing sponsor of the event and has the lives of children and youth dren’s Solutions. SCY since 2002 and has served Mental Health, SCSCY’s ser- care and love for children and been a partner of CCS for over here in Mississippi.” “At Trustmark, we are com- as a sponsor for many of their vices include therapeutic foster families in Mississippi since 17 years. Trustmark is participating in mitted to investing in the lives programs and events, including care, adoption, group homes 1896. Originally an orphan- Canopy Children’s Solutions The Children’s Promise Act, of those in our communities,” the Sonny Fountain Memorial and a transitional living pro- age, MCH has cared for more is Mississippi’s most compre- which offers Mississippi tax said Jerry Host, Trustmark Golf Tournament. With Trust- gram. than 11,000 children for over a hensive nonprofi t provider of credit to individuals and busi- CEO. “For over 130 years, sup- mark’s contribution, Southern Following Southern Chris- century. Originally located in children’s behavioral health, nesses for donations to eligible porting local civic organiza- Christian Services will be able tian Services, Trustmark pre- Water Valley, they have grown educational and social service charitable organizations. tions has been an integral part to purchase a permanent facil- sented a $50,000 contribution into multiple homes across the solutions. They have served the www.mississippilink.com OCTOBER 24 - 30, 2019 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • B11

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