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Vol. 19, No. 11 January 3 - 9, 2013 50¢ Citing ‘naked racism,’ Kwanzaa: Port N.C. Governor Bev Perdue Gibson celebrates pardons Wilmington Ten in grand style By Cash Michaels Special to the NNPA RALEIGH, N.C. - In what civil rights leaders across the nation are calling a significant moment in the civil rights movement, North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue has granted individual pardons of ac- tual innocence to all members of the Wilmington Ten. “I have decided to grant these pardons because the more facts I have learned about the Wilm- ington Ten, the more appalled I have become about the manner in which their convictions were obtained,” Perdue said in her Dec. 31 statement. A Democrat, Perdue will leave office Jan. 5. “Justice demands that this stain finally be removed. The process in which this case was tried was fundamentally flawed. Therefore, North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue signing Wilmington Ten pardons as governor, I am issuing these pardons of innocence to right this At the Port Gibson Kwanzaa celebration were (L-R) Dr. Demitri Mar- longstanding wrong.” shall, Jackson City Councilman Chokwe Lumumba, Norrell and Dr. The Wilmington Ten - nine Anderson and daughter. PHOTO by J. K. DOMATOB black males and one white fe- male - were activists who, along By Dr. Jerry Komia Domatob NIA which means purpose. Our with hundreds of black students in Contributing Writer collective purpose must be total the New Hanover County Public liberation of our people and the School System, protested rampant Unlike some communities liberation of the world,” he said. racial discrimination in 1971. all over the globe that thirst in Community leader and activist In February of that year, after vain for Kwanzaa celebrations, Evan Doss expressed apprecia- the arrival of Rev. Benjamin Cha- in Mississippi it was the city of tion to Marshall for the program vis to help lead the protests, racial Port Gibson that stood out as it as well as the many contributions violence erupted, with white su- observed the event with splendid he has made to Claiborne County premacist driving through Wilm- activities. since he came to the region in ington’s black community, fatally XXXX Gracing the occasion were 1982. “We appreciate him for shooting innocent people and Continued on page 6 enthusiastic drumming, inspir- putting together this celebration committing arson. ing speeches, historical analysis, with emphasis on unity as the A white-owned grocery store deep reflection, symbolic rituals, direction the black community in the black community was fire- delicious food and pleasantry ex- should take. Councilman Chok- bombed, and firemen came under changes which attracted young, we as usual was his brilliant self. old, rich and poor Sunday, Dec. A great speaker with vast knowl- sniper fire. It wasn’t until a year The Wilmington Ten later that Rev. Chavis and the oth- 30. edge; he mapped a path that ers were rounded up and charged ings. prison, some of which they each Under the leadership of a black people should follow.” with conspiracy in connection The 10 were falsely convicted served. It wouldn’t be until 1977, Naked racism respected medical giant, Dr. Businessman Larry Pickens with the firebombing and shoot- and sentenced to 282 years in after years of failed appeals in Continued on page 6 Demitri Marshall, this Kwanzaa participated in the Kwanzaa celebration served as a major celebration exclaiming his ut- historical and cultural forum. A ter delight for this being the first highlight of the event was Mar- time he has attended one. “As a shall’s and his son’s presentation people, we should all learn about Anderson rescinds retirement of Kwanza’s history, principles Kwanzaa to know who we are and application. and to learn about our people. It Another leading physician in is something around which we the area, Dr. Anderson, came all need to come together. It is as Hinds County supervisor with her daughter and praised eye opening,” Pickens said. By Othor Cain to stop a rumored appointment it the holidays and delivered copies Kwanza as, “a real celebration of Claiborne County Supervisor Contributing writer would be best if he stayed around to all members of the Board of people of African descent in the Edwin Smith, who described the With only one day left before a little longer.” Supervisors citing his change of United States, who come togeth- event as enlightening, praised Supervisor Doug Anderson’s res- Woods said that as a family, they heart. er for the same purpose of self- Chokwe Lumumba for graphi- ignation/retirement was scheduled gathered over the holidays to make “It is certainly his prerogative identity and self determination.” cally depicting the “historical to take effect, he pulled the plug sure their dad was up for the chal- to change his mind…it’s his seat,” During the ceremony, which abuses people of African heri- on it. lenge. “My dad is a very strong- said Robert Graham, Hinds Coun- took place at Port Gibson’s Pla- tage suffered, as he referenced After 19 years in the county willed person and when he’s com- ty Board of Supervisors president. za, Marshall welcomed guests the classic film Roots and the post, and more than 36 years in mitted to something, there is no “I respect the fact he wants some- and paid tribute to the late Baba struggles that lie ahead for black public office, Anderson had said stopping him,” she said. “This is one that lives in District 2 to repre- Afrika, an educator, historian Mississippi.” through his daughter, Jackie An- something in his heart that he felt sent the residents of that district.” and activist, who launched the Other elected officials, edu- derson Woods, that he was giving he needed to do and as a family we Had Anderson’s resignation Kwanzaa celebration in Clai- cators and community leaders borne County. attending were Mary Newsom, up the post due to health concerns. support him 100 percent.” taken effect, a state statute would Anderson Anderson had suffered a stroke Anderson learned of rumors have allowed the board to reach a “The occasion celebrated the manager of Prestige Plaza; De- last December, his second one in that the Board of Supervisors had consensus on selecting an interim until a successor is elected. A suc- principle of NIA - purpose,” said Wayne and wife LaDella Thom- a six-month period. His recovery planned to appoint Gil Sturgis, replacement pending a special cessor is elected for the unexpired Marshall. “We acknowledge the as, who catered food for the from the stroke had worried his someone he said does not live in election Nov. 5, 2013. If the board term by qualified electors at the accomplishments of past and occasion; and Sera Afua Dave family. District 2. could not reach a consensus, the next regular special Election Day present community leaders, who who brought books and African But his daughter said in spite of “Once Dad found out they were seat would have remained vacant occurring more than 90 days after demonstrated purpose as they artifacts for display and to sell. all that, he feels a sense of duty to going to appoint someone who until the election. the occurrence of the vacancy. fought for justice and freedom Jerry Jenkins (Khatib Hasan), stay until closer to the November didn’t live in his district because Supervisors asked the attor- Sturgis told reporters that he for our people.” a Jackson based West African election because he owes it to his of various deals that had been cut, ney general’s office to decide the was disappointed that Anderson Jackson Councilman and drummer, provided entertain- constituents. he decided to delay it until it gets question because they disagreed decided to rescind his resignation. popular attorney, Chokwe Lu- ment along with Marshall’s “I hope people understand my closer to election time,” Woods on the interpretation of state law “I’m disappointed that Supervi- mumba, who is running for may- young boys. dad has nothing to gain from this,” said. “That way whoever wants to addressing county official vacan- sor Anderson decided to take this or of Jackson, was the keynote First celebrated in the United Woods said, citing the fact that run can be elected by the people of cies. There is some contention that course, or whoever decided to take speaker and stressed the impor- States in 1966, Kwanzaa was some of Anderson’s support staff District 2. He feels it would be un- a special election could be held in the course for him,” Sturgis said. tance of the event. Blending his- brought into being by cultural had also expressed concerns that fair to allow the board to appoint the spring. The next regularly scheduled torical analysis with contempo- they would lose their jobs if he someone who doesn’t even live in Mississippi Code states if the Hinds County Board of Supervi- rary trends, Chokwe linked the Kwanzaa left. “My dad is committed to the the district.” unexpired term is longer than six sors meeting is Monday, Jan. 7, at relevance of Kwanzaa to future Continued on page 6 people he serves and felt in order Anderson crafted a letter during months, the appointee will serve 9 a.m. struggles. “Today’s principle is

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January 2013 Compiled by Ayesha K. Mustafaa S M T W T F S Interim Managing Editor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 JAN 2013 27 28 29 30 31 New Year’s 2013 Ohio twins give 5 same-sex couples apply 1welcomes twin girls 2 birth two hours 3 for, denied marriage to Jackson apart New Year’s Eve licenses in Forrest County The first day of the 2013 welcomed the arrival of new According to the Akron Beacon Journal, a pair of Akron, Ohio According to the Hattiesburg American, as part of a nation- babies for families in the Jackson metro area. Baptist for identical twin sisters became mothers on New Year’s Eve two al group’s effort to bring attention to the issue of equality for Women and the University of Mississippi Medical Center hours apart. Aimee Nelson found out she was pregnant just two gay, lesbian and transgender individuals, five lesbian couples shared the news of the births of twins and a bouncing days after her sister, Ashlee, did; both are 19-years-old. And with from the Hattiesburg area applied for marriage licenses at baby boy. due dates just five days apart, the sisters knew they would have a the Forrest County Circuit Clerk’s office on Wednesday, Jan. Markevius and Angeleake Addison’s twin daughters, great story to share with the cousins but had no idea Aimee would 2. “The law in the state of Mississippi does not allow me to is- Ava and Asia, were born at Baptist in Jackson. The babies go into labor early and then have their babies on the same day. sue this,” said Forrest County Circuit Clerk Lou Ellen Adams, were born at 9:20 and 9:21 a.m. New Year’s Day. First At Summa Akron City Hospital, Aimee and father Matthew as she denied the licenses to all five couples. born Ava weighed in at 3 pounds 8 ounces and 16 inches. Bratten, 20, welcomed their son, Donovyn, at 12:11 p.m. on New The We Do Campaign, a project of the Campaign for Asia was 3 pounds 7 ounces and 15.5 inches. Year’s Eve. Ashlee and Cody Dilts, 22, welcomed son Lee Alan, Southern Equality, based in Asheville, N.C., will bring gay Shametrice Wilson smiled down at her new born son who entered the world at 2:03 p.m. Dr. Laura Schnegg delivered couples to 10 towns in the South to apply for marriage li- who arrived at 12:39 a.m., in the University of Mississippi both infants. censes. Hattiesburg was the campaign’s first stop this month. Medical Center. She named him Cameron Malik who Although they’re very close, the twin sisters couldn’t have Kristin Welch, 27, of Hattiesburg applied for a license with weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces and was 13 inches long. planned this even if they tried. Marcella Farson, the twins’ mother, her partner, Jenna Lockwood, 25. said the women had due dates one week apart; she is serving double duty attending to the needs of the two new moms.

New Year’s Twin sisters Eight apartments baby Father facing DUI 4 destroyed in one fire 5 manslaughter charges WLBT reported on the north Jackson fire in a popu- lated apartment complex that destroyed eight units in crash that killed 5 Dec. 31. Jackson Fire officials responded to the 152 unit com- kids, 1 adult plex off on 492 East Beasley Road in Jackson around Neshoba County Sheriff Tommy Waddell said a man was 2 a.m. Monday morning in building 17. charged with six felony counts of DUI manslaughter after a week- Residents of the apartment complex say eight apart- end crash that killed his five children and one adult in the vehicle. ments were destroyed in the fire, leaving eight families Lockwood Highland Park Waddell told the Associated Press that 34-year-old Duane John without a home. and Welch Apartments was charged after his release Monday, Dec. 31, from Neshoba Deputy Chief Simpson of the Jackson Fire Depart- County General Hospital. ment said a cause for the fire had not been deter- John was held at the county jail on a $150,000 bond. Authori- mined. ties said the SUV driven by the children’s father careened off an A resident said all eight units appear to be a com- eastern Mississippi road into a creek on Saturday, Dec. 29, near plete loss. No injuries were reported. Philadelphia. Funeral service for the five children was planned for Wednesday Jan. 2, at the Pearl River Facility Building in Choctaw. Funeral for 38-year-old Dianne Chickaway, the sixth victim, was set for Thurs- day, Jan. 3, at Hopewell Baptist Church in Leake County. www.mississippilink.com January 3 - 9, 2013 THE mississippi link • 3 In Memoriam: seven of 2012’s 2013 Mississippi Blues “gone but not forgotten” Marathon and Half Marathon Compiled by Ayesha K. Mustafaa taking place Saturday race Interim Managing Editor The Mississippi Link Newswire 1. Etta James - Did she Calif.; he had gone to the hospital for an outpatient procedure. make the song or did the Clark suffered a mild stroke in December 2004 and The Mississippi Blues Mar- song make her – “At Last”? also announced at that time that he had been diag- athon was selected as the 2013 It was certainly not James’ nosed with Type 2 diabetes. The stroke forced him to Southern Region Champion- only hit, but the very men- cut back being on the air, including hosting the “Dick ship Marathon by the Road tion of the song brings her Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” specials. However, Runners Club of America to mind. She even scolded he returned as a co-host with Ryan Seacrest Dec. 31, (RRCA). This is part of the Beyonce for singing “my 2005. RRCA Championship Series, song” at President Barack Clark’s “American Bandstand” began as a local which highlights top running Obama’s first inauguration TV show in Philadelphia in 1956, where he earned events across the country and ball. James died Jan. 20, the nickname “America’s oldest living teenager.” The 2012 at age 73. dance show was picked up by ABC and broadcast na- awards top performing run- James She died from complica- tionally a year later. ners at different skill levels. tions from leukemia with her husband, Artis Mills, and her sons by “If you didn’t go on ‘American Bandstand,’ you Since 1958, the RRCA has her side. She was diagnosed with the disease in 2010 and also hadn’t made it yet,” singer Aretha Franklin reportedly awarded championship events suffered from dementia and hepatitis C. James died at a hospital told “AC360.” through a competitive bidding in Riverside, Calif. process at the National, Re- As a powerhouse singer, she was also called “Miss Peaches.” 5. Donna Sum- Mississippi Blues Marathon and Half-Marathon officials presented $10,000 gional and State levels. The check for the Mississippi Blues Commission to the King of the Blues, B.B. She joined Chess Records in 1960 and racked up a list of R&B and mer – She became RRCA is the oldest and largest pop hits with sultry themes and tones. She faded from the limelight the “Queen of Disco” King in August 2012. national association of run- for a while, returning in 1967. with hits like “Hot CNN sited her career in one line: “James overcame a heroin Stuff,” “Bad Girls,” ning clubs, running events and Blues Marathon and Half- become a sought-after desti- addiction, opened for the Rolling Stones, won six Grammys and “Love to Love You runners dedicated to promot- Marathon. nation for runners of all skills was voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.” Baby” and “She ing running as a competitive “We started off as a rela- levels from the professional, Works Hard for the sport and as healthy exercise. tively small race, but people to the running enthusiast and 2. Don Cornelius – On Money.” “We’re extremely excited to everywhere have heard about even the beginner. The race Feb. 1, 2012, the founder Summer died May serve as the Regional Cham- the race and what a great ex- has quickly garnered enthusi- of the “Soul Train” televi- 17, 2012, at age 63. pionship event for the RRCA, perience it is, which has al- asm for its challenging course, sion show reportedly was She suffered from and we hope this distinction lowed our field to grow expo- live entertainment, amenities found dead of an apparent Summer cancer and died sur- will encourage runners from self-inflicted gunshot wound rounded by family in Florida. nentially. They’ve seen what a and Southern hospitality. to his head. He was 75. He Summer rose to fame in the mid-’70s with the around the country, and even great race destination Jackson The 2013 race is scheduled was at a house on Mulhol- song “Love to Love You Baby.” In the 1970s, she the world, to come see what is and they’ve experienced the for Saturday, Jan. 5, in down- land Drive, according to racked up the most memorable hits “I Feel Love,” the ‘Blues’ is all about,” said enthusiasm of the volunteers, town Jackson. The race begins the Los Angeles police. He “Last Dance.” John Sewell, director of Cor- which is why they keep com- at 7 a.m. near the intersection was pronounced dead at Summer had to adjust to the changing times and porate Communications with ing back.” of Capitol and State streets. Cedars-Sinai Medical Cen- it took her until her 1983 hit “She Works Hard for the Cornelius Blue Cross & Blue Shield of The Mississippi Blues Mar- Visit www.msbluesma- ter in Los Angeles. Money” to climb back on top. Mississippi, the presenting athon and Half-Marathon be- rathon.com for the marathon According to the website biography.com, Cornelius created sponsor of the Mississippi gan in 2008 and has quickly routes and events. a pilot for “Soul Train” using $400 of his own money, naming the 6. Rodney King – show after a promotional event he put together in 1969. Although he was not Gladys Knight performed on the pilot show. Quincy Jones re- an entertainer, he will portedly said, “Before there was MTV, there was Soul Train.” Ac- be forever part of his- cording to the website of Soul Train Holdings, the program was tory with his plea, “Can “the longest running, first-run, nationally syndicated program in we all just get along,” Jackson happenings: television history. During its 37-year run, the show featured such although he was victim staples as the Soul Train line and performers as important and di- to one of the worse re- verse as Al Green, Ike & Tina Turner, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson 5, corded beating by Los Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Whitney Houston, David Bowie, Justin Angeles policemen. Timberlake, Janet Jackson and Beyonce.” Rodney had been book signing for drinking and was on King 3. Whitney Houston - Of drugs when he fell into a course, we continue to talk swimming pool and accidentally drowned June 17, 2012, about Whitney Houston. according to the coroner’s report that also confirmed a “Movin’ Mountains….” The news broke on the eve previous police conclusion that King died by accident. of Grammy Awards and the King’s videotaped beating by Los Angeles police in The Mississippi Link Newswire tion to encourage others that decisions she chose to make music industry’s biggest 1991 led to deadly rioting, but he was still haunted by From the pages of Con- with the help of Jesus Christ along the way, the impor- night, that “the woman with his long struggled with addictions. At the time of the suellia Renee Diggs-Mi- anything is possible. I be- tance of surrender, letting go the pitch-perfect voice” who beating he was on parole for a robbery conviction and chael’s new book, Movin’ lieve that this book serves a of negative situations, loving once reigned as the queen working in construction. Mountains “The Journey Is purpose, in the midst of all yourself and embracing your of pop at the awards show More Important Than The my “doing” God has used future one day at a time. had died, Feb. 11, 2012. 7. Michael Clarke Destination,” readers will my life as a testimony that I Trinity 502 Publishing is a Houston Whitney was found dead Duncan - Nominated by her bodyguard on the for an Academy Award explore the events that mold- hope will continue to minis- Christian publishing compa- fourth floor of an upscale Beverly Hills hotel where only hours later for his role in the 1999 ed her faith and shaped her ter to others. ny. The book signing is Sat- she was to attend a pre-Grammy bash hosted by her longtime film “The Green Mile,” into a truly unique woman of CR Diggs-Michael was urday, Jan. 12, 2013, 4 p.m. mentor, Clive Davis. She was 48. Duncan died Sept. 3, God. born in Jackson. A single to 5:30 p.m., at New Horizon This sad “final chapter of a storied career” began with her super- 2012, at age 54. The contents of the book mother of two adult children, Church International Book- star cousin Dionne Warwick who nurtured her career and watched Duncan “suffered a reflect a spirit of thanksgiv- she is the oldest of three sib- store, 1770 Ellis Ave. it soar in the 1980s and 1990s with one record success after anoth- myocardial infarction ing as Michael shares her lings. Walk with her along For more information call er. Then she fell victim to drugs and married Bobby Brown, making July 13 and never ful- inner most reflections on this journal through her life, 601-855-2166 or email trini- her a reality television show. ly recovered,” noted life. It is the author’s inten- the cause and effort of the [email protected] Her voice was once described by The New York Times as a written statement “peerless”; she influenced a new generation of singers, from Duncan from Joy Fehily. He Mariah Carey to Christina Aguilera. But she will forever be known died at a Los Angeles for her feature role in the movie, Body Guard and that signature hospital where he had been since having the heart song, “I Will Always Love You.” Co-star Kevin Costner spoke at attack more than seven weeks ago. Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. concerned her funeral saying, “Yes, Whitney, you are good enough,” refer- According to TMZ, it was Duncan’s girlfriend Oma- ring to her constant fears that she had not measured up to other’s rosa Manigault-Stallworth, a reality star and former expectations. contestant on “The Apprentice,” who had acted quickly and provided lifesaving efforts when he had the heart for city workers and Jackson residents 4. Dick Clark – He was attack. Duncan’s most recent work was on the TV se- fondly called America’s ries, “The Finder,” on the Fox network, with co-star oldest teenager, as he Mercedes Masohn. He was most known for his perfor- impacted by payroll tax increase graciously crossed all gen- mance in The Green Mile. The Mississippi Link Newswire eration and color divides to Duncan was a 6-foot-5-inch guy with a deep voice citizens will pay 6.2 percent going to be especially difficult bring into our living rooms and a Chicago native. He went to college at Alcorn Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. in payroll taxes rather than among our working class and the best and greatest of State University in Lorman, Miss., with plans to major expressed concern over the the 4.2 percent most taxpay- working poor. entertainers, most of them in communications. He dropped out and moved back impending rise in payroll ers have been paying for the “I would urge our Congres- being African American to Chicago and worked digging ditches for Peoples taxes for city workers and past two years. sional delegation to take a talents. Gas during the day and as a bouncer at night. He told Jackson citizens Wednesday, “I’m very concerned that second look at this issue and On April 18, 2012, Clark CNN that his coworkers at Peoples Gas called him Jan. 2, 2013, when Congress Congress allowed this lower to consider extending the low- passed at 82 after suffering “Hollywood” because he often talked about becoming failed to extend the so called tax rate to expire,” said May- er tax rate. The initial intent of Clark a heart attack at St. John’s a movie star. Hospital in Santa Monica, Gone but not forgotten…. “Payroll Tax Holiday” as part or Johnson. “City workers the lower tax rate was to aid of the fiscal cliff deal struck and many of our citizens, par- in stimulating the economy, the day before. ticularly those who make up and the lower rate needs to What that means is that Jackson’s blue collar workers, be extended at least until we nearly every city worker and will feel this the most. 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IN MEMORIAM News Briefs by Monica Land, Marsha Nell Cox Hamilton From Across The State Contributing Writer Life reflections June 27, 1957 - December 29, 2012 Homeless man Lincoln County woman The life of Marsha Nell Cox sion, State International Proto- Hamilton is one that reflects a col officer and manager of For- charged in stabbing charged in fatal stabbing quiet but powerful and assertive eign Offices. spirit of encouragement and She graduated from the Eco- A homeless man was arrested and charged with Authorities said an support. Marsha loved the Lord, nomic Development Institute in aggravated assault Saturday, Dec. 29. According to argument led to a fatal her family and her church and is Oklahoma October 2003, and Biloxi police the suspect is 46-year-old Robert Boyd stabbing at a Lincoln described as dedicated, depend- was given the Spirit of Diplo- Martin. His arrest stems from a stabbing that hap- County home Dec. able and kindhearted. She was macy Award by the Internation- pened in a wooded area at Eula Street in Biloxi Dec. 23, after receiving a generous in giving of her time al Protocol Association in 2012. 29. call at about 1:30 a.m. According to police, Martin allegedly stabbed that Sunday. Lincoln and resources to help others. She was a founding member of another person in the chest. No word yet on what County Sheriff Steve Marsha was born June 27, the Mississippi Development prompted the stabbing. Martin was booked at the Har- Rushing told the Daily 1957, in Batesville, Miss., the Authority’s Toastmasters In- rison County Jail. His bond was set at $100,000 by Clark Leader that 21-year- eighth of 10 children to Robert ternational and was its longest Justice Court Judge Albert Fountain. old Ebony Clark of and Flossie Mae Cox. In 1965, serving officer. Bogue Chitto was charged with murder. He said Clark her family relocated to Smith As a child, Marsha accepted was being held on $250,000 bond in the county jail. County, Miss., where she re- Christ as her Lord and Savior Suspect faces 26 charges Lincoln County Coroner Clay McMorris said 17-year-old Datavion Smith of Bogue Chitto died while ceived her early education. The and was baptized. She was a Hamilton family moved in 1971 to Miami, compassionate Christian woman at the emergency room of King’s Daughters Medical of credit card fraud Center later that night. The case remains under in- Fla., where she graduated from who had a genuine passion for acy of love that will be fondly vestigation. Miami Jackson High School in church work, regardless of the remembered by her family and Jessica Richard, 1975. ministry. Having family roots in friends and greatly missed by the according to Ocean She continued her education College Hill Baptist Church, she College Hill Family. Springs police, is be- ing investigated for Man murdered over at Miami Dade Community united with College Hill while Marsha was preceded in thousands of dollars College, where she received she was a student at JSU. death by her parents Robert and worth of fraudulent 2 cigarettes an A.A. degree. She then en- She was a devoted mem- Flossie Mae Cox, brother James credit card transac- rolled at Jackson State Univer- ber of the music ministry, and Levander Cox, and one sister tions allegedly made Indianola Po- sity (JSU), where she earned a served as president of the mass Ella Jean Cox. Left to cherish by the 27-year-old. lice Chief Richard bachelor’s degree in political choir. She was a member of her precious memories are her Her arrest stems after O’Bannon said a lo- science. She earned additional the General Mission Ministry loving and devoted husband Richard’s aunt recently cal man has yet to hours toward a master’s degree and was serving as the current Alonzo; daughters Meredith, took over the woman’s have his preliminary in public policy and administra- president of Mission Circle Kathryn and Sarah; seven sis- 88-year-old grand- hearing after he alleg- Richard mother’s finances and edly shot and killed a tion at JSU. #7. She also was a member of ters - Catherine Williams, Dell discovered the fraudu- man over two broken On Dec. 9, 1984, Marsha was Sunday School Class 17, faith- Brown and Patricia Chavis, lent charges. cigarettes. O’Bannon united in marriage to Alonzo fully served on the Children’s all of Miami; Ingrad (Marvin) “She found the grandmother’s credit card bills said 20-year-old Mark Hamilton, and their union was Church ministry staff, taught Smith of Jackson; Ola Porter were through the roof,” Lt. Bruce Spearnock said. Haney Jr. is being blessed with three beautiful Vacation Bible School and she of Miami; Debra Simpson of That’s when the aunt reported her findings to po- held without bond for Haney daughters - Meredith, Kathryn was named ‘College Hill Wom- Southhaven, Miss.; and Sandra lice and they began questioning family members. the Dec. 15 murder and Sarah. an of the Year’ during the 2009 (Iory) Porter of Miami; sister- They reportedly told police Richard was the culprit. of 26-year-old Lonnie Brooks. O’Bannon said the al- Marsha was employed for Women’s Day observance. in-law Linda Rogers of Silver Spearnock said, Richard was spotted on tercation between Haney and Brooks began around four years with the Jackson Po- Marsha was instrumental in Creek, Miss.; three brothers- Walmart surveillance video, which was one of the 10:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Royal Ridge Apart- main stores she allegedly made the charges. Ac- ments on Gillespie Drive in Indianola. lice Department as a dispatcher. the organization and implemen- in-law, Gregory Smith of Col- cording to Spearnock, the fraudulent transactions “My understanding from Haney’s statement was She then began her career with tation of the 2012 Children and lins, Miss.; Jeffrey Smith of began in mid-November and were made on two of that Brooks confronted him after Haney had broken the Mississippi Development Youth Retreat. Bassfield, Miss.; and Sam May the victim’s credit cards. a couple of Brooks’s cigarettes. And Brooks grabbed Authority, where she was em- After a courageous and valiant of Oakvale, Miss.; numer- Richard currently faces 26 counts of credit card Haney demanding money for the cigarettes he had ployed for 29 years. At the time fight, Marsha was called home to ous nieces, nephews, cousins fraud. However, Spearnock said he expects that broken.” O’Bannon said as the argument escalated, of her death, she was manager be with the Lord Saturday, Dec. and other family members and number to increase as the investigation moves Haney allegedly pulled a gun. of the Global Business Divi- 29, 2012. She leaves a great leg- friends. forward. Richard was arrested Thursday, Dec. 27 “When Brooks grabbed him, Haney told him to and was transported to Ocean Springs jail under a ‘back off and if you don’t, I got something for you if $26,000 bond pending a preliminary hearing. you grab me again,’” O’Bannon said. “He had a gun and he shot him three times.” O’Bannon said Haney allegedly shot Brooks twice in the body and once in Jewel Lee Turnipseed Randle Warren County woman the head. Brooks was pronounced dead at the scene. O’Bannon said the 9mm weapon Haney allegedly used in the crime has not been recovered and that Mother of Magistrate Judge Linda Anderson laid to rest dies in house fire Haney and Brooks were acquaintances. “They were friends,” O’Bannon said. “Brooks lived in the apart- Warren County officials said a 79-year-old found in June 24, 1920 - December 27, 2012 ment complex and Haney lived a few blocks away. her home died in a fire Dec. 26 around 7 a.m. Deputy But like so many other homicides, it was the result of County Coroner Kelda Bailess said the body of Norma Lexington’s retired educator School teacher and a member of the something silly.” Buford was found in her mobile home off Mississippi who served Holmes County well, Mother Board. She was a graduate O’Bannon said Haney fled the scene after the Highway 27 after firefighters were able to pour enough Jewel Lee Turnipseed Randle, died of Mississippi Valley State Univer- shooting and a warrant was issued for his arrest. He water on it to go inside. He said autopsy results were turned himself in to authorities and was charged with Dec. 27 and was laid to rest Sun- sity and spent 42 years as an ele- pending. murder. The judge did not set a bond amount and he day, Dec. 30. She is the mother of mentary school teacher and reading County Fire Coordinator Jerry Briggs told the Vicks- remains in police custody. Magistrate Judge Linda Anderson. specialist. Teaching, gardening and burg Post that volunteer firefighters from Culkin and Judge Carlton Reeves and others quilting were three of her lifelong Fisher Ferry departments spent more than two hours serving on the bench attended the passions. at the home, which was fully engulfed in flames when service. In addition to her husband, she the fire was reported by a neighbor. Buford lived Moss Point to get new Randle was the sixth of seven was preceded in death by one alone. Briggs said the fire appears to have started in children born to the late Jim and grandson, Leon Anderson III. She or near the kitchen. $4.5 million police Clister Turnipseed. She was born was also preceded in death by all in McCool, Miss., and dedicated of her siblings: Johnny Turnipseed, headquarters complex her life to Christ at an early age as Shirley Cunningham, Gladys Ash- Man dies in fireworks Moss Point officials hope a new police headquar- a member of Hopewell Missionary ford, Fred Turnipseed, Mary Veasy, explosion ters will ease overcrowded and rundown conditions in Baptist Church. She was united in and Freeman Turnipseed. Randle the current building. Construction on the $4.5 million holy matrimony to Peyton Randle, She leaves to celebrate her life Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott said a man died in complex could begin as early as January 2013,and who preceded her in death. Four and mourn her passing, her four grandchildren - Orion Anderson, a homemade fireworks explosion outside his home be complete in about 18 months, reported WLOX-TV daughters were born to this 44-year daughters: Shirley Bacon of Ridge- Johari Bacon, Jobari Bacon and on Christmas night. Scott told WCBI that 60-year- (http://bit.ly/Tpmk3C). union, among them Judge Ander- land; Nadean Randle of Cruger; Nia Bacon; and a host of nieces, old Ralph “Bubba” Elliott died just before 10 p.m. Among the benefits, officials say would be a new son. Linda Randle Anderson (Leon) nephews, relatives and friends. Dec. 25 when the homemade device exploded out- jail, a larger courtroom to handle overflowing crowds, and separate area to shield dispatchers from the pub- Randle became a member of Mt. of Jackson; and Debra Randle of She also will be remembered by side his home off Mississippi Highway 46 in western lic. Detectives will have more office space, including a Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Clinton; three grandchildren - Mar- special friends - Fannie Randle, Clay County. Elliott owned Elliott Trucking and did contract de- conference room. where she was a faithful servant shaun Bacon (Tonia) of Chicago, Betty Randle, Dora Hibbler, Melon livery work for Fed-Ex. Scott said local, state and In the current building the roof leaks, wiring is ex- until the decline of her health. She Ill., Randel Anderson and Sheryl Garrett and caregivers Dr. Harsh federal authorities were still investigating to deter- posed, hallways are cramped and ceiling tiles are fall- was a devoted and gifted Sunday Bacon of Ridgeland; four great Doshi and Rava Pittman NP. mine what was used in the explosive. ing in. TRIBUTE: a life touched by “Mrs. Jewel” By Gail Hargrove Marshall Brown partment called me to sub for pointing at those students, she Jewel. I learned that it is crucial Special to The Mississippi Link a teacher which was my first said to them, “If Miss Marshall to command respect when one While my heart is saddened teaching experience (lesson has to come down to my class first enters a classroom - that the by the news of the recent pass- planning and the whole nine- one more time about you all, it is first impression the students get ing of a strong yet gentle African yards). not going to be nice.” of a teacher is key to successful American woman - Mrs. Jewel My teacher’s aide and I were She looked at the little boy classroom management. I used Turnipseed Randle, 92 - it is also having a little difficulty manag- and told him: “I know your folks the “Mrs. Jewel Randle” class- joyous in having known such ing several of the naughty stu- and where you live. You don’t room management model dur- a great matriarch and longtime dents in my classroom, one in want me to have to go across ing my two and a half years as educator. “Mrs. Jewell,” as we particular a little boy who tried that highway.” After that visit a limited-service teacher in Jack- affectionately called her, was my to give me the blues. I shared from Mrs. Jewel, I never had son Public Schools and during first teaching mentor. my situation with “Mrs. Jew- any more major problems out of my years as an adjunct instructor I had just completed a sum- el,” who taught class about two any of the students. at Jackson State University. mer job as an instructor-counsel- doors down the hall. In turn, she She spoke slowly and softly Thanks, “Mrs. Jewel,” for or with the then-Mary Holmes came to my classroom, stood but also firmly and with author- teaching this ‘intended non- College Upward program and I in the door with a firm stance ity. Everybody knew that she teacher’ how to be a teacher and was looking for work. Principal like the Statue of Liberty. And meant business. gain the respect of her students. Cain of Lexington Attendance with one hand on her side and So I learned my first classroom Cherishing this fond memory Center (LAC) Elementary De- the other with the index finger management lesson from Mrs. and others of you in my heart…. BUSINESS

www.mississippilink.com January 3 - 9, 2013 THE mississippi link • 5 Despite fiscal cliff deal, taxes Mississippi Senator Cochran votes to rise for most Americans for Hurricane Sandy Relief Measure The Mississippi Link Newswire one of the most populous regions of The expiration of a two-year payroll tax cut WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. the country merit a strong response Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), from the Congress,” he said. means that someone earning $50,000 will vice chairman of the Senate Appro- “The provisions incorporated priations Committee, Wednesday, from the Disaster Recovery Act are pay $1,000 more a year in federal taxes Jan. 2 voted for Senate passage of common sense measures based on a $60.4 billion supplemental ap- lessons we learned from Hurricane The Mississippi Link Newswire propriations bill developed to fund Katrina and other more recent di- Hurricane Sandy and other federal sasters. I think they will help ensure WASHINGTON - AP While disaster relief needs. a speedier, more efficient recovery the tax package that Congress The bill approved by the Senate from Sandy and other future disas- passed New Year’s Day will also included provisions based on ters.” protect 99 percent of Americans Cochran the Disaster Recovery Act (S.1630) The following are provisions from an income tax increase, to improve federal responses fol- included in HR.1 to make disaster projects to be provided up front so most of them will still end up lowing major disasters. This bill recovery more fair, efficient and ef- that rebuilding can begin as soon as paying more federal taxes in was introduced by Senators Mary fective: possible. 2013. Landrieu (D-La.) and Cochran last • Expands access to the indepen- • Encourages agencies to de- That’s because the legislation September. dent arbitration panels put in place velop unified environmental and did nothing to prevent a tempo- “The disaster supplemental ap- by Landrieu and Cochran for Hurri- historic preservation review proce- rary reduction in the Social Se- propriations package developed by cane Katrina. Current practice forc- dures for disasters rather than the curity payroll tax from expiring. the Administration and the Senate es communities to settle disputes current practice of requiring dupli- In 2012, that 2-percentage-point majority is far from perfect, but I with the government by appealing cative reviews from each agency cut in the payroll tax was worth believe it is important that federal FEMA decisions to FEMA itself. for projects receiving assistance about $1,000 to a worker making President Obama and Vice President Biden at the White House on Tues- assistance be provided in a timely • Reduces costs and removes from multiple sources. $50,000 a year. day. Obama said he fulfilled a campaign promise to make the tax system manner,” Cochran said. “I am com- bureaucratic hurdles by allowing • for overtime wages paid to lo- The Tax Policy Center, a non- fairer with a deal to avert the fiscal cliff crisis. mitted to working with the House local communities to voluntarily cal government employees for de- partisan Washington research to improve the focus and scope of agree with FEMA on a binding bris removal rather than requiring group, estimates that 77 percent The package passed Tuesday ther party, and this time around, the package that will eventually be reasonable cost to repair a facility that communities only enter into of American households will by the Senate and House ex- there was general agreement to sent to the President.” shortly after a disaster rather than expensive contracts with outside face higher federal taxes in 2013 tends most the Bush-era tax cuts let it expire. “My state has been subjected to expending time and resources for entities. under the agreement negoti- for individuals making less than The new tax package would a number of major natural disas- years after the repair to amend the • Allows reimbursement for the ated between President Barack $400,000 and married couples increase the income tax rate from ters, and I can fully appreciate the project and litigate a final reimburs- expedient repair of rental units Obama and Senate Republicans. making less than $450,000. 35 percent to 39.6 percent on in- advantage and necessity of having able amount. when doing so is more cost effec- High-income families will feel Obama said the deal “protects come above $400,000 for indi- relief and recovery resources read- • Reduces costs and removes tive and efficient than providing the biggest tax increases, but 98 percent of Americans and 97 viduals and $450,000 for mar- ily available after a major disaster. I bureaucratic red tape by allowing temporary housing like trailers. many middle- and low-income percent of small business own- ried couples. Investment taxes empathize with the victims of Hur- communities to group similar struc- • Provides incentives to local families will pay higher taxes ers from a middle-class tax hike. would increase for people who ricane Sandy. The breadth and scale tures together, and also by allow- communities to remove debris in too. While neither Democrats nor fall in the new top tax bracket. of destruction caused by Sandy to ing a small portion of funding for a timely and cost-effective manner. Households making between Republicans got everything they High-income families will $40,000 and $50,000 will face wanted, this agreement is the also pay higher taxes this year as an average tax increase of $579 right thing to do for our country.” part of Obama’s 2010 health care in 2013, according to the Tax The income threshold cov- law. As part of that law, a new 3.8 Policy Center’s analysis. House- ers more than 99 percent of all percent tax is being imposed on holds making between $50,000 households, exceeding Obama’s investment income for individu- Lisa Jackson steps down and $75,000 will face an average claim, according to the Tax Poli- als making more than $200,000 tax increase of $822. cy Center. However, the increase a year and couples making more “For most people, it’s just the in payroll taxes will hit nearly than $250,000. as EPA Administrator payroll tax,” said Roberton Wil- every wage earner. Together, the new tax package liams, a senior fellow at the Tax Social Security is financed and Obama’s health care law will The Mississippi Link Newswire key role in establishing historic Policy Center. by a 12.4 percent tax on wages produce significant tax increases WASHINGTON (AP) - EPA fuel economy standards that will The tax increases could be a up to $113,700, with employers for many high-income families. Administrator Lisa Jackson, the save the average American family lot higher. A huge package of tax paying half and workers paying For 2013, households making Obama administration’s chief thousands of dollars at the pump, cuts first enacted under President the other half. Obama and Con- between $500,000 and $1 mil- environmental watchdog, is step- while also slashing carbon pollu- George W. Bush was scheduled gress reduced the share paid by lion would get an average tax in- ping down after nearly four years tion,” he said. to expire Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 workers from 6.2 percent to 4.2 crease of $14,812, according to marked by high-profile brawls Environmental activist groups as part of the “fiscal cliff.” The percent for 2011 and 2012, sav- the Tax Policy Center analysis. over global warming pollution, and other supporters lauded Jack- Bush-era tax cuts lowered taxes ing a typical family about $1,000 Households making more than the Keystone XL oil pipeline, new son for the changes she was able to for families at every income lev- a year. $1 million would get an average controls on coal-fired plants and make, but industry representatives el, reduced investment taxes and Obama pushed hard to enact tax increase of $170,341. several other hot-button issues that said some may have come at an affect the nation’s economy and the estate tax, and enhanced a the payroll tax cut for 2011 and “If you’re rich, you’re almost economic cost. Groups also noted Jackson number of tax credits, including to extend it through 2012. But it certain to get a big tax increase,” people’s health. that she leaves a large, unfinished a $1,000-per-child credit. was never fully embraced by ei- Williams said. Jackson constantly found her- agenda. Association of Clean Air Agen- self caught between administra- “There has been no fiercer cies. “She will be sorely missed.” tion pledges to solve thorny en- champion of our health and our Larry Schweiger, head of the vironmental problems and steady environment than Lisa Jackson, National Wildlife Federation, cit- resistance from Republicans and and every American is better off ed her climate change work and industrial groups who complained today than when she took office efforts to reduce carbon pollution. Mississippi, Arkansas senators that the agency’s rules destroyed nearly four years ago,” said Fran- Environmental groups had high jobs and made it harder for Ameri- ces Beinecke, president of the Nat- expectations for the administra- can companies to compete interna- ural Resources Defense Council. tion headed by Obama, a Demo- team up to protect farmers and tionally. But she noted that Jackson’s suc- crat, after eight years of President Jackson, 50, the agency’s first cessor will inherit an unfinished George W. Bush, a Republican black administrator and a chemi- agenda, including the need to issue and Texas oilman who rebuffed sportsmen from rice regulations cal engineer, did not point to any new health protections against car- agency scientists and refused to particular reason for her departure. bon pollution from existing power act on climate change. The Mississippi Link Newswire has now decided to view these ra- to sportsmen after the land has Historically, Cabinet members plants. Jackson came into office prom- U.S. Senators Thad Cochran toon crops that have been rolled been harvested, but some of these looking to move on will leave at Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., chair- ising a more active EPA. But she (R-Miss.), Mark Pryor (D-Ark.), as baited fields, even though this leases have had to be returned the beginning of a president’s sec- man of the Senate’s subcommit- soon learned that changes would John Boozman (R-Ark.), and practice was recommended by because of Fish and Wildlife Ser- ond term. tee on clean air, called Jackson’s not occur as quickly as she had Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) intro- local cooperative extension ser- vice requirements, costing farm- Despite the opposition, which tenure a “breath of fresh air” and hoped. Jackson watched as a Dem- duced legislation to prevent the vices as a way to return nutrients ers and sportsmen,” said Wicker. former EPA chiefs have said is the credited her for setting historic fuel ocratic-led effort to reduce global U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to the soil. “Under this bill, states would worst they have seen against the economy standards for cars and warming emissions passed the (FWS) from unfairly penalizing Inadvertent baiting of a field define normal agricultural prac- agency, Jackson still managed to trucks, and for finalizing clean air House in 2009 but was then aban- farmers and sportsmen for roll- can level a fine of up to $15,000 tices, ensuring local farming take significant steps that will im- standards. doned by the Senate as economic ing their fields during hunting or prohibit hunting on the land. methods can continue as they prove air quality and begin to curb Scott Segal, director of the Elec- concerns became the priority. season, Wednesday, Dec. 12, “This is a case of federal agen- have for generations. Rice, soy- global warming. tric Reliability Coordinating Coun- Jackson experienced a big 2012. cies working at cross purposes, bean, and other producers should “I will leave the EPA confident cil, said Jackson presided over setback last year when the ad- Drought conditions this sum- leaving famers and hunters in be able to manage their fields the ship is sailing in the right di- some of the most expensive envi- ministration scrubbed a clean- mer in Arkansas and Mississippi a bind. This legislation would without the threat of losing valu- rection, and ready in my own life ronmental rules in EPA history. air regulation aimed at reducing caused harvested rice farms to clear up that situation so that able hunting rights.” for new challenges, time with my “Agency rules have been used health-threatening smog. Repub- re-head, creating “ratoon” or sec- farmers are not unfairly punished The Farmer Protection Act of family and new opportunities to as blunt attempts to marginalize lican lawmakers had been ham- ond growth crops that are often for adhering to normal agricul- 2012 would allow each state’s make a difference,” she said in coal and other solid fossil fuels mering the president over the uneconomical to harvest. ture practices,” Cochran said. cooperative extension service to a statement. Jackson will leave and to make motor fuels more proposed rule, accusing him of According to the Senators, the “Many Mississippi landown- distinguish between normal agri- sometime after President Barack costly at the expense of industrial making it harder for companies to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ers traditionally lease farmland culture practices and baiting. Obama delivers his State of the jobs, energy security, and econom- create jobs. Union address, typically in late ic recovery,” Segal said. She also vowed to better control January. “The record of the agency over toxic coal ash after a massive spill In a separate statement, Obama the same period in overestimating in Tennessee, but that regulation said Jackson has been “an impor- benefits to major rules has not as- has yet to be finalized more than tant part of my team.” He thanked sisted the public in determining four years after the spill. her for serving and praised her whether these rules have been Jackson had some victories, too. “unwavering commitment” to the worth it.” Other environmental During her tenure, the administra- public’s health. groups, however, praised Jack- tion finalized a new rule doubling “Under her leadership, the EPA son’s clean air efforts. fuel efficiency standards for cars has taken sensible and important “Notwithstanding the difficult and light trucks. The requirements steps to protect the air we breathe economic and political challenges will be phased in over 13 years and and the water we drink, including EPA faced, her agency was direct- eventually require all new vehicles implementing the first national ly responsible for saving the lives to average 54.5 mpg, up from 28.6 standard for harmful mercury of tens of thousands of Americans mpg at the end of last year. pollution, taking important action and improving the health of mil- Associated Press writers Lo- to combat climate change under lions throughout the country,” said lita C. Baldor and Pauline Jelinek the Clean Air Act and playing a S. William Becker of the National contributed to this report. 6 • the mississippi link January 3 - 9, 2013 www.mississippilink.com Naked racism Continued from page 1 2659 Livingston Road • Jackson MS, 39213 North Carolina courts, that the accused did not commit the crimes North Carolina holds dear. 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www.mississippilink.com January 3 - 9, 2013 THE mississippi link • 7 Beyond the Rheto r i c Mentoring, hard work The future is bright for and the hook-Up By Julianne Malveaux to the same day when every- employment opportunities. In NNPA Columnist Sen. John Kerry thing happens the same way. If many cases, the entire campus How will Af- you keep doing what you have offers students engaged men- By Harry C. Alford paign but he apparently holds no This all falls into the lap of Hill- NNPA Columnist rican Americans been doing, you’ll keep getting torship, education, networking grudge. We held a convention in ary Clinton. improve our sit- what you’ve been getting. For and discipline. New Orleans in 2006 in support The saddest situation is that of P r e s i d e n t uation in 2013? black American, this means When people tell the story of of the rebuilding after Hurricane Libya. The dictator has gone but Barack Obama Right now, we that if we keep looking exter- the American Dream, they talk Katrina. Senators Kerry and so has any semblance of peace won his re-elec- have higher un- nal without looking internal, about the many ways that hard Barack Obama were in the area and governance. We failed our tion. That his- e m p l o y m e n t not much will change for us. work will help someone tran- at the time, and we asked both to embassy there by turning our tory is clear and than any other population in Yes, it will change for some scend class. They talk about come and speak. back on its safety and now trying the big question our nation, less wealth, higher of us: those who are educated, hard work. People who earn Obama did not respond at all to cover it up. It is so similar to now is who in the school dropout rates and more middle class, well networked the minimum wage work hard. but Kerry immediately accepted. the security failures of our em- Democratic Party will succeed crime in our communities. and disciplined are likely to People who make ends meet on When I went to his hotel room bassies in Kenya and Tanzania him in the quest for president in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. find significant opportunities in public assistance work hard. to receive and escort him to the during the Bill Clinton Adminis- 2016. Prior to now, it was certain once said that African Ameri- our stagnant economy because It’s not just about hard work. podium he asked me to come in tration. to be Hillary Clinton. But when can communities had twice the even stagnant economies churn It’s about hard work - and the for a few minutes. He struck up a Just like then, they identify you look at the present situation, number of negatives and half and create new opportunities. hook up. conversation and repeatedly stat- a “fall person” to put the blame doubts about her prospects rise to the number of positives in our But it won’t change much for A corporate leader who is a ed that he thought I was a “good on. They insinuated it was Susan the fullest. country. While the numbers those who are less educated, wonderful friend once said that man.” I was humbled and recip- Rice during the Clinton Admin- Let’s consider a few current may have shifted somewhat, working class, un-networked she could use her position to rocated the compliment. istration and then, unbelievably, events that will certainly have a it is still true that we are more and undisciplined, or some hook up women and African From that point on, my opin- they threw her under the “bus” consequence on 2016. During likely to experience negative combination thereof. Americans who needed a hand ion of him grew dramatically. So once again. It is Clinton 101. the race for 2004, candidate John consequences (teen pregnancy, Education, networks and dis- up. She also indicated that the here we are in 2013, and what is Hillary has failed and President Kerry spotted the talent of Barack incarceration, crime) and less cipline can be fixed. But few hook up could help individuals, the political climate for Demo- Obama will call on his old friend Obama. He gave him a great debut likely to experience positives have an interest in fixing these but we also, and always, need a cratic presidential prospects? The and confidant John Kerry to clean by allowing him to keynote during (college graduation, high net things in black America, except hook in to public policy deci- 2008 primary was bitter. Hill- up the mess. I believe he will and the Democratic Convention. worth). for black Americans. So what sions that affect our nation. ary Clinton and Barack Obama in 2016 he will rise exponentially Barack responded with one of Those of us who focus on are we going to do? That means we need a seat camps fought bitterly. above Hillary. his greatest speeches and from public policy will look at past Susan Taylor has been a pas- around every table where Obama won and to keep a good He will also play a role in en- that point on the whole world discrimination and ways it sionate advocate of mentorship public policy is being made, monitor on Hillary he put her in vironmental issues such as the knew the name Obama. The manifests itself in the pres- in the African American com- whether on issues of race, or on his cabinet as Secretary of State. Keystone Pipeline and the Kyoto two have been close ever since ent. We will look at the way munity. She began the work issues that seem race-neutral. This was brilliant. She could not Protocol. EPA Administrator Lisa but make it a point to keep that race-neutral public policy has when she was editor-in-chief at We should be talking about the go off the “reservation” as this Jackson is also “toast.” The State friendship in the background. a racial impact (for example, Essence magazine and left the deficit, about tax reform, about would seem disloyal and conniv- Department will take full control With the exception of his criti- changing the terms of the Par- magazine to expand her reach government spending. ing. She was locked into place. of these issues. cism of the Vietnam War and ent Plus loan hits wealth-poor, in that area. She continues to We should be talking about In retrospect, her tenure at Administrator Jackson or other military endeavors, Kerry’s credit-challenged black fami- advocate mentorship and to international affairs, about the State Department has been “Richard Windsor” as she myste- slate is pretty clean. His strong lies disproportionately). teach us how to be mentors. world areas of conflict, about a complete mess. The world is riously called herself in secret and point is foreign affairs, and he We will suggest ways to Her work supports education, our fluctuating currency. As on “fire.” Our initiative to bet- illegal emails announced her res- chairs the Senate Foreign Rela- close gaps, some of which may networking and discipline. long as we live in this flawed ter relations with Russia has to- ignation before the illegal emails tions Committee. include ways that government Similarly, in Southeast nation, all issues are black is- tally failed. In fact, you would are released via a court order. When Sen. Barbara Boxer investment, such as job cre- Washington, D.C., Cora Mas- sues. have to go back to the Cold War John Kerry will have a hand in botched up the attempt to pass ation and job training, can help ters Barry leads the Recre- Even with the hook in, we to find worse times. She said cleaning this up also. In essence, Cap and Trade through the Sen- close these gaps. And we will ation Wish List Committee need to offer the hook up. That she was going to “reset” Russia. he is going to be the “fix it guy.” ate, President Obama asked Ker- be right. and works with the Southeast means embracing or mentoring She might as well have thrown a By 2016, he will be regarded as ry to take over the stewardship Whether we fall off the fis- Tennis and Learning Center to a child. That means providing “brick” at it. a healer and strong leader. And of the bill. It failed but President cal cliff (final negotiations are nurture more than 150 young an opportunity to someone who The Middle East and Africa are good-bye Hillary. Obama’s trust of John Kerry was taking place even as I write people year-round (full dis- is unemployed. in upheaval and we can’t seem to Alford is the co-founder, apparent. Foreign affairs and en- this), the focus on the level of closure - I am treasurer of the That means supporting edu- get a foot forward in solving the president/CEO of the National vironmental issues still are Ker- debt our nation faces suggests Wish List Board). cation through contributions raging issues. Revolution, civil Black Chamber of Commerce®. ry’s strong suits. that tax reform will reduce tax Students are trained in physi- to colleges, but also by pro- war, insurgency and chaos are Website: www.nationalbcc.org. Let me also disclose that I like deductions, some in ways that cal fitness through tennis, and viding help to individuals. It’s running rampant in applicable Email: halford@nationalbcc. John Kerry as a person. I did not may increase income inequal- are encouraged in their aca- the same hymn book we’ve nations and we don’t have a clue. org. support him in the 2004 cam- ity and that spending cuts are demics through learning. Most been singing from for more imminent. board members have hands-on than a century. Now we need to Many of these cuts will be relationships with our young sing with more energy. Things in social programs and educa- people, who are held to the won’t change in black America Social Security, Medicare tional spending. Again, some highest standards. Again, this unless some of us do. We need of these cuts will widen, not work supports education, net- to both hook in and hook up. narrow, the wealth and income working and discipline. Julianne Malveaux is a should be off the table gaps. What does this mean for Most historically black col- Washington, D.C.-based econ- black America in 2013? leges do the same thing, bring- omist and writer. She is presi- By George E. Curry tern here.” roll in Medicare’s Supplementary Pretend that it is Groundhog ing corporate partners to cam- dent emerita of Bennett Col- NNPA Columnist President Obama already sig- Medical Insurance (also known Day, if you saw the movie. The puses and exposing students to lege for Women in Greensboro, Feuding Demo- naled a willingness to make ad- as Medicare Part B) and have Part protagonist wakes up every day the many ways they can access N.C. crats and Repub- ditional concessions on Social B premiums deducted from their licans did not Security and Medicare. A story by Social Security checks. As health- plunge the country FAIR noted, “Social Security is not care costs continue to outpace over a financial bloated or poorly run. Its shortfall general inflation, those premiums Oliver Stone’s breakthrough cliff, but a lively is primarily the result of people liv- will take a bigger bite out of their debate will contin- ing longer, and therefore drawing checks. ue in coming months over the role benefits longer.” “Social Security benefits are documentary on U.S. history the federal government should play As a Center for Budget and Proj- modest by international standards, in the lives of its citizens. ect Priorities (CBPP) fact sheet too. The United States ranks 30th By Bill Fletcher, Jr. of the atomic bombs was essential nist menace’ but at forces at home NNPA Columnist In one corner are Republicans observed, “In June 2012, 56 mil- among 34 developed countries in to ending the war without massive that were attempting to deepen who contend that federal spend- lion people, or about one in every the percentage of a median work- I could not believe U.S. and Japanese casualties. the reforms that had started with ing has run amuck - and it should six U.S. residents, collected Social er’s earnings that the public-pen- that I was actually Yet few mainstream sources Franklin Roosevelt’s “New Deal.” be slashed. In the other corner are Security benefits. While three- sion system replaces.” seeing what I was point to the real fear that the Japa- In fact, the dominance of the Democrats, including President quarters of them received benefits Social Security plays an outsized seeing. I had heard nese High Command had: the en- super-rich, the so-called 1 percent, Obama, who make the right oral as retirees or elderly widow(er) role in the lives of retired African about Oliver Stone’s try of the Soviet Union into the illuminated by the more recent Oc- arguments but the wrong moves s, another 11 million (19 percent) Americans. “Social Security is a par- 10-part documentary war and its devastating impact on cupy Movement, is in many ways to defend such worthy Ameri- received disability insurance ben- ticularly important source of income regarding contemporary U.S. his- Japanese troops in Manchuria and the direct outgrowth of the blunt- can staples as Social Security and efits, and 2 million (4 percent) re- for groups with low earnings and tory. I am not sure what I expected Korea (and the possible invasion ing of movements for social justice Medicare. ceived benefits as young survivors with less opportunity to save and earn to see, but what I actually viewed of Japan by Soviet troops). first during the early Cold War, and In most political crises, Repub- of deceased workers.” pensions, including African Ameri- was almost breathtaking. Stone presents what can be then later in the 1970s and1980s - licans will fight and Democrats It also noted, “Social Security cans and Hispanics,” CBPP said. The documentary, titled the called a “counter-narrative” in the last case with a new and dif- will take flight. Let’s begin with a benefits are much more modest “Among beneficiaries aged 65 “Untold History of the United through an in depth investigation ferent form of repression. president who doesn’t seem com- than many people realize. In June and older, Social Security repre- States” [http://www.sho.com/sho/ and use of archival footage leading Stone’s Untold History of the fortable in the rough-and-tumble 2012, the average Social Security sents 90 percent or more of income oliver-stones-untold-history-of- the viewer to ask a very simple, United States not only needs to world of politics. He has a ten- retirement benefit was $1,234 a for 35 percent of elderly white the-united-states/home], is almost yet profound question: Was the be viewed but, more importantly, dency to give away the store even month, or about $14,800 a year. beneficiaries, 42 percent of Asian a visual version of Howard Zinn’s usage of the atomic bombs aimed discussed. The one-hour segments before the store opens up its doors (The average disabled worker and Americans, 49 percent of blacks, People’s History of the United at ending World War II or, in the lend themselves to useful discus- for business. aged widow received slightly less.) and 55 percent of Hispanics.” States. alternative, putting the world on sion, whether in a classroom or a As Paul Krugman wrote July “For someone who worked all Money spent on Social Security As such, it demystifies post- notice - and the Soviet Union in living room setting. 31, 2011 in the New York Times, of his or her adult life at average and Medicare is well spent. And World War II U.S. history in a particular - of the power possessed Let’s start by spreading the “Republicans will surely be em- earnings and retires at 65 in 2012, that’s why Obama should summon manner that I have not seen in the by the USA? word. This is one documentary boldened by the way Mr. Obama Social Security benefits replace the courage to stand his ground. mainstream. In mainstream set- As Stone proceeds, the story be- that we cannot afford to have keeps folding in the face of their about 41 percent of past earnings. George E. Curry, former edi- tings, we are taught about World comes more complicated, interest- hushed up or brushed aside. threats. He surrendered last De- This replacement rate will slip to tor-in-chief of Emerge magazine, War II and its aftermath as if it ing and certainly eye-opening. Bill Fletcher Jr. is a senior cember, extending the Bush tax about 36 percent for a medium is editor-in-chief of the National were a straight moral course taken The devastating impact of the scholar with the Institute for Pol- cuts; he surrendered in the spring earner retiring at 65 in the future, Newspaper Publishers Association by the United States. domestic Cold War on progressive icy Studies, the immediate past when they threatened to shut down chiefly because the full retirement News Service (NNPA.) He is a key- By way of example, consider social movements is something president of TransAfrica Forum the government; and he has now age, which has already risen to 66, note speaker, moderator and me- the dropping of the atomic bombs with which we live to this day and author of “They’re Bankrupt- surrendered on a grand scale to the will climb to 67 over the 2017- dia coach. Visit his website, www. on Japan in August 1945. Most since, as Stone demonstrated, the ing Us” - And Twenty Other Myths raw extortion over the debt ceiling. 2022 period. georgecurry.com and follow him at mainstream sources in the U.S. in- Cold War anti-communism was about Unions. He can be reached Maybe it’s just me, but I see a pat- “Moreover, most retirees en- www.twitter.com/currygeorge. sist, without question, that the use not aimed at any alleged ‘commu- at [email protected].

Editorials and Letters to the Editor may be e-mailed to [email protected] or mailed to 2659 Livingston Road, Jackson, MS 39213. The views and opinions expressed on the Op/Ed pages are not necessarily the views and opinions of The Mississippi Link. The Mississippi Link also reserves the right to edit all material for length and accuracy. 8 • the mississippi link January 3 - 9, 2013 www.mississippilink.com Whitten Middle School featured as WJTV School of the Day The Mississippi Link Newswire where Anthony Moore is Literacy Foundation grant was established in 1961. Al- Whitten Middle School the principal. The purple of $4,000 to improve read- fred Whitten, who taught in was featured as the WJTV and white Eagles of Whitten ing skills through an invest- schools throughout central School of the Day for No- SOAR, according to their ment in new or existing lit- Mississippi, is the school’s vember 28, 2012. PBIS motto, which stands eracy programs, technology, namesake. Whitten taught Nearly 600 students at- for “safe, obedient, account- equipment, books, materi- in Jackson at Galloway, tend the south Jackson able, and respectful.” als, or software for youth Enochs, and George schools, middle school located on The school was recently literary programs. and in Adams, Lincoln and Daniel Lake Boulevard awarded a Dollar General Whitten Middle School Sunflower counties. Whitten Middle School JPS elementary Lee Elementary students’ writing featured in featured as short stories WJTV School collection Imani Dixon Jada Flowers of the Day The Mississippi Link Newswire Eleven JPS students can say that they have authored their first pub- lished work while in el- ementary school. The students were recognized during an announcement recently at the west Jack- son campus of Mission Shatarian Hampton Tre Huddleston Martrice Jackson First. JPS Superintendent Dr. Cedrick Gray and School Board President Monica Gilmore-Love attended the program to celebrate the accomplishments of Lee Elementary these students along with their families and friends. The Mississippi Link Newswire is a tiger. Each Young Author re- Lee Elementary School Established in 1959, Lee ceived a savings bond was featured as the WJTV Elementary is named for from the Juanita Sims Janiah Jones Justice Owah Sydney Shaw School of the Day for No- Civil War General Robert E. Doty (JSD) Foundation vember 30, 2012. Lee. A native of Virginia who and a copy of their short Dr. Cynthia Veals is prin- graduated from the United story collection I!CAN cipal of the school which States Military Academy at Imagine: Mission First serves 360 students in the West Point, Lee commanded Young Authors. south Jackson area enrolled the Confederate Army near First, second, and third in grades pre-K through five. the end of the Civil War. place winners were Syd- Dr. Veals credits the school’s Aside from his various mili- ney Shaw, Davis Magnet “eager” students, faculty and tary posts, Lee also served as IB; Justice Owah, Power parents for making Lee Ele- superintendent of West Point APAC; and Imani Dixon, mentary a successful school. and Washington College, lat- Boyd. Each received an The school’s colors are er renamed Washington and additional savings bond. Emily Tucker Brittany Walker Regjuana Vaughn blue and gold and the mascot Lee University. JPS middle school students celebrate season of giving with toy drive The Mississippi Link Newswire cember 20, 2012. Knights. The Purple Knight’s The Purple Knights are Principal Antonius Club, a group of Hardy mentored by the Epsilon Caldwell and mentor Middle School male stu- Kappa Kappa Chapter of John Graves, also partici- dents, donated toys they Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, pated in the toy drive and collected in a school- Inc. Herbert Anderson is a the presentation to repre- wide toy drive to Catholic mentor and teacher of the sentatives from Catholic Charities of Jackson De- members of the Purple Charities. The Purple Knight’s Club Marshall Elementary receives 500 books from Jackson area Pizza Huts The Mississippi Link Newswire Jackson area Pizza Huts delivered 500 books to Marshall Elementary School during National Young Read- ers Week, November 12-16, 2012. Each year Pizza Hut restaurants nationwide participate in the com- pany’s annual BOOK IT! Big Book Giveaway. The restaurants must de- velop creative and impactful ways to donate 500 books in their local communities as part of the program’s goal to motivate children to read more and develop a lifelong love of reading. Jackson area Pizza Huts were selected among the 20 winners and received 500 books to donate to Marshall Elementary School. Marshall students EDUCATION

www.mississippilink.com January 3 - 9, 2013 THE mississippi link • 9 Hinds CC offers career opportunities, guidance for workers in new economy The Mississippi Link Newswire ing, employment opportunities RAYMOND - The jobs of the are expanding for sonographers. recovering American economy Hinds offers both the no. 1 will focus largely on middle skills fastest growing program on the that community colleges are ide- Forbes list - veterinary technol- ally suited to deliver, said Anthony ogy - at the Raymond Campus Carnevale, executive director of and the top paying program on the Georgetown’s Center on Educa- other list - air traffic control - at tion and the Workforce. the Rankin Campus. As baby boomers retire and the It’s not too late to register for economy rebounds, nearly a third spring classes that begin Jan. 14. of the new jobs leading up to 2020 During the college’s break, new will require middle skills Ameri- students can apply online at www. ca’s workers will need to fit into hindscc.edu/admissions. Cur- the workforce. And what’s more, rent students who have talked to sixty-two percent of middle-skill a counselor in the past can regis- jobs pay $35,000 or more and 14 ter for classes online during the percent pay $75,000 or more, Car- Hinds break. nevale said in the December 2012/ Students can find Hinds’ January 2013 issue of Community Checklist for Success that will College Journal. guide them through the applica- “Community colleges are ide- tion process by accessing the front ally situated to provide both prac- page of the website at www.hind- tical career and technical prepara- scc.edu. tion as well as general learning,” As Mississippi’s largest com- he said. “The mix of general munity college, Hinds Commu- academic learning and workforce nity College is a comprehensive preparation that is the unique sig- institution offering quality, afford- nature of the nation’s community able educational opportunities colleges can lead to both further Registered nursing made both to transition to the registered nurs- settings, Mahaffey said. for admission The sonography with more than 170 academic, ca- education and learning on the lists, putting it not only among the ing role, she said. Hinds’ diagnostic medical so- program is a 12-month program. reer and technical programs. job.” fastest growing but also the best Graduates of the nursing pro- nography program is the only ac- Graduates are able to take the reg- With six locations in central Anyone who needs help in paying. gram pass the national licensure credited sonography program in istry exam prior to graduation and Mississippi, Hinds enrolled nearly charting a career path can take “Hinds’ school of nursing is exam at rates above the state and the state of Mississippi, she said. routinely pass above the national 12,000 credit students in fall 2012. advantage of Hinds Community the largest in Mississippi and is in national mean and find employ- This program requires certifica- mean. With the implementation of To learn more, visit www.hind- Colleges’ new free service called the top 30 in the nation,” said Dr. ment in a variety of health care tion as a radiologic technologist more non-invasive diagnostic test- scc.edu or call 1.800.HindsCC. Career Coach. Libby Mahaffey, dean of Jackson Career Coach - http://www. Campus-Nursing/Allied Health hindscc.edu/go/careercoach - pro- Center. “The nursing program is vides information about local em- implemented at three Hinds loca- ployment prospects in a specific tions and has two options.” field, current job opportunities, in- Hinds offers the program at come potential and the education Jackson Campus - Nursing/Al- It’s time to reform and training available at Hinds lied Health Center (NAHC) and at Community College. the Rankin and Vicksburg-Warren Forbes magazine, in two list- campuses. ings of the highest paying and The nursing program has a ge- the culture of public fastest growing jobs for commu- neric option, a traditional route nity college graduates, spotlighted to nursing where students are ad- programs offered at Hinds Com- mitted after completing required munity College, such as air traf- coursework and a ranked selection fic control, veterinary technology, process. The second option is for education in Mississippi electrical technology, registered three groups of health professions By Lynn House, Ph.D., ers and principals through dergarten through 2nd grade to make sure that every stu- nursing and diagnostic medical - licensed practical nurses, para- Interim State Superintendent new evaluation systems. must be included in that dis- dent is prepared to compete sonography. medics and respiratory therapists - of Education While we work to provide cussion. In addition, we are in the global community. As It’s time to better educational opportuni- exploring K-2 assessments the state transitions to full reform the ties for our students and to to track children’s reading implementation of Common culture of pub- hold our teachers and school skills before they reach the Core State Standards, we lic education leaders more accountable, third grade. believe the students of Mis- JSU’s Washington in Mississip- we must also ensure that The Board’s legislative sissippi will be on a level pi. This year school districts receive the budget request includes $2.5 playing field when it comes marks the 30th resources they need to carry million for early childhood to national assessments. Addition Early anniversary of the Education out this aggressive plan of pilot programs in communi- Through the Partnership Reform Act of 1982, a water- achievement. ties with high poverty rates for Assessment of Readi- shed moment for public edu- The Mississippi Board to find out what strategies ness for College and Careers cation in the state. of Education supports full work best in preparing stu- (PARCC), work is underway Childhood Under the leadership of funding of MAEP, the state’s dents for kindergarten. to develop a common set of former Gov. William Winter, funding formula for public We also know that we need assessments. the state’s leaders pushed to education, but we are mind- better data on children’s Mississippi is one of 44 Education Project the forefront the importance ful of the current economic skills and abilities when they states to join this national of public education in im- times and the difficult deci- enter kindergarten, and so initiative to prepare students proving the lives of our citi- sions our lawmakers face in we are proposing a statewide for college and career with gets a Target grant zens and ultimately the fu- funding all state services. tool to determine kindergar- defined standards for math ture of our state. It was time. I want to commend dis- ten readiness. and English-language arts. Now the leaders of our trict leaders for the outstand- A primary Board goal centers The standards establish what state will again consider ing jobs they have done in on reducing the dropout rate in students need to learn, but sweeping reforms that will managing the resources they Mississippi. We all understand do not tell teachers how to have a lasting impact on edu- have been given. the importance of teach. cators, students and parents. However, just as COMMENTARY students complet- Teachers will continue to As interim state superin- costs have risen ing high school so create lesson plans and tai- tendent of education, I wel- in the budgets of households that they can be successful in lor instruction to the unique come the conversations that around the state, so have the college and the workforce and needs of the students in their are taking place among our operating costs for school ultimately become productive classrooms. elected leaders. districts. citizens. However, one size As the 2013 legislative ses- It is my desire to work col- It is my hope that our politi- does not fit all. sion approaches, I encour- laboratively with them so cal leadership finds a way to That’s why we have pro- age you to stay in contact that we make decisions that adequately and equitably fund posed an expansion of the with your local legislators to are rooted in the common be- districts so that they can meet ‘Excellence for All’ pilots voice your concerns and your lief that every child should the needs of our students. at a cost of $1 million. The support for a public educa- receive the public education The Board envisions a money would be divided into tion system that will give all he or she deserves, although public education system that $50,000 grants for pilot pro- children the opportunity to we may not always agree on provides students with the grams that focus on increased succeed. The Mississippi Link Newswire encourage positive charac- how to accomplish that goal. knowledge and skills that rigor and flexibility as well Finally, I want to stress Target recently present- ter traits, said Thomas Wil- Still everyone who cares will allow them to be suc- as multiple exit points from that this is an exciting and ed a $2,000 check to the liams, WAPECEP project about moving our state for- cessful in college and the high school to the workforce. historic time to be in public Washington Addition Early coordinator. ward should focus on what’s workforce. That’s why the The Board’s budget re- education. We cannot afford Childhood Education Proj- The Washington Addition in the best interest of stu- Board has been working on quest also includes $1.5 mil- to settle for the status quo ect (WAPECEP) for its Early Childhood Educa- dents. three strategic goals: to in- lion to increase efforts at any longer. Our children de- Raising Readers Book Club. tion Project is funded by the The Mississippi Depart- crease student reading levels, the local and state levels to serve better, and the reforms The six-week initiative Robert M. Hearin Support ment of Education has to reduce the state’s dropout intensify the focus on sav- that we are making will cata- will promote literacy to Foundation and provides a worked diligently over the rate and to meet proficiency ing students who are at risk pult the state to another level parents and their children comprehensive approach last five years to raise ac- under the Common Core of dropping out of school. where our students will be through interesting stories to early intervention for countability standards for State Standards. The funds would be used to competitive both nationally about history and culture. children and families. It in- school districts, to increase Like our elected leaders, provide grant opportunities and internationally. Once a week, community volves a multi-disciplinary the rigor of our curriculum the Board wants students for districts to address local Let’s strive to work togeth- leaders will read the stories approach to address the standards to improve student in the 3rd grade to read on issues that contribute to stu- er on innovative ideas that to participating children, various domains of human achievement, and to increase grade level, but interventions dents dropping out of school. will reframe public educa- and through those stories, development. accountability of our teach- and remediation from kin- Finally, the Board wants tion in Mississippi. It is time. HEALTH

10 • the mississippi link January 3 - 9, 2013 www.mississippilink.com Resolve to eat healthier and save money too tops.org lize beans (canned or dried) and products that you use and visiting from ending up in the shopping It’s the beginning of the New grains, which add a boost of nu- the manufacturers’ websites. cart. Year, and resolutions abound for trition. Shop Smart • “Shop the perimeter” of the many. Losing weight, exercising Plan ahead In addition to shopping at gro- store, remembering that the least more frequently, and eating more A meal planning chart or sim- cery stores, consider local mar- healthy and most overpriced healthfully are common goals. ple shopping list for the week are kets, dollar stores, and shopping packaged foods are concentrated What if you could do all of the great tools for the budget-mind- online, if available in your neigh- in the middle aisles. above and save a few dollars at ed, health-conscious consumer. borhood. For the best deals at the TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off the same time? Knowing what you already have market, look for reduced produce Pounds Sensibly) is the original This January, consider the fol- in the pantry and what you intend or end-of-the-day specials. Many weight-loss support and wellness lowing strategies from TOPS to make ahead of time reduces online grocery services offer dis- education organization. Founded Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sen- impulse spending, saves time, and counted or free shipping if you more than 65 years ago, TOPS is sibly), the nonprofit weight-loss improves the nutritional value of spend a minimum amount, and the only nonprofit, noncommer- support organization, to create fla- your meal. you’ll be more inclined to stick to cial weight-loss organization of its vorful, nutritious meals that won’t • Take part of one day a week to your list and avoid splurging on kind. TOPS promotes successful hurt your wallet. plan the upcoming week’s menu. unnecessary purchases. weight management with a “Real Eat in more and out less Search “meal planning charts” Some other suggestions in- People. Real Weight Loss.®” phi- While they require more plan- online for a variety of templates clude: losophy that combines support ning, home-cooked meals are an and convenient shopping tools. • Only shop once a week. This from others at weekly chapter excellent way to minimize your • Include meals that will makes it easier to avoid unneces- meetings, healthy eating, regular grocery bill, and they are typical- “stretch” more expensive food sary purchases and encourages exercise, and wellness informa- ly healthier than the options you items, like stews, casseroles, and you to buy only what you need tion. TOPS has about 170,000 may find when dining out. stir-fries. for the weekly menu. members - male and female, age • Double or triple your recipes • In addition to reviewing • Have a snack before you visit seven and older - in nearly 10,000 and freeze leftovers in individual weekly store circulars in advance the grocery store. Shopping on an chapters throughout the United containers to eat throughout the for sales, check the back of your empty stomach can lead to im- States and Canada. week. grocery receipt for additional cou- pulse buying. • Make at least one meal a week pons. Also check online for cou- • Shop alone, to prevent fam- meatless. Choose recipes that uti- pons, simply by searching for the ily members’ impulse selections PSA

$312,550 awarded to Mississippi State Department Of Health The Mississippi Link Newswire Services/National Center United States Representa- For HIV, Viral Hepatitis, tive Bennie G. Thompson STDs and TB Prevention (D-MS) recently announced has awarded $312,550 to The United States Depart- the MS State Department of ment of Health and Human Health. Thompson This new year resolve to get more sleep The Mississippi Link Newswire ting more sleep. To help you get better sleep There are many popular New According to the National this year, Dr. Thorpy suggests Year’s resolutions that quickly Sleep Foundation, the average these simple tips: come and go: eating healthy, American sleeps about six hours • Set and stick to a sleep sched- losing weight, managing stress and 55 minutes per night dur- ule. Establish a regular bedtime and saving money. In 2013, why ing the week, and 15 percent of and wake time. not focus on one health change adults sleep less than six hours • Set aside time at night to you’ll enjoy sticking to..., get- per night. “wind down.” Spend some quiet “Lack of sleep can take a time before bedtime. Such activ- significant toll on your overall ities as watching TV, using the health and interfere with some computer or working right be- of your daily activities,” said Dr. fore bedtime, or in the bedroom, Michael Thorpy, director of the can make it harder to fall asleep. Sleep-Wake Disorders Center at • Avoid caffeine and alcohol the Montefiore Medical Center before bed. in New York. • Exercise regularly. Just don’t Almost everybody has trouble exercise rigorously near bedtime sleeping now and then, but many and check with your doctor be- Americans experience signifi- fore starting an exercise regi- cant problems getting to sleep men. or continually wake up in the • Don’t clock-watch. If you middle of the night and can’t fall awaken in the middle of the back asleep. night and stay in bed, don’t lie Such problems may be clini- there staring at the clock. And cal symptoms of insomnia. Ac- don’t watch TV or use your lap- cording to the National Sleep top or cell phone, because these Foundation, if you have trouble technologies stimulate the brain, falling asleep at night or stay- making it tougher to fall back to ing asleep, or you wake up in sleep. the morning feeling unrefreshed, If these tips don’t help, speak you may be suffering from in- with your healthcare profes- somnia. sional to help determine if you Insomnia can affect people in are suffering from insomnia and different ways. Some sufferers require treatment. have trouble initially getting to More information regarding sleep, while others wake up in insomnia is available at the Na- the middle of the night and have tional Sleep Foundation website difficulty falling back asleep. at www.sleepfoundation.org. NATIONAL

www.mississippilink.com January 3 - 9, 2013 THE mississippi link • 11 Rev. Jesse Jackson Hillary Clinton hospitalized asks jail inmates to with blood clot help end gun violence Secretary of State has ‘issues’ stemming By Sophia Tareen more drugs.” Associated Press The civil rights leader didn’t from fall, concussion, spokesman says The Rev. Jesse Jackson ad- detail his plan to involve in- The Mississippi Link Newswire vocated anti-violence and gun mates, saying only that in- WASHINGTON - Accord- control during his traditional mates could provide insight. ing to the Associated Press, Christmas Day sermon at the Jackson walked around the Secretary of State Hillary Cook County Jail, where he jail auditorium and shook Rodham Clinton was admit- challenged inmates to help get hands with inmates before ted to a New York hospital weapons off the streets. taking the stage to deliver a Sunday, Dec. 30 after the dis- Jackson has long been a rousing sermon. Gospel sing- covery of a blood clot stem- supporter of gun control, in- ers and a band performed as Jackson ming from the concussion she cluding a ban on assault weap- Jackson covered a range of sustained earlier this month. ons. He called the deadly Dec. topics, including crime and Jackson, 71, has delivered Clinton’s doctors discov- 14 shootings at a Connecticut guns. He encouraged the hun- Christmas Day sermons at ered the clot between her brain elementary school a tipping dreds of inmates to get tested jails for years. He said the and skull while performing a point for the nation when it for HIV, register to vote and idea is to inspire and invest in follow-up exam, her spokes- comes to gun control. pray for forgiveness. inmates so they don’t return man, Philippe Reines, said. “We’ve all been grieving At one emotional point, to jail. He was joined by oth- Clinton is being treated with about the violence in New- Jackson called on inmates to er Chicago pastors and U.S. anti-coagulants. town, Conn. the last few get on their knees and ask for Rep. Danny Davis, a Chicago Clinton was released from days,” he said after address- guidance to turn their lives Democrat who also supports the hospital January 2 accom- ing inmates at the jail. “Most around. an assault weapons ban. panied by husband Bill Clin- of those here today ... have “You want to turn your jail Davis has attended Christ- ton and daughter Chelsa. either shot somebody or been cell into a classroom,” he told mas services at jails for more Clinton, 65, fell and suf- shot. We’re recruiting them to them. “Turn your jail cell into than two decades. fered a concussion while at help us stop the flow of guns a prayer closet.” “It’s a highlight of the day,” home alone in mid-December Clinton AP PHOTO ... We need their awareness of Several inmates, with heads Davis said. “I leave with a re- as she recovered from a stom- the dangers of more guns and bowed, wiped away tears. newed spirit.” ach virus that left her severely that killed Ambassador Chris was faking the seriousness dehydrated. The concussion Stevens and three other Amer- of her illness and concussion was diagnosed Dec. 13 and icans. The report found that to avoid testifying, although Clinton was forced to cancel serious failures of leadership State Department officials ve- a trip to North Africa and the and management in two State hemently denied that was the Racist homeowner Middle East that had been Department bureaus were to case. planned for the next week. blame for insufficient security Lawmakers, including Clinton was also forced to at the facility. Clinton took Democratic Sen. John Kerry, claims his effigy of cancel Dec. 20 testimony be- responsibility for the incident the Senate Foreign Relations fore Congress about a scath- before the report was released, Committee chairman who has ing report on the Sept. 11 at- but she was not blamed. been nominated by President tack on the U.S. diplomatic Some conservative com- Obama to succeed Clinton, President Obama eating mission in Benghazi, Libya, mentators suggested Clinton offered her their best wishes. watermelon isn’t racist By Neetzan Zimmerman gawker.com People of color to Confronted about his life-size statue of President Obama eating a watermelon, become majority in 2060 Danny Hafley of Kentucky By Maya Rhodan majority minority, giving limited opportunity for edu- denied any racial motivation. NNPA Washington Correspondent “The way I look at it, it’s state and local governments cation beyond high school,” freedom of speech,” the WASHINGTON (NNPA) - just 10 years to address what she said. Casey County resident told In 2060 America will become Simms says is the greatest is- “State and local govern- Lex 18 News. “I don’t know a true melting pot of ethnici- sue effecting U.S. children - ments, with an assist from how other people will take ties and races, the U.S. Cen- education. the federal government would it.” At least one of Hafley’s sus Bureau projects. “The Hispanic, African need to make commitments to neighbors is taking it as a According to the first set American, and Asian popu- improve the schools and pro- sign of disrespect. of projections released based lations are some of the more vide more educational oppor- “If he wants to place it on the 2010 Census, minori- disadvantaged populations in tunities.” someplace else that would be ties - including Asians, Afri- America,” said Simms. “If Although the achieve- fine,” the anonymous neigh- can Americans, Hispanics and the children being educated ment gap between poor and Native Americans - are ex- are majority African Ameri- wealthy students remains bor told the NBC affiliate. Obama in effigy “We don’t have black people pected to comprise 57 percent can and Hispanic and those twice as high as the achieve- in this community but I’m unless it gets him in trouble. seen as racist. “[I thought he] of the population, 20 points groups are disproportionately ment gap between black and sure they travel this road like “That’s my buddy. He don’t might get hungry standing higher than their current pop- disadvantaged.” white students, there are everybody else does. They talk. Don’t make no smart out here,” Hafley said. ulation. Black children are currently measures being implemented could be offended. I don’t comments,” he said. “If I had According to one local The projections show that more likely to live in poverty across the country to narrow agree with it.” a dollar for everyone who resident, the watermelon the Hispanic population will than any other race with a the disparities. Hafley, who initially put stopped and took a picture of made its first appearance more than double and repre- poverty rate of 38.2 percent, In Maryland, lawmakers up the effigy just before the it I’d be a millionaire.” after Obama was reelected. sent a third of the 2060 U.S. according to the Census Bu- have approved a housing pro- presidential election and re- Pressed to explain the sig- Prior to that the mannequin population. Today, Hispan- reau. Hispanic children aren’t gram that may do just that. cently moved it near the road nificance of the watermelon, held up a sign that read, “In ics represent about one in six far behind with a poverty rate The District Court of Mary- that runs by his home, said Hafley again shrugged off another 4 years, this will de- Americans. of 32.3 percent. land settled a 17-year-old he won’t be taking it down suggestions that it could be stroy us. “The projections indicate According to a 2010 Ur- case in November, granting that the population will be ban Institute study, persistent low-income housing residents much more diverse particu- childhood poverty leads to in- the ability to choose housing larly in terms of the Asian and creased chances of dropping in mixed-income areas with Hispanic populations,” said out of high school, being a better educational opportuni- Margaret Simms, a fellow at poor adult, having children as ties and access to a variety of President Obama, First the Urban Institute and an ex- a teen, and being unemployed services. pert on the economic well be- between 25 and 29-years-old. If programs like this are ing of African Americans. Does this mean a majority implemented all over the Lady release Kwanzaa “One of the bigger issues minority population is more country by 2023, Simms says will be how the nation and likely to be poor and unedu- future generations will have a state and local governments cated? Possibly, Simms said. better shot. view the diversity of the pop- “Since [minority children] “I think one of the critical holiday message ulation under 21.” are more likely to live in low decisions that needs to be According to an Urban In- income families than their made involves investing in theGrio c e l e b r a t i n g stitute research article, co- non-Hispanic white counter- children,” she said. “And it President Barack Obama Kwanzaa this authored by Simms, by 2023 parts, they will likely bear needs to start sooner rather and First Lady Michelle holiday sea- American children will be the brunt of poor schools and than later effect change.” Obama didn’t overlook son. Today the Afrocentric holiday of marks the Kwanzaa at the end of the first day of ativity, and faith. we must recommit our- prayers and well wishes year. the week-long To many, Kwanzaa selves to building a coun- during this season.” The first couple released c e l e b r a t i o n serves as a time of re- try where all Americans Kwanzaa, which is a statement last week com- of African- flection-taking lessons have the opportunity to meant to honor and uphold memorating the niche hol- A m e r i c a n learned from our past and achieve their dreams. African culture among iday via the White House: history and looking forward to a more As families across black Americans, was first “Michelle and I extend culture through the seven collective work and re- promising tomorrow. It re- America light the Kinara celebrated in 1966 and is our warm thoughts and principles of Kwanzaa: sponsibility, cooperative minds us that though there today in the spirit of uni- observed by an estimated best wishes to all those unity, self determination, economics, purpose, cre- is much to be thankful for ty, our family extends our 2 million Americans.

Editorials and Letters to the Editor may be e-mailed to [email protected] or mailed to 2659 Livingston Road, Jackson, MS 39213. The views and opinions expressed on the Op/Ed pages are not necessarily the views and opinions of The Mississippi Link. The Mississippi Link also reserves the right to edit all material for length and accuracy. 12 • THE mississippi link January 3 - 9, 2013 www.mississippilink.com PASTORAL POINTS Message from the Religion Editor Love Works Finale By Daphne Higgins By Rev. Archie Smith countries across the world • Whosoever - do His will 8. I believe in the Holy of others’ past failures, is Religion Editor Special to The Mississippi Link stop as the clock stroke mid- • Whosoever - that would Ghost: that love? True love shows Yes, the New night to shout “Happy New John 3:16 be great 9. I believe in the holy forgiveness and leads to Year is here and Year” in various languages. - For God • Whosoever - that will catholic church: the com- restoration. Jesus asked Pe- I’m still cele- Confetti fell from the skies, so loved the let them love munion of saints: ter three times, “Peter, do brating because horns blew, and cheers rang world that He We are the whosoevers of 10. The forgiveness of you love me?” The thing I there is so much out in celebration for a new gave His only the world. Once we accept sins: love the most about this - to be thankful day. So, why can’t we all stop begotten Son this fact, we must believe 1l. The resurrection of the questions come on this for as we transi- to say “Thank You Lord!” ev- that whosoev- that Jesus is the son of God. the body: side of the cross. tion from one year to the next. ery day? Afterall, each day is er believeth in Him should We must believe He was 12. And the life everlast- After He suffered an un- Christmas Day in Central a new one and with it comes not perish, but have ever- born of a virgin. ing. Amen. just trial; after being beaten Mississippi was a day filled so many wonderful gifts from lasting life. We as Christians, have If you can believe this, all night long, after being with torrential rains and thun- God. For the past two weeks, adopted the (APOSTLE this gift of life was not in pierced in the side; after the derstorms. The bad weather Well, if none of the above our focus has been on this CREED). It summarizes vain. The thing about true hurt, after being buried by moved in early and lasted for actions that I mentioned re- text; one that even non- what it is we believe. Let’s love is you don’t have to friends; after all they had hours but with it came joy, es- garding rejoicing fits your believers can quote. I pray review it. guess about it, you know. done; Jesus gave a display pecially for my family. personality, that’s fine. We that the messages that have 1. I believe in God the If you ask someone do of His love with the resto- My siblings and I had al- all have different forms of been shared with you dur- Father, Almighty, Maker of you love me and they say ration of Peter. ready agreed that we would praise. Whatever you choose ing the earlier weeks re- heaven and earth: “I think I do”; you have a That is why I submit to travel to Grenada, Miss. to to do, just remember, we all main with you and again, I 2. And in Jesus Christ, problem. True love is not you, that the greatest sym- spend the day with my oldest owe God the words “thank employ you not to let your His only begotten Son, our measured by how you feel; bol of love is not the twin- brother, who recently began you” for all things. This sea- knowledge of this text rob Lord: it’s measured by your ac- kle in your eye. It is not the hospice care. Christmas Day son, for my family, it has been you of what the spirit is 3. Who was conceived by tions. Jesus said, “If you diamonds; it is not flow- was his birthday and we knew the gift of life in my brother saying. We are the “who- the Holy Ghost, born of the love me, you will keep my ers or even candy, but the all agreed that the best gift and my new nephew. For all so-evers”! Virgin Mary: commandments. If you cross. It was only by love in the world would be to see the yesterdays, todays and • Whosoever’s been hurt 4. Suffered under Pontius love Jesus, you would love that my salvation could be him. Well, God gave us anoth- tomorrows to follow, it is be- • Whosoever’s been love- Pilate; was crucified, dead our neighbor as yourself. If secured. Love works! This er gift that day. My youngest cause He is God. ly and buried: He descended you love Jesus, you would love brings eternal life! brother and his wife became I do, have, and will always • Whosoever needs help into hell: find in your heart to forgive About the writer the parents of a baby boy that thank God because of His • Whosoever - you might 5. The third day He rose as He has forgiven you. Rev. Archie Smith is day. Their baby was not due goodness to let me see the have strayed away again from the dead: True love puts others the presiding elder of the until February 4, 2013, but start of a “New Year” and for • Whosoever - is living in 6. He ascended into before you; before your Greenville and Green- God decided that He would my parents who served as an- sin heaven, and sits at the right jealousy, your hang-ups. If wood District of the Afri- bring more joy into our lives chors of wisdom for me and We must all recognize hand of God the Father Al- you hold envy in your heart can Methodist Episcopal by giving us another gift - the my nine siblings as we ma- that we are the who-so- mighty: - how can you truly love Churches. The Madison gift of a new life. tured and learned in a church evers of the world. God 7. From thence He shall God? If you are upset about resident is married to Val- My newest nephew arrived filled with so many who sur- gave this special gift to all come to judge the quick what someone did - is that erie Smith and they are par- weighing 4lbs, 7 oz., with a rounded and shared with us of the who-so-evers. and the dead: love? When you can’t let go ents of four children. head full of hair and scream- the goodness of God’s love. ing at the top of his lungs. As this New Year devel- W o r d s f r o m a s E R v a n t On that day, as my family ops, we ask that you contin- thanked God for His only Be- ue to share your praises and gotten Son, we celebrated my good news with our readers. oldest brother’s birthday, as This New Year provides even well as the birth of our new- more opportunities to let oth- What’s holding you captive? est jewel. ers know what God has done By Sandra Jenkins The task was harder than being released. You may new name to go with it and With all of the bad weather for each of us. Remember the Guest Writer I imagined because the dog have to suffer for a night, by heaven, the call would that came with the day, I re- verse that I often find myself joice in saying, “What a great sharing with you - Isaiah 52:7 Our close had wrapped himself around and/or a season, but remem- be accomplished even if Christmas and the start of a (NIV), which reads: “How friends refer the shrubs numerous times ber help is on the way. Christ had to do it Himself. glorious New Year!” beautiful on the mountains to us as the trying to get free and was Just like the boxer who Anything God does, Satan I am sure that your day was are the feet of those who “Animal King- jumping all over the place. had no idea I was afraid of attempts to counterfeit! In one of celebration too. Wher- bring good news, who pro- dom” because There I was in my PJ’s and snakes or him for that mat- the end, Satan had a sieve, ever you chose to go, whatever claim peace, who bring good we have taken knee length boots, (again ter; he just trusted me to free Christ had a purpose and the you chose to do, and whoever tidings, who proclaim salva- in a host of afraid of snakes and walk- him and you should trust two collided. Satan got used you chose to spend it with, I tion, who say to Zion, Your stray dogs since we moved ing in the grass) becom- God when you are afraid or and Peter got sifted. know that it was blessed by God reigns!” to Madison. Several weeks ing cold, frustrated and at don’t know how your situa- My family and friends, the Almighty because it was The Mississippi Link, a ago, my son, Matt, and I a loss. I was talking to the tion will end. God has a plan for your a new and blessed day given messenger for news in and came home to find the boxer dog, trying to reassure him Just like the boxer, when life. Your titles do not mat- to us (by God). We should all around the state of Missis- that frequently visits us sit- that I would set him free, but you think you can free your- ter, your economic status rejoice in His goodness and sippi, would like to serve as ting in our side yard. I no- all the time I was thinking, self (from your sins); you doesn’t matter, your age praise His Holy Name. your personal messenger to ticed he didn’t come run- “You may be out here until become wrapped up, tangled doesn’t matter, your past My focus has been on two share your news and the news ning to us as usual, but I Matt gets out of bed.” I was up and tied up in more sin. doesn’t matter; your area of specific days: Christmas and of your place of worship. thought little of it. Later that about to give up when the Just like the boxer, when bondage doesn’t matter. But New Year’s, but the celebra- You may contact Daphne night, much later, I heard boxer jumped up on me and you think you are finally what does matter is that you tion should never be con- M. Higgins at religion@mis- moaning and whimpering I noticed that the chain was free and can make it on your are obedient and faithful, tained to specific days. It sissippilink.com. Fax 601- and thought that it was the hooked to his leash. Excited, own, God will yank you even though your faith may should be each and every day 896-0091 or mail your in- usual stray coming to the I unhooked the leash and he back into submission with- falter like Peter, it won’t be that we all stop to tell the formation to The Mississippi “Animal Kingdom” to have ran off in the direction of his out a second thought. destroyed but renewed. Ac- Lord - thank you! Link, 2659 Livingston Road, her puppies. I dozed back home, which is across the Just like the boxer, when cept your freedom from any We have just witnessed Jackson, MS 39213. off and again was awak- field in the woods behind us. you are in a (sinful) predica- type of bondage and let God ened to what sounded like As I watched him run off, ment, and feel you have no use you wholeheartedly. whimpering. I went up- I stood there thanking God way out, remember God al- A Christian is held captive stairs to check on my chil- and doing a praise dance for ready as a way of escape for by anything that hinders the dren, turned the lights on in showing me the leash. you. abundant and effective Spir- the front to check the yard, As I made my way into Just like the boxer’s own- it filled life God has planned peeped in the garage at our the garage, I thought about er, who was probably sad for him/her. What’s holding own dog, Pedey, who was how the owner must have and disheartened, God is you captive? sound asleep; but didn’t find felt, missing his dog and not disheartened when we leave Sandra Jenkins is a Chris- anything out of the norm. I knowing where his dog was His presence in search of tian and servant of the most got back into bed and dozed all night. My deed done for our own agenda, when we High God who loves shar- off for a few more hours. the day, I got ready for work refuse to “lay aside every ing the good news of Jesus The next morning, after and went about my day as weight and run the race with Christ through speaking and my husband Darryl left for usual. patience and grace,” when /or writing. The Madison work, which was quite ear- It wasn’t until a week we tend to follow our own resident is the founder of ly, I heard the whimpering later, when I was sick with agenda and are disobedient Divine Daughters of Desti- again. I waited for a little strep and a light concussion, to His will. ny, Incorporated/ 3D Minis- more daylight before I ven- did God whisper into my Just like me, who was try. She and her husband of tured outside “armed” to spirit the previous week’s afraid of the grass, snakes, 23 years are the parents of check it out. As I approached occurrence and its relevance the dog, and unsure if I two children: Darrilyn Alex- the side of the house in my to life. This topic I have spo- could handle the task, God andria and Matthew Adam. PJ’s and knee length water ken on before at some point reassures us with His pres- She has been a member of boots, there I witnessed the and time, but God took me ence, His love and His abun- College Hill M. B. Church boxer from the day before back to it to make a point. dance of blessings. for 21 years. She may be shivering and whimpering Captivity... What’s hold- Finally, just like the boxer, reached at 601-201-5176 or and so excited to see me. ing you captive? Is it the when you are free from cap- e-mail sjenks1908@gmail. I eased up to the dog and chain of bondage to remain tivity, run back home into com. he started towards me in a a part of worldliness? Is it your Father’s outstretched friendly, happy, slobbering the chain of bondage to re- arms, which is Jesus Christ, manner but was immediate- main in the sinful lifestyle who is always willing and ly yanked back by his chain that you have destined for waiting to receive you. R e i g n i n g A n n o u n c eme n t s that was wrapped around the yourself? Is it the bondage As I close, I am reminded shrubs. I went to get a hoe of chains of your past chok- of Satan asking God to al- from the garage to assist me ing out your future? Is it the low him to sift Peter (Luke Dr. Stanley Cavett and Evangelist Stephanie Cavett were both recently awarded de- with getting the chain be- bondage of chains of unfor- 22:31-32). Peter was the grees from Wayside Church in Clinton. Dr. Cavett, the pastor and presiding bishop cause I was not going to put giveness? Is it the chains of first disciple to be called of Holy City International Empowerment Ministries, received his doctorate in minis- my hands under the shrubs bondage of pride? and the first to be named an ter of divinity; while Evangelist Stephanie Cavett received her masters in theology. out of fear of snakes. I re- Just like the boxer, in your apostle. Christ called Peter trieved the hoe, went back to captivity, get excited about knowing every flaw in him. Holy City International Empowerment Ministries is located in Flora at 251 Kearney the shrubs and attempted to meeting God where you are He gave that flawed apos- Park Road. For information about services please call (601) 879-3999. loosen the chains. and excited about the chains tle a new assignment and a

www.mississippilink.com January 3 - 9, 2013 THE mississippi link • 13 LisaRaye and Devon Franklin Host ‘One Marvin Sapp a Top Church, One Night’ Benefit Concert Gospel Artist of 2012 eurweb.com Actress LisaRaye McCoy and Author/Film Executive DeVon Franklin joined forc- es to host the One Church International benefit concert, “One Church, One Night.” The event was broadcast live on the Internet to more than 150 countries and fea- tured a crowd-pleasing line-up, including Tammi Haddon, KJ Scriven, Sha- ron Youngblood, Larry Walker, Chief Wakil and P.S.A.L.M.S choir featuring Jason McGee. McCoy and Franklin, who both regularly frequent One Church, com- mended Pastor Touré Rob- erts for his vision for creat- ing the ministry eight years ago. Sapp At that time, the business- (L-R) LisaRaye, Pastor Toure Roberts and Devon Franklin. man left corporate America By Britany M. Walker recording artists including and answered the call to thank God for Pastor Toure’s worship. in West Hollywood, Calif., a www.eurweb.com serve God and ultimately heart to sow into others and North Carolina’s KJ portion of the evening’s pro- Mary Mary, Fred Ham- lead those called to the en- help us demonstrate God’s Scriven inspired the crowd ceeds will also support Brit- With songs like “My Tes- mond, Tamela Mann, Kirk tertainment industry to use love on a daily basis.” with the prophetic selec- tiCares International, which timony,” “Tell The World” Franklin, Jessica Reedy and their gifts and talents to An electrifying roster of tion, “Under Construction.” assists children with Cancer; and “I Shall Leap,” Marvin Isaac Caree on the Best Al- further God’s reach to the talent took to the stage to P.S.A.L.M.S gospel choir, and an organization support- Sapp, Lecrae and Le’Andria bums and Songs charts. world. entertain the packed theater. directed by Jason McGee, ing the children of the New- Johnson have been listed as Following the compila- “One Church is a place Grammy-nominated artist provided a stirring rendition town, Conn. shooting. some of this year’s top Gos- tion effort “Wow Gospel where you can come to meet Tammi Haddon shared her of “Balm In Gilead,” while Roberts called on the pel recording artists, said 2012,” Marvin Sapp is list- with God and hear a message personal testimony of over- the One Movement dancers church to recognize the Singersroom.com. ed at no. 2 on the Gospel that will inspire you to be a coming incredible odds to portrayed spiritual warfare shootings as a wake-up call Trusted music publica- Albums chart with “I Win.” better person,” said McCoy. stand by the grace of God. through Hip Hop. to work harder to be the ex- tion Billboard revealed its Led by the breakthrough Franklin chimed in, “Tonight HerCollege performance ofHill “Love MissionaryIn addition to raising funds Baptist ample the Church world so desper- “Best of 2012” list earlier song “My Testimony,” the is a divine appointment. We Lifted Me” filled the air with for the church’s new home ately needs. last month, listing all three album is his fourth (solo) Since 1907 B IBLE B ASED •C HRIST C ENTERED • H OLY S PIRIT L ED acts and fellow inspirational studio album. SUNDAY: Worship Services 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

1600 Florence Avenue MONDAY: Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m. TheJackson, Top MS 39204 10 Gospel Songs Ph: 601-355-2670 WEDNESDAY: Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. from theFax: 601-355-0760 Billboard GospelClasses: Children •Charts Youth • Adult - 7:00 p.m. www.collegehillchurch.org • [email protected] Shekinah Glory for the week of January 3 Baptist Church “Shining the Radiant Light of His Glory” SONGS ARTISTS ALBUM WEEKLYACTIVITIES 1. Take Me To The King Tamela Mann NewSunday Bethel9:30 a.m.MissionaryFulfillment H ourBaptist (Sunday School)Church 2. It’s Not Over Israel & New Breed Featuring James Fortune & Jason Nelson Pastor, Dr. F. R. Lenoir 11:00 a.m. MorningSunday Worship School Service - 9:15 a.m. 3. Life & Favor (You Don’t Know) John P. Kee And New Life Sunday Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Time & Bible Study 4. Awesome Pastor Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago Live Radio Broadcast 5. Hold On James Fortune & FIYA Featuring Monica & Fred Hammond Thursday6:30 p.m. AWOADdult Choir AM 1300 Rehearsal - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 6. Shifting The Atmosphere Jason Nelson Saturday 11:00 a.m. Youth & Young Adult Choir Rehearsal 7. Testimony Anthony Brown & group therAPy Bishop Ronnie C. Crudup, Sr. 8. Let The Church Say Amen Andrae Crouch Featuring Marvin Winans Please join us in any or all of these activities. You are WELCOME! 1770 Ellis Avenue • Jackson, MS 39204 9. Turning Around For Me VaShawn Mitchell OFFICE. 601-371-1427 • FAX. 601-371-8282 485 W. Northside Drive“A Church • Jackson, Preparing MS for a www.newhorizonchurchms.org Home Not Built by Man” 10. God’s Up To Something Good Hart Ramsey & The NCC Family Choir 601-981-4979 • Bro. Karl E Twyner, pastor New Bethel M. B. Church • 450 Culberston Ave. • Jackson, MS 39209 S U N D A Y 601-969-3481/969-3482 • Fax # 601-969-1957 • E-Mail: [email protected] To listen to snippets of these songs, please visit billboard.com/charts/gospel-song9:00 a.m. - Worship Services

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Malik Newman with a big slam Tournament MVP Claresa Banks taking a shot

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By Terri Schlichenmeyer Book Reviewer You’ve always tried to do best for your family. You make sure everyone’s fed nutritious food three times a day. You put clothes on their bodies, bubbles in their baths, and a soft bed beneath them every night. There are toys on the floor, couple a dollars in the bank, holidays are all good, and you do your best to make sure it stays that way. Still sometimes, no matter how hard you try, things just go bad. That’s when, as in the new novel “The Twelve Tribes of Hattie” by Ayana Mathis, doing your best just isn’t good enough. Floyd always thought of himself as the oldest Shep- herd child, even though the twins came before him. His mother, Hattie, never forgot about her dead babies and as a result, Floyd and his sib- lings grew up in a suffocating house. That was good reason to leave home as soon as he could. Why he felt a strong pull toward loving young men, well, he couldn’t an- swer that. Just 15, Six wondered if he had somehow inherited his mother’s temper. People thought he was a quiet child; poor Six with scars from that long-ago accident. What they didn’t know was that the ac- cident charred more than just his skin: he burned with fire enough to beat another boy near to death, and he burned with the Holy Spirit. Growing up, Alice was like a mother to her own brothers and sisters. It almost had to be that way; their father, Au- gust, was always away, and Hattie had her hands full with babies. Alice had a particular soft spot for her brother, Bil- lup, and she promised to take special care of him for life. Billup didn’t need Alice, and he told her so. She didn’t need to protect him any more. She wasn’t the one who was molested, anyhow. And there were al- ways more babies. Ruthie, who was the child of another man. Ella, whom Hattie gave away. Bell, always on the outside. And then there was Sala, the child Hattie could do right by. The child she could save. The child who could save her. Who can resist a book that starts out sweet, quickly turns tragic, gives you hope and then… well, not me. That’s why I loved “The Twelve Tribes of Hattie” so much. Author Ayana Mathis doesn’t bother to tug on our heart- strings in this book. No, she rips at them with this story of a woman who holds her hurts close and in doing so, makes her pain echo through several decades. Where this book shines is in Mathis’ character develop- ment: it’s oh-so-very easy to forget that the people aren’t real. You’ll squirm at some of the troubles here. For sure, there are parts of this book that will make you breath- less. Be aware that you may want a tissue for parts of this novel. Be aware that you won’t be able to put this book down. If you need a good story in the worst way, “The Twelve Tribes of Hat- tie” may be best. ENTERTAINMENT

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