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VOL. 25, NO. 26 APRIL 18 - 24, 2019 50¢ JPS School Board approves The 2019 Masters: appointments of two new Tiger’s incredible assistant superintendents improbable comeback to win The Mississippi Link Newswire Jackson Public Schools announced Kath- leen Grigsby and Dionne Woody have been appointed to serve as Elementary Assistant Superintendents in the 2019-2020 school year. These two administrators have served with excellence as principals of JPS elementary schools. They have both been recognized as JPS Administrators of the Year, which may be attributed to their notably similar philosophies of education. Grigsby will continue to serve as the prin- cipal of Barack H. Obama Magnet School (formally Davis Magnet) until the end of the Woods CNN / GETTY IMAGES school year. Under her leadership, the school achieved and maintained the No. 1 ranking By Stacy M. Brown Woods as he wins the Masters among elementary schools in the state of Mis- NNPA Newswire Correspondent Golf Tournament for the fi fth sissippi based on results from end-of-year ac- After 11 years, multiple sur- time,” NNPA President and CEO countability tests. During Grigsby’s tenure, the Grigsby Woody geries and a myriad of personal Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., tweeted. school received PREPS Value Added Awards drama, Tiger Woods won his Chavis also noted the tough in MAAP Reading and Math in 2019, 2018 and support more schools in our district in my Also in 2016, the Jackson State University fi fth Masters Championship and road Woods had to take to re- and 2015. It received the award for Math in role as Assistant Superintendent of Elementary National Alumni Association honored her with his 15th career major on a sun- emerge as Golf’s biggest star. 2017 and for Highest Profi ciency in Reading Schools,” said Grigsby. “I am grateful for the its Black Tie Award and the Mississippi House soaked Sunday at Augusta Na- “Resilience is in our DNA,” in 2016. service provided to Barack H. Obama Magnet of Representatives saluted her with a proc- tional. Chavis said, referring to African Grigsby has made history at two of her and know that the school community will con- lamation for her commitment in the fi eld of It was the fi rst time Woods had Americas and other minorities alma maters. At Mississippi College, she was tinue to thrive.” education. Like Grigsby, she has emphasized won at Augusta after he was trail- and certainly acknowledging the the fi rst graduate of the school’s doctoral pro- Woody currently serves as the principal a similar whole-child approach to educating ing after 54 holes. challenges overcome by Woods. gram. She also holds a specialist degree from of Key Elementary. She helped the school children throughout her career. Furthermore, The victory also came follow- Golden State Warriors super- the college. At the University of Mississippi in maintain its B rating for multiple years until it she believes in engaging the village, parents ing years of doubting whether he star guard Stephen Curry called Oxford, she was the youngest alumna inducted achieved an A rating and moved up to a No. and school partners along with teachers, in that would ever be able to play at a Woods’ victory, “the greatest in the School of Education Hall of Fame in 15 ranking in 2018. Key Elementary has been endeavor. As she moves forward to address high level. comeback story in sports. “Con- 2018. She holds a Master of Education degree profi led as a symbol of success in at least two new challenges in JPS, Woody is pleased with “It’s overwhelming because of grats Tiger Woods, let me hold in Curriculum and Instruction and a Bachelor video features – one by WJTV News Channel the legacy she is leaving among the faculty, what has transpired,” Woods told one of those 5 jackets one time,” of Education degree in Elementary Education 12 in 2016 and a more recent documentary staff, students and families of Key Elementary. reporters after he shot a -2 under Curry wrote on Twitter. from the university. produced by the School Improvement team at “Key has been a wonderful place to work 72 for -13 under overall to seal Tennis great Serena Williams She was named the JPS Administrator of the the Mississippi Department of Education. Prior and has a great family-like atmosphere that I the victory. “It’s unreal for me said the win moved her to tears. Year in 2018 and went on to be selected the to serving at Key, Woody steered a turnaround was blessed to be part of,” said Woody. “I’m so to be experiencing this. I’m kind “I’m literally in tears watching Mississippi Congressional District 2 Adminis- at Bradley Elementary. The school went from proud of the growth that the faculty and I have of at a loss for words really,” he Tiger Woods. This is greatness trator of the Year. low performing to successful in the four years made together as a school family.” said. like no other,” Williams Tweet- She believes educators must desire to teach that she was at the helm. The JPS School Board unanimously ap- The victory, one of the greatest ed. “Knowing all you have been and lead each child to his or her maximum po- Woody holds a Bachelor of Science degree proved the superintendent’s recommendation comebacks in sports history, had through physically to come back tential through a whole child approach, seek- in Elementary Education and a Master of Sci- to promote Woody and Grigsby to Assistant social media abuzz. and do what you just did today? ing a balance between academic achievement ence degree in Education Leadership from Superintendents of Elementary Schools at the “The National Newspaper Wow. Congrats a million times. and promoting the long-term development of Jackson State University. Woody was named regular Board meeting held Tuesday, April 16. Publishers Association (NNPA) all children. Administrator of the Year for Jackson Public Grigsby’s and Woody’s appointments be- congratulates and salutes Tiger Woods “I am excited about the opportunity to lead Schools in 2016. come effective July 1. Continued on page 3 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated – Alpha Delta Zeta Chapter Observes Finer Womanhood

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority members Anita Young, Lorenda Franklin, Martha Hester, Zoerean Neal, Lucille Green, Patricia Anderson, Clara Jackson, Jacqueline Brackett and Janice Smothers

The Mississippi Link Newswire week in February and continues Since 1938, Alpha Delta Zeta, rekindle the sisterly bond and ex- “Will Planning” with guest and prizes were awarded to each All over the world, Zeta Phi throughout the month of March. has been observing Finer Wom- emplify the spirit of Finer Wom- speaker, Judge Patricia Wise, a game winner. Beta Sorority, Incorporated annu- This is a time of remembrance, re- anhood Week in Jackson, Missis- anhood through mind, body and life member of Zeta Phi Beta This observance was collab- ally observes one of its founding fl ections and revitalizing “zeal’ in sippi. This year, Alpha Delta Zeta spirit. Sorority, Incorporated. The eve- oratively sponsored by the Finer principles – Finer Womanhood. the hearts and minds of members planned a series of activities that March 22, 2019 the chapter ning concluded with Zeta Bingo. The observance begins the last all around the world. brought its members together to hosted a legal workshop around Light refreshments were served Zetas Continued on page 3

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2 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 18 - 24, 2019 www.mississippilink.com Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area receives award at 2019 Habitat Affi liate Conference

Mississippi Link Newswire Habitat for Humanity Mis- sissippi Capital Area (HFHM- CA) received the Sam Mom- pongo Award at the Habitat International Affi liate Confer- ence recently held in Atlanta, Georgia, for tithing $1 million to Habitatís work internation- ally over the last 3 decades. The award created in honor of Sam Mompongo, who gave Millard Fuller, founder of Habitat for Humanity, the fi rst donation towards Habitatís in- ternational building program. From his $200 donation, the tithe program grew and is now one of the most effective ways Habitat affi liates can support the ministry overseas. For ev- ery house Habitat for Human- ity Mississippi Capital Area builds locally, a donation of $2,000 is made to support work in Honduras. The Mississippi Capital Area affi liate is in the top 4.08% among the 1,200 Habitat affi li- ates to reach the million dollar milestone. HFHMCA works to elimi- nate poverty housing in the tri- county area, and the affi liate Pictured (L to R) Bridget Steed, HFHMCA executive assistant; John Armstrong, Bangladesh national director; Slade Exley, HFHMCA vice president; Harrison Young, HFHMCA board president; tithes to support work abroad. Christy Stickney, Nepal national director; Merrill McKewen, HFHMCA executive director; Jean Frenel Tham, Haiti national director; Victoria Stein, HFHMCA development associate www.mississippilink.com APRIL 18 - 24, 2019 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3

Woods Continued from page 1 Neglect, disrespect of Puerto Rico I am so inspired. Thak you buddy,” Williams said. Former President Barack Obama also offered his congratulations via Twitter. by Trump Administration continues “Tiger! To come back and win the Masters after all the highs and lows is a testament to ex- By Barrington M. Salmon “This administration cannot simul- cellence, grit and determination,” Obama said. NNPA NewswireContributor taneously hold up recovery dollars for Fellow golfers like Phil Mickleson, Luke President Donald Trump reignited Puerto Rico, and then point to Puerto Donaldson, Gary Player and Bubba Watson the antipathy he has towards Puerto Rico’s failure to spend it as an excuse also tweeted out their respects and congratula- Rico when, in a recent meeting with not to provide additional assistance,” tions to the 43-year-old Woods. Congressional Republicans, he reit- Leahy said during debate on the Sen- And, the “Golden Bear,” Jack Nicklaus also erated his desire to deny any but the ate foor. expressed his appreciation and awe of Woods. most basic funds to Puerto Rico. “I’ve given them more money than “A big ‘well done’ from me to Tiger Woods,” He told senators in a closed-door they’ve ever got,” Trump told report- wrote Nicklaus, whose all-time record of 18 meeting March 26 he thinks Puerto ers at the White House. “Puerto Rico- Major championships is certainly within the Rico got too much funding compared has been taken care of better by Don- reach of Woods, who now has 15. to mainland states like Florida, Geor- ald Trump than by any living human “I am so happy for him and for the game of gia and Texas. In a CNN exclusive by being. I think the people of Puerto golf,” Nicklaus wrote on Twitter. “This is just Jim Acosta and Kevin Liptak, Trump Rico understand it.” fantastic.” said he is willing to supplement a Rosselló strenuously pushed back the Government Accountability Of- Since the storms, Trump has con- shortfall in the island’s food stamp against. fce estimates that Puerto Rico will gratulated himself, claiming that the program to the tune of $600 million “He treats us as second-class citi- need about $132 billion to rebuild recovery efforts were ‘incredibly suc- but refuses to do more. zens, that’s for sure,” he said. “And from Maria. And so far, the Federal cessful’ and he praised FEMA and Zetas This posture infuriated Gov. Ri- my consideration is I just want the Emergency Management Agency has law enforcement as well. Continued from page 1 cardo Rosselló who reacted angrily opportunity to explain to him why obligated almost $4 billion in public In a recent article in The Indepen- Womanhood/Sisterly Love and Z-HOPE com- to Trump’s comments, calling him a the data and information he’s getting assistance grant funding to the island dent, a British publication, acting mittees. bully and accusing him of ignoring is wrong. I don’t think getting into a and Congress has released $11 bil- White House Chief of Staff Mick On March 30, Alpha Delta Zeta hosted a the island’s dire post-hurricane needs. kicking and screaming match with lion. Mulvaney is quoted as saying he be- teambuilding event at the Enter/Locked Escape Rosselló told CNN that he would not the President does any good. What I The Democratic House pulled to- lieves Puerto Rico will need to fnd its Rooms in Ridgeland. Members found this to be sit back and allow his offcials to be am aiming to do is make sure reason gether an almost $14 billion aid pack- own way out of the debt crisis. Those a fun and mind challenging activity. Fortunately, bullied by the White House. prevails, that empathy prevails, that age that sat in the Senate for weeks, knowledgeable about what happens everyone was able to “escape.” Other members “If the bully gets close, I’ll punch equality prevails, and that we can then Trump’s stubborn refusal to ap- in the White House also say they be- joined in at The Manship Wood Fired Kitchen the bully in the mouth,” he said. “It have a discussion.” prove additional funding led them to lieve he is encouraging Trump’s neg- for dinner. would be a mistake to confuse cour- Both Rosselló and San Juan May- block a $13.5 billion Republican di- ative view of the island. Finer Womanhood observance ended with tesy with courage.” or Carmen Yulín Cruz, have sought saster aid bill April 2. The Dems ar- On April 1, Trump tweeted: “The a moving and spirit-flled church fellowship In various media reports, Rosselló- meetings with Trump for months but gued that without more adequate aid people of Puerto Rico are GREAT but March 31 at College Hill Missionary Baptist described the president’s remarks as he has refused. Rosselló met with for Puerto Rico they wouldn’t support politicians are incompetent or corrupt. Church in Jackson, MS. Immediately following “irresponsible, regrettable and, above White House offcials and was also the bill. Puerto Rico got far more money than the church service, members shared in a fellow- all, unjustifed,” and “below the dig- on Capitol Hill last week discussing Trump criticized Democrats via Florida and Texas combined, yet their ship brunch at Piccadilly’s Restaurant on I-55 N. nity of a sitting president.” the prospects of Puerto Rican state- Twitter for “fghting” the disaster re- government can’t do anything right, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was “I invite the president to stop listen- hood with lawmakers. lief bill and he continues to argue that the place is a mess, nothing works.” founded January 16, 1920 on the campus of ing to ignorant and completely wrong Florida Sen. Marco Rubio said Puerto Rican offcials are using fed- San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Howard University in Washington, D.C. The advice,” Rosselló added in a state- Trump supports the federal govern- eral funds to pay off its debts, an as- Cruz, who has been trading insults local chapter, Alpha Delta Zeta was chartered ment last week. “Instead he should ment offering $600 million to Puerto sertion the offcials strenuously deny. with Trump since shortly after the October 14, 1938 in Jackson, MS. It is the oldest come to Puerto Rico to hear frsthand Rico to bridge a food stamp shortfall “I want to be very clear: Not a storms, issued a statement last week graduate Zeta chapter in the State of Mississippi from the people on the ground. I in- caused by commonwealth offcials single federal dollar has been used to saying Trump’s comments are a re- and is comprised of over 100 members. vite him to put all of the resources slashing benefts, but the president is make debt payments,” Rosselló said. minder that he “cannot lead.” The chapter owns a tutorial complex, operates at his disposal to help Americans in resistant to the US government send- “Mr. President: Enough with the in- “When faced with a devastating a Stork’s Nest in the Jackson Medical Mall that Puerto Rico, like he did for Texas and ing disaster aid dollars and money to sults and demeaning mischaracteriza- human crisis, Trump augmented it aims to increase the number of women receiv- Alabama. No more, no less … What I rebuild antiquated water systems and tions. We are not your political adver- because he made it about himself, ing early and regular prenatal care. The chapter am aiming to do is make sure that rea- make them more resilient to future saries; we are your citizens.” not about saving our lives,” she said. sponsors four auxiliary groups, Amicae, Archo- son prevails, that empathy prevails, storms. According to media reports, Sen. “When expected to show empathy, he nette, Amicette and Pearlette. that equality prevails and that we can Overall, more than 580,000 people Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont), the rank- showed disdain and lack of respect; For more information on Alpha Delta Zeta have a discussion.” in Puerto Rico rely on the food stamp ing Democrat on the Appropriations it seems to be too hard for Trump to Chapter please visit our website, www.ads- Trump has complained repeatedly program and more than 40 percent Committee, said Trump was blam- know the facts, so he continues to lie 1938.org, and like us Facebook at Zeta Phi that Puerto Rican government of- of them live below the poverty line, ing Puerto Rico for failing to spend about the aid sent to Puerto Rico and Beta Sorority, Incorporated – Alpha Delta Zeta fcials are wasting the money it has Rossello said. money that his own administration about the federal inadequacy towards Chapter. (See photos on page 16) already received, a statement that According to the Associated Press, was refusing to turn over to the island. Puerto Rico.” 4 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 18 - 24, 2019 www.mississippilink.com IN MEMORIAM

www.mississippilink.com APRIL 18 - 24, 2019 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 5 Dr. Roland Hayes Powell Sr. John E. Brown November 29, 1931 - April 1, 2019 February 14, 1920 - April 5, 2019

hoods, Jackson State University, Local Development Corporation of married Azzie Lee Adams in 1965; they Tougaloo College, Alcorn College, Central Mississippi. had one son. Callaway, Lanier and Jim Hill High He and his wife operated a tree A Time for Joy: John accepted Christ Schools and Brinkley Junior High. farm in Simpson County until as his Lord and Savior in 1946. He was a Some of their mentees have be- his death. He had served on the member of Church of God while in Chi- come deans of veterinary schools Board of Directors for the Simpson cago, IL and Crossroads Church of God in in Alabama and California, USDA County Forestry Association and Farmhaven, MS. He was a trustee at Cross- supervisors, military veterinarians, the Hinds County Forestry Asso- roads and sang in the choir. veterinary clinicians, military den- ciation. Along with his brothers, John was a tists, medical doctors, teachers. His He loved to hunt, fi sh and land- neighborhood “handy man” and building son, Dr. David Powell, worked by scape his yard. In later years, he contractor for many years. John responded his side and served as a veterinar- began to learn to play golf with to plumbing, electrical, heating and gen- ian for USDA and the US Army the help of friends, Atty. Eddie eral building requests around the clock. He National Guard, retiring as colonel Tucker and Dr. Richard Middleton. charged less than minimal wages for ser- with a state retirement of brigadier He loved doing all kinds of activi- vices performed. He said his ministry was general. ties with his family, which were to help people. He had an open door policy Dr. Powell was also an assis- numerous, especially cookouts on in his home and all were welcomed. tant professor of Biology at Jack- most holidays. A Time to Leave: On Friday, April son State University from 1966 The family is especially indebted 5, 2019, after an extended illness, John to 1997. He assisted and advised to Dr. Robert Smith for his servic- moved to his holy home. His earthly re- researchers on health, contami- es over the years in times of good ward was exemplifi ed through a praise- nation, disease control and other health and later in times of illness worthy and glorious life, and an abundant related areas. As a member of the of our loved one. We especially love for his family and friends. He was pre- Dr. Roland Hayes Powell Sr. Beta Beta Beta Honor Society in thank the Heart of Hospice team A Time to Be Born: John E. Brown, af- ceded in death by his parents, his wife, one passed peacefully in his sleep in Biology (1969) he received the for their dedicated services over fectionately known as “Durr or “Erby” was daughter (Linda Brown Durr), 3 brothers the early morning of April 1, 2019. Jackson State University “Bio- the many months and especially born February 14, 1920 to the late John and and 7 sisters. He was born on November 29, medical Summer Science Program Kannetha “KK” Jones, Rebecca Bessie Sherrill Brown. He was the 6th of A Time to Remember: John is survived 1931 in Rocky Springs, Missis- Award” in 1982. Luckett, Cheatham Stanton, Am- 15 children born to this union. by his beloved children: Dr. Robert E sippi, and was the middle child of He was also an adjunct profes- ber Munden and Janice Minor, as A Time to Seed: The seeds of his life Brown (Wanda) of Saint Johns, FL, Peggy three. He was preceded in death by sor at the Mississippi State Univer- well as the staff of Home Instead were planted in Farmhaven, MS and Chi- A. Craig (Canton, MS), Ronnie E. Brown his parents, John Benjamin Powell sity School of Veterinary Medicine Senior Services: Brenda Branson, cago, IL. He was educated in the Madison (Chicago, IL), Randall L. Brown (Canton, and Freida Randall Powell, and from 1976-1986. He served on the Sherrie Scott and Phyllis Thomas. County public school system. MS), Michael Brown (Alma) of Louisville one sibling, William Jack Powell. Board of Directors of Tuskegee D. Powell is survived by his A Time to Serve: In 1942-45, John MS; son-in-law Raphael Durr III (Sacra- Roland’s family moved to Jack- Veterinary Medical Alumni Asso- wife Sondra Joan Custard Powell; served in the U.S. Army, was assigned to mento, CA); 12 grandchildren; 19 great- son when he was three and he grew ciation and was a life member of daughter Sondra Elaine Powell of Company G 92nd Engineers, and was in grandchildren; and one great-great grand- up on Valley Street in the “Gowdy the American Veterinary Medical Terry, MS; sons Roland Powell, Italy during WWII. In 1949, he received child; two brothers Jones Brown (Ada) Community” where he began his Association, life member of the Jr. (Addie) of Byram, MS, Attor- his welding certifi cation. Many years later, and Leo Brown (Canton, MS), two sisters formal education at Mary C. Jones Mississippi Veterinary Medical ney Thomas Powell, Sr. of Jack- he retired from NATICO in Chicago, IL. Estelle Williams (Jerome) of St. Louis, Elementary, Reynolds Elementary Association, life time member of son, MS, Colonel (Ret) David In 1986, he completed the State Fire Acad- MO and Bessie Word of Chicago, IL; eight and Jackson State Prep School. the Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Powell, DVM (Carmen) of Terry, emy as a Madison County Volunteer fi re- other in-laws; a host of nieces, nephews, Roland accepted Christ at an early Association and a member of the MS and Steven Devon Powell fi ghter. cousins, a plethora of dear friends and a age and grew up in College Hill Jackson MS Veterinary Medical (Tina) of Byram, MS; 15 grand- A Time to Love: John married Dorothy special friend and caregiver Malcolm Du- Baptist Church where he joined Association. children Julian Taylor (Felicia) of Luckett in 1947; they had fi ve children. He pree (Canton, MS). the Boy Scouts at the age of 12 and He was an active member of East Pointe, MI, David Powell, Jr. later became the 8th Eagle Scout, Holy Ghost Catholic Church, hav- of Boynton Beach, FL, Stephani a very high honor for youth in the ing served as a lector and extraor- Powell Morehead (Travis) of Or- Boy Scouts. Roland was very good dinary minister of Communion. He ange Park, FL, Thomas Powell Jr. at baseball and loved to play as of- served in numerous organizations and Phillip Powell of Columbus, ten as he could. in the church including one of the OH, Alexandria Powll of Jackson, Rev. Edward Hightower He began his high school years chairs of the Holy Ghost Build- MS, Denise Elaine Powell and at Holy Ghost Catholic School ing Committee, Grand Knight of Roland Powell III of Pearl, MS, where he graduated in 1950; after- Knights of Peter Claver Council Jacoby Ray of Lexington, KY, ward he attended Tougaloo College 171, coordinator of the Parish Life Warren Powell of Jackson, MS, and graduated in 1954 with a B.S. Center, president of the pastoral Jillian Powell, Jocelyn Powell of Degree in Biology with minors in council and Holy Ghost men’s Lexington, KY, Corrina Powell Chemistry and Psychology. group. of Kissimmee, FL, Maricarmen Roland met his wife, Sondra, Over the years, Dr. Powell was Powell of Terry, MS and Ster- in the chemistry lab her freshman very active in his community. He ling Powell of Houston, TX; 3 year at Tougaloo College, where served as manager of the little great grandchildren Davis, Verity they connected with the right league baseball team and commis- and Maverick; sister Jean Powell chemistry. Roland and Sondra mar- sioner of the City of Jackson Dixie Ficklin of Newark, CA. ried on December 23, 1955 while Baseball League when his children He is also survived by his aunt he was serving in the U.S. Army, were young. Ruth Powell Hobbs (104) of sharing their love for each other for About 5 or 6 of these kids went Ridgeland, MS; nieces Darlene W. 63 years. They moved back to Los on to play in major leagues. He Green (Joe) of Union City, CA; Angeles after his Honorable Dis- served on the Big Brothers Jack- Janice Wilkinson of Newark, CA; charge from the Army in 1956 and son Advisory Board. He led a Boy Venita Powell Howard (Kenneth) converted to Catholicism. Scout Troop and was on the ex- of Jackson, MS, Shearil Ulmer of Roland was a social worker for ecutive board of the Boy Scouts of Raleigh, MS, Ria Thomas Conerly the City of Los Angeles. He was America, Andrew Jackson Coun- of Gulfport, MS; nephews John also one of the presidents of the cil-Jackson, MS where he was Wilkinson of Antioch, CA and Los Angeles-Tougaloo Alumni awarded their highest honor, the Arnold Ricard of Hayward CA; Association and founder/charter “Silver Beaver Award” in 1999. several great nieces and nephews; member of the Tau Tau Chapter of He served on numerous boards cousins Falvia Roberts (Chuck) Omega Psi Phi Fraternity in Comp- in the community, some of which of Ridgeland, MS, Ramona Jack- ton, Calif. were: Basileus of Beta Alpha son of Las Vegas, CA, Esther He became interested in vet- Chapter of Omega Psi Fraternity, Sherrod Watkins of Encino, CA, erinary medicine after meeting Executive Board of Kairos Inter- Betty Blackburn of Baton Rouge, Dr. Tom Gipson, a Tuskegee vet- national Prison Ministry, the Kai- LA, Mildred Blackburn Jennings erinarian in Los Angeles from ros Horizon Board and the Mis- (Bennie) and A B Blackburn of Greenville, Miss. who attended sissippi Executive Committee of Hermanville, MS, Joseph Powell Alcorn College. Roland applied to Kairos. Renewed Life Ministries, (Janie) and Cora Powell Young of the Tuskegee School of Veterinary a non-profi t corporation (2000- Jackson, MS, Charles Powell and Medicine, was accepted and moved 2005), was started from his prison Family of Crystal Springs, MS, his family to Tuskegee Institute ministry involvement, to help pa- Sheila Thomas, Edward and Mari- where he graduated in 1965 with a roled inmates rehabilitate before an Thomas of Detroit, MI; Cynthia Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. re-entering their communities. He Wright Ellis of Los Angeles, CA; Powell was one of seven veterinar- served as treasurer of the Central numerous other cousins, other rela- ians in Jackson and the fi rst black Mississippi 9th and 10th (Horse) tives and friends. veterinarian in Jackson when he Calvary Association, known as the The family requests that con- February 27, 1938 - April 7, 2019 returned in 1965. He and his wife “Buffalo Soldiers.” tributions may be made to the Al- operated the Valley Street Animal Dr. Powell and his wife were zheimer’s Association in memory Clinic for 29 years. The Terry, MS major owners of S&R Enterprises, of Dr. Roland H. Powell Sr. (On- Animal Clinic was added in 1990. small business investments from line: alz.org or Alzheimer’s As- The Valley Street Animal Clinic 1991-2000; Port Gibson Electric sociation National Offi ce; 225 N. Interested in advertising in was relocated to Raymond Road in Manufacturing Corp. a dedicated Michigan Avenue, Floor 17; Chi- 1994 as the Powell Animal Clinic. supplier for GM Packard Electric cago, IL 60601) The Mississippi Link? Dr. Powell retired in 1997 but from 1981-1990; and Amerimac Public viewing for Dr. Powell came out of retirement to open the Manufacturing Corporation with began at 12 p.m. Friday, April 5, Businesses Monroe Street Animal Clinic with his son, Steven, which manufac- 2019 with the family hour begin- his son, Dr. David Powell, Dr. Syl- tured precision machined parts ning at 6 p.m. at Peoples Funeral Schools via Stewart (a mentee) and his wife from 1998-2005. Home, 886 North Farish Street, in 2010. His business associations in- Jackson, MS 39202. Churches His wife, Sondra, served as his cluded charter member of National Funeral services was held Sat- administrative assistant, offi ce Business League, Executive Com- urday, April 6, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Want ads manager and bookkeeper in all mittee of the Central Mississippi Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Jack- his business ventures. Their clin- Planning & Development District, son, MS 39202 with internment at ics served as Ppeceptors, nurturing Board of Directors and president Autumn Woods Memorial Gardens Call 601-624-4542 or 601-896-0084. and mentoring over 100 students of State Mutual Federal Savings & on West Northside Drive, Jackson, from the surrounding neighbor- Loan Association, and president of MS 39213. 6 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 18 - 24, 2019 www.mississippilink.com JPS hosts Microsoft Mountain Dew challenges Walton fourth graders Education training to multiplication challenge for IT and Ed Tech pros

Mississippi Link Newswire A team from Microsoft Education conducted sessions for school IT and education technology professionals April 3. Two sessions in the series, “EDU Tech Chats: Elevate Students,” were held simultaneously in the school board meeting room. The sessions cov- ered device management and security and integrating technology in the class- room. Microsoft and CDWG partnered to present these sessions that drew par- ticipation from school districts across the state as well as within JPS. The Management and Security train- ing was designed to help IT depart- ments manage and deploy Windows Walton Elementary fourth graders take on employees of Mountain Dew for the partner- 10 devices in schools while protect- ship’s annual Multiplication Challenge. ing student information and preserv- ing the integrity of the network. The Mississippi Link Newswire The competition is serious fun for the classroom integration session, titled The “Are You Smarter Than Moun- students and the employees from Moun- Stop, Collaborate and Inclusion, was tain Dew?” Multiplication Challenge tain Dew. presented to technology facilitators as was held at Walton Elementary School The program is designed to help stu- a hands-on workshop. Participants ex- recently. Fourth-grade students chal- dents get ready for annual testing and plored applications that foster student lenged the team from Mountain Dew/ develop their interest in mathematics. It and educator collaboration, accessi- Brown Bottling Group to a rapid- also eases tension associated with taking bility tools to empower personalized response math quiz. Once again, the the tests. learning and ways to spark students’ fourth graders from Walton were victo- Mountain Dew/Brown Bottling enthusiasm for STEAM (science, tech- rious. Group has been an adopter of Walton for nology, engineering, arts and math) Edie Graham, a former educator at the more than 20 years. Former owner Ken lessons. school, returned to serve as moderator. Brown initiated the partnership in 1987. “The sessions were educational and informative,” said JPS technology analyst William Terrell. “It was a real Technology professionals from JPS and school districts across the state participat- learning experience for technology.” ed in job-specifi c Microsoft Education sessions on April 3. Anticipating a change in the way JPS seeking parent schools teach, learn and collaborate, that consistent access to devices and organized, fi nd and share content and Microsoft and CDWG, seek to help applications like Offi ce 365 and Mine- monitor student progress. schools adapt their instructional en- craft: Education Edition will cultivate For IT staff, device and user man- and student feedback vironments. Microsoft Education en- curiosity and creativity in students. agement becomes easier to manage visions classrooms with technology- The projected outcomes of schools and more affordable. on needs assessment survey enriched learning experiences that transformed by device access and per- In partnering with Microsoft and improve student outcomes. sonalized learning tools include: CDWG to roll out Microsoft Educa- The program promotes inclusive, • Students’ reading and language tion, the district’s Information Tech- connected classrooms and offers de- skills increase as their interest in and nology and Instructional Technology vices, applications and other resources excitement about learning continues at staffs are paving the way for transfor- to ensure the security of the district’s all levels. mational learning to take place in ev- technology framework. The idea is • Teachers are better able to stay ery JPS classroom.

Mississippi Link Newswire perspectives on their school’s parent in- Jackson Public Schools is seeking the volvement practices. This data will be feedback of parents and students on the used to inform the district or school about Comprehensive Needs Assessment. meaningful ways to engage parents that Your participation will help us as we will impact the success of children. examine current practices and plan for Student Survey the future in our district. Your voice is The purpose of the Student Needs important to us. Your input is not only Assessment is to identify your campus’ welcomed but will be much appreciated. educational strengths and the areas that The submission deadline for both sur- need improvement. This survey will veys is May 3. help your school and the district to pri- Parent Survey oritize the areas that most affect student Districts and schools use parent in- achievement and guide the development volvement surveys to gather parents’ of your campus improvement plan.

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www.mississippilink.com APRIL 18 - 24, 2019 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 7 Hinds CC names Hinds Heroes for Spring 2019 The Mississippi Link Newswire The Spring 2019 group of honorees in the Hinds Heroes employee recognition program have been named. Hinds Heroes are chosen because they repre- sent the college well, provide exceptional customer service to all its customers and consistent- ly promote the Hinds mission of service. Heroes selected receive a lapel pin, a token of apprecia- tion and one free day off work. In alphabetical order, this se- mester’s honorees are: • Curtis Wade Alexander, of Wesson, carpentry instructor at the Raymond Campus. His du- ties included being an instructor in the program. He was at Hinds for 23 years. He died Dec. 11, 2018. • Bob Bairrington, of Utica, plant technician for the Main- tenance Department at the Raymond Campus. His duties Curtis Wade Alexander Bob Bairrington Tammi Bowles include work orders and small construction projects through- out the district, including build- ing walls, hanging pictures, building decks, installing new acoustic ceiling, fi xing furniture and installing new fl ooring. He has been with Hinds full-time for eight years and 18 overall, including as a contractor. • Tammi Bowles, of Raymond, public relations/photography as- sistant in the Public Relations Department on the Raymond Campus. Her duties include the departmental budget, photogra- phy, photo editing, research of college archives and numerous other duties as assigned. • LaTonya Bullie, of Madison, administrative secretary for the Jackson Campus-Nursing Al- lied Health Center. Her duties include managing budgets, gen- erating reports, purchasing, pro- viding offi ce support, coordi- nating meeting and conferences, LaTonya Bullie Tela Erves Haley Hartfi eld travel, entering courses for all 12 programs offered at the cen- ter and serving on college com- mittees as assigned. She has been with Hinds for fi ve years. • Tela Erves, of Vicksburg, testing coordinator for the Vicksburg-Warren Campus. Her duties include coordinating an array of testing procedures for students and industry partners. She has been with Hinds for fi ve years. • Haley Hartfi eld, of Brandon, director of the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus. Her du- ties include managing the daily operations of the Muse Center, including reservations, event setup, facility staff and client services. She has been with Hinds for eight years. • Dr. Leroy Levy, of Canton, dean for the Jackson Campus- Academic/Technical Center. His duties include the daily opera- tions of the campus. He has been Dr. Elizabeth Mahaffey Dr. Leroy Levy Jason Pope with Hinds for 25 years. • Dr. Libby Mahaffey, of Raymond, dean for the Jack- son Campus-Nursing/Allied Health Center and district dean of Health Services. Her duties include administrative oversight for Health Science programs and the Nursing/Allied Health Center. She has been with Hinds 37 years. • Jason Pope, of Madison, di- rector of the Offi ce of Sustain- ability on the Raymond Cam- pus. His duties include oversight of the offi ce’s initiatives, which include energy conservation, recycling, waste management, space utilization and being an adjunct instructor in the Busi- ness Administration and Busi- ness Offi ce Technology pro- grams. He has been with Hinds 14 years. • Annie Smith, of Clinton, purchasing and travel specialist in the Purchasing Department Annie Smith Timothy White Joyce Woodhouse on the Raymond Campus. Her duties include assisting with seven years. include instructing and train- best practices as per the Occu- wards, Title III administrative including taking minutes and daily operations of the district • Timothy White, of Ray- ing students to become certi- pational Safety and Health Ad- assistant and events coordinator scheduling the meetings, coor- purchasing travel operation and mond, instructor in the Electri- fi ed with the National Center ministration. He has been with for the Utica Campus. Her du- dinating departmental events. clerical functions in the offi ce. cal Technology program on the for Construction Education and Hinds for four years. ties include clerical functions at She has been with Hinds for 10 She has been with Hinds for Raymond Campus. His duties Research, as well as teaching • Joyce Woodhouse, of Ed- various departmental meetings, years. 8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 18 - 24, 2019 www.mississippilink.com MADDRAMA walks away with top honors at national drama and speech competition

By Rachel James-Terry jsumsnews.com MADDRAMA recently competed at the 2019 National Association of Dramatic and Speech Arts Confer- ence in Baltimore, Maryland (April 2-6) where they walked away with frst and second place honors in every competitive category entered. “We won more awards than any oth- er school in attendance. Thank you to a committed group of students and an even more committed faculty; Prince Duren, Dr. Nadia Bodie-Smith and James Pettis,” said Dr. Mark Hender- son, associate professor of speech and theatre and founder of MADDRAMA. Over fve days, students attended workshops that covered everything from acting, narration and the arts, while competing in various categories such as oral interpretation, persuasive speaking and duo acting. Prince Duren, director of the De- partment of Speech and Theatre, shared that he especially enjoyed the artistic excellence presented during the competition portion of the confer- MADDRAMA performance troupe took home more awards than any other school at this year’s National Association of Dramatic and Speech Arts Conference. Dr. Nadia ence. Bodie-Smith, associate professor and coordinator in theatre studies, said: “To Be in the company of other theatre practitioners, especially those from our sister HBCUs was “The art that’s being done at vari- refreshing. Not only did our students get to network with professionals in the feld, but they also were afforded the opportunity to build relationships with other students who ous institutions is a testament to the share their passion for the arts.” PHOTO SPECIAL TO JSU hard work of theatre faculty, admin- istration support and dedication of the she said the support she received from Please see the following list of Despite acute laryngitis, students. It was pure catharsis seeing Henderson and Bodie-Smith gave her awards received by MADDRMA: DeShadrian Hopkins, a all these elements come together for the courage to perform. Superior Rating - Play Festival- senior, took frst place for an unforgettable experience,” said “It was not about me. ‘I’m Not Giv- Livin’ Fat her oral interpreation of Duren. ing My Black Back’ is a poem that re- Superior Rating - Persuasive the poem, “I’m Not Giv- “I realized that acting is something I veals that the blackness and the power Speaking- Clement Gibson ing My Black Back.” want to do for the rest of my life. Ini- that we have comes from other black Superior Rating - Oral Interpreta- Hopkins, senior speech tially, I was on the fence. I thought it people, so I realized it wasn’t about tion of Poetry- DeShadrian Hopkins communication major was fun but unsure if it was a sustain- me. I needed to tell the story,” she Excellent Rating - Reader’s The- with a concentration in able career,” she explained. said. atre theatre, described the Further confrmation came for De- The senior, who recently accepted Excellent Rating - Oral Interpreta- conference as affrma- Shadrian Hopkins when she battled a summer internship with the Hatti tion of Prose-Jaquan Walker tion that she can excel through an unexpected bout of acute Loo Theatre in Memphis, Tennessee, Excellent Rating - Dramatic in acting. After taking laryngitis to win frst place in the Oral admits she was foored when they an- Monologue-Shameelah Abdullah a two-year break from Interpretation of Poetry category for nounced her name as the frst place Excellent Rating - Duo Acting- school, Hopkins said she her performance of the poem, “I’m winner. ParKer DeLoach and Michael Barber returned to the HBCU Not Giving My Black Back.” “It was an array of emotions for me. Excellent Rating - Playwriting- with a new perspective. Hopkins shared that she was both I was defnitely crying. This is what Clement Gibson enraged and embarrassed by her un- further led me to believe that this what All-Star Cast Recipients - Mikey expected circumstances. However, I’m supposed to be doing,” she said. Taylor and Denzel Fort. COB students secure top spots: JSU compete for championship title National HBCU Stock Market Challenge at 30th Annual Honda Campus By LaToya Hentz-Moore jsumsnews.com All-Star Challenge (HCASC) The National HBCU Stock Market Challenge and Finan- By LaToya Hentz-Moore academic prowess and ability to cial Literacy Campaign is an jsumsnews.com answer questions about history, educational and competitive After winning a series of re- science, literature, religion, the event designed to help educate gional competitions, Jackson arts and pop culture. students in the areas of fnan- State is one of 48 schools that “This was the frst champi- cial literacy as well as savings vied for the championship title onship tournament for three of and investing. at the 30thannual Honda Campus our team members so there was The challenge is sponsored All-Star Challenge (HCASC), defnitely some pressure to do by the National HBCU Busi- America’s premier academic well but it helped to know that ness Deans Roundtable and competition for Historically Jackson State is behind us all the Harris Stowe State University, Black Colleges and Universities way,” says Cotton. in conjunction with Stock- (HBCUs). The HCASC is a year-round Trak, Inc., Rise Display and The HCASC National Cham- program that centers on academic FactSet. pionship Tournament was held excellence, community service, Dr. Sheila Porterfeld, in- April 13-17 on the American leadership, networking opportu- terim dean for the College of Pictured from (Left to Right): Janice May, Thay Montgomery, Dr. Sheila Porterfeld, interim dean for the Honda campus in Torrance, Cali- nities and mentorship. Business says, “As a member College of Business, Cordarius Robinson and Larry Day, visiting instructor for Finance fornia. Since 1989, Honda Campus of the HBCU Business Dean’s Jackson State University All-Star Challenge, one of Hon- Roundtable, I was extremely uation. I have met a lot of great stu- among the top competitors.” had the opportunity to win the da’s longest running philanthrop- enthused and highly motivated “The experience from par- dents from other schools that Porterfeld further stated, HCASC top prize – a $75,000 in- ic initiatives in the United States, to ensure that our students had ticipating in this challenge are also participating in the “The challenge allowed our stitutional grant from Honda. has celebrated and recognized the opportunity to participate was great and I think what I National HBCU Stock Mar- students to gain experiences in Led by team coach Joshua the academic talents of HBCU in the National HBCU Stock liked the most about the chal- ket Challenge and we have strengthening other key skills Cotton, Jackson State was rep- students. More than $9 million Market Challenge this year.” lenge was that it gave us a formed lasting relationships.” such as critical thinking, ana- resented by Justin Clarke, a ju- in grants from Honda have pro- In October, each student real experience in real time “For a beginner in the stock lyzing and planning. More- nior majoring in accounting from vided support for scholarships, participating in the challenge investing,” says Montgomery. market, I think I did pretty over, they also enhanced both Memphis, TN; Kaitlin Alease Lit- facility upgrades and other in- was given a virtual $100,000 “When it comes to investing, well,” says Robinson. “This their study skills as well as tleberry, a sophomore majoring vestments to improve the student to create a stock portfolio. Ad- it is an emotional roller coast- contest served as a learning self-discipline. They quickly in political science from Bakers- experience at HBCUs. ditionally, they were required er for those who do not under- tool for myself as I gained learned that trading is a pro- feld, CA; Aaron Wilson Ridley, a “For 30 years, Honda Campus to complete 20 fnancial liter- stand the market. This contest more overall knowledge re- cess that takes time, patience freshman majoring in accounting All-Star Challenge has provided acy lessons with topics includ- takes the emotions out of it garding the stock market. This and a great deal of work.” from Memphis, TN and Gamica a platform for the nation’s top ing banking, budgeting, build- and can really open the eyes of experience was an overall Other student participants Theresa Norwood, a junior ma- HBCU students to advance their ing credit, managing debt, people to how investing works success and I had a great time represented the following HB- joring in math education from dreams,” said Steve Morikawa, savings, investing, insurance, and from there, they can apply participating.” CUs: Howard University, Sa- Gary, IN. vice president of Corporate Rela- taxes and retirement. it to their everyday life.” “I am pleased to say that vannah State University, Ala- “I was excited to participate in tions and Social Responsibility at College of Business student COB students Janice May several of our students par- bama State University, Florida the HCASC with our students,” American Honda. “Honda con- Thay Montgomery earned and Cordarius Robinson also ticipated in the challenge and A&M University, Xavier Uni- says Cotton. “My focus was to gratulates the ‘Great 48’ for their second place among his peers fnished among the top 20 were excited about their in- versity of Louisiana, Prairie assist them with developing their incredible work ethic, teamwork from FactSet. The company competitors. volvement in the project,” View A&M University, South- own motivations. I wanted them and competitive spirit.” will provide Montgomery “Since entering this chal- says Porterfeld. “At one point, ern University and A&M Col- to know they are in charge of The 2019 HCASC fnals were with a pre-interview coaching lenge, I am much more con- six of our student participants lege, Fayetteville State Uni- their future and their efforts will live-streamed Tuesday, April 16 and a fast track fnal round in- scious about the stock market were competing among the versity, Tuskegee University, determine their success.” at 12 p.m. eastern standard time. terview for full-time employ- now than I have ever been,” top 30. Even more, one of our Stillman College and Hamp- The fast-paced buzzer com- For more information visit ment with FactSet post-grad- says May. “Most importantly, students secured second place ton University. petition highlighted students’ www.HCASC.com. STATE

www.mississippilink.com APRIL 18 - 24, 2019 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9 Crime victims, advocates awarded at annual ceremony

The Mississippi Link Newswire with people who truly care As the nation continues to rec- about someone in their darkest ognize National Crime Victims’ moment. I’m incredibly appre- Rights Week, Attorney General ciative of the hard working staff Jim Hood was joined by other in our offi ce’s Bureau of Vic- victims’ rights leaders Tuesday tim Assistance who spend each in presenting four awards hon- day doing whatever they can to oring Mississippi crime victims make sure victims receive the and those who are advocates for fi nancial assistance and direct victims in our state. services needed during the af- The awards were presented at Image of Resilience termath of a violent crime.” the annual Mississippi’s Crime AG Jim Hood, Brenda Hendricks, Billing Specialist II, Danny and Lisa Mann, volunteers for the Mississippi Coalition Survivor Award Sha- The Crime Victim Compen- Victims’ Rights Awards Cer- University of Mississippi Medical Center for Survivors of Homicide vonne Osborne sation Program, administered emony, which held the theme by the Attorney General’s Bu- “Honoring our Past: Creating reau of Victim Assistance, re- Hope for our Future.” imburses eligible crime victims The Attorney General’s Crime or next-of-kin for crime related Victim Compensation Division expenses not covered by other presented the following award: sources, such as insurance. • Distinguished Service This past fi scal year, the pro- Award: Brenda Hendricks, bill- gram distributed more than $2.5 ing specialist II, University of million to 999 Mississippi vic- Mississippi Medical Center. tims of crime who were in need Brenda was recognized for her Investigator Bill Lott, Joy Jones, Bureau Di- of fi nancial support due to inju- diligence in providing the divi- Lieutenant, Starkville rector I, VAWA Admin- ries related to the criminal acts sion with billing documenta- Police Department istrator, Offi ce Against perpetrated against them. tion essential to processing the Interpersonal Violence Joy Jones, Bureau Director I, VAWA Administrator, Offi ce Against Interpersonal Violence Eligible applicants may re- requests for medical expenses ceive compensation for medical from victims of violent crimes. Service Award: Joy Jones, Bu- Survivors of Homicide and Vio- fer Center, coordinating their mestic violence who has used treatment, mental health ser- The Mississippi Coalition reau director I, VAWA admin- lence Against Women Act grant efforts for victims of homicide, that negative situation to give a vices, funeral costs and several for Survivors of Homicide pre- istrator, Offi ce Against Inter- administrator for the Mississip- and both she and Danny contin- voice to the voiceless by help- other types of expenses. The sented the following 2019 Amy personal Violence. Jones was pi Department of Health, Offi ce ue to use the insight they have ing other victims through her maximum amount distributed Clayton Awards: recognized for her many years Against Interpersonal Violence. gained from their personal ex- volunteerism with domestic per crime is $20,000. • The Amy Clayton Justice of exceptional work in assisting • The Amy Clayton Volunteer perience as homicide survivors violence organizations. This year’s ceremony was Achievement Award: Inves- victims of violent crime. Vic- Award: Danny and Lisa Mann, to bring awareness to victim “I speak for many in the at- made possible through partner- tigator Bill Lott, Lieutenant, tim advocacy has been Jones’ volunteers for the Mississippi issues and provide supportive torney general’s offi ce in saying ships with the Mississippi De- Starkville Police Department. chosen profession since 2001, Coalition for Survivors of Ho- services to victims of violent how thankful I am for each of partment of Corrections, Mis- Lott was recognized with this where she has served in many micide. After the murder of her crime. these award recipients for using sissippi Coalition for Survivors award for his tireless dedica- different capacities such as father in 1989, Lisa and her Paula Granger, Training and their time and talents to assist of Homicide and Mississippi tion in solving the 1990 “Labor grant coordinator and shelter di- husband, Danny Mann, began Technical Assistance Coordina- victims of crime in our state,” Coalition Against Domestic Day” murders of Betty Jones rector for Care Lodge in Meridi- volunteering at Shafer Center tor of the Mississippi Coalition Hood said. Violence. and Kathryn Crigler, whose an, deputy director of the Crime for Crisis Intervention in Hat- Against Domestic Violence, “One of my proudest efforts For more information on the killer was fi nally identifi ed and Victim Compensation Division tiesburg, Mississippi and the presented the following award: during my time as attorney gen- services provided by the Bureau arrested in 2018 after testing the with the Mississippi Offi ce of Mississippi Coalition for Survi- • Image of Resilience Survi- eral has been helping victims of Victim Assistance, call 800 DNA of more than 60 people. the Attorney General, volunteer vors of Homicide. Lisa is now a vor Award: Shavonne Osborne. and making sure our offi ce is 829-6766 or 601 359-6766 or • The Amy Clayton Victim for the Mississippi Coalition for full time employee of the Sha- Shavonne is a survivor of do- staffed with and collaborates visit www.agjimhood.com

MDEQ awards Solid Waste Assistance grant to Hinds County

Mississippi Link Newswire this grant will assist Hinds Coun- ized dumps; to aid in hiring local The Mississippi Department of ty’s efforts in improving their solid waste enforcement offi cers; Environmental Quality (MDEQ) management of solid waste,” for public education efforts on awarded Hinds County a solid said Gary Rikard, MDEQ execu- solid waste disposal and recy- waste assistance grant of $22,049 tive director. cling; and to establish programs that will be used by the county Cities and counties may apply for the collection of white goods, for their unauthorized dumpsite for solid waste assistance grants bulky wastes and recyclables. cleanup program. through the Mississippi Depart- Information about this grant “The Solid Waste Assistance ment of Environmental Quality. program and other initiatives is Grants support a variety of useful These grants are used by local available at www.mdeq.ms.gov/ solid waste management activi- communities for programs to solid-waste-management-pro- ties for cities and counties, and prevent and clean up unauthor- grams.

Congressman Bennie G. Thompson D-MS 2nd District

Congressman Thompson announces $125,000 awarded to Community Students Learning Center

United States Representa- $125,000 to Community Stu- housing. tive Bennie G. Thompson dents Learning Center located FHIP also has initiatives (D-MS) recently announced in Lexington, Mississippi. that promote fair housing The U.S. Department of These funds will provide laws and equal housing op- Housing and Urban Devel- direct assistance to individu- portunity awareness. opment (HUD) through the als who feel they have been For additional information Fair Housing Initiatives Pro- discriminated against while contact Beulah Greer at 662- gram (FHIP) has awarded attempting to purchase or rent 834-0905.

Congressman Thompson announces $148,885,000 awarded to Cooperative Energy

United States Representative This rural development in- bers in southern and western Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) vestment will be used to make Mississippi. recently announced The Unit- environmental upgrades, re- This partnership provides ed States Department of Ag- place gas turbines, build trans- electricity that serves approxi- riculture Rural Development/ mission lines and substations, mately 1 million Mississippi- Electric Infrastructure Loan and make other improvements. ans in 55 counties. and Loan Guarantee Program Cooperative Energy provides For additional information has awarded $148,885,000 to wholesale power to its 11 gen- contact James Compton at Cooperative Energy. eration and transmission mem- 601-268-2083. NATIONAL

10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 18 - 24, 2019 www.mississippilink.com Suspect in black church burnings infl uenced by music sometimes tied to hate, police say

By Michael Edison Hayden nity. wearing a T-shirt of Burzum, Vik- It’s unclear if he or his band have TriceEdneyWire.com Louisiana Governor John Bel Ed- ernes’ band. Horna, who has ties to the any ideological motivations beyond Holden Matthews, the 21-year-old wards told the media that Matthews’ NSBM scene, was forced to cancel or making music. man accused of burning three histori- motive was unknown and described move shows on its current U.S. tour Trend of recent incidents impact- cally black churches in Louisiana, was the church burnings as “evil acts.” due to protests from antiracist activ- ing the Black community infl uenced by “black metal,” police Metal music may have played a role ists. The southeast pocket of the U.S. say – a music genre sometimes tied in inspiring Matthews, who on Face- Incidents of arson linked to NSBM has seen a smattering of incidents to organized hate. Matthews engaged book praised the 2018 fi lm Lords of While NSBM is far from the most that have either targeted or impacted in a conversation about Varg Vikernes Chaos, a fi ctionalized retelling of visible strand of black metal (the genre the black community in recent weeks. on Facebook. Vikernes is a musician Vikernes’ crimes in the Norway black also features contemporary bands that Nancy Rushton McCorkle, 50, and who is linked intimately to National metal scene in the ‘90s. The fi lm’s are explicitly antiracist and antifas- Ryan Francis Barnett, 31, were ar- Socialist Black Metal (NSBM). director is Jonas Åkerlund, a former cist) – the specifi c subgenre has been rested April 8 in connection with NSBM is a subgenre within black drummer of the seminal Swedish tied to racist crimes and acts of arson vandalizing the University of North metal that is explicitly racist and fas- black metal band Bathory. in the past. Brian Moudry, a man from Carolina’s Unsung Founders Memo- cist in nature.Vikernes, who is Norwe- The fi lm was inspired by the book Illinois who was linked to the NSBM rial March 31. The pair are accused of gian and founded the band Burzum, Lords of Chaos: The Bloody Rise of scene, was sentenced to 10 years in defacing the memorial, a dedication to burned down three historically signifi - the Satanic Metal Underground, which prison in 2013 for setting fi re to the slaves and black workers, with perma- cant churches in his homeland during was co-written by Michael Moynihan. home of his black neighbors. nent marker and urine. the 1990s. He also murdered a guitar- Moynihan edited together the collect- Maurice Thompson Michaely plead- Hatewatch reported April 2 about ist for the black metal band Mayhem. ed writings of neo-Nazi James Mason ed guilty in that same year to attempt- a white supremacist symbol that was From prison, Vikernes expressed for the book Siege in 1993. Siege has ing to burn a historically black church left at the scene of a fi re. The fi re de- views closely aligned with neo-Na- Matthews become infl uential with more terroris- in Virginia. Michaely is a member of a stroyed the offi ces of the Highlander zism, even though he objected to that tic corners of the racist right in recent neo-Völkisch group called the Wolves Research and Education Center in term. sheriff’s deputy, is in St. Landry Par- years, and the words “Read SIEGE” of Vinland (WoV). Members of WoV, Tennessee March 29, according to Anders Breivik, the Norwegian far- ish jail. He’s charged with three counts are sometimes used as a rallying cry including one of its founders, have ex- neighbors. The Highlander Center is right terrorist who murdered 77 people of simple arson of a religious build- by extremists on social media. pressed affi nity for bands or played in a civil rights institution which once including children during a 2011 ram- ing. The churches Matthews alleg- Atomwaffen Division (AWD), a bands connected to or close to the hate hosted Martin Luther King Jr. and page, mailed Vikernes his manifesto edly burned were the St. Mary Bap- neo-Nazi group linked to fi ve murders metal scene, including NSBM. Rosa Parks. The symbol, which has before his arrest. In a 2012 blog post, tist Church in Port Barre, the Greater since 2017, has members who are con- A black metal drummer was charged been popularized by fi gures in the Vikernes took issue with Breivik’s Union Baptist Church in Opelou- nected to the black metal scene. John April 2 with burning down two Mor- “alt-right” movement, stems from a methods and wrote that Breivik sas and the Mount Pleasant Baptist Denton, who goes by the name “Rape,” mon churches in New Zealand, a 20th century Romanian group called should kill himself, and argued there Church in Opelousas. once served as a leader of the group, country that is still reeling from a do- the Iron Guard that perpetrated grue- were more constructive ways to deal The fi res occurred March 26, April and was spotted last April throwing up mestic terror attack that claimed the some mass killings of Jews in the with “internationalists lead [sic] by 2, and April 4. It is unclear if Mat- a Hitler salute at the Houston concert lives of 50 Muslim worshippers last 1940s. their Jewish masters.” thews chose the churches because of for the black metal band Horna. month. The drummer, Jacob Lowen- Police are investigating the source Matthews, the son of a Louisiana their connection to the black commu- Denton also has been photographed stein, played for the band Igni. of the blaze. After protests: D.C. music store wins against gentrifi cation threat TriceEdneyWire.com The fi rst implication that something wasn’t quite right on the corner of Florida Avenue and 7th Street N.W. was the ee- rie silence that punctuated the ordinarily bustling corner in a rapidly gentrifying neighbor- hood in Northwest Washington. The second indication came in a tweet. “I’m not a fan of gogo, but the dudes down at Metro PCS on Georgia have stopped play- ing their music. Apparently, the new [white] neighbors were complaining about the “noise,” Howard University student DC residents express outrage after newcomers attempt to stop music store from playing his- Neighborhood residents gather to protest against order for music store to stop playing Julien Broomfi eld wrote on toric music heard in Shaw neighborhood near Howard University. PHOTO: SCREENSHOT HU NEWS popular music heard outside. Similar cultural battles are happening across the country Twitter along with the hashtag SERVICE VIDEO BY VICTORIA M. WALKER due to gentrifi cation. PHOTO: HU NEWS SERVICE VIDEO BY VICTORIA M. WALKER #DontMuteDC April 7. The MetroPCS store in Shaw ‘I can only imagine how na- D.C. celebrities such as Wale, tion. The study also found that father of go-go music. actually love it.” had gone silent and, according tive D.C. residents fee.’ whose early music drew inspi- 20,000 African-American resi- “Go-go is D.C.’s indigenous She also added, “The issue to its owner, had been ordered When Broomfi eld, a Howard ration from go-go. Mayor Mu- dents were displaced from the music,” Howard University is the neighborhood is chang- to stop playing go-go music University senior, realized she riel Bowser (D) and Ward 1 city between 2000 and 2013. professor Natalie Hopkinson, ing, and the new people that are outside of the store or face law- could no longer hear the go-go Councilwoman Brianne Nadeau According to the Washington author of the 2012 book Go- coming into the neighborhood suits. music playing from the store, wrote to T-Mobile, which owns Post, Shaw’s demographics Go Live: The Musical Life and may be the ones that are com- Owner Donald Campbell’s she took to social media. “I’ve MetroPCS. shifted from 70 percent black in Death of the Chocolate City, plaining. The music is fi ne with store offers phone services and only been here fi ve years, I can ‘She Has Arrived:’ Gentrifi - 1970 to just 30 percent in 2010. told Complex in 2017. me. D.C. is the city of go-go!” also plays and sells go-go mu- only imagine how native D.C. cation in Shaw Just blocks away from the “It came about in the years af- Gabriela Briones, the busi- sic – the booming, percussive residents feel,” she said address- The noise complaints high- store on U Street lies what was ter the Civil Rights Movement, ness manager of Halfsmoke sound native to D.C. – since ing her reason for tweeting. light ongoing, and for some, once known as “Black Broad- when D.C. was devastated by which is across the street, said, opening 24 years ago. He says Her original Twitter thread painful changes in the neighbor- way,” where pianist Duke El- the fi res of the riots in 1968 that “This is directly impacting traffi c to his store has been gained public attention from hood. And The Shay, the apart- lington and Dr. Charles Drew burned black communities. It’s the community by removing a steady through the years. media outlets, citizens and D.C. ment building Campbell said would congregate. the art form that emerged from staple. Taking away their mu- DCists reported that the councilmembers. Her thread complaints stemmed from, rests “[Segregation] kept us all in the void created by white fl ight sic is like taking the culture out Campbell said the report came also sparked a series of protests squarely in the middle. the same community and pa- and black middle-class fl ight.” of D.C. and removing it from from a resident who lives in the starting with one April 9 led by The apartment is located on tronizing our own businesses. Go-go, a percussive subgenre Shaw’s history.” luxury apartment development, Kymone Freeman, co-founder what used to be a fl ea market We learned to produce and pro- of music with roots in funk, The store has received sup- The Shay, that opened in 2015. of We Act Radio. Freeman said where neighborhood residents vide everything we needed, and has withstood the test of time. port throughout the region. The building, built by JBG he was inspired to organize the gathered and sold goods. Today, because of that, the community When the district was called the “People are coming in here Smith and now owned by Gates rally because he feels this is big- apartments in the building can fl ourished,” B. Doyle Mitchell “murder capital” of the country, shaking our hands and waving Hudson, offers luxury apart- ger than just the music. cost as much as $3,200 a month. Jr., whose grandfather founded when crack cocaine fl ooded the at us. The people of D.C. have ments and retail spaces. “What we’re addressing here Just 19 units in both buildings Industrial Bank in 1934, told streets, when “go-gos” were been very supportive. We’re ap- “There really hasn’t been a today is that gentrifi cation is at the Shay are designated as af- Washingtonian in 2017. shut down throughout the city, preciative,” Campbell says. signifi cant change up until they indeed cultural genocide. Them fordable units. The birth of go-go in D.C. one could count on Campbell’s Even the CEO of T-Mobile began bothering us about the taking that speaker may be a The apartment building came Shaw suffered extensive store to play the music. weighed in. speakers, but I guess they want small thing to some people, but under fi re previously for ad- damage after the 1968 riots that ‘The music will go on’ “The music will go on, and to dictate what we can and can- it’s actually a very large piece in vertising apartments with a racked the city following the Despite changing demo- our dealer will work with the not play,” Campbell explained. a big puzzle,” he said. billboard that featured a white death of Martin Luther King Jr. graphics in the city, go-go is neighbors to compromise vol- “That’s the biggest thing I’ve Reaction to the news of the woman gazing down on the A report by the Washington Post still the offi cial sound of black ume,” John Legere said April seen mostly.” silencing of the MetroPCS store neighborhood – seemingly at said that businesses along the D.C., and the music does not 10 on Twitter. The concierge who answered reverberated quickly through residents who couldn’t afford to corridor where the MetroPCS is seem to bother many of the oth- “They’ve earned their right to the phone April 8 said, “No D.C. and the country. By April live there even if they wanted to currently were hit heavily by the er businesses surrounding the play it,” Briones added. “Every- thank you. We’re not going to 8, #DontMuteDC was trend- – proclaiming “she has arrived.” riots, with 200 of the 250 busi- MetroPCS. one knows Metro PCS is where be able to answer any of your ing in the district. Protesters As the city grows, the district nesses in the area hit. Much of The manager at the CVS you can hear the go-go music questions,” in response to ques- demonstrated in the parking has experienced the highest “in- Black Broadway was also de- Pharmacy across the street, Bet- and even go get go-go CD’s. tioning. lot across from the MetroPCS tensity of gentrifi cation” of any stroyed. rece Jackson, says the store and There was defi nitely a better Moments before, the building for days, playing go-go music. city in the nation, according to One block away from the their customers actually enjoy way to handle this situation, es- released a statement on Face- A larger demonstration on 14th a study by the National Com- store is, ironically, Chuck the music. “It doesn’t bother us pecially if you’re trying to move book. Street NW April 9 brought out munity Reinvestment Coali- Brown Way – named after the over here at CVS; the customers into the city.” www.mississippilink.com APRIL 18 - 24, 2019 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11

PRESERVED The cost A prayerful resurrection

of rebellion By Shewanda Riley at the end of the day, waking up Columnist with prayer is a big change. PART 2 “I can’t believe Even though I’m praying more I’m wide awake.” frequently (morning and night), This was my I notice one thing about those By Pastor Simeon R. Green III thought recently prayers. Sometimes, I’m not nec- gry soul with goodness. Such temned the counsel of the the LORD heard our voice, Special to The Mississippi Link as I found myself essarily praying what I consider as sit in darkness and in the most high?” To contemn is “to and looked on our affl iction, awake in the mid- new prayers. I fi nd myself re- What hap- shadow of death, being bound abhor, to despise, to detest, to and our labour, and our op- dle of the night. peating prayers about previously pened at in affl iction and iron; Because dislike, to hate, to loathe and pression: And the LORD After slowly opening my prayed about issues which goes Kadeshbarner? they rebelled against the to scorn.” Because they re- brought us forth out of Egypt eyes, I realized that I was wide against what I was taught years Unbelief and re- words of God and contemned jected the counsel that God with a mighty hand, and with awake once again very early in ago about prayer. bellion got hold the counsel of the most High: sent, He brought down their an outstretched arm, and with the morning. Because I was still The idea was that God hears of the people of Therefore he brought down hearts with labor. He brought great terribleness, and with a little tired, I hesitated looking the prayer the fi rst time and God. Because their heart with labour; they down, their self-suffi ciency, signs, and with wonders:” at my alarm clock. I knew that it to pray it again means that we of that, everyone from twenty fell down, and there was none their self-complacency and Rebellion brings affl iction, was early but I didn’t want to see didn’t mean it the fi rst time. years old and up died in the to help. Then they cried unto their pride. suffering, labor, distress and how early it was just yet. I fi nally Right or wrong, I eventually got wilderness, except Joshua and the LORD in their trouble, They thought that they could oppression. These were all turned my head and squinted in the habit of praying “thank Caleb. They spent forty years, and he saved them out of their do all right without God. They things brought on by sin. La- my eyes trying to make out the you for the manifestation” but one year for each day that the distresses.” relied on their own resources bor is a diffi cult or a tedious fuzzy blue numbers on the digi- not the original prayer. spies searched out the land, God can help those who and they were self-satisfi ed; undertaking and oppression tal alarm clock. 3:07 a.m. was Now though, I’m starting to wandering in the wilderness. rebel. In the midst of your however, God humbled them. is a feeling of being heav- staring back at me. I groaned see that God urging me to re- They had stirred up the an- trouble, you need to cry to the How did God humble them? ily weighed down in mind or because I actually still had 1 full peat the prayer isn’t necessarily ger of God. He was so angry Lord. Dear one, if you have The Psalmist said He did it body. hour before I had to get ready for a sign that I prayed it “wrong” that He pronounced judgment rebellion in your heart, you with labor, trouble, affl iction, Next week – “A day of retri- work. like James 4:3:” And even when and that judgment did not need to have God deal with disappointment, reverses and bution is coming.” I know God speaks to us and you ask, you don’t get it because change. It happened exactly you in a special way. It is a ter- sorrow. Rev. Simeon R. Green III is wants us to speak to him at all your motives are all wrong – you as God said it would. rible spirit. It will affect you Deuteronomy 26:6-8 reads: pastor of Joynes Road Church times of the day but I thought, want only what will give you What did the Psalmist say in the house of God, at work, “And the Egyptians evil en- of God, 31 Joynes Road, “Can I just get a few more min- pleasure.” would be the life of one who with your family and in all av- treated us, and affl icted us, Hampton VA 23669. He is a utes of sleep and talk to you At fi rst, I thought God was rebels? Psalm 107:9-13 reads: enues of your life. and laid upon us hard bond- member of the National Asso- while I’m driving to work?” waking me up early so I could “For he satisfi eth the long- What did the Psalmist mean age: And when we cried unto ciation of Evangelism Church I’d been through this enough correct some “wrong” prayers. ing soul, and fi lleth the hun- when he said the people “con- the LORD God of our fathers, of God, Anderson, Ind. times to know that even expect- However, over time, I see that ing an answer to that was ridicu- time as a peacefully refreshing lous and I was better off praying time of fellowship with God. Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master then trying to get back to sleep. The repetition of prayer isn’t These early morning prayer necessarily a sign that the prayer wake up calls seem to happen wasn’t prayed right the fi rst time. more during times when I’m Repeating the prayer could also fasting like Lent. The emphasis be a reminder of the promise that of Lent on personal sacrifi ce has God will answer the prayer and a made me see prayer less as a 10 sign that God wants to keep open minute “now I lay me down to the lines of communication. sleep” ritual and more of a nat- Shewanda Riley is a Dallas, ural extension of who I am as a Texas based author of “Love Christian. Hangover: Moving From Pain 1750 For me, in particular, prayer to Purpose After a Relationship SUNDAY has become a more frequent part Ends.” Email preservedbypur- www.nhcms.org Worship Services of my morning routine. Since I [email protected] or follow her 10:00 a.m. normally pray before I go to bed on Twitter @shewanda. Sunday School 8:45 a.m. MONDAY REIGNING Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. Classes: Children • Youth • Adult - 7:00p.m. The Women’s Missionary Society of the Historic Michael T. Williams Farish Street Baptist Church located at 619 Pastor North Farish Street will celebrate its 67th Annual Woman’s Day Program Sunday, April 28, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Our theme is “Christian Women Serving in Faith.” The guest speaker will be Mary Coleman, executive director of the Woman’s Auxiliary of the General Missionary Baptist State Convention of Mississippi. For additional information, please contact Ivy Lovelady at 60 .832-0289 or Juanita S. Brown at 601 918-5137.

On Sunday, Apr. 28, 2019, St. Mark Church, 1638 Clinton-Raymond Road, Clinton, MS, will have its 69th Year Church Anniversary, Homecoming Program and Fellowship Lunch at 10:15 a.m. Our guest speaker will be Wayne Moore of Mt. Olive M.B. Church of Bolton, MS. Everyone is invited. Willis Washington Jr. is pastor-teacher. For more information, please call 601 813-8704.

Green Pastures Baptist Church, 2239 Flag Chapel Road, invites you to share in our annual “Good Friday” services, which will be held April 19, 2019 at noon at the Green Pastures Church. The seven words from the cross will be spoken by Elder Joseph Pridgen; Dr. Hickman Johnson; Rev. Klaus Tate; Rev. Willie Tobias; Rev. Larry Young; Rev. John Johnson and Dr. Marion Talley. A blessing is in store for you. OPINION

12 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK APRIL 18 - 24, 2019 www.mississippilink.com We must Find out how your state was not be graded on the NUL report cards afraid for Education Equity Plans By Marc H. Morial Not every state is meeting its ob- to a strong start making the most little mention in its plan of out- By E. Faye Williams President and CEO ligations, however. of opportunities to further advance of-school time learning. It sets Trice Edney Newswire National Urban League The National Urban League equity with some areas for im- the number of students needed to My good friend, Dick Gregory, “This bill upholds reviewed the plans states are re- provement and a small number of form a student subgroup for fed- often talked about the power of the the core value that quired to submit to the federal areas deserving urgent attention. eral reporting and accountability black woman. In a joking manner, animated the origi- government, outlining how they The eight state plans identifi ed purposes unreasonably high. The but a serious meaning, he said, “A nal Elementary and will meet their commitments to as “Poor” are Virginia, Florida, Ar- defi nition it uses for “consistently black woman is the only woman in Secondary Educa- ensure equity and excellence to ev- izona, Georgia, Missouri, Kansas, underperforming schools” is not the world who can cut a man’s tires tion Act signed by ery student and every community. Michigan and California. These specifi c enough to identify any to the rim with a butter knife.” President Lyndon We found that only nine state plans states missed opportunities to fur- schools for additional support un- He also said the two strongest forces in the nation Johnson – the value that says edu- qualifi ed as “Excellent.” ther advance equity in a majority der the law. are the black church and the black woman. cation, the key to economic op- We reviewed plans in the 36 of areas with several areas needing On the other hand, Louisiana Despite all of our hardships, discrimination, dis- portunity, is a civil right. With this states and the District of Columbia urgent attention. – one of the states ranked “Ex- respect by gangsta rappers and others, black women bill, we reaffi rm that fundamental where Urban League affi liates are The other 20 states, rated “Suf- cellent” – has set a goal of 63.5 have shown the strength and the know-how to over- American ideal that every child, located. fi cient,” were adequately attentive percent of students profi cient in come whatever gets in our way. We jump through regardless of race, income, back- The review comes at an impor- to opportunities to further advance reading and 56.5 percent of stu- the hoops and accomplish what we set out to ac- ground, the zip code where they tant time in our history. The land- equity while missing several op- dents profi cient in math by 2025. complish. live, deserves the chance to make mark 2016 election marked a shift portunities, all of which having a That’s double the current rates, When white women received the right to vote out of their lives what they will.” in conversations about race, socio- few areas deserving urgent atten- and it has set the same long-term with the support of black women, some were okay President Barack Obama, upon economic status and the systemic tion. goals for each “subgroup” of un- leaving us out. It took another 40 years through signing the Every Student Suc- impact of these social markers on The report cards are not meant derserved students. Louisiana is dangerous conditions and numerous efforts for us ceeds Act in 2015 the experiences of people across as an or analysis of a state’s school also tackling the school-to-prison to vote. We’ve pushed our way to victory for not The Every Student Succeeds the nation. With Education at the system on the whole. Rather, pipeline, targeting schools with only black women, but for those who offered to sup- Act (ESSA), the 2015 reauthori- forefront, advocates and stake- they identify the extent to which unusually high suspension rates port our issues when black women were not in the zation of the Elementary and Sec- holders are looking critically at states have addressed specifi c eq- for support and improvement. race. Sometimes we had to vote for the lesser of two ondary Education Act, establishes what states have committed to do uity concerns, such as breaking These are just a few examples of evils. We always did what we had to do. Our efforts civil rights standards for educating for students and how they are go- the school-to-prison pipeline, ex- what went into our evaluation of are beginning to pay off, but some are trying to di- students from historically under- ing to do it. panding access to early childhood the plans. minish our strength. served populations – like children The nine state plans identifi ed education, cultural competence You can check out each state’s In this last election, we played an important role of color, students with disabilities as “Excellent” are Colorado, Ohio, training for staff and disparate per- detailed report card along with our in electing black women in a larger number than and those learning English as a New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, pupil spending in their state plans. policy recommendations for im- ever, and played an important role in the victories second language – receive the re- Louisiana, Kentucky, Illinois and For example, California – one of proving education equity at www. of others. A black woman is now facing threats on sources they need. Rhode Island. These states are off the states ranked “Poor” – makes naturbanleague.org. her life for saying far less damaging things than #45 says daily and he goes unpunished. I’ve faced my share of threats for speaking truth, but I’ve never backed down from saying what I believed to be right. Now, we’re faced with threats against one of our sisters, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. A Trump sup- porter boldly threatened to “put a bullet” through Don’t mess with Max: her skull. We must not be afraid to stand up for her. We don’t have to agree with everything she says to defend her right to speak. If we don’t stand with her, and other black women when they speak up on issues with which others agree, but are afraid to say so, when they come in the morning, it could be for Mnuchin madness any one of us. It’s tragic that so many for whom black women have done so much, leave the words By Julianne Malveaux tee. No wonder he whined about itself in the ways that African es Committee was. So while the of others unchallenged, but make only luke warm NNPA News Wire Columnist statements in support of Omar or criticize her for being the “worst treated” trea- Americans earn unequal pay for treasury secretary was disrespect- what she says. Who does Trea- sury secretary in history. Was that the same work and the ways that ing Congresswoman Waters, the You don’t have to agree with everything she says, sury Secretary Ste- comment supposed to impress supremacists justify it. House Judiciary Committee was but, she is our sister and we must speak up for her ven Mnuchin think someone? White supremacy occurs when holding a hearing about the dan- rights. The system tries to crush her today, but it he is? Simmering It surely didn’t impress Waters colonizers come into predomi- gers of white supremacy. White could be any one of us tomorrow. Those of us who in his putrid privi- who handled Mnuchin the same nately black communities and supremacy was displayed at its understand that are not afraid; those of us who’ve lege, he seemed to way one might treat a bag of dog then insist that others play by most privileged, when an elect- been through similar treatment, know how lonely it think that he was poop abandoned by its careless their rules and kowtow to their ed member of Congress is inap- can be when even our friends are afraid to protect in charge of the House Financial owner. You wouldn’t put your desires. They want someone to propriately chided by a cabinet our rights. Services Committee. He was rude hands on it. You might not even turn down the go-go music, but member, who does not have peer What’s happening with Omar is one more effort and rogue when he snapped back kick it. But you’d sniff at it and readily accept other loud noise. status. to silence black women. Critics see the power we at Congresswoman Maxine Wa- turn away. That’s just what Wa- Because they are loud noise. White supremacy attempts to have. Twenty black women mayors in Louisiana – ters, the committee chair, because ters did when she told him that Loud, myopic, uncompromising reinforce the egregious nature of including the 3 largest cities, is an example of the she checked him on his nonsense. he could leave the hearing he’d noise. And Munchkin Mnuchin the Dred Scott decision in which power of black women. We have black women may- The hapless Mnuchin, forgot committed to participate in. Then, was the noisiest of all when he the Supreme Court of these Unit- ors in San Francisco, Washington, Baltimore, Roch- his place and was publicly and she icily told him not to presume presumed to instruct an African- ed States declared that the black ester, Charlotte, Flint, Toledo, Atlanta and Chicago. unacceptably disrespectful to to instruct her on how to hold a American icon on how to use a man had “no rights that a white There’re others, but you get the point. We have a Waters (D-CA), the chair of the hearing, and how to use a gavel gavel after she has spent nearly man is bound to respect.” For black woman running strongly for president of the House Financial Services Com- (he said gravel – inarticulate). 30 years in Congress. Mnuchin, Waters had no rights United States. We have many new black women in mittee. Waters compelled his Waters took the hapless Mnuchin’s performance was he was bound to respect. For Congress, joining a strong group already there. presence to testify and then sum- Mnuchin to Liberation School, a tribute to the racist capitalist Mnuchin, and too many others in Think about what Sojourner, Harriet, Ida B, Fan- marily dismissed him (“you can but since he graduated from the patriarchy that is the foundation the 45 circle, the Dred Scott deci- nie Lou, Shirley and others went through to bring leave if you want”) when he got Klux Academy of White Suprem- of white supremacy. He would sion still stands. us to where we are today. Let’s not lose the momen- testy and disrespectful with her. acy, he will probably have to sub- not have even slightly presumed Mnuchin may have simmered tum by our silence that is interpreted as our consent Mnuchin is really above his Pe- ject himself to further detoxifi ca- to tell a white man, or a black in his faux white superiority for when one of our sisters is attacked. ter Principle as treasury secretary tion from his racist behavior. one for that matter, how to close much of his life, but his simmer E. Faye Williams is president of the National in any administration but 45’s. Mnuchin’s behavior toward a hearing. He might have told a turned into a boil when he tangled Congress of Black Women. www.nationalcongress- And those birds of a feather stick Waters was his exercise in white white woman, possibly adding with the House Judiciary Com- bw.org. 202/678-6788. She’s also hosts of “Wake together because they share val- supremacy, pure and simple. the term “honey” in to soften or mittee, and his boil was on the Up and Stay Woke” on WPFW-FM 89.3. ues and shady self-serving mor- White supremacy is the belief sharpen the bow. But the only hot seat. als. that the white race is inherently person he’d dare get huffy with, He learned, I hope, not to mess Mnuchin, who boldly requested superior to other races, and that just based on the white suprema- with Max. I hope he also learned government planes to facilitate white people should have control cist belief of his privilege, was that his white supremacy will not his honeymoon, is taking his cues over people of different races, a black woman. Waters was the protect him from a band of tena- from the man who has turned the especially people of African de- wrong black woman. cious Democrats who will con- presidency into a profi t center, scent. Excuse my Ebonics, but Max tinue pushing him for both truths operating government on a “pay- White supremacy manifests it- don’t play. She takes no tea for and tax returns. to-play” basis with possibly Rus- self in public policy that allows the fever. She takes back her Julianne Malveaux is an author sians and Saudis, and who knows white so-called “law and order” time, stands up for her rights and and economist. Her latest proj- who else. offi cers to kill unarmed black was not about to have a pathetic ect MALVEAUX! On UDCTV is No wonder Mnuchin won’t re- people because they think they 45 lackey disrespect her. available on youtube.com. For lease 45’s taxes. No wonder he are superior and tell the lie that The House Judiciary Commit- booking, wholesale inquiries could not answer the direct ques- they are in fear for their lives. tee held hearings around the same or for more info visitwww.juli- tions of a congressional commit- White supremacy manifests time the House Financial Servic- annemalveaux.com

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www.mississippilink.com APRIL 18 - 24, 2019 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 13 Adult congenital heart program receives coveted national accolade

The Mississippi Link Newswire heart surgeon by the American At age 22, Jared Gould is Board of Thoracic Surgery. transitioning from seeing a pe- That person also must have ad- diatric specialist for his con- vanced cardiovascular life sup- genital heart disease to his fi rst port certifi cation. appointment with the adult Other requirements include congenital heart program at the having access to heart failure University of Mississippi Medi- and heart transplant programs; cal Center. offering interventional cardiac “I’ve had four open-heart sur- catheterization and interven- geries, but I only recently had to tional electrophysiology; and go on some medications,” said offering inpatient, outpatient Gould, a Petal resident who will and transitional services, pa- graduate in May with a degree tient-centered care and psychol- in history from the University ogy and social work services. of Southern Mississippi. It also requires that the pro- He was diagnosed in 1996 gram offer cardiac MRI, car- as a newborn with hypoplastic diac computed tomography, left heart syndrome, a defect pulmonary arterial hyperten- that leaves the left side of the sion services, exercise testing heart critically underdeveloped. and cardiac rehabilitation and Gould will continue to be moni- UMMC’s Adult Congenital Heart Team includes, from left, McMullan, Marlene Holloway, Teresa Temple, Camille Richards and Dr. William Campbell. reproductive services. tored through his adult life, and The team also includes Dr. Brian Kogon and Laura Sumrall. There’s one heart scan that he’s heartened by the knowl- Carol Sykes, a UMMC adult edge that UMMC’s adult con- congenital heart/structural heart percent. In 2017, four of 789 and pediatric MRI technolo- genital heart program has been programs, is interim executive patients died, a mortality rate of gist, can’t perform: her own. honored as one of the best in the director of University Heart and 0.51 percent. Diagnosed as a child with an nation. has served as a member of the The quality of care available enlarged aortic root, Sykes had The Adult Congenital Heart ACHA board of directors. “She to congenital heart disease pa- surgery several years ago at the Association March 28 gave put together the 100-plus page tients varies signifi cantly in medical center to repair the con- UMMC the news: It’s been cer- report for the application. We’re different areas of the country, genital defect. tifi ed as an Adult Congenital excited that it’s fi nally hap- meaning patients often don’t Her disease is a complication Heart Disease Accredited Com- pened,” McMullan said. know the qualifi cations of of Marfan syndrome, a genetic prehensive Care Center. Of just The Adult Congenital Heart the program they are visiting. condition that affects the body’s 30 programs recognized so far Association is dedicated to sup- That’s one of the reasons ACHA connective tissues. Sykes had nationally, UMMC’s is the only porting individuals and families offi cials say they began an ac- her son Emmett, 5, tested. He one from Mississippi. living with congenital heart creditation program in 2016. carries the gene. “Patients can know with cer- disease and advancing the care Comprehensive Care Cen- “Once I found out Emmett tainty that no matter how com- and treatment available to them ters must have a minimum two had it, I wanted to be proac- plex the disease is that they were through education, advocacy ACHD-certifi ed cardiologists, tive,” she said. Emmett has been born with, we have the people and the promotion of research. board-certifi ed or board-eligi- on medications since he was 15 in place who are certifi ed and Congenital heart disease is ble in either pediatric or internal months old for an enlarged aorta qualifi ed to take care of them,” Dr. Mike McMullan confers with Jared Gould of Petal, a congenital heart the most common birth defect medicine cardiology, and who and sees Dr. Avichal Aggarwal, said Dr. Mike McMullan, pro- disease patient. in the United States and is di- have advanced cardiovascular associate professor of pediatric fessor of cardiology, medical agnosed in close to 1 percent of life support certifi cation. cardiology. Aggarwal “is on top director of the adult congenital Emory University, Washington condition,” he said. all births, the association says. They also must have a medi- of it,” Sykes said. heart program, and director of University in St. Louis, New UMMC earned the designa- Two-thirds of the U.S. congeni- cal program director, at least Sykes said she reached out to the Division of Cardiovascular York University and Duke Uni- tion after three years of hard tal heart disease population, one full-time advanced practice the Mayo and Cleveland clinics Medicine. “We are able to man- versity. work and documentation that many with moderate to complex nurse or physician assistant, and when her son was diagnosed. age all types of congenital heart When he was a child, Gould included meeting requirements disease, are now adults number- at least one dedicated full-time “They said, ‘UMMC is do- disease here.” said, he and his family experi- on both staffi ng and medical ing about 1.3 million. registered nurse with advanced ing everything we would do,’” UMMC’s program joins Ac- enced “the fear of when I have services. “The person respon- Visits to UMMC’s adult cardiovascular life support cer- Sykes said. “That made me feel credited Comprehensive Care an adult-sized heart, who would sible for making this happen is congenital heart clinic, which tifi cation. The centers must a lot better. Centers at institutions including treat me? I don’t have to worry Camille Richards. This would opened in 2014, now top 700 have a cardiothoracic surgery “I’m excited to see what this Stanford University, the Chil- about that anymore. not have happened without annually. Mortality rates have and cardiothoracic intensive (ACHA) designation does for dren’s National Heart Institute “This program gives me the her,” McMullan said. decreased to almost zero since care unit led by an ACHD-cer- the university,” she said. “This and Children’s National Health hope that I don’t have to worry Richards, a cardiology nurse then; in 2013, 35 of 615 patients tifi ed surgical director who is is something that (Emmett) can System in Washington, D.C., about the circumstances of my practitioner and director of adult died, a mortality rate of 5.69 board-certifi ed as a congenital take advantage of.” Forrest General’s pathology lab Free breast, cervical acquires new equipment for quicker cancer screenings test results and expanded options June 1 for uninsured, underinsured women

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Notice of Sale Advertisement for Bid ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Abandoned Vehicle BY THE Bid 3094 - Food Service Warehouse Food Products JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY Notice of Sale is hereby given in accordance with the Mississippi Statutes Bid 3095 - Food Service Warehouse Paper & Stock Supplies FOR governing the sale of abandoned motor vehicles that the following vehicle CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED SERVICES will be sold for repair and storage charges and for cost of this sale. Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bid will be received IN CONNECTION WITH 2005 NISS MAX 1N4BA41EX5C878151 by the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the INTERNATIONAL DRIVE REHABILITATION Registered to Harper, Sandra Anita Business Offi ce, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until AT THE GFC Lending LLC, Lien Holder 10:00 A.M. (Local Prevailing Time) April 30, 2019, at which time and JACKSON-MEDGAR WILEY EVERS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Date of Sale: April 18, 2019 place they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees (JMAA PROJECT NO. 004-18C) Place of Sale: Archie Towing Services; 6700 Medgar Evers Blvd., reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, and Jackson, MS 39213 to withhold the acceptance of any bid if approved for forty-fi ve calendar The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (“JMAA”) will receive sealed Sellers reserve the right to bid on the above property and to reject any days from the date bids are opened. bids at the Jackson- Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (“JAN”), and all bids. Time: 10:00 A.M. Main Terminal Building, Suite 300, in the City of Jackson, Rankin County, Proposal forms and detailed specifi cations may be obtained free of charge Mississippi, until 3:00 p.m. central time on May 21, 2019 (the “Bid Deadline”), 4/4/2019, 4/11/2019, 4/18/2019 by emailing [email protected], calling (601) 960-8799, or for construction and renovations in connection with the International Drive documents may be picked up at the above address or downloaded from Rehabilitation at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (the JPS website at www.jackson.k12.ms.us. “Work”).

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Bid 3093 Food Service Frozen Food, Meat Products, Cracker and Chips 2009 HOND ULX 1HGCP26329A020698 JMAA will publicly open and read aloud all bids at 3:15 p.m. central time Registered to Charles Brown Sealed, written formal bid proposals for the above bid will be received by on May 21, 2019 (the “Bid Opening”), in the Staff Conference Room, Third Standard Credit Acceptance Corporation, Lien Holder the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business Floor of the Main Terminal Building at JAN. Date of Sale: April 18, 2019 Offi ce, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: Archie Towing Services; 6700 Medgar Evers Blvd., (Local Prevailing Time) May 08, 2019 at which time and place they will be The outside or exterior of each bid envelope or container of the bid Jackson, MS 39213 publicly opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to must be marked with the Bidder’s company name and Mississippi Sellers reserve the right to bid on the above property and to reject any reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, and to withhold the acceptance Certifi cate of Responsibility Number and with the wording: “International and all bids. Time: 10:00 A.M. of any bid if approved for forty-fi ve calendar days from the date bids are Drive Rehabilitation at JAN, JMAA Project No. 004-18C.” Bid proposals, opened. Proposal forms and detailed specifi cations may be obtained free of amendments to bids, or requests for withdrawal of bids received by JMAA 4/4/2019, 4/11/2019, 4/18/2019 charge by emailing [email protected] calling (601) 960-8799, or after the Bid Deadline will not be considered for any cause whatsoever. documents may be picked up at the above address or downloaded from JPS JMAA invites Bidders and their authorized representatives to be present at website at www.jackson.k12.ms.us. the Bid Opening. LEGAL 4/18/2019, 4/25/2019 JMAA will award the Work to the Lowest and most responsive and responsible Bidder as determined by JMAA in accordance with the criteria set forth in the Information for Bidders. The Information for Bidders contains, Notice of Sale LEGAL Abandoned Vehicle among other things, a copy of this Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders and an Agreement to be executed by JMAA and the lowest and Notice of Sale is hereby given in accordance with the Mississippi Statutes most responsive and responsible Bidder. Any Addendums issued clarifying Advertisement for RFP governing the sale of abandoned motor vehicles that the following vehicle and/or changing plans and specifi cations; clarifying and/or changing will be sold for repair and storage charges and for cost of this sale. instructions in the Instruction to Bidders; and/or answering questions in RFP 2019-07 Mathematics Core Curriculum for Grades K-8 2010 CADI SRL 3GYFNAEY6AS507814 relation to the Instructions to Bidders, including plans and specifi cations, Registered to Thomas Theartic B. shall become part of the Information for Bidders. Plans and specifi cations Sealed, written formal rfp proposals for the above rfp will be received by Exeter Finance Corporation, Financial, Lien Holder related to the Work are considered part of the Agreement. the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business Date of Sale: April 18, 2019 Offi ce, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: Archie Towing Services; 6700 Medgar Evers Blvd., The Information for Bidders, including plans and specifi cations, is on fi le (Local Prevailing Time) May 02, 2019, at which time and place they will Jackson, MS 39213 and open for public inspection at JAN at the following address: be publicly opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees reserves the Sellers reserve the right to bid on the above property and to reject any right to reject any and all rfps, to waive informalities, and to withhold the and all bids. Time: 10:00 A.M. Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport acceptance of any rfp if approved for forty-fi ve calendar days from the Suite 300, Main Terminal Building date rfps are opened. Proposal forms and detailed specifi cations may be 4/4/2019, 4/11/2019, 4/18/2019 100 International Drive obtained free of charge by emailing [email protected], calling Jackson, Mississippi 39208 (601) 960-8799, or documents may be picked up at the above address or Telephone: (601) 939-5631 ext. 616 downloaded from JPS website at www.jackson.k12.ms.us. Facsimile: (601) 939-3713 LEGAL Attention: Robin Byrd, Manager, Procurement 4/18/2019, 4/25/2019 A copy of the plans and specifi cations for the Work are being made available Notice of Sale LEGAL via digital and original paper copy. Plan holders may register and order Abandoned Vehicle plans and specifi cations from the Jackson Blueprint Online Plan Room website http://planroom.jaxblue.com. There is no charge for registration or to view the documents online. Documents are non-refundable and must Notice of Sale is hereby given in accordance with the Mississippi Statutes Cooperative Energy be purchased through the website. All plan holders are required to have governing the sale of abandoned motor vehicles that the following vehicle Is currently identifying vendors for the following services during an a valid email address for registration. A printed bid set is $100.00 plus will be sold for repair and storage charges and for cost of this sale. emergency: $20.00 shipping and applicable sales tax and an electronic downloadable 2014 HYUN SGL 5NPEB4AC2EH865790 set is $25.00 plus applicable sales tax. For questions regarding website Registered to Shippings, Shuretta • Lodging Facilities registration and online orders please contact Jackson Blueprint & Supply Standard Credit Acceptance Corporation, Lien Holder • Catering Services at (601)353-5803. Date of Sale: April 18, 2019 • Laundry Services Place of Sale: Archie Towing Services; 6700 Medgar Evers Blvd., • Debris Services Bid Documents may be picked up or shipped to the person making the Jackson, MS 39213 • Transmission Line Construction request. Documents will not be distributed or mailed, however, until Sellers reserve the right to bid on the above property and to reject any payment is received. and all bids. Time: 10:00 A.M. Please contact [email protected] by no later than May 9, 2019 if you wish to be considered as a potential vendor. 4/4/2019, 4/11/2019, 4/18/2019 JMAA will hold a Pre-Bid Conference at 2:00 p.m. central time on May 2, 2019 in the Community Room, Third Floor of the Main Terminal Building 4/18/2019, 4/25/2019, 5/2/2019 at JAN. Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference is highly encouraged for all those interested in submitting bids as a Prime Contractor for the Work and persons seeking opportunities to provide work as a Sub-Contractor. The benefi ts of attendance include networking opportunities between Prime Contractors and Sub-Contractors, as well as the opportunity to be on a list of contacts that will be published to interested parties as part of the minutes from the Pre-Bid Conference; review of the plans and specifi cations; and a site visit of the area covered in the scope of work. No site visits will be scheduled other than the one provided during the Pre-Bid conference.

JMAA reserves the right to amend the plans and specifi cations for the Work by Addendum issued before the Bid Deadline; to reject any and all bids; and to hold and examine bids for up to ninety (90) days before awarding the Contract to perform the Work.

If it becomes necessary to revise any aspect of this Request for Bids or to provide additional information to Bidders, JMAA will issue one or more Addenda by posting on JMAA’s website (https://jmaa.com/corporate/ partner-with-us/procurement/). JMAA will also endeavor to deliver a copy of each Addendum, to all persons on record with JMAA as receiving a copy of the Information for Bidders, via email.

JMAA has established a DBE participation goal of 20% for the Work solicited by this RFB.

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Sealed, written formal rfp proposals for the above rfp will be received by the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, in the Business Offi ce, 662 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, until 10:00 A.M. (Local Prevailing Time) May 01, 2019, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all rfps, to waive informalities, and to withhold the acceptance of any rfp if approved for forty-fi ve calendar days from the date rfps are opened. Proposal forms and detailed specifi cations may be obtained free of charge by emailing Jenifer Walker at [email protected] or calling (601) 960-8799, or documents may be picked up at the above address or downloaded from JPS website at www.jackson.k12.ms.us.

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By Kam Williams the refrain, “I’m more than just for the ensuing case of “The Columnist a girl!” ad infi nitum. And after Hidden Staircase,” a multi- After the untimely death of star Sophia Lillis takes off her layered mystery which holds his wife, Carson Drew decid- helmet and shakes her fi ery red up well for a story published in ed he and his daughter Nancy mane in the wind, one can’t 1930. (Sophia Lillis) might benefi t help but notice her uncanny The plot thickens when Flora from a change of scenery. So, resemblance to a young Amy (Linda Lavin) asks Nancy and they moved from Chicago to an Adams. company to investigate the idyllic oasis in suburbia called But I digress. Fortunately, it paranormal activity inside her River Heights. doesn’t take long for Nancy to scary, old mansion, the Twin The relocation proved to fi nd a couple of kindred souls Elms. be far more of a challenge for in George (Zoe Renee) and Is the house haunted or might Nancy than her civil rights at- Bess (Mackenzie Graham), this merely be a hoax and the torney father, a pillar of the classmates also saddled with a handiwork of a revenge-minded legal community, since the 16 low social status. Derek? A delightful whodunit/ year-old found herself hav- Bess is being teased by “boy tale of female empowerment! ing to adjust to a new school. most likely” Derek (Evan Cas- Very Good (3 stars) Plus, the picture-perfect town telloe). Feisty Nancy puts an Rated PG for peril, mild epi- seemed pretty dull, at fi rst end to the bullying by setting thets, mature themes and sug- blush, to a thrill-seeker born up a stunt that turns his skin gestive material with a sense of adventure. blue while showering. Sure, she Running time: 89 minutes When we’re introduced to has to do some community ser- Production Companies: Red our heroine during the opening vice for the prank, but it solidi- 56 / A Very Good Production, credits, she’s careening around fi es her relationship with Bess Inc corners on a skateboard, the and George. Distributor: Warner Brothers driving soundtrack repeating All of the above is prologue Pictures Kam’s Kapsules Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun

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By Terri Schlichenmeyer He was looking for the man fall, said her parents were very and her dream of Harvard was erything he owned. watch the unfolding of a fast- Columnist his boss, San Bernardino, had strict and would be angry at her gone; he was twenty-two, a And that was fi ne with Ken paced, passionate relationship They said it would never sent him to punish, because audacity. Then she said she was husband, father, and an en- Swift; things were not impor- that really has no future. work. that man hadn’t paid his loan. a virgin. forcer who busted skulls to pay tant. He’d never miss them, but To shake things up, then, in He married up too high. She San Bernardino didn’t mess She learned about lovemak- for diapers for his baby girl and could he ever give up Jimi Lee? the midst of our voyeurism, we was a gold-digger and he didn’t around. ing fast. Jimi Lee and Ken clothes for his increasingly un- What you’ll need to know glimpse the Elephant in Swift’s realize it yet. She wanted a When it came to women, nei- Swift broke all her parents’ happy wife. about “Before We Were Wick- Room, which is his work for San daddy fi gure; he was mama’s ther did Ken Swift. rules and some her parents And then, while on a job for ed” is this: there are bedroom Bernardino, who doesn’t appear boy. Neither was good enough Jimi Lee was gorgeous, an didn’t even know about, and San Bernardino, Ken Swift mur- scenes in this book. Lots of in this novel but who acts as an for the other, so they said it Ethiopian in a white skirt who they were purposefully care- dered a man in self-defense. them. irritant that prods the marriage wouldn’t work. And in the new could dance like nobody’s less about birth control. Even Jimi Lee knew it, which only in- There’s also a lot of dialogue until it explodes. novel, “Before We Were Wick- business. She came to the club so, her pregnancy came as a creased her discontent: she start- here, which may seem like over- That all makes this the tightest ed” by Eric Jerome Dickey… with another guy but she left surprise. ed sleeping around, drinking, kill and can be confusing but it’s of novels but with lots of spice, they were right. with Ken Swift, who took her Jimi Lee’s parents kicked leaving home the second Ken important to read it all, to set the so beware. This book is hot and When Ken Swift fi rst spotted to his condo. She told him her her out of their house. Ken Swift arrived. Eventually, Jimi moods of love and anger. It’s violent and if you can handle Jimi Lee, he wasn’t looking for birth name, told him that she Swift married her at the L.A. Lee told him what she wanted through that dialogue that author that, “Before We Were Wicked” a woman. was headed for Harvard in the courthouse. She was nineteen out of a divorce, which was ev- Eric Jerome Dickey lets readers will work right fi ne. Hinds County School District Weekly Update ENGAGING-EMPOWERING-ENSURING-EXCELLENCE Hinds County School District hosted Career Academy meeting with local business and professional leaders

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