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Rev. William Barber tells black press: “bowing Emmett Till’s accuser Carolyn down is not an option” Bryant admits it was all a lie

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By Freddie Allen Holder, white evangelicalism Managing Editor, NNPA Newswire and the current political envi- Reverend William Barber, ronment in the age of “alter- the president of the North native facts.” Carolina state chapter of the Noting that President NAACP and leader of the Woodrow Wilson played the Moral Mondays movement, white supremacist propaganda delivered a rousing keynote film “Birth of a Nation” in the address to open the 2017 Mid- Oval office in 1911, Barber Winter Conference of the Na- said that Trump’s ascension tional Newspaper Publishers and election is not an anomaly Association (NNPA). in American history. The theme of the conference “This is not the first time was “Strengthening Black- that white supremacy has oc- owned Newspapers through cupied The White House. This Till Bryant Training, Innovation and is not the first time that Amer- Technology.” The NNPA part- ica has elected a racist egoma- nered with General Motors, niac,” said Barber, reminding By Stacy M. Brown small town. spark the Civil Rights Move- terview, newly revealed in the The Washington Informer Chevrolet, Ford Motor Com- the audience that President After the encounter, Roy ment. book, “The Blood of Emmett NNPA Member pany, Reynolds American Inc. Wilson, a former college pres- Bryant, Carolyn’s husband, and During the trial, Carolyn Till,” Carolyn Bryant admits (RAI), and the Bill and Melin- ident, played “Birth” to signal More than six decades after J.W. Milam tracked young Till Bryant testified that Till, who that it never happened. da Gates Foundation to host that Reconstruction was over. the horrific, racially-motivated down, kidnapped him, tortured was 14, had made physical “That part’s not true,” she the conference; Volkswagen, “Education doesn’t necessar- murder of Emmett Till, the him, shot him, and then tied and verbal advances toward told writer Timothy Tyson, Ascension, Coca-Cola, and ily get racism out of you.” white woman who accused the his battered body to a cotton her, a sensational claim that according to “Vanity Fair,” the American Association for To a chorus of “Amens,” Chicago teenager of verbally gin fan using barbed wire and increased tensions surrounding though she claimed she could Cancer Research supported Barber said that the one thing and physically accosting her in dumped him in the muddy Tal- the case. She testified that Till not recall what happened the the event as sponsors. that we have to first decide to Money, Miss., in 1955, has ad- lahatchie River. had grabbed and threatened her rest of the evening at her hus- During his speech titled, do in this moment is that bow- mitted she lied, according to a Later, the two men were ac- inside the store – and that he band’s country store, where “Where Do We Go from Here: ing down is not an option. new book. quitted of the murder by an had used an “unprintable” word Emmett stopped by briefly on Chaos or Community?” Bar- Recognizing that he was ad- Till had allegedly whistled all-white, all-male jury after an when he told her he had been Aug. 24, 1955, to buy two cents ber tackled voter suppression at and groped Carolyn Bryant, hour’s deliberation. Till’s brutal intimate “with white women in the aftermath of Shelby v. Barber a 21-year-old white woman, killing and photos of his open before.” Till Continued on page 3 while at a country store in the casket at his funeral helped But according to a 2007 in- Continued on page 3 Lawyers’ committee goes on red One of Jackson’s best cheerleaders alert as Trump rolls back civil rights on trail for embezzlement

By Lauren Victoria Burke By Othor Cain ney. “We will show you that what you spent?” NNPA Newswire Contributor Contributing Writer my client received approval Smith, who just recently fin- President Donald Trump be- Former Jackson City Coun- by the board of DJP for all of ished a personal trial himself, gan his first term by attempt- cilman Ben Allen, who now these ridiculous allegations, called as his first witness Spe- ing to roll back the civil rights heads the not-for-profit Down- including using his personal cial Assistant Attorney Gen- gains that occurred under his town Jackson Partners (DJP) credit cards for business ex- eral Melissa Patterson, who predecessor, President Barack group is in court this week, to penses...this is called coding.” assisted in the investigation Obama. answer the ten-count indict- Two of the charges in the in- of DJP. “Based on my profes- Hours after Trump was sworn ment of embezzlement charg- dictment alleges DJP collected sional research, I conclude in as president, the Civil Rights es that were leveled against $86,000 from various busi- that the monies DJP collect is Division of the U.S. Depart- him in March 2016. nesses and individuals to pay public money,” she said dur- ment of Justice undertook ac- Among the charges Al- for Mayor Tony Yarber’s inau- ing her testimony. “When you tions that signaled a major shift len is facing includes, having gural gala. “Ladies and gentle- commingle public money and in civil rights enforcement; par- DJP pay $38,373 for his per- Sessions men of the jury, they have no private money, all of the mon- ticularly work on voting rights sonal Capitol One credit card; receipts for the expenses of ey becomes public.” and policing reform. Rights Under Law. Rich is also state of play in civil rights poli- $6,621 for his AAA Financial this gala, they wrote a lot of Patterson made this deter- “The actions taken so quickly a former attorney working in cy as the Trump Administration credit card bill; $1,787 for his checks but there is no paper mination of DJP funds, while are unprecedented,” said Joe the Civil Rights Division at the begins. cell phone bill. All charges trail,” said Hinds County Dis- also acknowledging that the Rich, the co-director of the U.S. Department of Justice. “We are concerned about that Allen’s defense team ve- trict Attorney Robert Smith in group receives grant money Fair Housing and Community The Lawyers’ Committee hemently denies. “Ben Allen his opening statements. “This Development Project at the held a conference call January Lawyer is not guilty,” said Merrida gala is different from the cam- Allen Lawyers’ Committee for Civil 24 with the press on the current Continued on page 3 Coxwell, Allen’s lead attor- paign, how can you not know Continued on page 3

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Allen Till Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 and that Allen is worth of gum. The young Carolyn Bryant went considered a pri- Till was shot in the head and was into hiding after the murder trial vate employee. found with barbed wire wrapped – divorcing and marrying twice Hinds County around his neck; one of his eyes more – and remained mum on the Circuit Court Judge was gouged out. case until she gave the interview Winston Kidd is “Nothing that boy did could ever with Tyson, the “New York Post” presiding over this justify what happened to him,” she reported. trial that includes a is quoted as saying. Bryant is now known as Carolyn jury made up of one Bryant’s testimony was out of Bryant Donham. Donham told Ty- white female, six the earshot of the jury, but helped son that she “felt tender sorrow” for black females and to frame the case publicly. Till’s mother, who died in 2003, but five black males “I was just scared to death,” she Tyson doesn’t mention if Donham with one white said in court. expressed guilt or apologized. male serving as an The two killers later admitted Civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks alternate juror. their guilt, after their acquittals. has said she thought about Till The trial is ex- Till’s murder became the flash- when she refused to give up her pected to last for at point in the American Civil Rights seat on a bus in Montgomery, Ala., least a week. Movement. Mamie Till-Mobley, a few months after his death. Allen Emmett’s mother, had even insisted The shocking crime was memo- on an open casket at his funeral, rialized in the arts and literature; leading to photographs of his bat- in Nobel laureate Toni Morrison’s Barber tered corpse being spread across play “Dreaming Emmett,” a Langs- Continued from page 1 the country, which helped focus ton Hughes poem, and a song by public attention on what was hap- Bob Dylan. dressing a room full of journalists and of fusion politics, a time when poor folks? Can we just make a decision, pening in the heart of the country. The whereabouts of the now-82- publishers, Barber pitched ideas for a whites and blacks worked together to publishers? Can we just make a deci- In 2004, the FBI reopened the year-old Donham are unknown. number of articles and commentaries. achieve political power in the South sion, civil rights…that bowing down case to see if any accomplices could The Washington Informer is a “Somebody has to unpack ‘so- following the Civil War, Barber ques- is not an option?” Barber implored. be hauled to court, but a grand jury member publication of the National called’ white evangelicalism that is tioned why so many poor, white peo- “I gotta suspicion that it’s going to decided three years later that there Newspaper Publishers Associa- illogical malpractice and heresy,” said ple today cast votes for lawmakers be some fiery times. I gotta suspicion was insufficient evidence to pursue tion. Learn more about becoming a Barber. “We’ve got to have some pa- that oppose establishing living wage that it’s gonna get hot. I gotta suspi- charges. member at www.nnpa.org. pers that write and do some investi- standards, better healthcare and more cion that Nebuchadnezzar is gonna do gative work to connect the money to educational opportunities for low-in- some rough stuff.” white evangelicalism to the policies of come families. Barber implored the publishers, extremism and racism, because some The North Carolina pastor noted journalists and activists in the room to Lawyer of our own folk are sending money to that there are 18.9 poor white people go into the proverbial fire standing up, Continued from page 1 some of these TV white evangelicals.” in the United States, about eight mil- because help won’t come, if you go in the statements of President Trump yer John Gore would head the Civil Barber said that the loss of the full lion more than the number of poor the fire bowing down. which are an invitation for voter Rights Division. protections of the Voting Rights Act black people, though black people ex- “If you go in the fire standing up, suppression tactics to be put on the “Gore in recent years has been and voter suppression were two of the perience poverty at higher rates than God can transform the fire and the books,” said Kristen Clarke, the opposed to civil rights in a number most underreported stories during the whites. same fire that was meant to destroy president of the Lawyers’ Commit- of matters,” Clarke pointed out on last election cycle. Barber said that exploring the real you, can become a fire of deliver- tee for Civil Rights Under Law. the January 24 conference call. “He “Long before any Russian hack, reasons why so many poor whites vote ance!” Barber shouted. Civil rights groups are reeling has worked on the opposite side in the American electoral process was against their own self-interest, would The crowd roared, delivering Bar- from the number of moves the new matters involving redistricting.” hacked by systemic racism and fear,” make for a great investigative report. ber a standing ovation. The Moral administration has made in less than Borrowing a phrase from Mar- said Barber. “The Southern Strategy is Returning to the theme that today’s Mondays leader continued: a week in office. Despite the situa- tin Luther King Jr., Clarke added: alive and well.” political environment in America is “Bowing down is not an option! tion, some hope was renewed by the “Justice delayed is justice denied Barber acknowledged that civil nothing new, Barber told the story of Standing down is not an option! Look- massive and historic turnout of the for communities who have long rights leaders and Democrats could Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, ing down is not an option! Breaking Women’s March January 21, the day been waiting for relief on these have voiced louder criticism about the who he described as “three millenni- down is not an option! We’ve been after Trump’s inauguration. matters.” lack of work done in the U.S. Con- als from the Bible days,” that liked to through worse before.” Barber ex- In addition, the Lawyers’ Com- Clarke said that Jeff Sessions has gress to restore the Voting Rights Act. write and Nebuchadnezzar, “a mania- claimed. “We’ve been through slav- mittee says, “the names of new used vote fraud as a tool to chill “Democrats talked more about Da- cal egomaniac who loved to tweet out ery. We’ve been through Jim Crow. leadership at the Justice Depart- black voting. vid Dukes than they did about voter his own news,” loved to build towers We’ve been through the Trail of Tears ment have been announced and in- “We are also deeply concerned suppression and the Voting Rights Act and invited people to come to his tow- and we’re gonna stand up in this mo- clude individuals with track records about the hostility he has had against being dismantled,” said Barber. ers to bow down. ment!” of fighting against civil rights in the consent decrees,” said Clarke. “Mr. Barber said that they were 868 When Nebuchadnezzar commanded The next day at the conference, areas of voting.” Sessions has expressed the view fewer voting places across the nation; that everyone bow down to his image Barber committed to writing a regular Preliminary changes in the Jus- that consent decrees are an abuse of those closures disproportionately af- and Shadrach, Meshach and Abed- guest column for the NNPA Newswire tice Department’s Civil Rights federal authority.” fected black voters. nego refused, the king threatened to that will be distributed throughout the Division are occurring, while the Clarke pointed out that the recent “Voter suppression has been prov- throw them into the furnace. NNPA’s network of 211black-owned nomination of Senator Jeff Ses- consent decree on the Baltimore en, voter fraud has been disproven. “He didn’t know they already had a media properties and will reach an sions to serve as attorney general is Police Department was delayed by The lie about voter fraud is a dis- fire. They came from people who had estimated 20 million readers in print pending. The Senate is scheduled to the Trump Justice Department. traction from the truth about voter been through the fire,” said Barber. and online. vote on his nomination this week, Lauren Victoria Burke is a politi- suppression, because voter suppres- “They remembered how the Lord had “Somebody has to write from the even as some civil rights groups cal analyst who speaks on politics sion is about thievery. You scratch a dealt with Pharaoh. They remembered perspective of crisis, even if the crisis call for more hearings in the wake and African American leadership. liar, you’ll find a thief,” said Barber. how David dealt with Goliath.” doesn’t end immediately,” Barber ex- of the Trump Administration’s trav- She is also a frequent contributor “Trump won because of the voter Barber said that the three young plained. “Somebody has to make sure el ban on seven majority Muslim to the NNPA Newswire and Black- suppression that went on in the black leaders had a fire in them, because that there is a witness that [the Black countries. PressUSA.com. Connect with Lau- community.” they sung the songs of their ancestors. Press] didn’t go along with it. So we Recently, the Trump Administra- ren by email at LBurke007@gmail. After delivering a brief history “Can we just make a decision, black have to do that.” tion announced that Jones Day law- com and on Twitter at @LVBurke. Green Dot purchases Simmons’ rushcard in megadeal

By Stacy M. Brown by technical problems. anthropic efforts, founding Patti’s their needs.” NNPA Newswire Contributor In some instances, Simmons Way, a 501(c)(3) charitable foun- The deal, expected to close be- Every American needs a Rush- sent money to customers to help dation providing grants to single fore the end of the first quarter, Card – or Green Dot. pay their rent, car loans and other mothers and their children. enhances Green Dot’s sharehold- That’s the mantra of RushCard payments. Streit also has mentored chil- er value and materially expands founder and business mogul Rus- “A big part of [buying Rush- dren in foster care in Los Ange- the company’s scale, Streit said. sell Simmons, who together with Card] is Russell himself,” Streit les and has been a benefactor to As he’s done with ventures in Green Dot Corporation President said, noting that he met Simmons the Los Angeles Police Depart- music, comedy and fashion, Sim- Steven Streit, explained the intri- some time ago when Simmons ment’s Hollenbeck Police Ath- mons said he’s partnering with cacies of their new partnership gave a keynote speech at a confer- letic League. the best company in the industry, in an interview with the NNPA ence about prepaid cards. “Rus- “Russell and I are both phil- Green Dot, to expand opportu- Newswire. sell understands the community anthropic and, yes, it’s always a nities and continue RushCard’s Simmons and Streit said Green and cares deeply. I thought he danger when you align yourself mission to revolutionize the Dot Corporation has agreed to handled himself so well [during with any human because you’re banking industry. purchase UniRush, LLC, the par- the glitch]. Everyone can be a always worried about someone “We believe our customers are ent company of the RushCard Russell Simmons, long a champion for the underbanked and unbanked, great CEO or a great leader when getting into trouble,” Streit said. among the most loyal in prepaid prepaid debit card. will remain with the company and continue to play a significant role in things are going well.” “But, Russell has so many years and I want to thank them for their The deal is worth about $167 guiding the union in its mission to create more banking opportunities for Streit continued: “Russell of being an activist and, as far as years of support. I always wanted million and will merge Green all Americans. UNIRUSH worked hard when things were his activism goes, I love it. Look, to serve the customer and I sold Dot’s 4.5 million cardholders going bad. The fact is that he money is power, money is poli- into a place where I’ve known with RushCard’s 750,000 account the company’s prospects among money and learn how to manage quickly turned the health of that tics and money has its means and Steve for a long time and I trust holders. the tech-savvy, urban and mil- money,” Streit said. company around and he regained Russell gets it.” him and he’s been a great com- Simmons, long a champion for lennial consumer segments of the The deal is one Simmons called the confidence of his customers.” Streit said Simmons’ voice and petitor,” Simmons said. “We are the underbanked and unbanked, financial services market where “a no-brainer” and one that will Green Dot also encountered creative spirit and love for the excited to continue and expand will remain with the company RushCard has traditionally ex- greatly benefit his already large problems of its own last year community at-large were impor- upon our tradition of providing and continue to play a significant celled. customer base. when a glitch stopped many of its tant factors in doing a deal of this great and important products role in guiding the union in its “The reason Steve was so at- “We made a move to make sure customers from accessing their magnitude. for our customers over the many mission to create more banking tractive, as a partner, is that he that we better service our custom- accounts, making purchases and “I don’t like when big compa- years to come and the truth is opportunities for all Americans. does care and he has the innova- ers and that’s why we did this withdrawing cash. nies buy companies and homog- millennials are looking at us as “There are some things that we tive products that go with caring,” deal,” Simmons said. “We were With Streit’s guidance, the enize it. I wanted to make sure we the future of the banking indus- can do with our card that will be Simmons said. “We have early set up to do a partnership and we company was also able to over- kept the flavor and kept Russell’s try.” happening soon that will make us direct deposit, where people get will execute.” come those issues. energy, love and passion,” Streit Chavis, the president and CEO unique,” Simmons said. “I don’t their pay two days early, fraud The two CEOs said while Together, Green Dot and Rush- said. of the National Newspaper Pub- care how many cards you have in protection and features that my they’ve long been competitors, Card are two of the oldest prepaid In the end, the pair each said lishers Association, said that your wallet, you will need us with customers need.” they’ve also been admirers. debit cards in the marketplace. the deal was easy. Simmons continues to advance all of the tools and resources we’ll Viewed by many as both a When Simmons didn’t shy Simmons’ RushCard popularized “A year ago, the RushCard sup- the economic development in- have. Every American needs a pioneer in the financial services away from a storm of bad public- prepaid cards, while Green Dot ported a financial service tour terests of the African-American RushCard.” industry and as a passionate ad- ity and personal criticism for a pioneered the reloadable prepaid with Dr. Ben Chavis,” Simmons community, as well as all mar- Among those resources are the vocate for the unbanked and un- glitch in the RushCard two years card and is the largest provider said. “We taught financial litera- ginalized communities across the formation of the nation’s largest derserved communities, Streit ago, Streit said he was impressed in the U.S., according to Forbes cy and a part of our mission, as United States. mobile, online and direct mail said his mission continues to be with how the Def Jam founder re- Magazine. this company grows, is to teach “The NNPA, in particular, rec- “direct-to-consumer” providers to financially educate low-income sponded. Recognized with numerous financial literacy.” ognizes this acquisition with seri- of bank accounts, debit cards and families and to serve their needs. Simmons helped to create a industry awards including a two- Simmons continued: “The po- ous anticipation toward helping to other financial services. “If I had my way, young peo- multi-million-dollar fund to help time winner of Ernst & Young tential to help the community further fulfill the inclusive goal of Of course, Green Dot’s acqui- ple, especially from low-income cover the costs that customers Entrepreneur of the Year, Streit grows with this deal. We speak economic justice and equality for sition of the RushCard enhances families, would always talk about had while their cards were beset has heavily been involved in phil- their language and we speak to all,” Chavis said. 4 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK FEBRUARY 2 - 8, 2017 www.mississippilink.com

CCC announces 2017 Black History Month events

The Mississippi Link Newswire X and how he was able to rec- CLARKSDALE – In honor reate his life through what he of February’s designation as believed was the power of the Black History Month, Co- written and spoken word. ahoma Community College is Through characterization, continuing its tradition of pro- speeches, singing and dance, viding culturally enriching and Memphis actor Phil Darius educational activities for its Wallace will tell the inspi- campus and the community. rational story of how a man As part of this year’s month- transformed his life to find his long celebration designed truth. to highlight the history and Galen Abdur-Razzaq is an achievements of African Amer- extraordinary flutist with an icans, CCC’s Division of Aca- extensive career. He is also a demic Affair’s Black History riveting speaker on the his- Month committee has planned tory of jazz and has performed Abdur-Razzaq a series of events, themed “The at colleges and universities for Crisis in Black Education.” over 30 years. The celebration will be high- Incorporating music perfor- lighted by the stage play “Moon mances and lectures, Galen over Malcolm,” hosted at 10:15 Abdur-Razzaq’s performance a.m. Feb. 6, in the Whiteside will provide an understanding Hall Lecture Room, as well as a and appreciation of the genre performance entitled ”Jazz and and its historical significance. the Civil Rights Movement” by Other events scheduled for renowned flutist Galen Abdur- the month are as follow: Razzaq at 12:30 p.m.Thursday, A free screening of the 2016 Feb. 16, in the Whiteside Hall critically acclaimed movie Lecture Room. “Birth of a Nation” will be held Both events, sponsored by at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, CCC’s Lyceum Committee, are in the Georgia Lewis Theater. Wallace free and open to the public. CCC students, faculty and “We are excited about the ar- staff will travel to the Malco gram will be held from 9:20 to ray of events and activities we Desoto 16 movie theater in 10:50 a.m. Feb. 21, in the Pin- have planned this year in hon- Southaven, Miss., Feb. 9, for nacle. Anne Clark, CCC’s dean or of Black History Month,” a viewing of the film “Hidden of career and technical educa- said CCC English Chair Vera Figures.” The bus is scheduled tion, will highlight the event as Griffin, who also serves as to depart at 1:30 p.m. from Wh- the guest speaker. chairman of the Black History iteside Hall. CCC student will face-off in Month committee. “Our com- CCC’s Honors Program will a speech competition based on mittee has been working really host a colloquia entitled “Liv- the topic, “The Crisis in Black hard to come up with activities ing History: 50 Years After Education” at 12:15 p.m. Feb. that we think the campus and Integration” featuring former 27, in the Whiteside Hall Lec- the community will enjoy.” Grenada, Miss. Mayor Dianna ture Room. “Moon over Malcolm” is Freelon-Foster at noon Feb. 17, For questions or more infor- a one-man show that studies in the Georgia Lewis Theater. mation, contact Griffin at (662) civil rights activist Malcolm A special Black History pro- 621-4270. 2659 Livingston Road • Jackson MS, 39213 Subscribe TODAY 601-896-0084 • www.mississippilink.com JSU will host Alabama-Mississippi The Mississippi Link sociological conference on race Name relations in the South Address City, State, Zip Phone e-Mail

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www.mississippilink.com FEBRUARY 2 - 8, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 5 JSU will host leadership Gov. Bryant appoints Judge conference for Women in Higher Celeste Wilson to 17th District Circuit Court Judgeship Education – Mississippi Network The Mississippi Link Newswire Gov. Phil Bryant announced to- The Mississippi Link Newswire day that he has appointed Judge Preparing women to assume leader- Celeste Wilson to the bench in ship positions in higher education ad- Mississippi’s 17th Circuit Court ministration is the goal of a two-day District. conference sponsored by the Women Wilson will replace Judge Bob- In Higher Education – Mississippi Net- by Chamberlin, who recently was work (WHEMN) and hosted by Jackson elected to the Mississippi Supreme State University. Court. Her appointment is effec- Themed “Unleashing the Shero With- tive February 6, 2017. The 17th in,” the conference will be Feb.16-17 District includes Desoto, Panola, in the downtown Jackson Convention Tallahatchie, Tate and Yalobusha Complex. Registration fee is $95. counties. Loretta A. Moore, vice president for “Judge Wilson’s extensive legal Research and Federal Relations at JSU experience as a prosecutor and a and statewide coordinator for WHEMN, county judge will serve her well said, “We encourage women in and as- on the bench,” Gov. Bryant said. “I piring to leadership positions in higher am pleased she has agreed to ac- education to attend the conference be- cept this appointment.” cause it is a great opportunity to under- Most recently, Wilson has served stand our power and to help us become as a DeSoto County Court Judge Wilson more effective in our roles.” since 2009. She has overseen all Sessions will empower women leaders galoo College; Christy Pickering, CPA, www.jsums.edu/WHEMN or contact delinquency, neglect, abuse, and in me,” Wilson said. “I will carry to harness their special talents and abili- IHL board member; Onetta Whitley, statewide coordinator Loretta A. Moore domestic violence cases, along my experience as a judge into my ties; identify and conquer weaknesses; J.D., deputy attorney general for Mis- at 601-979-2931 or loretta.a.moore@ with select civil cases and appeals. new position and serve the people understand their purpose; and discover sissippi; and Angela Mae Kupenda, a jsums.edu. Prior to becoming a court judge of the 17th District Circuit Court the skills necessary for effective lead- professor of Constitutional Law, First Jackson State University, founded Wilson held the position of assis- with integrity.” ership for themselves and their teams. Amendment and Civil Rights at Mis- in 1877, is a historically black, high tant district attorney for the 17th Wilson, who lives in Southaven The topics include “Recognizing and sissippi College School of Law. research activity university located in Judicial District from 2002 to with her husband and children, Overcoming Your Kryptonite: How to WHEMN is part of the American Jackson, the capital city of Mississip- 2008. She worked closely with law received her bachelor’s degree in Become a Stronger Shero Through Self- Council on Education (ACE) Women’s pi. Jackson State’s nurturing academic enforcement agencies in prosecut- business administration from Del- Awareness,” “What Is Your Narrative? Network, which was established in 1977 environment challenges individuals to ing criminal cases on behalf of the ta State University. She received Using Your Story to Motivate Others” as a state-based system of interlock- change lives through teaching, research State of Mississippi and presented her juris doctorate from the Uni- and “Defining Your Creed: How a Bold, ing networks. It’s supported by campus and service. Officially designated as cases to grand juries for indict- versity of Memphis. Fearless Belief in Your Principles Drives presidents and designed to identify and Mississippi’s Urban University, Jackson ment. She is a member of the Missis- Institutional/Organizational Change.” support women’s leadership develop- State continues to enhance the state, na- Additionally, Wilson served as sippi Bar Association, State of Luminaries appearing at the confer- ment in each state. Founded in 1918, tion and world through comprehensive the Southaven Chamber of Com- Mississippi Council for Interstate ence include first lady Deborah Bryant, ACE represents more than 1,600 cam- economic development, health-care, merce director of membership Compact of Juveniles, Vice Chair- wife of Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant; pus executives as well as 200 leaders technological and educational initia- from 1999 to 2001 where she led man of Council of Youth Court keynote speaker Eveadean Morrison of higher education-related associations tives. The only public university in membership and recruitment de- Judges, Juvenile Detention and Myers, J.D., special adviser to the presi- and organizations. It advises on higher the Jackson metropolitan area, Jackson velopment of new business and in- Alternatives Task Force, and the dent for International Initiatives at Prai- education issues and influences public State is located near downtown, with dustry on behalf of the Chamber. National Council of Juvenile and rie View A&M University; Andrea May- policy through advocacy, research and five satellite locations throughout the “It is a great honor to accept Family Court Judges. field, Ph.D., executive director of the program initiatives. area. Gov. Bryant’s appointment as cir- A special election for the judge- Mississippi Community College Board; For more information about the For more information, visit www. cuit court judge, and I am appre- ship will be held in November Beverly Hogan, Ph.D., president of Tou- WHEMN conference, or to register, visit jsums.edu or call 601-979-2121. ciative for him placing his trust 2017. Belhaven awarded 50 Most Beautiful Christian Colleges and Universities for 2017

The Mississippi Link Newswire ranked according to architec- buildings have a mixture of The Belhaven University tural style, signature buildings, styles that capture a contempo- campus received national praise continuity of campus and natu- rary look, but also speaks to the for its beauty. Christian Univer- ral setting. “Hanging moss in history of this great institution.” sities Online awarded the Uni- oak trees, rolling hills, tranquil Reputation of programs, versity the 19th spot in its 50 fountains and beautiful land- graduation rate and total cost Most Beautiful Christian Col- scapes are just a few of the fea- are all criteria students evaluate leges and Universities for 2017. tures that make Belhaven such when considering a university. “Being named one of the 50 a uniquely gorgeous campus,” An often overlooked element most beautiful campuses is an added Dr. Parrott. is the physical surroundings honor,” said Belhaven President Belhaven’s 42-acre campus and components of the cam- Dr. Roger Parrott. “What makes is located within the historic pus itself. While not a primary our campus truly ‘beautiful’ is Greater Belhaven Neighbor- factor, campus beauty is an the University’s dedication to hood which adds to its unique important one. In light of this, higher learning in an enthusi- beauty. David Potvin, assistant Christian Universities Online astically Christian environment vice president of campus opera- presented its list of the 50 most where students are loved, chal- tions points out, “We embraced beautiful Christian colleges and lenged and prepared.” the historic neighborhood we universities for 2017. The 50 universities were are located in. Our campus Girls from Jackson’s Girls Scout Mississippi Job Corps Troop 4379 visited the Capitol Center Success Story

The Mississippi Job Corps Center is proud of graduate Falando Rodgers for his continued success. Rodgers was born in Memphis in 1993. He graduated from Cordova High School in Memphis and went on to further his education with Independence Community College in Independence, Kansas and later with Henderson State University in Arkadel- phia, Ark. After a while, he decided col- lege was not really for him and withdrew before receiving his degree. Rodgers had heard about the Mississippi Job Corps Center (MJCC) where he could attain a pre apprenticeship in electri- cal, along with several credentials. He enrolled with the MJCC April 2015 and completed his pre apprenticeship in electrical in January 2016. With the as- sistance of MJCC Career Services, he relocated to Pascagoula, Miss. in Feb- ruary 2016 and was hired as a 4th class pipe insulator making $19.27 an hour. As of today, Falando is a 2nd class pipe Girls from Jackson’s Girls Scout Troop 4379 visited the Capitol Monday, January 30, 2017, and spoke with lawmakers insulator making $22.26 an hour. while they sold orders for the annual cookie drive. Senator John Horhn placed orders with them and made friends with, (from left), Khloe Williams, Jada Davis and Gabriel Foster. 6 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK FEBRUARY 2 - 8, 2017 www.mississippilink.com Murrah High School Choir invited JPS ‘Top Coach’ Clinton Johnson presented state award of merit to Festival of Gold in Los Angeles Mississippi Link Newswire its consecutive state Clinton Johnson, JPS executive basketball champi- Mississippi Link Newswire director of Athletics, was presented onship titles to 16 The Murrah High School Choir is tak- the State Award of Merit Thursday, in a row since 2002, ing its award-winning performances on January 12, at the annual Missis- and 21 since 1996. the road this spring. The nationally-rec- sippi Athletic Administrators As- This includes six ognized choir has been invited to compete sociation (MAAA) Conference in boys titles, and three in the Festival of Gold to be held at the Biloxi, Miss. Johnson girls titles since Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Los An- The State Award of Merit is pre- Johnson’s first year. During this geles. sented annually to a member of streak, either a JPS boys or girls The Murrah Concert Singers were the National Interscholastic Ath- basketball team has won a state named Grand Champions at the Riverland letic Administration Association, title. Choral Festival in Pearl, Mississippi in The Murrah High School Choir recently won the Riverland Choral Festival. NIAAA, who demonstrates out- Johnson, a former principal of November 2016. Competing against al- standing leadership and meritori- Callaway High School, played most fifty choirs, the Murrah Singers re- received first place gold and the- Com choir is kind of just indicative of the ex- ous service and achievement in the professional baseball and spent six ceived all superior ratings. Their awards bined Choir received second place gold. pectations that we have here at Murrah,” vocation of interscholastic admin- years in the Boston Red Sox minor included Best Overall Choir and Best in The choral department consists of the said Principal Alvanette Buchanan. istration. Selections and presenta- league baseball system prior to his Class along with the award for Highest Murrah Concert Singers, Murrah Madri- The Murrah Choir holds annual concerts tions are made by each state athletic career in school leadership, sports Score Overall, also known as the Grand gals, Boys Choir, Girls Choir, Sextet and to entertain and educate the community as administrator association, and the administration and coaching. Champion Award. Quartet. All of these groups have compet- well as to cover expenses for travel. They award is provided by the NIAAA. Johnson’s education career be- “Credit definitely goes to God first and ed on the district, state and national levels are currently fundraising for the upcoming Johnson, who served as president gan in JPS at then Whitten Jr. High foremost, and I would be remiss if I did and have received ratings from Advanced trip to Los Angeles in March. Individuals of MAAA from 2014–2015, has where he served as a classroom not mention the plethora of talent that we to Superior. Its 200 members represent a may help with this endeavor by making also served as executive director teacher and head coach for boys have here at Murrah,” said Director of cross-section of the student body at Mur- donations to the Mustang Choir Booster of Athletics for the past six years. basketball and girls track and as an Choral Activities Pierrdro Gallion. rah. Club, 1400 Murrah Drive, Jackson, MS Under his leadership, JPS Athletics assistant coach for football. He also In the of spring 2015, the choir traveled “In our choir, we have members of the 39202. Donors may also give at their Go- has added new programs and op- taught at Lanier High School and to Washington, D.C. to compete in the football team, the basketball team, the de- FundMe page, Get the Mustangs Choir to portunities for student-athletes. In coached baseball, basketball and Heritage Festival where the Girls Choir bate team. So what you see going into the L.A. the spring of 2016, JPS extended football.

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www.mississippilink.com FEBRUARY 2 - 8, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 7 DuBard School to host Search firm engaged for Jackson State University Multisensory Math Workshop presidential search The Mississippi Link Newswire Teaching strategies for helping all students master essential concepts a pedigree and value-system The Board of Trustees of that is aligned with the goals, State Institutions of Higher objectives, and values of JSU,” By L.A. Warren ideas for teaching a whole class, Learning has engaged the ex- said Witt/Kieffer senior part- jsumsnews.com a small group, or an individual About the DuBard School for Language Disorders ecutive search firm of Witt/ ner Oliver Tomlin. The DuBard School for Lan- learner. The workshop is suit- The DuBard School for Language Disorders was established in 1962 Kieffer to assist the Board with “Our outreach and engage- guage Disorders at The Univer- able for those who work with and is a clinical division of the Southern Miss Department of Speech the Jackson State University ment tactics will ensure that sity of Southern Mississippi is traditional learners, students and Hearing Sciences. The school serves children with severe lan- presidential search. Witt/Kief- the widest net is cast for out- hosting a two-day multisensory with learning disabilities and at- guage/speech disorders, including the written language disorder of fer is a preeminent executive standing leaders in a new era math workshop, offering hands- risk populations. dyslexia, and/or hearing impairments and provides guidance and search firm, specializing in of higher education.” on, evidence-based strategies The workshop will be held counseling for parents and families of the children. The school is a the recruitment of leaders for Nominations may be made for meeting the needs of all stu- Feb. 15-16 at in the Thad Co- practicum site for university students majoring in speech-language organizations in healthcare, electronically via email to dents in critical skill areas. Gen- chran Center Ballroom on the pathology, audiology or deaf education. DuBard School for Language higher education, academic the consultants at Jackson- eral education teachers work- Southern Miss Hattiesburg cam- Disorders is a United Way agency. Further information is found at medicine, life sciences, and StateUniversityPresident@ ing in math from basic skills pus. Cost to attend is $325 if www.usm.edu/dubard. the not-for-profit industries. wittkieffer.com or mailed to: to algebra, elementary school registered by Feb. 1, $375. After “We are pleased to en- President Jackson State Uni- math teachers, speech-language Feb. 1, a group discount of $50 About The University of Southern Mississippi gage Witt/Kieffer to assist versity c/o Witt/Kieffer At- pathologists, special education off each registration is available Founded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi is a compre- the Board with the search for tention: Oliver B. Tomlin, III teachers, and academic lan- for three or more educators rep- hensive doctoral and research-driven university with a proud history the next president of Jackson 7201 Wisconsin Avenue Suite guage therapists are encouraged resenting the same school dis- and an eye on the future. A dual-campus university, Southern Miss State University,” said Trustee 775 Bethesda, MD 20814. to attend. trict. serves students on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, in ad- C.D. Smith, chair of the Board For more information and Presented by Marilyn Zecher, Continuing education units dition to five teaching and research sites in Mississippi and through Search Committee. “They to track progress on the presi- M.A., CALT, this fun and in- (CEUs) are available through the Online at Southern Miss. 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Raymond Campus Preview Day offers fun, information about Hinds CC High school seniors who are thinking about 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. It gives seniors and to meet faculty, staff and students, tour the For more information or to register, vis- attending Hinds Community College in fall their parents an opportunity to find out ev- campus, and learn about admissions, schol- it hub.hindscc.edu/previewday or call 2017 are invited to the Raymond Campus erything they need to know about enrolling arships, majors, housing, student life and 601.857.3767. Activities will be centered at Preview Day Feb. 3. at Hinds. more. Participants can also enjoy food and Mayo Gymnasium on the Raymond Cam- The expo style event is come-and-go, from At Preview Day, high school seniors will get prizes. pus. 8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK FEBRUARY 2 - 8, 2017 www.mississippilink.com NEWS FROM THE WORD Message from the Religion Editor

Black Church Matters By Daphne Higgins Religion Editor By Rev. CJ Rhodes contentions with Obama notwithstand- what is allowed in a sound byte, 140 Lastly, I’m a black man in a white Special to The Mississippi Link Churches, organizations, ing. I remember when he served as the characters or less climate and culture. world. My identity in Christ is an and schools are holding fes- Last night, my chan- keynote speaker for the University of But since these are the times in “already-and-not-yet” identity. I know tivities all month long to cel- nel surfing proved to Mississippi’s Black History Month which we live, to consider myself a that I have been raised with Christ ebrate the accomplishments be profitable. I seldom one year while I was a student there. “Jesus-loving, free black man” suits and am now seated in heavenly places of the African-American race have time for unin- Meeting West in a small, intimate stu- me just fine (at least for now). with him. Yet, I also know that much and you know why, it is offi- terrupted television dent gathering before his talk was the The placement order of the words is of America exists on the other side of cially Black History Month. watching, and when I highlight of my collegiate experience. powerful and necessary. Jesus-loving. the cross, the wrong side. A new cre- Over the years, Black History Month has do have the time I tend I long admired him as a thinker, orator, Free. Black man. ation has begun in Jesus, but our real- evolved into a month of educational oppor- to turn to my iPad or one of my count- and author and in some ways wanted I’m first and foremost Jesus-loving. ity is still clouded by the god of this tunities for people of every color and as the less books. But last night, I decided to to emulate this funky philosopher. I’m not ashamed to say that I love and age. As such, I know that, negatively, celebration continues to grow but how many recline and waste an hour for televisual In a brief, one-on-one exchange fol- follow (though imperfectly) the God I’m a black man who is more likely of us know the history of its origin. consumption. lowing his presentation he instructed of the universe who became Jewish to be criminalized, stigmatized, mar- We all know that for hundreds of years, the After watching Shark Tank, I began me, then a young philosophy major, to flesh in first-century Palestine, who ginalized and objectified in a nation African-American people and contributions to flip to various channels. We have look into PhD work. Though I didn’t lived a sinless and just life, who was still dominated by white supremacy. I by anyone of a dark hue were not a part of hundreds of channels but I only con- take him up on that (going to divinity crucified, died, was buried, and on know that in many instances I or my documented history. We also know that the sistently watch a handful of them and school instead), I was convinced soon the third day rose from dead in accor- family will be first judged by the color accomplishments made by anyone of color they are mostly religious and news net- thereafter that there is something af- dance with the Scriptures. His Gospel of our skin before we are judged by were usually claimed by others and that ini- works. As is my custom, I turned to the firming about the life of the mind and and his Kingdom have oriented my the content of our character. And as a tially if it were not for “word of mouth,” OWN Network and, after not seeing its implications for making the world whole life since I encountered him in black man I know that no matter how there would be no Black History to share. anything that interested me, I turned better. As a pastor and theologian, I am my late teens. Since that time my life much I love and respect my sisters, I In honor of the month that has taught me to The Word Network, MSNBC, and still convinced that we need more men has been a journey with Jesus, a jour- will never fully walk in and understand so much about the life my ancestors led, I’d then on to the various CPSAN options. and women of faith, hope, and love ney filled with wonder and sometimes their joy and pain. I know all of this like to take this opportunity to once again To my pleasant surprise, I stumbled writing, reading, advocating, and agi- with doubt but mostly joy. The Jesus of because I experience this, if not daily, share the origin of Black History Month for on an interview Dr. Cornel West was tating for a soul-searching transforma- history and the Jesus of faith yet forms certainly weekly. those who may want a refresher on the story having about his latest book, Black tion of both self and society. my life and calls me to live in ways But, positively, I also know my of one of the most influential men of the 20th Prophetic Fire. The interview portion In last night’s interview, West said that I could not live without his grace story and the story of my people, not century, an African American and the father was nearing its end and the open Q and something that jumped out at me like and Spirit. Everything I am and hope just the story that includes slavery and of Black History. A was about to start. Though disap- a 3-D image. He described himself to be is invigorated by the life I now lynchings and Jim Crow and oppres- Carter G. Woodson was passionate about pointed that I missed a generous por- as a “Jesus-loving, free black man.” I live in him. sion. I also know a story in which we black history. His passion, however, evolved tion of the pre-recorded conversation, quickly looked up the phrase and dis- Because I’m Jesus-loving, I’m also have collectively loved in the face of in the most unlikely place. While working at I was nonetheless glad to watch what covered that he’s said this of himself free. I seek to think and act in ways hate; danced and sung when our bodies a coal mine when he was twenty, the daily I did catch. in several other settings. As I pondered oriented toward the way I understand were being dehumanized; shouted cre- conversation of the black Civil War veterans To be sure, West has been much the phrase, I thought of it as a fitting who Jesus was and is and will be. I ativity and made a way out of no way often focused on interesting historical facts maligned since his public opposition self-description for me also, although love – and learn from – my enemies when hog intestines and straw brooms not recorded in history books. Woodson re- of America’s first black president- el in a way that slightly differs from and friends. I gain wisdom from di- were all we had. I know of kings and alized that despite the constantly evolving evated to a feverish pitch. There has West’s definitional content. verse sources, reading the Scriptures kingdoms, wise women and wonderful history of the African-American experience, been speculation as to why West has For a while I have tried to sum up in one hand and the culture in the works. I know of a story of triumph in documentation was sparse. Woodson’s en- been so hard on our immediate past in simple language my theological other. I am therefore free to celebrate the face of tragedy. I know that, too, thusiasm led him to college where he earned leader President Barak Obama. Is this and political and cultural impulses in the truth when articulated by someone because I imbibe it daily. a bachelor degree in European history and a the ardor of a prophet or the angst of a a time that demands simplistic identity I generally don’t agree with, and chal- As a confessional and convictional Ph.D. in history. wannabe HNIC? Who knows whether brands. lenge those people I genuinely respect. Christian, I am still seeking how to As a new graduate, he managed to earn a either or both serve as motivations for I’m often frustrated by how easy it is I can sit down with a person of another articulate how this Gospel changes living as a high school teacher and later as West’s consistent criticism of Obama. for people to shut down conversations faith or of a differing political persua- everything even as it has changed me. a professor of history at Howard University. I will say that regardless of the rea- with others based on left-right, in-out sion and love their humanity enough to Thank God I am free enough to do so. Yet, his desire to document black history sons behind the rift, West has indeed binary (il)logic. And I know I don’t listen to them even as my own convic- I’m a black man in America who is remained. He co-founded and financed the been consistent in critiquing presiden- comfortably and neatly fit into such tions may allow me to disagree vigor- free to think for himself because I love Association for the Study of Negro Life and tial power and the lack of moral con- standards. Much like many Ameri- ously on this or that point. That has Jesus…because he first loved me. History in 1915 with the lofty goal for it to stancy; he was an adamant critic of cans, I lean to the left or to the right, made me the odd man out many times Rev. CJ Rhodes, a graduate of the both publish and fund research and writing Raegan and Bush and even Clinton, so or stand at the center, or on the radical because I’m okay with thinking first University of MS and Duke University, projects about black history. why would he relent now? periphery depending on the subject. and reacting later. And I’m increasing- serves as the director of Student Reli- After the organization received substan- I still find West to be an enlightening I’m more purple than I am red or blue. ly okay with not everyone understand- gious Life at Alcorn State University tial funding, Woodson was able resign from public intellectual, his controversial My worldview is much more fluid than ing or liking me because of that. and is the pastor of Mt. Helm Baptist Howard and dedicate all of his time to the association. Through the organization, he established REIGNING ANNOUNCEMENTS a home study program, directed the study of African-American history in schools, hired researchers to search the international ar- New Hope Baptist Church, 5202 Wat- centennial project was made possible by Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, 1245 Tunica chives, and lastly, he founded the Associated kins Dr., Jackson, will present its Sixth An- a grant from the Mississippi Humanities St., Jackson, will host its Couple’s Minis- Publishers. It published books and resources about black history. The association also nual “Back in the Day – A Celebration of Council through support from the Missis- try Gala Feb. 11 at p.m. For more infor- published the quarterly publication the Jour- Black History: Honoring Our Living Leg- sippi Development Authority. For more mation call 601-969-3511 or visit www. nal of Negro History, which was distributed throughout the world. ends” every Thursday of the month. The information, call 601-981-8696 or 601- mountnebochurch.com. Rev. John A. In 1926, Woodson finally came across an first two weeks of activities include: Feb. 366-7002 or visit www.newhope-baptist. Wicks Jr is the pastor. idea that would forever associate his name 2, “New Hope Legacy Night.” The speak- org. Dr. Jerry Young is the pastor. with Black History Month. Negro History Week, as it was called by the black frater- er is Retired Major General Augustus L. Greater Fairview Missionary Baptist nity Omega Psi Phi, was a week in February Collins. The New Hope Youth Choir will Christ Tabernacle Church, 1201 Coo- Church, 2545 Newport St., Jackson, dedicated to celebrating the achievements of blacks. Their celebration was somewhat sing. The Feb. 9, event will be “Honoring per Rd., Jackson, G.L.O.W Daughter Aerobics Ministry will host its 2017 New stagnant until Woodson offered to put the as- Our Living Legends.” The Jackson Met- Ministry will host a prayer breakfast in Year Fitness Challenge which began sociation’s name behind the idea in February ropolitan Retired Community Choir and the Children’s Church Feb. 4, from 9 Jan. 9, and will continue through Feb. 1926. Woodson chose the second week in Feb- Dr. Sebronette Barnes-Aborom will be a.m. – 10 a.m. The guest speaker will be 27. The challenge will include regular ruary because it marked the birthdays of featured. Living legends honored will be Patrice Jones-Gibbs. For more informa- aerobics classes and fitness challenge. Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Through Woodson’s promotion of the cel- Alice Scott, Dr. Robert Smith, Bernice A. tion visit christtabernaclechurch.org or For more information, call 601-454-1414 ebration in the Journal of Negro History and McGee and Hollis Watkins. The month- call 601-373-1711. Rev. Hosea J. Hines or 601-260-7310. To contact the church, the creation and distribution of kits for chil- dren, Negro History Week gained in popu- long event is coordinated by the church’s is the pastor. call 601-362-6447. Rev. Vincent V. Rus- larity. In 1976, it evolved into Black History Black History Committee. The official bi- sell is the pastor. Month. Remember the verse that I often share with you – Isaiah 52:7 (NIV), which reads: “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who pro- New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church claim peace, who bring good tidings, who Pastor, Dr. F. R. 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PRESERVED Are you saying Seek God with all your Heart

By Pastor Simeon R. Green III Him, they would hate them too. A new commandment I give unto enough or next? Special to The Mississippi Link We need to be aware that the en- you, That ye love one another; As Christians, emy is here to bring opposition as I have loved you, that ye also By Shewanda Riley response to rejection isn’t because you are too busy try- our faith will be to us, and it will not cease until love one another. By this shall all Columnist “why?” but “next.” Responses ing to control your response to tested daily, and we leave this world. Yet, God’s men know that ye are my disci- “I’ve had like “enough” and “why” still the rejection. sometimes hourly. grace is sufficient. It is an aw- ples, if ye have love one to anoth- just about keep the one who has been At what point do you stop God is real, and ful thought when we compare er.” My friends, if we want the enough of this rejected focused on the rejec- saying “enough” to rejection Satan knows He is the alternative of not fighting the world to recognize who God’s and I’m not tion and the one who rejected and start responding “next?” real. In Matthew battle. If we do not fight the good people are really, then we need taking any- them. Saying “next” to rejection 10:34 Jesus said, “Think not fight of faith, we are going to be the Love of God working in us more!” Do I know when I’ve said doesn’t mean that you are say- that I am come to send peace on lost forever. day after day. The enemy knows these words “enough” about a situation. ing “yes” to the next rejection. earth: I came not to send peace, Jesus told His disciples, that it is through God’s love that sound familiar? I think if we I have a tendency to go over It means that you are saying but a sword.” Everywhere Jesus “Teaching them to observe all the world can see that we are His are honest, most of us have the reasons in my mind why “yes” to the next opportunity. went in the midst of His ministry, things whatsoever I have com- disciples. We are to love others either thought or uttered it’s “enough.” Even though Rejection is so damaging people were opposing Him, even manded you: and, lo, I am with based on Jesus’ sacrificial love these words at least once in I knew it was enough, I still because it keeps our focus on though He was healing bodies, you always, even unto the end for us. Such love will not only our lives. There will come a had to recount why as a way the past disappointments and opening blinded eyes, and bring- of the world. Amen” (Matthew bring unbelievers to Christ, it point when we will stop say- of convincing myself that it failures. Saying “next” keeps ing the Gospel of peace to the 28:20). God has promised to be will also keep believers strong ing “enough” and start say- really was enough. you focused (hopefully) on world. In the midst of that, war- with us. He wants to encourage and united in a world hostile to ing “next.” But when is that Focusing on “why” keeps the great things that will come fare was going on in His pres- us to fight the good fight of faith, God. Jesus was a living example point? It’s different for every- you focused on an even more in your future. ence. People were ready to kill to overcome lukewarmness that of God’s love, as we are to be liv- one…for some it comes when dangerous behavior of trying Psalms 66:20 encourages, Him, and eventually they nailed presses in us daily, and to keep ing examples of Jesus’ love. the pain of saying “enough” is to understand or even jus- “Praise be to God, who has Him to the cross for His stand for the victory. If we want to live for Do people see petty bickering, overshadowed by the hope of tify the rejection. Figuring not rejected my prayer or God and His Word. God, Jesus is saying, “I am with jealousy, and division in your change. out “why” you were rejected withheld his love from me!” Conflict and disagreement will you; do not give up.” church? Or do they know we are There is a strange comfort doesn’t change the rejec- Saying “next” might be arise between those who choose Jesus was with the disciples Jesus followers by our love for that comes in saying “enough” tion….in many instances, it the best way of showing our- to follow Christ and those who physically until He ascended one another? Love is more than because the pain lets us know just prolongs you having to selves that we are ready to let don’t. However, we can look for- into Heaven, and then spiritually simply warm feelings; it is an at- that we are still connected to accept the reality of it. go of the past. Saying “next” ward to the day when all conflict through the Holy Spirit (Read titude that reveals itself in action. someone or something else… Even though people have might also be the best way of will be resolved. As we take our Acts 1:4). The Holy Spirit would Rev. Simeon R. Green III is even if that connection causes loads of advice on how to deal showing God that we trust his cross and follow Jesus, our dif- be Jesus’ presence that would pastor of Joynes Road Church pain. It’s like someone stay- with rejection from “shake knowing what is best and next ferent values, moral, goals and never leave them (Read John of God, 31 Joynes Road, Hamp- ing in an abusive relationship the dust off” to the more re- for us. purposes will set us apart from 14:26). Jesus continues to be ton VA 23669. He is married to because the pain of an abusive cent “shake them haters off,” Shewanda Riley is the au- others. with us today through His Spirit. Velma L. Green. He is a mem- relationship is nothing com- rejection is still one of those thor of the Essence best-seller Please do not neglect your We read in John 13:33-35 ber of the National Association pared to the pain that comes emotions that you don’t re- “Love Hangover: Moving family, but remember that your these words: “Little children, yet of Evangelism Church of God, from being out of a relation- ally know how you are going from Pain to Purpose after a commitment to God is even more a little while I am with you. Ye Anderson, Ind. He serves as ship and alone. to respond to it until it hap- Relationship Ends.” She may important. God should be our shall seek me: and as I said unto chairman of the Southeastern I heard a great motivational pens…and then you forget all be reached at lovehangover@ first priority. 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10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK FEBRUARY 2 - 8, 2017 www.mississippilink.com Thompson announces Military Weekly Legislative Summary

By Debra Gibbs troduced to the floor after a mously in favor of House Bill academy nomiees for 2nd Dist. District 72 motion to reconsider kept 680, which would rename Committees the bill on the calendar. This the Mississippi Department met frequent- time the legislation passed of Environmental Qual- Mississippi Link Newswire ly during the by another close vote of 63- ity Building in Jackson as Donavon Drennan, has fourth week of 56. If enacted, the law would the “Patrick Alan Nunnelee been nominated by Unit- the 2017 legis- require a three-member Building” in honor of the late ed States Congressman lative session, committee – consisting of Mississippi Congressman. as next Tues- the Governor, Lieutenant A number of bills were Bennie G. Thompson to day’s deadline to have House Governor and Secretary of introduced regarding the the United States Naval Bills out of their correspond- State – to approve the Attor- Mississippi Department of Academy. He graduated in ing committees quickly ap- ney General’s use of outside Finance and Administration. May 2016 from Madison proaches. attorneys in high stakes legal These bills aim to clarify Central High School and After Tuesday, Jan. 31, cases. and update inventory of state no additional bills will be Members of the House real properties, authorize the during his tenure in high added to the House calendar Drug Policy Committee in- sale of certain state owned school he was a member for consideration, and mem- troduced House Bill 515 to real property, and require a and cadet Colonel of the bers of the House will begin the floor. This law would report on the department’s AFJROTC, member of the meeting as a whole for longer enhance the penalty for the monetary needs. football team, member and hours to discuss the bills that illegal sale of controlled sub- Among the groups visiting made it out of committees. stances within close proxim- the Capitol this week were team captain of engineer- While most work was done ity to drug or alcohol rehabil- members of the Mississippi ing and robotics teams, in committee meetings this itation facilities. The bill has Optometric Association, the and member of the Nation- week, a few bills were in- been set aside for the Speaker Mississippi Association of al Society of High School troduced to the House floor to review how this measure Community and Junior Col- Scholars. Tuesday and Wednesday for might coincide with previous leges, the Mississippi Tour- Drennan O’Brien discussion. laws on drug penalties, but it ism Association, the Missis- He is currently a student House Bill 555, which should come up again for a sippi Nurses Association and at Hinds Community Col- Academy (West Point) iaries. He volunteers with initially failed last week by vote within the next week. the National Guard Associa- lege where he is a member and the United States Na- the Boy Scouts, homeless a vote of 58-60, was rein- The House voted unani- tion of Mississippi. of the Honors Program, val Academy. He graduat- programs and St. Jude member of Recycling ed in May 2016 from Kirk Cancer Awareness, men- Club and Student Voices Academy and during his toring and numerous oth- and majoring in systems tenure at the academy he er community programs/ Collins registered nurse arrested engineering. Drennan is was a member of the Na- events. He has received a member of Christ Life tional Honor Society, Stu- numerous academic, com- Church where he is active dent Council Class repre- munity and civic achieve- on medicaid fraud charges with the youth department sentative, Chess, Science ment awards. He is the son Mississippi Link Newswire to the Covington County and various auxiliaries. Beta and Fellowship of of Jim O’Brien of North Attorney General Jim jail. Her arraignment date He volunteers with fun- Christian Athletes clubs; Carolina and Jennifer Hood announced today the is set for Feb. 3. draisers for children wel- member of basketball, O’Brien of Grenada. arrest of a Collins regis- If convicted of both fare, special Olympics, track and cross country Each candidate received tered nurse who is accused counts, Cook faces a Century Ride for Cancer, teams. a “Certificate of Special of stealing prescription maximum of 10 years drugs intended for one of in prison and $2,000 in mentoring programs and He is currently a student Congressional Recogni- her patients. fines. numerous other commu- at Sandhills Community tion” in recognition of Stefanie Cook, 35, was As with all cases, a nity programs/events. He College in North Carolina their nomination to the re- arrested following an in- charge is merely an accu- has received numerous where he is majoring in spective military academy dictment by a Covington sation, and a defendant is academic, community and civil engineering and is a and for outstanding aca- County grand jury on one presumed innocent until count of Medicaid fraud and and unless proven guilty civic achievement awards. senator in the Student Gov- demic achievement. one count of obtaining pos- Cook beyond a reasonable He is the son of Douglas ernment Association and If you are interested in session of a controlled sub- doubt in a court of law. and Theresa Drennan of member of ACES Club, attending a Military Acad- stance by of fraud, misrep- Collins. The indictment The case is being inves- Flora. and member of the Intra- emy, you may contact Geri resentation or subterfuge. charges Cook with obtain- tigated by Trey Rogers of the ing Norco containing Hy- James O’Brien, has mural Basketball League. Adams, my academy repre- At the time the crimes Attorney General’s Med- are alleged to have been drocodone, a schedule two icaid Fraud Control Unit. been nominated by Con- O’Brien is active in in sentative at 662 741-9003 committed, Cook worked controlled substance, from Prosecution will be handled gressman Thompson to his church’s youth group or via e-mail at geri.ad- as an RN at the Covington a patient at the center. by Special Assistant Attor- the United States Military and other various auxil- [email protected] County Nursing Center in Cook turned herself in ney General Kathy Parker. Tax relief for victims of severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding in Mississippi

Mississippi Link Newswire May 31, 2017, are granted ad- tutes a covered disaster area S corporation returns, and otherwise affected taxpayers structions. Atlanta – Victims of the se- ditional time to file through for purposes of Treas. Reg. § trust returns; estate, gift, and and may include acts required Affected taxpayers claim- vere storms, tornadoes and May 31, 2017. This includes 301.7508A-1(d)(2) and are generation-skipping transfer to be performed before or after ing the disaster loss on a straight-line winds that took 2016 income tax returns nor- entitled to the relief detailed tax returns; and employment the period above. 2016 return should put the place beginning January 20, mally due on April 18. It also below. and certain excise tax returns), Unless an act is specifically Disaster Designation, “Mis- 2017, in parts of Mississippi, includes the April 18 deadlines Taxpayers considered to be that have either an original or listed in Rev. Proc. 2007-56, sissippi, Severe Storms, Tor- may qualify for tax relief from for making quarterly estimated affected taxpayers eligible extended due date occurring The postponement of time to nadoes, Straight-line Winds, the Internal Revenue Service. tax payments. for the postponement of time on or after January 20, 2017, file and pay does not apply to and Flooding,” at the top of The President has declared Affected taxpayers that have to file returns, pay taxes and and before May 31, 2017. Af- information returns in the W-2, the form so that the IRS can that a major disaster exists in an estimated income tax pay- perform other time-sensitive fected taxpayers that have an 1098, 1099 series, or to Forms expedite the processing of the the State of Mississippi. Fol- ment originally due on or after acts are those taxpayers listed estimated income tax payment 1042-S or 8027. Penalties for refund. lowing the recent disaster January 20, 2017, and before in Treas. Reg. § 301.7508A- originally due on or after Janu- failure to timely file informa- The IRS will waive the usual declaration for individual as- May 31, 2017, will not be sub- 1(d)(1), and include individu- ary 20, 2017, and before May tion returns can be waived fees and expedite requests for sistance issued by the Fed- ject to penalties for failure to als who live, and businesses 31, 2017, will not be subject under existing procedures for copies of previously filed tax eral Emergency Management pay estimated tax installments whose principal place of busi- to penalties for failure to pay reasonable cause. Likewise, returns for affected taxpayers. Agency, the IRS announced as long as such payments are ness is located, in the covered estimated tax installments as the postponement does not ap- Taxpayers should put the as- today that affected taxpayers paid on or before May 31, disaster area. Taxpayers not in long as such payments are paid ply to employment and excise signed Disaster Designation in Mississippi will receive tax 2017. the covered disaster area, but on or before May 31, 2017 tax deposits. The IRS, how- “Mississippi, Severe Storms, relief. If an affected taxpayer re- whose records necessary to The IRS also gives affected ever, will abate penalties for Tornadoes, Straight-line Individuals who reside or ceives a late filing or late pay- meet a deadline listed in Treas. taxpayers until May 31, 2017 failure to make timely employ- Winds, and Flooding” in red have a business in Forrest, ment penalty notice from the Reg. § 301.7508A-1(c) are in to perform other time-sensitive ment and excise tax deposits ink at the top of Form 4506, Lamar, Lauderdale and Perry IRS that has an original or ex- the covered disaster area, are actions described in Treas. due on or after January 20, Request for Copy of Tax Re- Counties may qualify for tax tended filing, payment or- de also entitled to relief. Reg. § 301.7508A-1(c)(1) and 2017, and before February 6, turn, or Form 4506-T, Request relief. posit due date that falls within In addition, all relief work- Rev. Proc. 2007-56, 2007-34 2017, will be abated as long as for Transcript of Tax Return, “We realize that the IRS and the postponement period, the ers affiliated with a recognized I.R.B. 388 (Aug. 20, 2007), the tax deposits were made by as appropriate, and submit it to tax obligations are the last thing taxpayer should call the tele- government or philanthropic that are due to be performed on February 6, 2017. the IRS. on the minds of many Missis- phone number on the notice to organization assisting in the or after January 20, 2017, and Affected taxpayers in a fed- Affected taxpayers who are sippi taxpayers right now,” have the IRS abate the penalty. relief activities in the covered before May 31, 2017. erally declared disaster area contacted by the IRS on a col- said IRS spokesman Mark S. “The IRS automatically disaster area and any individu- This relief also includes the have the option of claiming lection or examination matter Green. “People are concerned identifies taxpayers located in al visiting the covered disaster filing of Form 5500 series re- disaster-related casualty losses should explain how the disas- about rebuilding their homes the covered disaster area and area who was killed or injured turns, (that were required to on their federal income tax ter impacts them so that the and businesses. Our prayers go applies automatic filing and as a result of the disaster are be filed on or after January 20, return for either the year in IRS can provide appropriate out to their families.” payment relief,” said Green. entitled to relief. 2017, and before May 31, 2017) which the event occurred, or consideration to their case. The declaration permits the But affected taxpayers who re- Under section 7508A, the in the manner described in sec- the prior year. See Publication Taxpayers may download IRS to postpone certain dead- side or have a business located IRS gives affected taxpay- tion 8 of Rev. Proc. 2007-56. 547 for details. forms and publications from lines for taxpayers who reside outside the covered disaster ers until May 31, 2017, to The relief described in section Individuals may deduct per- the official IRS website, irs. or have a business in the disas- area must call the IRS disaster file most tax returns (includ- 17 of Rev. Proc. 2007-56, per- sonal property losses that are gov, or order them by calling ter area. For instance, certain hotline at 866-562-5227 to re- ing individual, corporate, and taining to like-kind exchanges not covered by insurance or 800-829-3676. The IRS toll- deadlines falling on or after quest this tax relief. estate and trust income tax of property, also applies to other reimbursements. For de- free number for general tax January 20, 2017, and before The county listed consti- returns; partnership returns, certain taxpayers who are not tails, see Form 4684 and its in- questions is 800-829-1040. HEALTH

www.mississippilink.com FEBRUARY 2 - 8, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11 Dr. Maryland to become Don’t chicken out on the study of animals

By Timothy Ogilvie suffer from some of the same School of Veterinary non-communicable diseases. president and CEO To find a cure for an infection Horses, for example, can devel- that kills 30,000 Americans an- op cardiovascular disease. nually, the National Institutes of Studying and treating dis- Health just awarded a $1.5 mil- eases in animals often leads to lion grant – to a veterinary lab. advances in human medicine. of Ascension Healthcare Scientists at North Carolina One gene therapy for blindness State University’s College of in dogs proved so promising Veterinary Medicine will use that researchers are now test- By Johnny Smith tion of Health Services Executives and the that funding to study how the ing it on people. Veterinarians Ascension Medical Group Management Association. Clostridium difficile bacteria have discovered a protein that ST. LOUIS — Ascension announced Maryland was named one of the Top 25 affects animals, with the hope helps animals’ broken bones that Patricia Maryland, Dr.PH, will be- Women in Healthcare in 2016 and 2015 by that what they discover will ap- heal quicker – and it works for come executive vice president and presi- the publication Modern Healthcare, Wom- ply to humans, too. humans, too. dent and CEO of Ascension Healthcare, an of the Year in 2014 by the Healthcare That’s the nature of medi- Given the links between hu- effective July 1, 2017. The change will Businesswomen’s Association, and one cal progress – insights gleaned man and animal health, it makes take effect following the retirement of of Modern Healthcare’s Top 25 Minority from research in one species sense to tear down the walls Robert J. Henkel, FACHE June 30, 2017. Executives in Healthcare that same year. apply to others, including hu- between human and veterinary Maryland will have responsibility for In 2006 she was given the top healthcare mans. Holistic approaches to medicine. Some universities are the strategic and operational aspects of executive award by the Indiana Minority health – ones that take into ac- doing just that. Ascension Healthcare, with more than Maryland Health Coalition, and in 2003 she received count human, animal, and eco- At a joint program at The 141 hospitals and 2,500 sites of care in 24 the Leadership in Healthcare Award from system health – could be the Ohio State University, students states and Washington, D.C. She will re- Prior to that role, Maryland served as the Detroit Chapter of the Southern Chris- key to understanding and even- research a veterinary public port directly to Anthony R. Tersigni, EdD, president, St. Vincent Indianapolis Hos- tian Leadership Conference and the 2003 tually defeating the diseases of health problem and propose so- FACHE, president and CEO, Ascension. pital, and also as executive vice president Woman of the Year Award from the Beta our modern age. lutions. That prepares students “We are blessed to have a leader of the and chief operating officer for St. Vincent Omicron Zeta Chapter for outstanding ac- Many diseases are transmit- to address global health prob- caliber and strength of Pat Maryland in Health. In this dual role she oversaw op- complishments in improving and provid- ted from animals to humans. lems, such as disease outbreaks Ascension to take on the additional re- erations for St. Vincent Hospitals and ing quality healthcare. Earlier, the Cleve- Over 75 percent of infectious and food supply contamination. sponsibilities of leading our Ascension Health Services, the flagship tertiary hos- land Clinic honored her with a Women of diseases originate in animals. St. George’s University, Healthcare,” said Tersigni. I can think of pital of the St. Vincent system. Professional Excellence award. Mosquitoes carry Zika and ma- where I teach, offers a doctor of no better way to ensure a seamless transi- Maryland has extensive experience in Ascension (www.ascension.org) is a laria. The 2014 Ebola outbreak veterinary medicine/master of tion that will support the continued suc- strategic planning, patient care operations, faith-based healthcare organization dedi- was traced back to a diseased public health dual degree as well cess of our work in support of our mis- service line management, finance, clinical cated to transformation through innova- bat. Up to 60,000 Americans as a doctor of veterinary medi- sion.” program development and evaluation. Be- tion across the continuum of care. As the get rabies vaccinations each cine/master of public health Maryland is a regular contributor to the fore joining St. Vincent Health, she served largest non-profit health system in the U.S. year after coming in contact program. These programs al- National Newspaper Publishers Associa- as president of Sinai-Grace Hospital and and the world’s largest Catholic health with potentially rabid animals. low students to engage with one tion, the country’s largest association of senior vice president of Detroit Medical system, Ascension is committed to deliver- By studying the animals that another and share insights from minority-owned community newspapers. Center. She also served as executive vice ing compassionate, personalized care to transmit these diseases, health multiple disciplines. During the past year, she published op- president/chief operating officer at North all, with special attention to persons liv- professionals can prevent epi- In addition to cross-training eds covering a variety of nationally recog- Oakland Medical Centers, Pontiac, Michi- ing in poverty and those most vulnerable. demics. Consider the Univer- through field work and classes, nized issues such as diabetes prevention gan, and worked for 15 years at Cleveland In FY2016, Ascension provided more than sity of Pennsylvania veterinary students can engage in One and treatment, opioid addiction, advanc- Clinic in Ohio. $1.8 billion in care of persons living in school’s “geographic informa- Health One Medicine activi- ing minority involvement in healthcare, Maryland received a bachelor’s degree poverty and other community benefit pro- tion system,” which monitors ties, which bring together peo- mental health, veterans’ health and access in applied mathematics from Alabama grams. Ascension includes approximately chicken populations for avian ple from a variety of graduate, to clean water. State University, Montgomery, and a 150,000 associates and 36,000 aligned flu. The system helped identify medical, and veterinary studies Maryland has served as president, master’s degree in biostatistics from the providers. Ascension’s Healthcare Divi- and contain an avian flu out- to explore how their disciplines Healthcare Operations and chief operat- University of California, Berkeley. She sion operates 2,500 sites of care – includ- break in Pennsylvania before it are interconnected. ing officer of Ascension Healthcare since holds a Doctorate of Public Health from ing 141 hospitals and more than 30 se- could spread to other flocks – The health of animals is in- 2013. She previously served as the Michi- the University of Pittsburgh, concentrat- nior living facilities – in 24 states and the or humans. Losses totaled just tertwined with our own health. gan Ministry Market Leader for Ascen- ing in health services administration and District of Columbia, while its Solutions $400,000. Doctors and public health offi- sion and the president and CEO of St. planning. Division provides a variety of services By contrast, an outbreak in cials who understand that will John Providence Health System, Warren, While at St. Vincent, Maryland served and solutions including physician prac- Virginia led to $100 million in be better prepared to solve the Michigan, where she provided strategic as chair of the Citizens’ Health Care tice management, venture capital invest- damages – and risked giving medical challenges that afflict and operational leadership for St. John Working Group, a group mandated by the ing, investment management, biomedical the disease time to mutate and all species. Providence while promoting alignment Medicare Prescription Drug, Improve- engineering, clinical care management, infect people – because such Dr. Timothy Ogilvie is the among health ministries within Ascension ment and Modernization Act of 2003. She information services, risk management, surveillance technology wasn’t Dean of the School of Veteri- Michigan and the System Office on issues is a member of the American College of and contracting through Ascension’s own employed. nary Medicine at St. George’s related to mission and vision. Healthcare Executives, National Associa- group purchasing organization. Mammals and humans also University in Grenada. Gould named dean of Southern JSU Jackson Heart Study Public Health School (Initiative) researchers Miss College of Health receive international recognition The Mississippi Link Newswire The Mississippi Link Newswire Materials, and two projects evalu- “…this coping instrument developed University of Southern Missis- ating impact and force incurred on A Jackson State University School of by Addison and his team, recently vali- sippi Provost Steven Moser has football helmets. Public Health (Initiative) Jackson Heart dated and featured in an international announced the appointment of Dr. For more information about the Study Senior Research Scientist has study, shines a spotlight on the im- Trent Gould as dean of The Uni- College of Health at Southern Miss, developed a method to assess the cop- portant contributions to the world of versity of Southern Mississippi’s visit www.usm.edu/health. ing skills of patients battling serious research by researchers from the JSU College of Health, pending the ap- About The University of South- illness, such as cardiovascular disease. School of Public Health (Initiative),” proval of the Board of Trustees ern Mississippi The assessment known as the Coping said Dr. Mohammad Shahbazi, interim of the State Institutions of Higher Founded in 1910, The University Skills Inventory Short-Form (CSI-SF) dean of Public Health. Learning. of Southern Mississippi is a com- has become one of the most widely used The DOPPS is significant because it Gould has assumed the role of prehensive doctoral and research- measures of coping skills by research- is the first study to analyze the useful- dean from Michael Forster, who driven university with a proud his- ers worldwide. ness of CSI-SF with patients other than has rejoined the School of Social tory and an eye on the future. A Pioneered by Dr. Clifton Addison, the those with cardiovascular disease and is Work as full-time faculty. Forster dual-campus university, Southern CSI-SF determines how people manage the first to translate the assessment into has served as dean of the College of Miss serves students on campuses stress using a 16-item survey and four different languages to explore its use in Health since July 2008. in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, coping strategies each indicating prob- a large, diverse international group of “With the support of the lead- in addition to five teaching and lem- vs. emotion-focused engagement hemodialysis patients. ership council in the College of research sites in Mississippi and or disengagement. The translation included nine differ- Health, and after a vetting period through Online at Southern Miss. For example, when faced with an is- ent languages: Mandarin (China), Dutch with faculty and staff in the college, Since 2006, Southern Miss students sue, do people do one of the following: (Belgium), French (France, Canada, I am pleased to announce that Trent Gould have collected seven Goldwater 1. Engage and manually resolve the Belgium), German, Italian, Japanese, Gould has accepted the position Scholarships, three Truman Schol- problem Swedish, and Spanish. The English ver- of dean through June 30, 2018, al- of Health,” said Elaine Molaison, arships and 16 National Science 2. Ignore the problem and creating no sion was used in Australia, Canada, lowing a seamless transition as we chair of the Department of Nutri- Foundation Graduate Research Fel- resolution New Zealand, the United Kingdom and prepare for a national search in the tion and Food Systems. “His com- lowships. Our Drapeau Center for 3. Emotionally react and internally or the U.S. next academic year,” said Moser. mitment to academic excellence Undergraduate Research affords manually solve the problem A review of the coping instrument Gould, a native of Warren, Ohio, and knowledge of how the college our students meaningful research 4. Emotionally react and ignore the can be found in the December 2016 earned his bachelor’s degree from operates will be beneficial to fac- opportunities, and as a proven lead- problem Journal of Psychosomatic Research ar- Bowling Green State University in ulty, staff, and students as the uni- er in innovation, we conduct trans- The assessment was utilized in a ticle titled “Reliability and Validity of 1998, and his master’s degree and versity faces new challenges.” formative research that translates 13-country study to test its reliabil- the Coping Strategy Inventory-short his doctorate from Ohio University In addition to his position as dean into real-world solutions. As one ity for determining the coping skills form Applied to Hemodialysis Patients in 2000 and 2003, respectively. of the College of Health, Gould is of only 36 institutions in the nation of hemodialysis patients experiencing in 13 Countries: Results from the Di- After joining the Southern Miss co-director of the Applied Biome- accredited in art, dance, music and kidney failure. CSI-SF was selected alysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns faculty in fall of 2003, Gould as- chanics Research Laboratory which theatre, we are a haven for creativ- and administered to more than 10,000 Study (DOPPS).” sumed various roles within the is located inside the University’s ity and artistic expression. In the hemodialysis patients who were par- According to Research Gate, to date, School of Kinesiology (formerly Accelerator space at The Garden. classroom or lab, on the playing ticipants in Phase 4 of the Dialysis the manuscript has been used by ap- the School of Human Performance Current projects of the research field, or in the performance hall, we Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study proximately 1,000 researchers, and the and Recreation), including interim team include the DoD Warfighter strive to have a positive impact not (DOPPS) from 2009-2011 in Australia, list is growing. The initial validation director and assistant director for Helmet Pneumatic Cushioning and only on our students, but also the Belgium, Canada, China, France, Ger- of the CSI-SF was published in the De- Graduate Studies. Blunt Impact Trauma Project, a col- world around us. many, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Spain, cember 31, 2007, International Journal “Dr. Gould’s experience will be laborative effort with the School of Further information is found at Sweden, the United Kingdom and the of Environmental Research and Public a tremendous asset to the College Polymers and High Performance www.usm.edu. United States. Health. OPINION

12 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK FEBRUARY 2 - 8, 2017 www.mississippilink.com U. S. Senate has failed to It’s time for the Democratic Party to wake up move the needle when it By Lauren Victoria Burke the world, the day after Trump’s Inau- NNPA Newswire Contributor guration, which drew far lower numbers Everyone appears to have figured out than President Obama’s historic inaugu- comes to diversity that a dangerous, stupid fascist with no ration in 2009, with the Trump that need- knowledge of how the federal govern- ed to see resistance. There were protests ment works is now the president of the in the streets of Washington on inaugu- By Marc H. Morial ed, “So senators will still preach the gives citizens access to information United States. Everyone, that is, except ration day. Thousands figured out there Trice Edney Newswire benefits of diversity, but they won’t about their government. So citizens members of the Democratic Party, now needed to be resistance to Trump before “America’s pos- necessarily put their sermons into and groups like NUL can’t get ac- serving in the 115th Congress. he took office, but Democrats standing sibilities are limit- practice. And even if they don’t talk cess to Congressional employment You have to wonder how many danger- on the floor of the U.S. Senate and House less, for we possess the talk, they should walk the walk figures even though we can get such ously incompetent, racist and blindly ide- remain asleep. all the qualities that – not just for the sake of the people numbers from companies that re- ological decisions the executive branch Last weekend, Trump signed an ex- this world without they represent, but for the nation as ceive federal contracts. have to make before the Democrats in ecutive order that blocked entry of all boundaries demands: a whole.” On January 5, the Washington the United States Congress, who are sup- refugees to the U.S. for 120 days and youth and drive; di- The lack of diversity is espe- Bureau hosted a lunch and panel posedly in the opposition party, wake up. barred Syrian refugees from entering the versity and openness; an endless cially pronounced at the senior discussion on this important issue. What is the strategy? What is the plan? U.S. indefinitely. The order also blocked capacity for risk and a gift for rein- level. There are 100 senators. Each At the event, the discussion cen- Trump’s careless staff couldn’t even spell entry to anyone from Iran, Iraq, Libya, vention. My fellow Americans, we senator has three senior positions tered on solutions for addressing the the name of the prime minister of the Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen – all are made for this moment, and we in their personal offices – chief of lack of diversity at the senior staff United Kingdom correctly on a press re- Muslim majority countries. After confu- will seize it – so long as we seize it staff, legislative director and com- level and discussed the creation of a lease. What makes anyone think they’ll sion and protest at several major airports together.” – Barack Obama munications director. Those three pipeline for junior staffers of color. be more detailed on other initiatives they across the U.S., federal Judge Ann Don- Since our founding in 1910, the positions, unlike any others assist During the discussion, the National plan such as an “investigation of voting nelly granted a temporary stay so those National Urban League has been fo- in the management of the Senator’s Urban League proposed the follow- fraud” or the selection of the next United in transit taken into custody could con- cused on economic civil rights and office and the Senate legislative ing solutions: States Supreme Court Justice? tinue their travels. empowerment issues. At the core agenda, shape the $3.8 trillion U.S. 1 Congress must enact legislation Be certain to take note of the Demo- On the evening of January 28, after a of economic civil rights is the idea federal budget, provide oversight of or rules subjecting it to employment crats who vote in favor of Trump’s cabi- day of learning how airheaded and care- that all people should have access federal agencies and hire, manage, laws which require reporting of em- net nominees for Treasury, Education, less the Trump administration conducts to jobs for which they are qualified. mentor and promote junior Senate ployment demographics. Labor and Health and Human Services. itself, it was learned that Trump had in- For instance, in the 1960s the ven- staff. These influential top three 2 Congress must publish and an- If Democrats support Steve Mnuchin, stalled his racist, anti-Semitic political erable Whitney M. Young, worked aides advise the senators on all is- nounce vacancies for senior staff Betsy DeVos, Andrew Puzder and Rep. advisor Steve Bannon as a member of to convince CEO’s of America’s top sues and their recommendations are positions so those vacancies are no Tom Price, there is no resistance move- the National Security Council (NSC). corporations that “Negroes” were usually carried out. longer filled in secrecy and behind ment in the Democratic Party in Con- The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, qualified to do more than just mop In 2015, Joint Center for Political closed doors. gress. four-star Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford floors. Mr. Young described his pro- and Economic Studies released a 3 Once vacancies are announced, Senate Democrats have unified against was removed from the NSC. posals for integration and affirma- 31-page report depicting the diver- fair interview processes must be es- exactly zero of Trump’s cabinet nomi- This happened a day after the Trump tive action in his two books, To Be sity problem. It found that although tablished employing the National nees. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D- White House released a Holocaust Re- Equal (1964) and Beyond Racism people of color make up over 36 Football League’s “Rooney Rule.” Mass.) who is allegedly a progressive membrance Day statement that omitted (1969). percent of the U.S. population, they The Rooney Rule is the NFL’s pol- leader, voted in favor of Dr. Ben Carson the words “Jewish” or “Jews” from it and Even today, the National Urban represent only 7 percent of chiefs of icy that requires league teams to to lead a department he has no qualifi- avoided mentioning that of one of the League is engaged with corporate staff, communication directors and interview minority candidates for cations to run. Senator Cory Booker (D- worst mass murders in history happened America in the areas of diversity legislative directors in the personal head coaching and senior football N.J.), who has great Instagram posts of because of the faith of the victims. Then and inclusion. We have worked with offices of all U.S. Senators. And operation jobs. food, voted with Republicans to raise Trump officials doubled down January companies such as ATT, Verizon when it comes to numbers for Afri- The National Urban League will prescription drug prices. 28, saying that not mentioning Jewish and Comcast to diversify their com- can Americans the findings are even continue to monitor this issue. In Senators who have no re-election fears people was intentional because “others panies from top to bottom. While more alarming. There is only one the coming weeks, we will send the whatsoever in 2018 are lying down and were killed too.” there is work to do yet, we’ve seen African-American chief of staff out resumes of senior level candidates showing no signs of resisting Trump when On the day of Barack Obama’s first some progress. For instance, there of 100. There is only one African of color to newly elected senators the easiest show of resistance is a simple inauguration January 20, 2009, top Re- are nearly 40 general counsel of American legislative director out and senators representing states “thumbs down” on the Senate floor. publicans met for dinner to discuss strat- color standing at the legal helm of of 100. There is only one African with high minority populations. The Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), who egy against his agenda. That strategy Fortune 500 companies. American communications direc- hope is to provide the members with took over as Democratic Leader from was eight years of obstruction against In spite of the progress this coun- tor out of 100. Most troubling is the a qualified talent pool to interview retired Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.), so far, Obama’s agenda and it worked. Whether try has made related to corporate fact that out of the three African- when senior positions become open. has decided to vote in favor of almost all Democrats in the Senate and House like diversity, our Congress, specifically American senior staffers just men- We also plan to make diversity of Trump’s nominees. What makes this it or not, they are the first line of defense the U.S. Senate, has failed to move tioned, only one works for a demo- and inclusion a part of our legisla- even more confusing is that the messag- against the Trump Administration. the needle when it comes to diver- cratic senator. tive priorities. When our affiliates ing of Democratic leaders is the opposite The careless refugee executive order sity and inclusion. While policy de- So why hasn’t this issue been ad- arrive in Washington D.C. May 2 of the action. The Democratic Party is at was issued on Holocaust Remembrance cisions affecting all Americans are dressed in the past? The answer is for the Legislative Policy Confer- it’s lowest point in four decades in terms Day. Trump will select a Supreme Court debated in the halls of Congress, simple: Members of Congress have ence, diversity and inclusion will be of seats held in the U.S. House of Rep- nominee this week. He will go after vot- persons of color are largely absent exempted themselves from most on our agenda. We have to make it resentatives, governors’ houses and seats ing rights. Have Democrats seen enough in top level staff positions. Thus, on labor laws like the Equal Employ- a priority. It’s about time the U.S. in state legislatures. With Trump’s ar- yet? If so, they need to stop crying over issues like education, the economy, ment Act of 1972 and the 1964 Civil Congress brings its diversity prob- rival and no strategy to be seen, there has their election loss and start playing better health care, and decisions of war Rights Act. As a result, there is no lem out of the attic – if not for the never been a better argument for younger defense. and peace, members of Congress legal requirement for senators to sake of minorities attempting to and newer leadership. The decision be- Lauren Victoria Burke is a political are legislating without the perspec- provide answers to anyone when it make a name for themselves on tween Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) and analyst who speaks on politics and Afri- tives of black and brown staff. comes to the employees they hire Capitol Hill then for the integrity former Labor Secretary Tom Perez for can-American leadership. She is also a The lack of diversity on Capitol for their personal staffs and/or com- and effectiveness of our nation’s Democratic National Committee Chair frequent contributor to the NNPA News- Hill is not a new issue. I addressed mittee assignments. The Senate also laws. Capitol Hill should look like will be a crucial benchmark for the party. wire and BlackPressUSA.com. Connect this issue in 2006 in a submission to doesn’t have to follow the federal the model of diversity, not like a Over a million people took to the with Lauren by email at LBurke007@ the Bay State Banner. There I stat- Freedom of Information Act that members-only country club. streets to participate in marches around gmail.com and on Twitter at @LVBurke. Dr. King held a mirror up to a nation’s values By Jesse Jackson Secondly, the poor and people learn to live together and find the learn to live together. mon ground where black, brown, Beyond analyzing the prob- Trice Edney Newswire of color could just endure injus- joy and benefit of such diversity. I shall never forget our SCLC yellow, red and white, male and lem, Dr. King was acting. He and Dr. King was tice and essentially do nothing. These benefits are all around staff meeting and being with Dr. female, could fight together for we were putting our bodies on an intellectual Again, he didn’t see that as moral us in sports, entertainment, the King on his last birthday. He had the common good. He believed the line – that is, we were willing who reflected or practical, and he thought that press, business, our work places convened Native Americans, poverty was a weapon of human to be beaten, die and go to jail, seriously and such repression would eventu- and the professions. This mixture Appalachian whites, blacks from destruction. and we went many times. critically on the ally explode into violence. The of ideas, experiences and per- the Deep South, Latinos from He saw the War in Vietnam We were demanding that Con- dilemma facing final choice, the one he recom- spectives helps all of us to grow, Texas and California, Jewish al- stealing resources from the War gress choose healing at home African Ameri- mended, was nonviolent active see and feel things we never have lies from New York and others to on Poverty at home. over killing abroad. cans, people of color generally resistance. He brought thought thought, saw or felt before. work on the Poor People’s Cam- He was planning a Poor Peo- Dr. King would be heartbro- and poor people specifically – of and action together morally and When Clemson and Alabama paign. ples’ Campaign to challenge ken to see the top priority of the all races. practically as the best way to played for the national college Why poverty? He certainly the nation to choose bread over new administration is making He was also an activist. He bring about structural change. football championship, whites struggled and suffered to ad- bombs. He argued that a bomb affordable health care harder to didn’t get bogged down in the Dr. King’s birthday also allows and blacks played harmoniously vance a racial agenda – the 1964 dropped in Vietnam was explod- get, focusing on “law and order” paralysis of analysis. The choic- us to hold up a mirror and reflect together and fans cheered side- Civil Rights Act to bring down ing in urban America because of over justice, advocating a nuclear es he saw available to the op- on the nation’s commitment to by-side. Both Southern teams the cotton curtain of legal apart- neglect of the poor. build-up rather than continuing pressed were threefold: The first human rights, democracy and had black quarterbacks. In many heid in the South and the 1965 Dr. King wanted a floor be- the reduction of nuclear weap- option was to respond to insti- justice. ways it was the Dr. Martin Lu- Voting Rights Act to allow Af- neath the poor that no American ons, and promoting incivility in tutional violence with violence. Dr. King believed in human ther King Jr. Bowl. rican Americans to vote without would fall below. He saw that our politics over civility and civil But he didn’t see that as moral, rights for all human beings, and He knew that we had learned discrimination. But he saw the the keys to peace and tranquil- and human rights. practical or able to really address he believed that it should be to survive apart, but he chal- crisis as deeper than merely race. ity were economic security, jobs, Our challenge today is to not and solve their problems. In fact, measured by one yardstick. He lenged us to do a much harder He also saw caste, which was education, health care, housing, let Dr. King’s rationality and ac- he saw it as counterproductive. believed people should and could and more gratifying thing: to the moral and economic com- justice and mercy. tion die. GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: www.mississippilink.com

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A USE PERMIT NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY

ZONING CASE NO. 3952 CITY OF JACKSON CITY OF JACKSON

By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of the Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of the by the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book 3G City of Jackson, Mississippi before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, City of Jackson, Mississippi before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at page 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or for the purchase of certain City-owned property, (zoned R-4), parcel #72-5, for the purchase of certain City-owned property, (zoned R-4), parcel #72-37, in any way affected thereby, that Hugh J. Thomas has filed with the Plan- located at 1111 Blair Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Bids for this property will located at 0 Cohea Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Bids for this property will ning Board for the City of Jackson, an application requesting a Use Permit start at $500. The City will retain all mineral rights it owns, together with the start at $500. The City will retain all mineral rights it owns, together with the to operate a tattoo parlor within a UTC - Urban Town Center (Mixed Use) right of ingress and egress to remove same from said property. For additional right of ingress and egress to remove same from said property. For additional District on property located at 2906 North State St., Suite B-6, in the First information or for a “bid form”, contact Von Anderson at (601) 960-2266 or information or for a “bid form”, contact Von Anderson at (601) 960-2266 or Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more particularly [email protected] [email protected] described as: BID INSTRUCTIONS: All bids must be placed in a sealed envelope and de- BID INSTRUCTIONS: All bids must be placed in a sealed envelope and de- A certain parcel of land being part of Lots I, K and L of Isham Cade Survey, livered to the City Clerk of the City of Jackson (located in City Hall at 219 S. livered to the City Clerk of the City of Jackson (located in City Hall at 219 a subdivision according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in President St.) The outside of the envelope must be plainly marked: “Blair S. President St.) The outside of the envelope must be plainly marked: “W. the office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County at Jackson, Mississippi, Street Property” and parcel number 72-5 with the bidder’s name. Enclose Cohea Street Property” and parcel number 72-37 with the bidder’s name. as now recorded in Plat Book B at Page 7 and being part of Lot 22 of Ode- one (1) original and one (1) copy of the bid. Bids will be opened on Tuesday, Enclose one (1) original and one (1) copy of the bid. Bids will be opened on neal Survey. a subdivision according to the map or plat thereof, on file and February 7, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 219 Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, of record in the aforesaid Chancery Clerk’s office.as now recorded in Plat South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. The City reserves the right to 219 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. The City reserves the right Book A at Page 256, said parcel of land contains 36,411.9 square feet or reject any and all bids. to reject any and all bids. 0.84 acres, more or less and being more particularly described as follows: CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Begin at a “x” marked on a sidewalk at the Point of Intersection of the North right-of-way line of Fondren Place with the East right .f-way line of 2/2/2017 2/2/2017 North State Street (as both are now laid out and improved): run thence northerly along said East right-of-way line of North State Street for a dis- tance of 147.81 feet to an existing pipe; tum thence right through a de- LEGAL LEGAL flection angle of 02 degrees 54 minutes 49 seconds and continue north- erly along said East right-of-way line of North State Street for a distance of NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY 60.74 feet to an existing l” bar. leaving said East right-of-way line of North State Street. turn thence right through a deflection angle of 92 degrees CITY OF JACKSON CITY OF JACKSON 41 minutes 21 seconds and run easterly for a distance of 146.44 feet to an existing concrete monument; turn thence right through a deflection Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of the Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of the angle of 88 degrees 23 minutes 29 seconds and run southerly for a City of Jackson, Mississippi before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, City of Jackson, Mississippi before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, distance of 39.20 feet to a set ½” iron pin: turn thence left through a de- for the purchase of certain City-owned property, (zoned R-4), parcel #72-56, for the purchase of certain City-owned property, (zoned R-4), parcel #72-52, flection angle of 90 degrees 54 minutes 30 seconds and run easterly for a located at 0 West Davis Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Bids for this property located at 0 Cohea Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Bids for this property will distance of 103.70 feet to a set ½” iron pin: turn thence right through a de- will start at $500. The City will retain all mineral rights it owns, together with start at $500. The City will retain all mineral rights it owns, together with the flection angle of 92 degrees 12 minutes 30 seconds and run southerly for the right of ingress and egress to remove same from said property. For addi- right of ingress and egress to remove same from said property. For additional a distance of 160.85 feet to an existing ½” iron pin on the aforesaid North tional information or for a “bid form”, contact Von Anderson at (601) 960-2266 information or for a “bid form”, contact Von Anderson at (601) 960-2266 or right-of-way line of Fondren Place; turn thence right through a deflection or [email protected] [email protected] angle of 87 degrees 18 minutes 17 seconds and run westerly along said North right of-way line of Fondren Place for a distance of 235.05 feet to BID INSTRUCTIONS: All bids must be placed in a sealed envelope and de- BID INSTRUCTIONS: All bids must be placed in a sealed envelope and de- the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 1.04 acres, more or less. livered to the City Clerk of the City of Jackson (located in City Hall at 219 S. livered to the City Clerk of the City of Jackson (located in City Hall at 219 President St.) The outside of the envelope must be plainly marked: “W. Davis S. President St.) The outside of the envelope must be plainly marked: “W. The above described parcel of land being the same property as described Street Property” and parcel number 72-56 with the bidder’s name. Enclose Cohea Street Property” and parcel number 72-52 with the bidder’s name. in deeds recorded in Deed Book 6266 at Page 373 and Deed Book 7056 one (1) original and one (1) copy of the bid. Bids will be opened on Tuesday, Enclose one (1) original and one (1) copy of the bid. Bids will be opened on at Page 6315, on file and of record in the aforesaid Chancery Clerk’s February 7, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 219 Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, office. South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. The City reserves the right to 219 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. The City reserves the right reject any and all bids. to reject any and all bids. Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Andrew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Building, CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 200 S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on Wednes- day, February 22, 2017 at which time all parties interested in or affected 2/2/2017 2/2/2017 thereby will be heard both pro and con on said question, after which a re- cord will be established upon which the City Planning Board can make its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any objection thereto may LEGAL LEGAL be made by any person owning property within the area, and if made in writing must be filed with the City Zoning Administrator before said time if NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning Administrator at least 72 hours in CITY OF JACKSON CITY OF JACKSON advance, the City will take steps to accommodate citizens need for inter- preters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing impaired. Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of the Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Jackson, Mississippi before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, City of Jackson, Mississippi before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, WITNESS my signature this 27th day of January 2017. for the purchase of certain City-owned property, (zoned R-4), parcel # 80-4, for the purchase of certain City-owned property, (zoned R-4), parcel #73-22, located at 236 George Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Bids for this property located at 137 Cohea Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Bids for this property /s/Ester L. Ainsworth will start at $500. The City will retain all mineral rights it owns, together with will start at $500. The City will retain all mineral rights it owns, together with Zoning Administrator the right of ingress and egress to remove same from said property. For addi- the right of ingress and egress to remove same from said property. For addi- City of Jackson, Mississippi tional information or for a “bid form”, contact Von Anderson at (601) 960-2266 tional information or for a “bid form”, contact Von Anderson at (601) 960-2266 or [email protected] or [email protected] 2/2/2017, 2/16/2017 BID INSTRUCTIONS: All bids must be placed in a sealed envelope and de- BID INSTRUCTIONS: All bids must be placed in a sealed envelope and de- livered to the City Clerk of the City of Jackson (located in City Hall at 219 S. livered to the City Clerk of the City of Jackson (located in City Hall at 219 LEGAL President St.) The outside of the envelope must be plainly marked: “George S. President St.) The outside of the envelope must be plainly marked: “W. Street Property” and parcel number 80-4 with the bidder’s name. Enclose Cohea Street Property” and parcel number 73-22 with the bidder’s name. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE one (1) original and one (1) copy of the bid. Bids will be opened on Tuesday, Enclose one (1) original and one (1) copy of the bid. Bids will be opened on February 7, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 219 Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, ZONING CASE NO. 3964 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. The City reserves the right to 219 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. The City reserves the right reject any and all bids. to reject any and all bids. By virtue of and pursuant to the authority and direction of that Ordinance by the City Council of Jackson, Mississippi, appearing in Minute Book CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 3G at page 115 thereof, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in or in any way affected thereby, that Jason Spellings has filed with the 2/2/2017 2/2/2017 Planning Board for the City of Jackson, an application requesting a park- ing Variance of ten (10) spaces from the required number of off street parking spaces for multifamily residential units on the property located at LEGAL LEGAL 3775 Bailey Ave. in the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as: NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY

Lots 169, 170, 184 and the north ½ of Lot 183 of Cottage Grove Subdivi- CITY OF JACKSON CITY OF JACKSON sion, in Block 12, a subdivision according to a map or plat thereof which is on file and of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of the Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of the at Jackson, Mississippi as now recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 11, refer- City of Jackson, Mississippi before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, City of Jackson, Mississippi before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, ence to which is hereby made. for the purchase of certain City-owned property, (zoned R-4), parcel #72-55, for the purchase of certain City-owned property, (zoned R-4), parcel #73-26, located at 0 West Davis Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Bids for this property located at 147 Cohea Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Bids for this property AND ALSO: will start at $500. The City will retain all mineral rights it owns, together with will start at $500. The City will retain all mineral rights it owns, together with the right of ingress and egress to remove same from said property. For addi- the right of ingress and egress to remove same from said property. For addi- That portion of Humphries Avenue (formerly known as Chestnut Street) tional information or for a “bid form”, contact Von Anderson at (601) 960-2266 tional information or for a “bid form”, contact Von Anderson at (601) 960-2266 located in Cottage Grove Subdivision in the City of Jackson, Mississippi, or [email protected] or [email protected] further described as follows: BID INSTRUCTIONS: All bids must be placed in a sealed envelope and de- BID INSTRUCTIONS: All bids must be placed in a sealed envelope and de- Beginning at the Northeast comer of Lot 169 of said Cottage Grove Sub- livered to the City Clerk of the City of Jackson (located in City Hall at 219 S. livered to the City Clerk of the City of Jackson (located in City Hall at 219 division and run thence Westerly 280 feet along the Northerly bound- President St.) The outside of the envelope must be plainly marked: “W. Davis S. President St.) The outside of the envelope must be plainly marked: “W. ary line of said Lot 169 and Lot 170 to the Northwest comer of said Street Property” and parcel number 72-55 with the bidder’s name. Enclose Cohea Street Property” and parcel number 73-26 with the bidder’s name. Lot 170; run thence Northerly 30 feet more or less to a point being the one (1) original and one (1) copy of the bid. Bids will be opened on Tuesday, Enclose one (1) original and one (1) copy of the bid. Bids will be opened on intersection of the center line of said Humphries Avenue with the East February 7, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 219 Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, boundary line of Lampton Street; run thence Easterly 280 feet along the South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. The City reserves the right to 219 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. The City reserves the right centerline of Humphries Avenue to a point being the intersection of said reject any and all bids. to reject any and all bids. centerline with the West boundary of Bailey Avenue Extended, said point being 30 feet more or less north of the point of beginning; run thence CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Southerly for a distance of 30 feet to the point of beginning, being a por- 2/2/2017 2/2/2017 tion of the property set forth in that certain Ordinance Closing and Vacat- ing That Portion of Humphries Avenue Between Bailey Avenue Extension and Douglas Avenue dated March 12, 1975 recorded in Minute Book 3H, LEGAL LEGAL Page 515 in the office of the City Clerk of Jackson, Mississippi and filed in the office of the Chancery Clerk of the First Judicial District of Hinds NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY County on November 23, 2015 and recorded in Book 7183 at Page 6793. CITY OF JACKSON CITY OF JACKSON Said application will be heard at the City Planning Board Hearing in the Andrew Jackson Conference Room, First Floor, Warren A. Hood Build- Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of the Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of the ing, 200 S. President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., on City of Jackson, Mississippi before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, City of Jackson, Mississippi before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at which time all parties interested in or for the purchase of certain City-owned property, (zoned R-4), parcel #72-58, for the purchase of certain City-owned property, (zoned R-4), parcel #73-29-1, affected thereby will be heard both pro and con on said question, after located at 127 West Davis Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Bids for this prop- located at 153 Cohea Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Bids for this property which a record will be established upon which the City Planning Board erty will start at $500. The City will retain all mineral rights it owns, together will start at $500. The City will retain all mineral rights it owns, together with can make its recommendation to the City Council of Jackson. Any objec- with the right of ingress and egress to remove same from said property. For the right of ingress and egress to remove same from said property. For addi- tion thereto may be made by any person owning property within the area, additional information or for a “bid form”, contact Von Anderson at (601) 960- tional information or for a “bid form”, contact Von Anderson at (601) 960-2266 and if made in writing must be filed with the City Zoning Administrator 2266 or [email protected] or [email protected] before said time if a hearing thereof or consideration thereof is desired, or by counsel on said date. If a request is made to the Zoning Administra- BID INSTRUCTIONS: All bids must be placed in a sealed envelope and de- BID INSTRUCTIONS: All bids must be placed in a sealed envelope and de- tor at least 72 hours in advance, the City will take steps to accommodate livered to the City Clerk of the City of Jackson (located in City Hall at 219 S. livered to the City Clerk of the City of Jackson (located in City Hall at 219 citizens need for interpreters or auxiliary aids for the visually/hearing im- President St.) The outside of the envelope must be plainly marked: “W. Davis S. President St.) The outside of the envelope must be plainly marked: “W. paired. Street Property” and parcel number 72-58 with the bidder’s name. Enclose Cohea Street Property” and parcel number 73-29-1 with the bidder’s name. one (1) original and one (1) copy of the bid. Bids will be opened on Tuesday, Enclose one (1) original and one (1) copy of the bid. Bids will be opened on WITNESS my signature this 27th day of January 2017. February 7, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 219 Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. The City reserves the right to 219 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. The City reserves the right /s/Ester L. Ainsworth reject any and all bids. to reject any and all bids. Zoning Administrator City of Jackson, Mississippi CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS — NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS SECTION 901 BROOKHOLLOW CIRCLE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS (SMITH CREEK Help Wanted/Drivers TRIBUTARY NO.1) Jackson, Mississippi PROJECT NO. 15B5008.401 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by the City of Jackson, Mississippi, until 3:30 P.M. CST, City of Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi Drivers: $4,000 Orientation Completion Bonus! Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at the City Clerk’s Office located at 219 S. President St., for Robinson Road Bridge Replacement supplying all labor, materials and equipment as required under the plans and speci- MDOT Project No. ER-7288-00(002)LPA/107259-701000 Unique Dedicated Fleet! fications for the construction of Brookhollow Circle Drainage Improvements (Smith City of Jackson Project No. 15B4503.401 Creek Tributary No. 1), City Project No. 15B5008.401. Please address envelope to Excellent Mid-$60’s Annual Pay, Full Benefits! City Clerk, P.O. Box 17, Jackson, MS 39205. The City ofJackson, Mississippi will receive bids for the Replacement of Robinson Road Bridge over Cany Creek, MDOT Project No. ER-7288-00(002)/LPA/107259- 1yr Class-A CDL Call: 1-855-856-7985 The entire project must be completed within (120) calendar days. The contract will be 701000 no later than 3:30p.m., local time, Tuesday, March 7, 2017, in the City Clerk’s subject to liquidated damages in the amount Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per cal- office of Jackson, at which time said bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at endar day for each consecutive calendar day in which the contract time is exceeded. the City Hall located 219 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. 1/5/2017, 1/12/2017, 1/19/2017, 1/26/2017, 2/2/2017,

The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in public con- The work shall consist essentially of removing and replacing the Robinson Road tracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full an equal business op- Bridge over Cany Creek, and reconstruction of the approach roadways. portunity for all persons doing business with the City. As a precondition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offeror shall submit a completed and signed Equal Busi- The contract time is 120 calendar days. LEGAL ness Opportunity (EBO) Executive Order. Failure to comply with the City’s Executive Order shall disqualify a contractor, bidder or offeror from being awarded an eligible This general description of the work does not in any way limit the responsibility of the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE contract. For more information on the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity Contractor to perform all work and furnish all plant, labor, equipment and materials JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVATION Program, please contact the office of Economic Development at (601) 960-1856. required to complete the project as shown on the Contract Drawings and as specified COMMISSION Copies of the Executive Order, EBO Plan Applications and a copy of the Program in the Contract Documents. are available at 200 South President Street, Warren Hood Building, Second Floor, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVA- Jackson, Mississippi. The attention of bidders is directed to the Contract Provisions governing selection TION COMMISSION (JHPC) WILL HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING OPEN TO and employment of labor. Minimum wage rates for Federal-Aid projects have been THE PUBLIC ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017, AT 12 NOON. IN The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivating and predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and are subject to Public Law 87-581 Work THE ANDREW JACKSON CONFERENCE ROOM (RM. 105) OF THE WAR- ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, employment, ini- Hours Act of 1962, as set forth in the Contract Provisions. REN HOOD BUILDING, 200 SOUTH PRESIDENT STREET, JACKSON, tiatives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, corporations, and/or enti- MISSISSIPPI. ties doing business within the City, as well as those who seek to contract with the City The City of Jackson hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in on various projects and/or conduct business in the City to assist the City in achieving any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged and wom- • APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS its goal by strongly considering City residents for employment opportunities. en’s business enterprises will be afforded the full opportunity to submit bids in re- • NEW BUSINESS sponse to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, • CASE NO. 2017-07, REQUEST BY: DALE GIBSON TO INSTALL A 3’ The City of Jackson hereby notifies all bidders that in compliance with Title VI of the color, or national origin in consideration for an award. PICKET FENCE IN THE FRONT OF HOME AT 833 NORTH JEFFERSON Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 that all bidders will STREET, IN THE BELHAVEN HEIGHTS DISTRICT. be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be The award of this contract will be contingent upon the Contractor satisfying the DBE/ discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability WBE requirements. The DBE goal will be 5%. • OTHER ITEMS in consideration for an award. • ADJOURN The Pre-Bid meeting will be held Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 10:00 am - 5th One (1) copy of the Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents may be procured floor Conference Room in the Hood Building. 1/26/2017, 2/2/2017 from Crown Engineering, PLLC, upon payment of $100.00 dollars, which will not be refunded. Please contact Calvin Dean, PE, at (601) 713-4346 for directions or Contract documents and special provision and proposal forms are on file for public any additional information for procurement of plans and specifications. The Standard inspection in the office of the Office of the City Clerk in City Hall, 200 South President LEGAL Specifications adopted by the City Council may be procured from the Department of St, Jackson, Mississippi 39205 and in the office of Volkert, Inc., 111 East Capitol Public Works, if desired upon payment of $5.00 dollars for each specification. Street, Suite 250, Jackson, Mississippi 39201, Phone number 601-961-0101. One NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING copy of the contract documents and special provisions may be procured from Volk- CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on February 22, 2017, at 2:00 P.M. local time, in ert, Inc. upon payment of $100.00 to Volkert, Inc., none of which is refundable. SIGN VARIANCE FOR BANK PLUS the 5th floor conference room of the Warren Hood Building, 200 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. All potential contractors, subcontractors, and other in- Each bidder must deposit with his proposal a Bid Bond or Certified Check in an THE JACKSON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON terested parties are encouraged to attend. amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid payable to the City of Jackson as THE SIGN VARIANCE FOR BANK PLUS TO RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT IS bid security. The successful bidder shall furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2017 AT 6:00 P.M. IN COUN- Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi law and possess a certificate of respon- bond each in the amount of 100% of the contract amount awarded. CIL CHAMBERS AT THE CITY HALL BUILDING, 219 SOUTH PRESIDENT sibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors establishing its classifica- STREET, JACKSON, MS, 39201. INTERESTED CITIZENS ARE ENCOUR- tion as to the value and type of construction on which it is authorized to bid. Each Attorneys-in-fact who sign Bid Bonds or Payment Bonds and Performance Bonds AGED TO ATTEND. PLEASE CONTACT THE SIGNS & LICENSE DIVISION bidder must deposit with its proposal, a bid bond or certified check in an amount must file with each bond a certified and effective dated of their power of attorney. (601) 960-1154 FOR MORE INFORMATION. equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid for the work, payable to the City of Jackson, as the bid security. The proposal and contract documents in its entirety shall he submitted in a sealed 2/2/2017 2/9/2017 envelope and deposited with the City Clerk, 219 South President Street, Jackson, The successful bidder shall furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond each in Mississippi prior to the hour and date above designated. Stripped Proposals will be the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount awarded. Attor- rejected. Bidders may not withdraw their bid within sixty (60) days after the date of the neys-in-fact who sign Bid Bonds or Payment Bonds and Performance Bonds must actual bid opening without consent of the City of Jackson. file with each bond a certified and effective dated copy of their power of attorney. Work to be performed shall be in accordance with the “Mississippi Standard Speci- Proposals shall be submitted in triplicate, sealed and deposited with the City of Jack- fications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2004 Edition”, together with all amend- Garrett son’s City Clerk prior to the hour and date designated above. Each bidder shall write ments and/or special provisions and/or addenda to the standards duly approved and its certificate of responsibility number on the outside of the sealed envelope contain- adopted, unless otherwise noted in these specifications. Enterprises ing its proposal. Office Building No (bid proposal) will be sold after 12:00 o’clock Noon, of the day preceding the (Near Jackson Medical Mall) The City of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all 13’dslift to waive any and Advertised Date for receipt of bids all informalities 2659 Livingston Road The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities. Space Jackson, MS 39213 Jerriot Smash Marshand Crisler, Interim Director Interim Chief Administrative Jerriot Smash Marshand Crisler, 2500 Square Feet Department of Public Works Officer Interim Director Interim Chief Administrative for Rent Department of Public Works Officer Call: 601-209-9199 Terry Williamson Legal Counsel Terry Williamson Department of Public Works Legal Counsel Department of Public Works 2/2/2017, 2/9/2017 2/2/2017, 2/9/2017 www.mississippilink.com FEBRUARY 2 - 8, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 15

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Week of January 29, 2017 © Feature Exchange 16 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK FEBRUARY 2 - 8, 2017 www.mississippilink.com Three Tigers named to Black College Nines’ first team By E. Jenae Jones During the 2016 season, started in 54 games and with 13 starts for a 4.61 JSU Sports Media Santana was the only Ti- maintained a .422 batting ERA and a 9-3 record. Be- The Black College ger to play and start in all average, a .631 slugging cause of his effort, he was Nines released their 2017 60 games and he led the percentage, and a .537 ranked first in the SWAC HBCU Pre-Season Elite JSU and the Southwest- on-base percentage. Be- in batters struck out, first Team Jan. 27. Out of the ern Athletic Conference cause of his effort during in in batters struck out nine schools represented in homeruns with 17. His the 2016 season, he was looking, second in games in the large school cat- other accomplishments named to the All-SWAC started, and third in wins. egory, the Jackson State include SWAC Post-Sea- First Team and the SWAC He was also named to the baseball team has three son Second Team, SWAC Baseball Championship 2016 All-SWAC second members honored. Jesus Hitter of the Week, and All-American Team. He team. Santana, Cornelius Cope- national rankings in home also ranked third nation- The Jackson State base- land, and Miguel Yrigoy- runs per game, RBIs per ally in batting average and ball 2017 season begins en were all named to the game, home runs, runs ninth in runs-per-game. Saturday, Feb. 18 when preseason first team. and RBIs. Miguel Yrigoyen, se- they take on Morehead Santana, junior in- Cornelius Copeland, se- nior right-handed pitcher, State at 12 p.m. a Robert fielder, was named as nior infielder, was named was named as a pitcher to ‘Bob’ Brady Field located the Black College Nines’ as the first team shortstop. the first team. Yrigoyen on the campus of Jackson first team first baseman. Copeland played and collected 16 appearances State University.

JSU Football Signees 1. Donovan Runnels (OL) Cedar Hill HS, Cedar Hill, TX 11. Keonte Hampton (LB) West Point HS, West Point In SWAC, JSU’s student- 2. Tyler Casby (DL) Edna Karr HS, New Orleans, LA 12. Keyshawn Harper (RB) BC Rain HS, Mobile, AL 3. Joshua Little (RB) Noxubee County HS, Picayune, MS 13. Demarcus Archer (CB) Grenada HS, Grenada, MS athletes maintain top academic 4. Trevarious Clark (TE) Amite County HS, Gloster, MS 14. Wesley Grier (WR) Smithville HS, Smithville, MS 5. Kendrick Paul (S) Livonia HS, New Roads, LA 15. Markel Gladney (QB) Callaway HS, Jackson, MS 6. Jaiqavius Bell (DL) Meridian HS, Meridian, MS 16. Valanez Hopson (OL) Callaway HS, Jackson MS spot for its stellar APR 17. Amari Catchings (OL) Murrah HS, Jackson, MS 7. Alexander Shaw (CB) Warren Central HS, Vicksburg, MS The Mississippi Link Newswire room is a priority for the Divi- for other performances in the 8. Jeffery Toney (QB) Niceville HS, Crestview, FL 18. Zaach Smith (WR) Wossman HS, Monroe, LA Jackson State University’s sion of Athletics.” classroom, too. 9. James Clemons (WR) Davidson HS, Mobile, AL 19. Tavis Williams (QB) Harrison Central HS, Gulfport,MS Division of Athletics reports Formerly sanctioned, football Other noteworthy milestones: that its Fall 2016 students in all has made great strides for con- • Canessa Swanson, a recent 20. Kyland Richey (TE) Cedar Hill HS, Cedar Hill, TX 10. Quitten Brown (RB) Lawrence Co. HS, Monticello, MS sports are continuing an annual secutive years by helping JSU former softball student-athlete, trend of excelling academically currently lead the divisional was in the Top 15 first team for by earning a slightly higher di- APR at 973. The football team the Arthur Ashe Jr. Award. In visional GPA of 3.1 over the received honors two years in a all, 39 students earned the cov- previous year’s 3.0 in the South- row from the Football Cham- eted Ashe award. western Athletic Conference. pionship Subdivision Athletics • Eronica Berry, a recent for- The Tigers’ academic lead- Directors Association for its mer soccer athlete, was named ership in the SWAC is impres- outstanding performance, with the SWAC Woman of the Year. sive because 186 JSU students the highest APR in the confer- • The Breakfast of Champions earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 ence. is entering its fifth year of salut- or higher. Additionally, JSU teams such ing celebrated student-athletes This feat also represents as men’s cross-country and for their academic achieve- JSU’s fourth-straight year as top women’s tennis received NCAA ments. Each year, the number leaders in the All-SWAC aca- commendation for a perfect of honored student-athletes in- demic race. 1,000 multiyear APR score. creases. This year, 177 student- Wheeler Brown, director of Not only are teams being athletes will be recognized. athletics, said, “Academics is recognized for their academic The following report cards the core business of the univer- achievements divisionally, but reveal impressive accomplish- sity, and winning in the class- student-athletes are being hailed ments of all JSU sports:

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www.mississippilink.com FEBRUARY 2 - 8, 2017 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 17 Mosque shooting suspect in Dems force delays in votes on Price, Canada known for extreme views Mnuchin, Sessions By Tracey Lindeman youths. Cadets are not members race and religious accommo- and Rob Gillies of the Canadian Armed Forces dation. The previous separat- By Martin Crutsinger AP Economics Writer Associated Press and do not receive military ist government of the province QUEBEC CITY – The French training. called for a ban on ostentatious WASHINGTON – Democrats forced delays Tuesday in Canadian university student For Le Pen and her support- religious symbols, such as the planned Senate committee votes on President Donald Trump’s charged with killing six Muslim ers, “massive migration,” nota- hijab, in public institutions. picks for Health and Treasury secretaries and attorney general, men during evening prayers at a bly from Muslim North Africa, Trudeau said in Parliament amid growing Democratic surliness over the administration’s mosque was known for extreme is supplanting French civiliza- that the victims were targeted aggressive early moves against refugees and an expected bitter nationalist views and his sup- tion and is at the root of many simply because of their religion. battle over filling the Supreme Court vacancy. port of the French rightist party France’s modern woes. “On Speaking directly to the more Democrats abruptly boycotted a Senate Finance Committee led by Marine Le Pen. est chez nous” (“We’re in our than one million Muslims who meeting called to vote on Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., the Health Alexandre Bissonnette was land”) is a mantra at the rallies live in Canada, he said, “We are nominee and Steve Mnuchin, Trump’s Treasury selection, say- charged Monday with six counts of her party, the National Front. with you.” ing both had misled Congress about their financial backgrounds. of first-degree murder and five Her views have won endorse- “Thirty-six million hearts are The Democrats’ action prevented the Finance panel from act- counts of attempted murder over ment from white supremacists. breaking with yours,” Trudeau ing because under committee rules, 13 of its members – includ- the shooting rampage at a Que- Bissonnette More than 50 people were said. ing at least one Democrat – must be present for votes. It was bec City mosque that Canada’s at the Quebec Islamic Cultural The prime minister later at- unclear when the panel would reschedule to votes. prime minister called an act of pro-Le Pen and anti-feminist Centre when the shooting be- tended a vigil along with At the Senate Judiciary Committee, a meeting considering terrorism against Muslims. positions at Laval University gan. Witnesses described a thousands of people bundled Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., to be attorney general lasted so long Bissonnette made a brief court and on social media,” Des- scene of chaos as worshippers in winter clothes in front of – chiefly because of lengthy Democratic speeches – that Chair- appearance and did not enter a champs wrote on the Facebook scrambled to find friends and Notre-Dame-de-Foy Church, man Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, said the panel would meet again plea in the attack staged during page of the group, Bienvenues loved ones. In addition to the six just around the corner from the Wednesday. evening prayers Sunday. Wear- aux Refugies, or Welcome to dead, 19 people were wounded mosque that was attacked. It The meeting on Sessions’ nomination was coming with Dem- ing a white prisoner jumpsuit, Refugees. – all men. Of the four victims was one of many vigils in Cana- ocrats and demonstrators around the country in an uproar over his hands and feet shackled, he An anthropology and political who remained hospitalized, two da, and the Eiffel Tower in Paris Trump’s executive order temporarily blocking refugees. Even stared at the floor and fidgeted, science major at Laval Univer- are still in critical condition, au- was darkened in respect to the some Republicans were warning it could hinder anti-terrorism but did not speak. sity in Quebec City, Bissonnette thorities said. The dead ranged victims as was the CN Tower in efforts. The 27-year-old suspect, had also expressed support on in age from 39 to 60. Toronto. Not everything ground to a halt. who expressed support for Le his Facebook profile for “Gen- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau The suspect was arrested The Senate education committee voted 12-11 to send Trump’s Pen and U.S. President Donald eration Nationale,” a group and Quebec Premier Philippe in his car on a bridge near pick to head the Education Department, Betsy DeVos, to the full Trump on his Facebook page, whose manifesto includes the Couillard both characterized the d’Orleans, after he called 911 to Senate for a confirmation vote. was known to those who moni- rejection of “multiculturalism.” attack as a terrocrist act, which say he wanted to cooperate with The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee quickly tor extremist groups in Quebec, Authorities said Bissonnette came amid strong criticism police. Authorities, who ini- approved former Texas Gov. Rick Perry as Energy secretary by said François Deschamps, an of- was previously unknown to po- around the world over Trump’s tially named two suspects, said 16-7, and Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., to head Interior by 16-6. ficial with a refugee advocacy lice. temporary travel ban for people the other man taken into custody And the full Senate easily confirmed Elaine Chao to become group. The grandson of a decorated from seven Muslim countries. was a witness to the attack and transportation secretary by a 93-6 vote. Chao was labor secre- “It’s with pain and anger that World War II veteran, Bisson- Canada is generally welcom- was released. Officials said they tary under President George W. Bush, and is wife of Senate Ma- we learn the identity of terrorist nette appears in a Facebook ing toward immigrants and all did not believe there were others jority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. Alexandre Bissonnette, unfortu- photo as a boy dressed as an religions, but the French-speak- involved but were investigating. Just before the Finance committee was scheduled to vote on nately known to many activists army cadet, a military leader- ing province of Quebec has had Police did not disclose a mo- Price and Mnuchin, Democrats called a briefing for reporters in Quebec for taking nationalist, ship program for Canadian a long-simmering debate about tive for the attack. and announced their plan to force a delay. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., said Price and Mnuchin would hold positions “that directly affect peoples’ lives every day. The truth matters.” Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, accused Democrats of “a lack of desire to fulfill their constitutional re- What’s Next for the Economy? sponsibilities.” “They ought to stop posturing and acting like idiots,” he said. By Alan Fram exports. In 2013 when Democrats controlled the Senate, Republicans Associated Press “The Fed is unlikely to signal boycotted a committee vote on Gina McCarthy to head the En- WASHINGTON (AP) -- The intentions to raise rates as early vironmental Protection Agency, temporarily stalling it. Federal Reserve is all but sure as March given the heightened Democrats cited one report in The Wall Street Journal that to leave interest rates alone uncertainty about the timing and Price received a special, discounted offer to buy stock in a bio- when it ends a policy meeting scope of fiscal and protectionist medical company, which contradicted his testimony to Con- Wednesday at a time of steady policies,” said Sal Guatieri, se- gress. gains for the U.S. economy but nior economist at BMO Capital They said another report in The Columbus Dispatch showed also heightened uncertainty sur- Markets. documents revealing that Mnuchin had not been truthful with rounding the new Trump admin- Nariman Behravesh, chief the Senate in the confirmation process in comments about how istration. economist at IHS Markit, pre- his bank OneWest had handled home foreclosures. The Fed will likely signal that dicts that the economy will grow Republicans have supported both men, and both have strong- it wants further time of monitor a modest 2 percent to 2.5 percent ly defended their actions. the progress of the economy and this year, before accelerating next Democrats have opposed Price, a seven-term congressional that it still envisions a gradual year to 2.6 percent to 2.7 percent veteran, for his staunch backing of his party’s drive to scuttle pace of rate increases ahead. It’s always possible that the its key rate to help rescue the on the assumption that Trump’s Obama’s health care law and to reshape Medicare and Medicaid, “I don’t look for the Fed to do central bank could surprise Fed banking system and energize the policy proposals will have begun which help older and low-income people afford medical care. anything this week,” said Sung watchers Wednesday by sending economy after the 2008 financial to take full effect by then. They’ve also assailed Price for buying stocks of health care Won Sohn, an economics profes- a signal that a rate hike is coming crisis and the Great Recession. The outlook for both years firms, accusing him of using insider information and conflicts of sor at the Martin Smith School of soon. In Fed parlance, that signal When it raised rates last month, would mark an improvement interest for backing legislation that could help his investments. Business at California State Uni- could be as slight as changing the Fed indicated that it expected over the economy’s lackluster Price says his trades were largely managed by brokers and that versity. “They are starting to get language in its statement to say to do so three more times in 2017. growth of 1.6 percent in 2016, its he’s followed congressional ethics rules. their ducks in a row for further “near-term risks to the economic Yet confusion and a lack of de- weakest performance since 2011. Democrats have criticized Mnuchin for not initially revealing rate hikes, but it will be too soon outlook appear in balance,” in- tails over what exactly Trump’s Even though economic growth, nearly $100 million in assets, and were expected to vote against to pull the trigger.” stead of “roughly in balance,” the stimulus program will look like, as measured by the gross domes- both nominees. They’ve also accused him of failing to protect The Fed’s two-day meeting phrase it has been using. whether he will succeed in get- tic product, was underwhelming homeowners from foreclosures and criticized him for not ini- will end with a policy statement The statement will not be ac- ting it through Congress and last year, the job market appears tially disclosing all his assets. that will be studied for any sig- companied by updates to the what impact it might have on the close to full health. Hiring was DeVos, a wealthy GOP donor and conservative activist, has nals of its outlook or intentions. Fed’s economic forecasts or by a economy have muddied the out- consistently solid in 2016, and long supported charter schools and allowing school choice. At the moment, most economists news conference with Chair Ja- look. the unemployment rate ended That’s prompted opposition from Democrats and teachers’ foresee no rate increase even at net Yellen, both of which occur And while Trump’s tax and the year at 4.7 percent, just below unions who view her stance as a threat to federal dollars that the Fed’s next meeting in March, four times a year . spending plans are raising hopes the 4.8 percent level the Fed has support public education. especially given the unknowns Last month, the Fed modestly for faster growth, his proposals identified as representing full Critics have also mocked her for suggesting that guns could about how President Donald raised its benchmark short-term to impose tariffs on such coun- employment. be justified in schools to protect students from grizzly bears. Trump’s ambitious agenda will rate for the first time since De- tries as China and Mexico to cor- And inflation, by the Fed’s pre- Two prominent Republicans on the education committee, fare or whether his drive to can- cember 2015, when it had raised rect trade imbalances could slow ferred measure, rose 1.6 percent Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, cel or rewrite trade deals will it after keeping the rate at a re- the economy if U.S. trading part- in the 12 months that ended in said they remained uncertain if they will vote for her on the Sen- slow the economy or unsettle in- cord low near zero for seven ners retaliate and collectively December, moving closer to the ate floor. Murkowski said DeVos has yet to prove that she deep- vestors. years. The Fed had driven down impede the flow of imports and Fed’s 2 percent goal. ly cares about America’s struggling schools and its children. Hummingbird egg gets in way of upgrades to California bridge

By Kristin J. Bender and offers other protections to tory bird populations to ensure San Rafael Bridge could be de- Associated Press birds. long-term sustainability. layed a few weeks by the discov- SAN FRANCISCO – A tiny The nest – about half the size “We’ve dealt with this on all ery of the egg. unborn hummingbird is getting of a fist – was discovered about sorts of things on every project But Rentschler said the lag is in the way of a big bridge project a week ago when work was set to we’ve worked with in the Bay not expected to increase the cost in the San Francisco Bay Area. begin. Area,” said Metropolitan Trans- of the project because there are The discovery of a nest and It was found on the Richmond portation Commission spokes- other tasks that crews can do in egg in a tree is stalling the start side of the $70 million bridge man Randy Rentschler. the meantime. of upgrades on the Richmond- project, in one of about two dozen Audubon California spokes- The project includes adding a San Rafael Bridge about 30 miles trees that were to be removed to man Garrison Frost said cliff bike path on the upper deck of north of San Francisco, officials widen the freeway, officials said. swallows were building their in- the bridge that will allow riders said Tuesday. Under the protection act, the tricate nests beneath an overpass to cross in both directions. The species, Anna’s Hum- tree must stay put until the hum- in Petaluma, and cormorants held Plans also call for a third traf- mingbird, is protected under the mingbird baby is gone. up deconstruction of the old Oak- fic lane on the lower deck to ease Migratory Bird Treaty Act that The goals of the act are to pro- land-San Francisco Bay Bridge. congestion for drivers heading forbids the removal of the egg tect, restore and manage migra- Some work on the Richmond- eastbound. 18 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK FEBRUARY 2 - 8, 2017 www.mississippilink.com BOOK REVIEW: “THE BLOOD OF EMMETT TILL” BYTIMOTHY B. TYSON C.2017, SIMON & SCHUSTER $27.00 / $36.00 CANADA • 304 PAGES

By Terri Schlichenmeyer murder in 1955. Stories about Till supposedly flirted, dropped He’d begged his mother to let As author Timothy B. Tyson that feel more uncommon; ab- Columnist that day swirled through the a bombshell: she said Till never him take a train south to visit kin. says, we may never know exactly solutely, Tyson gives additional You really can’t remember. years, in court and out, depend- did what he was accused of do- She’d probably warned him anew what happened on that day in back-story to Till, his mother, For sure, something important ing on who was asked, but she ing. He didn’t do it. of the risks; Mamie Till Mobley 1955. Some key people are dead, their family, to the accuser and happened years ago, something kept mum until she read a book Contrary to popular notions, had lived in Mississippi , and she some have memories muddied by her family, and to the atmo- you should recall very easily, but by Tyson, about a similar inci- says Tyson, it’s unlikely that knew that “Citizens Councils” time or threats – but with those sphere that surrounded them time’s made things fuzzy. Have dent that happened fifteen years Till wasn’t aware of the dangers existed in the South, that they’d facts in mind, there’s still no de- then. Those things are interesting you forgotten or, worse yet, have after Till was killed. of interacting with white folks use intimidation and violence as nying that “The Blood of Emmett – they’ll keep you reading – but you just remembered everything She reached out to Tyson, he in 1955 Mississippi . Chicago , tools of enforcement. The Brown Till,” contains historical TNT. that’s probably not what you’d wrong? Usually, you suppose, it claims, ready to talk. where Till grew up, was segre- v. Board of Education decision Donham’s confession aside come to this book for. wouldn’t matter but in the new She’d written a biography, she gated, too, and he’d surely heard had also been released not long (as if that’s not reason enough to Indeed, this is as hot-button as book “The Blood of Emmett said, and wanted it, and some northward-migrating Mississip- before and she must’ve sensed read this book), Tyson does a fine they come, and it’s likely not the Till” by Timothy B. Tyson, it other documents, to be archived pians talk about trouble. Four- that the South was bubbling, job recounting what happened to definitive word on this murder. surely does. appropriately. She denied re- teen years old and filled with when Till stepped into a grocery Till, and afterward. No book on Stay tuned – and in the mean- For decades, Carolyn Bryant membering much, really, but adolescence, he knew the dan- store in Money, Miss. Till is complete without that, but time, “The Blood of Emmett Donham didn’t talk about Em- it was during one of their inter- gers but he might have underes- He was there, they claimed, the difference is that this one Till” is the title to remember. mett Till, her accusations, or his views that Carolyn, at whom timated them. less than a minute… seems to ferret out small details

Film Review I Am Not Your Negro Oscar-Nominated Documentary Inspired by James Baldwin’s Unfinished Manuscript

By Kam Williams Columnist Crossword Puzzle When novelist/social critic James Bald- win passed away in 1987, he left behind an unfinished opus entitled “Remember This House.” The 30-page manuscript assessed the plight of African Americans in the United States while specifically reflecting upon the assassinations of three civil rights icons: Malcolm X, Medgar Evers and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. With I Am Not Your Negro, director Raoul Peck (Lumumba) fleshes out Bald- win’s musings, cinematically, into a sear- ing indictment of the United States as an unapologetically-racist nation. Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, the movie has been nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Documentary category. ACROSS DOWN 1. Seaweed substance 1. Open The focus of the film never strays far 5. Bend 2. Sage from Baldwin, nimbly alternating between 9. Mixed drink 3. Lotion ingredient archival footage of the fiery figure -chal 11. Glen 4. Rock group 12. Fragrance 5. Hubbub lenging the status quo and Jackson’s read- 13. Aroma 6. Radiuses ings from “Remember This House” and his 14. Regret 7. Circus comedian 15. Computer science (abbr.) 8. Super ___, cartoon other writings. Again and again, we hear 17. The other half of Jima 10. Appease him question the depth of the country’s 18. Men’s jewelry 16. French Painter, “Sunday commitment to reverse the damage inflict- 20. Containerful Afternoon…” 22. Killed in action 18. Houston locale ed upon the black community by genera- 23. Year (abbr.) 19. Place (abbr.) tions of slavery, lynchings and Jim Crow 24. Short-term memory 20. Bottom part of a ship segregation. 27. Otherwise 21. Fertile desert area 29. Capital of Ghana 22. Mentally alert For example, he asserts that most Cauca- 31. Aegis 24. Replace a striker sians are perfectly comfortable relegating 32. Huckelberry Finn author 25. Triad 33. Bird’s home 26. Neck hair African Americans to a second-class status. 34. Band instrument 28. Eastern Standard Time He even goes so far as to refer to them as 30. Cash with order (abr.) © Feature Exchange morally-blind monsters for seeing blacks as sub-human. Until that attitude is eradicated, whites will never recognize that “I am flesh Sudoku The challenge is to fill every row across, every column down, and every of their flesh.” 3x3 box with the digits 1 through 9. Each 1 through 9 digit must appear Baldwin concludes that “The story of the only once in each row across, each column down, and each 3x3 box. Negro in America is the story of America.” Therefore, with black and white fates inex- tricably linked, “It’s not a question of what happens to the Negro. The real question is what is going to happen to this country.” Given the precarious state of race rela- tions, the late visionary’s prescient insights perhaps prove more timely, posthumously, than in their own day. Excellent (4 stars) Rated PG-13 for profanity, mature themes, violent images and brief nudity` Running time: 95 minutes © Feature Exchange Distributor: Magnolia Pictures (For puzzle answer keys, see page 15) ENTERTAINMENT

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By Dwight Brown ing of international higher ups or MI6. He did his job. skateboard or some obvious CGI shooting up the bad guys who NNPA Newswire Film Critic explaining the problem, covert Cage and his crew of xXx foot Director D.J. Caruso (“Dis- effects. The Filipino base camp are coming from all directions “Rock. Paper. Scissors. Gre- warriors break into the meeting soldiers are up against Xiang turbia”) takes the reins, with a looks a bit like a cross between a is like watching a violent ballet. nade launcher.” Those are some room and steal the device. Then, (Donnie Yen, “Rogue One: A keen eye on pacing and a flair luau and a Victoria’s Secret keg Yen and Wu are equally fun to of the essential power-play they disappear like ghosts. Star Wars Story”) a martial artist for staging action sequences that party with a color palette of tans view. components in this badass ac- Marke needs help. She tracks warrior, Serena (Deepika Padu- become pretty outlandish. Cage and browns (Jon Billington, pro- The cheeky dialogue, hard-to- tion film. Vin Diesel, the lord of down extreme athlete-turned- kone), a gun-wielding killer, and skiing down a rain forest slope duction designer; Erin Magill, imagine action sequences and “The Fast and the Furious” fran- government operative Xander their deadly crew. The first en- is almost as wild as him chasing Aleksandra Marinkovich and daring extreme-sport exploits chise, has just upped the mojo of Cage (Diesel) on the island of counter between the rebel spies Xiang on a motorcycle that turns Ken Sinclair art directors). Kim- will have great appeal to young, his spy-thriller “xXx” sagas to a Santo Domingo. He is reluctant and the mysterious insurgents, into a jet ski and finds him surf- berly A. Tillman gives Marke’s hip moviegoers who are look- high-adrenalin stratosphere that to join her in her crusade until who have their own plans for ing through the barrel of a huge career woman costumes a post- ing for an escapist film that is a will take action-film junkies to she mentions that one of the fall- “Pandora’s Box,” takes both wave. At points, what he does modern look and the xXx gang cross between “The Fast and the the land of Nirvana. Fasten your ing satellites killed his mentor parties in an unfathomable di- resembles reality. Other times, wears a very simple array of Furious” and the very sardonic seat belts. Agent Augustus Eugene Gib- rection. he’s doing stuff that is simply clothes that add to their enigma. “Deadpool.” Sinister folks have invented a bons (Samuel L. Jackson), the If you are looking for a coher- infeasible. But who cares? Vin Diesel is a two-dimen- It is written: Those who are devise called “Pandora’s Box.” now deceased leader of the xXx ent, plausible script, look else- The music by Robert Lydeck- sional actor, which suits the ac- looking for wall-to-wall gid- It’s about the size of a VHS spy program. Cage is psyched to where. The task for screenwriter er and Brian Tyler comes with a tion genre just fine. He is stealth, dy action scenes will come in tape cassette, but not nearly as go on this revenge mission. He F. Scott Frazier was to come up thunderous base beat that erupts macho, self-assured, cocky and throngs. benign. This deadly killing ma- enlists the aide of Adele (Ruby with a framework that could like a volcano. Imagine standing snarky. Which plays into the Dwight Brown is a film critic chine is capable of sabotaging Rose, “Orange Is the New support high-intensity, mind- next to the speakers at a night- Cage character well. He ain’t and travel writer. As a film crit- satellites and forcing them to Black”), a sexy, sharpshoot- blowing action scenes, and he club and almost going deaf. Mil- your daddy’s Jason Bourne. ic, he regularly attends inter- crash land on earth on a dime. ing lesbian, Nicks (Kris Wu), did just that, nothing more. He lennials will eat the music up. Even when Frazier’s dialogue national film festivals including Whatever they target and want a DJ who is a fighting machine chose international settings, cre- Vince Filippone and Jim Page falls a bit flat, Diesel delivers it Cannes, Sundance, Toronto and blown up goes kaboom! As Jane and Tennyson Torch (Rory Mc- ated fiendish characters, devel- edit the footage down to a tight with attitude to spare. Padukone the American Black Film Festi- Marke (Toni Collette), a govern- Cann), a getaway driver with a oped an outline for crazy action clip that is so fast you almost and Rose balance toughness and val. Read more movie reviews ment official who has the presi- heavy foot. Call them the under- scenes and made everything cre- don’t notice Diesel’s stunt dou- a sexy component well. Watch- by Dwight Brown here and at dent on speed dial, leads a meet- ground rave version of the CIA scendo into an orgy of violence. bles as he glides down hills on a ing them stand back-to-back DwightBrownInk.com.

Cosby asserts rights to Interview: Q&A with Hidden Figures defend himself against director Theodore Melfi Janice Dickinson By Edward Henderson By Stacy M. Brown San Diego Voice and Viewpoint/NNPA Member The Washington Informer/NNPA Member Imagine being in the running to direct the new- Bill Cosby continued his vigorous defense of his est Spiderman film. What kind of script would innocence and his famous brand last Thursday as the have to cross your desk to make you drop out of iconic, but troubled, comedian’s legal team argued consideration? For me, it would have to be some- that public statements in his defense are not defama- thing that moved my soul, told a story that has tory. never been expressed on screen before and had the Cosby’s lawyer, Angela C. Argusa, filed an open- potential to inspire unity in a country that sorely ing appellate brief in the ongoing case against reality needs it right now. This scenario is more than a hy- television personality and former model Janice Dick- pothetical situation. For director Theodore Melfi, inson. it’s real life. The brief asks the Cali- Melfi was in the final stages of consideration to fornia Court of Appeals to call the shots for Marvel’s cash cow franchise re- consider whether a person – boot of Spiderman when pages from Margot Lee or his lawyer – should be al- Shetterly’s book ‘Hidden Figures’ changed every- lowed to proclaim his inno- thing. The uncompleted book told the true story cence publicly when faced of African American women whose mathemati- with serious allegations of Cosby cal calculations for NASA helped fuel America’s Taraji P. Henson (far left with eyeglasses), Octavia Spencer (center with purple dress) and Janelle Monáe misconduct in the international press. greatest accomplishments in space during the 60’s. (far left with white hat) star in “Hidden Figures.” 20TH CENTURY FOX In November 2014, as Cosby faced an onslaught Melfi received the pages on a Friday, read them of decades-old, but what his team called “unverified” over the weekend, and dropped out of the Spider- southern mother in Benjamin Button and then do guy every day. Not to say that there isn’t racism, accusations of sexual assault, Dickinson went on na- man race the following Monday. I sat down with Cookie on Empire. She has a wonderful range of but it’s such a melting pot where everyone needs tional television and claimed for the first time that in Melfi to discuss his passion for ‘Hidden Figures’ emotion. each other. When you go outside of that you don’t 1982 she was assaulted by the legend. and the leading ladies who brought the story to Katherine is quiet, sophisticated, but she has have that population. A lawyer representing the “I-Spy” star at the time life. the spirit of Taraji, that quiet fighter. I thought she EH: It seems like your upbringing was very issued statements to the press, calling out Dickinson EH:What inspired you about this story to take would nail it and she did. She blows me away ev- similar to the environment Spike Lee painted in for “her self-serving” change of story. it on? ery time I watch it. ‘Do the Right Thing’. In Thursday’s filing, he makes three arguments that TM: First of all I couldn’t believe it was true What can I say about Octavia Spencer? There’s TM: Spike Lee is the reason why I’m here. his attorneys called compelling, including citing a de- that there were women at all working at NASA be- nothing she can’t do. I was so excited to work with That’s the first movie I saw and said that I wanted cision of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, which cause we were so sexist at the time. To further dig her and when we started working I said ‘now that’s to make a movie. I was so inspired by the story. just a few weeks ago struck down a similar defama- into it and discover that Katherine Johnson was the the real deal’. She lifts those up around her which Even the racism there, they’re all a family in some tion claim brought against Cosby by former actress only person that [Astronaut] John Glenn trusted to is who Dorothy Vaughn was. strange sort of way. Renita Hill. run his numbers before his Friendship 7 launch. Janelle Monáe is going to blow you away as EH: During this time of racial unrest and police “First, when someone says that an accusation is a He is quoted as saying ‘Get the girl to run the num- Mary Jackson. Mary was the fighter. She fought violence, what is it about this film that you think lie and then gives the reasons for that opinion, that bers, if she says they’re good, they’re good to go.’ to get into NASA and become the first female will lift spirits and promote unity? is not defamation. That is exactly what Mr. Cosby’s I have two daughters and I said to myself there’s engineer there of any color. After 20 years she TM: My biggest dream for what people take prior lawyer did,” the star’s attorneys argued. nothing more valuable for my life than to do this moved to HR, hacked into the system and found away from the film is that you look at it and go “Second, the law permits people to speak out to de- story justice. out women weren’t getting opportunities as fast ‘there was a time in this country where black fend themselves against accusations without risk of EH: Why do you think it took so long for a story or often as men. She changed the system and ad- white, male female put everything aside and being sued for defamation. Courts recognize that it like this to be told? vanced women of all colors. And Janelle Monáe achieved something phenomenal.’ This country is common sense that a person be able to profess his TM: Sometimes these stories get pushed to the is like a fighter and a voice for everything that’s was founded on that principle. People came to this innocence. side because they’re not sexy at the time or you good. She’s the spunk. country to stop being persecuted, so why are we “Third, because Ms. Dickinson has cultivated an need the right environment to bring it to light. EH: What was your greatest challenge while persecuting black people? People came here to get outrageous public persona, with documented admis- We’re in the right environment now for sure. The co-writing this story and bringing it to life? away from that. I hope this movie shows the world sions that she has lied in the past, she will have a very country needs to see a story about women achiev- TM: The greatest challenge was depicting the that we are only gonna make it and achieve great- tough time showing that her reputation was harmed ing greatness and black women achieving great- work life and the home life of these women. I ness together. Nothing divided stands, that’s com- when his lawyer questioned the truth of her new ac- ness in math and science. We also need this movie didn’t want to make Apollo 13 again. I wanted to mon sense. I’m hoping that this movie is that. It’s cusations. we need the country to unite and stop dividing un- make a movie about how three African American a very inspiring movie. The brief emphasizes that “because the failure to der racial pretenses or sexism. It’s just not work- women traversed the civil rights landscape, and EH: Lastly, why do you think people should vehemently deny accusations may later be construed, ing. The country needs a story about unity. I hope even more powerfully sexism in the workplace, come out and see Hidden Figures? interpreted as, or deemed an admission of those alle- this movie is that. and achieved tremendous success and put this man TM: You need to come see this movie and un- gations,” the statement “is purely opinionated speech EH: You have some powerful leading ladies into space. derstand we can get somewhere again. Things may articulated by Mr. Cosby’s attorney, intended to con- help bring this story to life in Taraji P. Henson EH: How did your Brooklyn upbringing shape feel very divisive right now, but we’ve done amaz- vey the message that Mr. Cosby denies the allegations (Katherine Johnson), Octavia Spencer (Dorothy your perspective on race and the need for equality? ing things in the past and we can get back there. made against him.” Vaughn) and Janelle Monáe (Mary Jackson). What TM: In Brooklyn you don’t have time for rac- Come and be inspired by three African- American Cosby’s attorney argued: “Such a public denial of made them the perfect cast for this film? ism. When you grow up in Brooklyn your neigh- women who nobody knows about and support an equally public allegation is protected speech under TM: I’ve wanted to work with Taraji since I saw borhood is a mix of everything. I walked to school their cause. We need to come and uplift women. the First Amendment.” Benjamin Button. 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