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Vol. 22, No. 44 August 25 - 31, 2016 50¢ Gibbs, Green face Remembering runoff for District 72 By Stephanie R. Jones George Curry Contributing Writer Candidates Debra Gibbs and 1947 - 2016 Synarus Green were the top vote getters in the State House of Rep- resentatives District 72 special election Aug. 23, and will meet in a runoff Sept. 13. Gibbs led the race with 701 votes, just five votes more than Green, who had 696. The num- bers were even closer in Hinds Green County voting, where Gibbs was in front of Green by one Veteran journalist George Curry speaks vote. during Black Press Week at the National Two other Press Club in Washington, D.C., in 2014. candidates in the PHOTO COURTESY FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA race received far Gibbs fewer votes. Theresa G. Kennedy received 200 and A. Shae Bucha- non-Williams got 158. There was one write-in vote cast. Black Press journalist was champion of civil rights The district covers parts of Hinds and Madison counties but By Hazel Trice Edney of the National Newspaper noon until 7 p.m. where the Rev. Bernard Lafayette, Martin Lu- most of the ballots were cast in Trice Edney Newswire CURRY’S COLUMNS Publishers Association’s news Jessie Jackson is expected to ther King confidant and chair- Hinds. Renowned civil rights and In memory of George Curry, two service.” speak. man of the Southern Christian The special election was held black political journalist George of his most recent columns are Curry’s fiancée Ann Ragland Having grown up in Tusca- Leadership Conference, shortly to fill the seat vacated by Kimber- E. Curry, the dean of Black republished in today’s paper on confirmed the funeral will be loosa, Ala., during the height before midnight Aug. 20. ly Campbell, who was re-elected Press columnists because of his page 16. held at 11 a.m. Aug. 27, at the of racial segregation, Curry of- “This is a tragic loss to the in November but recently left the riveting weekly commentary Weeping Mary Baptist Church, ten said he “fled Alabama” and movement because George Legislature for a position as state in black newspapers across the the questions and doubts,” said 2701 20th St. in Tuscaloosa, vowed never to return when he Curry was a journalist who paid director of AARP. country, is being remembered the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. with Ala. Rev. Al Sharpton will give went away to college. However, special attention to civil rights Green, legislative/congressio- this week as a legend. whom Curry traveled exten- the eulogy. A viewing is set for Ragland said he always told her because he lived it and loved nal liaison for the city of Jackson, Curry died suddenly of heart sively, including to the funeral 8:30-11 a.m. before the funeral. to return him home to Tuscaloo- it,” Lafayette told the Trice touted his 20 years of experience failure Aug. 20. He was 69. of President Nelson Mandela. Ragland said a viewing will sa upon his death. Edney News Wire through his working with government. He is- “He stood tall. He helped pave “He was a proud and tireless ad- be held at Elizabeth Baptist Shocking rumors of his death spokesman Maynard Eaton, sued an open thank you note to the way for other journalists of vocate of the Black Press, serv- Church, 2650 Elizabeth St. also circulated heavily in journalistic color to do their jobs without ing two tours as editor-in-chief in Tuscaloosa Aug. 26 from circles until it was confirmed by Curry District 72 Continued on page 2 Continued on page 3 Fitzgerald receives Winter-Reed Award from MAPE By Shanderia K. Posey sizing the role of education in Partners in Education launched past president of MAPE; remarks Editor strengthening Mississippi’s com- the Winter-Reed Partnership from Clyde Muse, Ph.D., presi- Oleta Garrett Fitzgerald, di- munities. She also leads efforts to Award in 2007 to honor former dent of Hinds Community Col- rector of the Children’s Defense expand access to early childhood Gov. William Winter and late Tu- lege; invocation by Ben Burnett, Fund’s Southern Regional Of- education for the region’s most pelo businessman Jack Reed Sr. Ph.D., dean at William Cary fice, received the 2016 Winter- vulnerable populations. for their lifelong contributions to University School of Educa- Reed Partnership Award during a Fitzgerald is the second wom- public education and to provide tion; remarks from Cathy Grace, tribute luncheon Aug. 23, at the an to receive the Winter-Reed ongoing recognition for Missis- Ph.D., co-director of the Gradu- Clyde Muse Center in Pearl. award. About 200 people at- sippi’s outstanding education ate Center for the Study of Early Fitzgerald was honored with tended the luncheon to witness leaders. Learning at the University of Pictured are former Gov. William Winter (from left), Oleta Fitzgerald, the award for her career-long tribute. The luncheon included a wel- Marty Wiseman, Rhea Williams-Bishop and Cathy Grace, recipient of public advocacy work empha- The Mississippi Association of come from Suzanne Bean, Ph.D., Fitzgerald Continued on page 3 the 2009 Winter-Reed Award. PHOTO BY SHANDERIA K. POSEY Bobby Rush signs to Rounder Records New airline comes New album slated for Sept. 16 release to Jackson airport The Mississippi Link Newswire sic. He has been honored with three Gram- The Mississippi Link Newswire half on a nine-passenger Cessna Naming one’s album after a song titled my nominations, as well as 10 Blues Music Beginning Sept. 26, South- Caravan 208, featuring a roomy “Porcupine Meat” may seem a little unusual Awards and 41 nominations. He was induct- ern Airways Express will offer interior with leather seats, large – unless, of course, you’re Bobby Rush, who ed into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2006. flights Sunday through Friday windows and wide aisles, out of earned his first gold record in 1971 with a hit Make no mistake, Rush is not your typi- from the Jackson Medgar Wiley JAN’s private aircraft terminal, titled “Chicken Heads.” cal octogenarian. At age 82, he exudes the Evers International Airport to operated by Atlantic Aviation. He elaborates on his recent composition energy of a 20-year-old, on the road for Memphis International Airport Southern Airways customers by saying, “If a lady won’t treat me right, more than 200 dates a year. His hectic tour and to Nashville International will enjoy designated parking, but she doesn’t want anyone else to have me, schedule has earned him the affectionate title Airport. 24-hour security, a luxury cus- that is hard to digest.” Hence the lyric, “too King of the Chitlin’ Circuit. Rush has trav- Direct flights to Destin, Fla., tomer lounge with wi-fi through- fat to eat, too lean to throw away.” eled the globe including Japan and Beirut. In will be offered daily. out and the convenience of the Porcupine Meat is Rush’s debut release 2007, he earned the distinction of being the Passengers can fly from Jack- corporate aviation lifestyle. for Rounder Records, and one of the best first blues artist to play at the Great Wall of son to Memphis, Tenn. in an Customers can begin to reserve recordings of his 60-plus year career. The China. hour or all the way to Nashville, flights now with Southern- Air album is due out Sept. 16. His renowned stage act features his famed Tenn., in just over two hours. ways at www.iFlySouthern.com Rush estimates that he has cut more than They can reach the beach in Bobby Rush, 82, may win over new fans with the 300 songs since he first began making mu- Rush Destin, Fla., in an hour and a Airport Continued on page 3 release of his new album. PHOTO BY RICK OLIVER Continued on page 2

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Curry Continued from page 1 SCLC national communications of the former paper magazine. director. He had also continued to inde- Curry’s connection to the pendently distribute his weekly SCLC was through his long- column to black newspapers. time childhood friend, confidant In 2003, he was named Jour- and ally in civil rights, Charles nalist of the Year by the National Steele, SCLC president. Steele Association of Black Journalists and Curry grew up together in for his work as editor-in-chief Tuscaloosa, Ala., where they of the NNPA News Service and played football at Druid High BlackPressUSA.com, NNPA’s School. Curry bloomed as a civil public news website. rights and sports writer as Steele “I am heartbroken to learn that grew into a politician and civil Mr. George Curry has passed. He rights leader. has been a beacon for so many “He was a pacesetter with the and a pivotal voice among black pen. He saw things that other publishers. His strength and pur- people didn’t see,” said Steele. Black Press legend George Curry (left) and Ann Ragland attend an NNPA Black Press icon George Curry works on a story in the media center at suit for the truth will carry on “And once he saw those things, reception during the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Con- the 2016 International AIDS Conference in Durban, South Africa. FRED- in the lives he touched,” said he embraced them and exposed ference in Northwest Washington, D.C. in 2014. FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA DIE ALLEN/AMG/BAI NABJ President Sarah Glover in them in terms of putting infor- was for other people.” was a true professional and an gave to the Black Press and the story with no fear and no con- a statement this week. mation into the hands of people She gave an example of his overall amazing individual that gifts that he’s left us are enor- cern about his own career. He The NABJ release also re- who would normally be left out being at a recent doctor’s ap- helped to shape the careers of in- mous.” was a man of supreme integrity called Curry’s love for working of the process, meaning the Afri- pointment and meeting an older terns and journalists all over the The name, George Curry, is and boldness that I don’t know with students and future journal- can-American community.” man who was having difficulty country. as prominent among civil rights if I’ve met anyone that came ists. Ragland, Curry’s closest con- walking. She said Curry not only “The Mississippi Link will circles as among journalists. He close.” It quotes Neil Foote, a friend fidant, drove him to the - Wash helped the man along but bought miss publishing his thought- did weekly commentary on the Curry’s reputation was broad of Curry’s and president of the ington Adventist Hospital emer- him lunch. provoking articles and columns. radio show of the Rev. Al Sharp- and highly esteemed. Democrat- National Black Public Rela- gency room after he called her Curry began his journalism I will miss him tremendously ton. Curry had appeared on the ic Presidential nominee Hillary tions Society, saying, “George complaining of chest pains the career at Sports Illustrated, the but will never forget the amaz- show the day before his death. Clinton also issued a statement has made so many contributions afternoon of Aug. 20. He insisted St. Louis Post Dispatch, and ing legacy he leaves behind. My “When I started my daily ra- upon his death. to journalism – from the high that she take him instead of call- then The Chicago Tribune. But thoughts and prayers are with dio show 10 years ago, I asked “George E. Curry was a pio- school journalism workshops to ing an ambulance. She said he he is most revered for his editor- Ann and the rest of his family.” him to close the final hour ev- neering journalist, a tireless cru- his passionate fight for the Black remained conscience throughout ship of the award-winning for- Jake Oliver, publisher and ery week on Friday,” Sharpton sader for justice and a true agent Press. There’s a generation of the cardiac tests and the doctor mer Emerge Magazine and more chairman of the Baltimore-based recalls. “About a month ago, of change,” Clinton wrote. “With journalists – including me – assured her he would be fine. recently for his work as editor- Afro American Newspapers, he went away for two weeks. quality reporting, creativity and who are grateful to have had the But his heart took a sudden turn. in-chief of the National Newspa- who first hired Curry as NNPA He came back last Friday. We skillful persuasion he influenced chance to know him.” She said the doctor tried to ex- per Publishers Association from editor-in-chief, recalled their teased him (saying) he had rarely countless people, including me, Curry was working to revive plain to her that the turn was to- 2001-2007 at NNPA offices long friendship. missed a Friday. We talked about to think beyond their narrow ex- Emerge as an online publica- tally unexpected. “He said, ‘He located at Howard University. “I’m in total shock. I’ve lost a the elections and everything and perience and expand their under- tion at the time of his death. The was OK, but then his heart just He returned to leadership of the very close, dear friend,” Oliver the next day he died, which was standing. George may be gone, NABJ statement quotes TV- stopped.’” NNPA News Service in 2012 un- said. “I hired him at the NNPA at shocking to me.” but he will not be forgotten.” ONE host Roland S. Martin, a Curry’s closest colleagues til last year when he left amidst the turn of the century and even Sharpton said Curry’s legacy Congressional Black Caucus friend, colleague and fellow col- knew and respected him for his budgetary issues. before then we worked remotely “is integrity, is boldness, is hold- Chairman G. K. Butterfield (D- umnist, who honored Curry dur- journalism and his demand for “I was shocked and heartbro- on various issues where we had ing people – including black N.C.), wrote: “George E. Curry ing his NewsOne Now television excellence, which was some- ken upon learning that George the same point of view. George leaders that were his friends – was a giant in journalism and he and radio shows this week: “He times expressed in a no non- Curry had died unexpectantly was a journalist par excellence. accountable. And defending us stood on the front lines of the was still fighting to revive that sense, drill sergeant style of of a heart attack,” said Jackie He spent a lot of time at his craft when we deserved it.” Civil Rights era and used his magazine until his last moment communicating. But, Ragland Hampton, publisher of The Mis- and perfected it at a high level. Sharpton concluded, “George voice to tell our stories when on earth...George Curry died said the one thing that most sissippi Link newspaper in Jack- And as a result, he was able to was probably the ultimate jour- others would not.” with his boots on, still fighting.” people don’t know is “how, even son, Miss. “He was a trusted and generate national and indeed, in- nalist and the epitome of a black When he died he was raising Funeral Services are being though he was so brash some- thoughtful friend whom I truly ternational respect,” Oliver said. journalist. He held us all ac- money to fully fund Emerge provided by Van Hoose and times, how compassionate he admired and respected. George “There was so much that he countable as he also told our News Online, a digital version Steele Funeral Home. www.mississippilink.com AUGUST 25 - 31, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3

Fitzgerald District 72 Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 Mississippi; video tribute from Marian Wright Edel- his supporters via Facebook Green said those who voted district and state’s needs for man, president and founder of the Children’s Defense and email and reached out to for other candidates Aug. 23, economic development, bet- Fund; and remarks from Rhea Williams-Bishop, di- those who voted for other can- may now pay more attention ter health care and improving rector of Mississippi and New Orleans Programs didates. to his campaign. “If they look education rates. for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Marty Wiseman, “I think my team put forth at my record, my background, Gibbs did not respond to a Ph.D., director emeritus of the John C. Stennis Insti- a great effort,” Green said what I propose, I think they request for an interview by tute of Government at Mississippi State University, Wednesday afternoon. “We will see I’m the best to serve deadline. was the master of ceremony for the luncheon. have a great message and now District 72,” he said. Stephanie R. Jones can be “This is truly an honor,” Fitzgerald said upon ac- we have three weeks to get Gibbs, a Jackson attorney, reached at srjones13@gmail. cepting the award. She thanked her colleagues on the that message to more voters.” focused her campaign on the com or (601) 454-0372. stage as well as those in the audience and reminisced about humorous times and the battles they’ve had in Airport fighting for children in Mississippi and beyond. “We truly are partners in this campaign to educate Continued from page 1 children,” she said. “The harvest is large but the la- for an average, all inclusive efforts of the airport authority chief executive officer. “Pro- William Winter discusses Oleta Fitzgerald’s work before borers are few, so we kind of know each other in this (no baggage fee) fare of $450 staff toward a more robust air- viding a variety of quality air presenting her with the Winter-Reed Award. PHOTO BY room, and we all carry the same commitment and per roundtrip. port system serving the Jack- service options is a key ob- SHANDERIA K. POSEY emotion and hope for our state and our children.” Pastor James L. Henley Jr. son community.” jective of that plan. We are A native of the Farmhaven community in Madison “For Oleta, the work of affording poor children – vice chairman of the JMAA A passenger demand sur- committed to be a successful, County, Fitzgerald attended Luther Branson Elemen- whether they are minority children or not – equal op- Board of Commissioners said, vey conducted by JMAA in performance driven organiza- tary School in Canton and graduated from the Piney portunity to education, healthcare, a better quality of “The mission of the Jackson February 2016 indicated a de- tion focused on achieving im- Woods Country Life School. She has a bachelor’s life, has always been serious.” Municipal Airport Authority mand for service to Memphis provements to services, our degree in sociology from Tougaloo College and a During her video tribute to the honoree, Edelman is to connect Jackson to the and Nashville to serve the facilities and our customers.” master’s degree in community development from expressed how deserving Fitzgerald was to receive world and the world to Jack- Jackson business community Flying since 2013, South- Antioch University Midwest. the award. son. This new service plan and to vacation destinations ern Airways Express is a Mis- She has served as regional administrator for the “She works tirelessly to see that children can have is the first step in achieving in Florida. sissippi-based air transporta- Southern Rural Black Women’s Initiative for Eco- an education,” said Edelman, noting she’s known that goal, and I am pleased to “Demand study data was tion company, serving eight nomic and Social Justice and principal for the Sup- Fitzgerald for almost 50 years. She described the be a part of the leadership of included in our JMAA Stra- cities in the Southern United porting Partnerships to Assure Ready Kids initia- honoree as an aggressive organizer and politician and the Board of Commissioners tegic Plan 2021,” said Carl States, with hubs in Memphis tive, which has operated in more than 12 Mississippi recalled her work to ensure that the rights of disabled directing and supporting the D. Newman, A.A.E. JMAA’s and Destin. school districts. children were protected. “I’m very proud of what she In 1993, she became President Bill Clinton’s ap- has done and even more proud of the good things to Rush pointee as White House liaison and executive assis- come.” tant to Secretary of Agriculture Mike Espy. Earlier in Williams-Bishop described Fitzgerald has her Continued from page 1 her career, she was a project director for the South- dear friend, mentor and colleague. Williams-Bishop shake dancers, who personify singles for various small labels. Enter producer and two-time ern Regional Council, where she worked to increase worked in the CDF Southern Regional Office for 15 his funky blues and the ribald It wasn’t until the early 1970s Grammy winner Scott Billing- minority representation on rural electric cooperative years and had several stories to share about working humor that he has cultivated that Rush finally scored a hit ton, Rounder Records’ long- boards. She also was employed by the Southeastern with Fitzgerald. during the course of his storied with “Chicken Heads.” More time VP of A&R. Billington Public Education Program and served as southern di- “She’s no micromanager, but she’s the kind of boss career. recordings followed, including first met Rush at a Recording rector for the Children’s Foundation, which educated with high expectations,” Williams-Bishop said. Born Emmet Ellis Jr. in an album for Kenny Gamble Academy meeting 25 years citizens and members of Congress about the need for After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, Wil- Homer, La., he adopted the and Leon Huff’s Philadelphia ago, and they became fast expanded access to federal food programs. liams-Bishop explained that Fitzgerald’s leadership stage name Bobby Rush out of International Label. friends. He has wanted to work Grace, who was the first woman to receive the caused hundreds of families to be reconnected, thou- respect for his father, a pastor. Rush relocated one final with Rush ever since. “He is Winter-Reed Award in 2009, recalled seeing Fitzger- sands of displaced children to find solace through During the mid-1950s, Rush time to Jackson in the early the most vital bluesman of his ald for the first time about 20 years ago at a rally for schools and multimillion-dollar investments to be relocated to Chicago to pursue 1980s. Since 2003, Rush has generation,” says Billington. children’s health in Tupelo. Sometime later they actu- made by the Kellogg Foundation. his musical career and make a self-released the majority of his He continues, “There are many ally had a discussion at the state Capitol during a time Winter presented the award to Fitzgerald. better life for himself. It was work (including the critically people who still don’t know when bills on children’s issues were being debated. “Oleta and I have fought a lot of battles together. I there that he started to work acclaimed Folk Funkalbum) Bobby Rush, even though he is “The conversation went something like this. Oleta have always been reassured because I was on her side with Earl Hooker, Luther Alli- on his Deep Rush label, but a hero in the parallel universe of said, ‘We need to make sure there won’t be any mess every time we fought the battles. I feel a lot safer that son and Freddie King, and sat recently, he came to the realiza- the Chitlin’ Circuit – fans stop with the people involved in this issue,’ And I gave her way,” Winter said. in with many of his musical tion that having a bigger record him on the street in Memphis my word that I would do anything I could to eliminate “I appreciate the leadership you have provided this heroes, such as Howlin’ Wolf, company behind him would be and Helena and Little Rock.” any mess if we could just get this measure through,” embattled state of Mississippi on behalf of our chil- Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed, beneficial. Porcupine Meat will not only said Grace. In that situation, the measure was passed. dren. As long as I have been in public life, I have Willie Dixon and Little Walter. “I outgrew myself,” he says. please Rush’s older fans, but is Later Grace worked with Fitzgerald in helping to never found anyone more totally and completely ded- Rush eventually began lead- “I need someone to help in do- likely to win over many new design the SPARK preschool program in Mississippi. icated to improve the lives of all of us but particularly ing his own band in the 1960s. ing the things I can’t do. When ones. Billington reflects, “We “She would meet a challenge head on … she did so our children.” He also started to craft his own you are wearing all the hats, wanted to come up with some- with composure and grace regardless if it was a hill Shanderia K. Posey can be reached at sposey@ distinct style of funky blues you can’t be everywhere at thing fresh, while staying 100 or mountain she was going to take it on,” Grace said. mississippilink.com. and recorded a succession of once.” percent true to Bobby.” 4 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK AUGUST 25 - 31, 2016 www.mississippilink.com Jackson Rhythm and Blues Festival

PHOTOS BY JAY JOHNSON The Jackson Rhythm and Blues Festival took place Aug. 19-20 at the Jackson Convention Complex. Thousands attended the event to hear artists such as Tamia, T-Pain, Jagged Edge, Bobby Rush, LTD and Babyface.

PHOTOS BY KEVIN BRADLEY www.mississippilink.com AUGUST 25 - 31, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 5 Jordan Morgan named Children’s Miracle Network Hospital Champion and Honorary JPD Officer

PHOTOS BY JAY JOHNSON Jordan Morgan, 14, of Clinton has been named the 2016-2017 Children’s Miracle Network Hospital Champion. He will represent Batson Children’s Hospital throughout the next year and be an ambassador for the state of Mississippi. The designation earns him trips to Washington D.C., and Orlanda, Fla. In Florida, he will visit Disney World along with children ambassadors from other states. Jordan has a form of cerebral palsy that mainly affects his balance and lower extremities. Jordan calls it his “walking condition.” On Aug. 23, Jordan had a police escort as he rode in a Wal-Mart 18-wheeler from the hospital to Clinton. Wal-Mart is partnering with Children’s Miracle Network to provide patient transports. Jordan was also sworn in has an honorary Jackson Police Department officer Aug. 23 by Chief Lee Vance. COMMUNITY

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Mississippi Link Newswire the podium of The Mississippi School of Music, and currently is thor and frequent choral clini- gram will include Mendelssohn’s The Mississippi Chorus an- Chorus. “The Chorus is a vital as- an associate professor and director cian, will assume the position of beautiful setting of Psalm 42, Like nounces the opening of its season set not just to our city, but to the of Choral Activities at Mississippi Lifetime Repertoire and Resource As the Hart, which he composed with a performance of Händel’s entire state of Mississippi,” says College. Coordinator with the Mississippi in 1837 while on his honeymoon. famous oratorio, Messiah, and the board president Robert C. Shivers. He brings many exciting quali- ACDA this coming year. He and Robert Schumann wrote that in appointment of Mark Nabholz, “We anticipate fully living into ties to The Mississippi Chorus his wife Fran reside in Clinton. this piece Mendelssohn had estab- DMA, as artistic director for the our title as The Mississippi Cho- among them is a rich history in Speaking of his appointment, lished “the highest standard which 2016-2017 season. rus and to bringing concerts and working with youth as the found- Nabholz says, “I am honored to has been achieved amongst recent The 2016-17 season of The music opportunities to all corners ing director of the Augusta Youth have the opportunity to serve as church music,” and Mendelssohn Mississippi Chorus starts with of our state. We are very pleased Chorale, a cultural and educa- the artistic director for The Mis- himself considered it the very best the famous and possibly the most to be able to realize this part of our tional opportunity for teens. His sissippi Chorus, and I’m looking of his sacred output – no small de- performed oratorio, Messiah by mission and very much look for- group of 48 singers represented forward to continuing their ex- tail coming from the composer of George Frideric Handel which ward to a robust four-year plan of 17 churches and 14 schools and cellence in chorale performance Elijah and St. Paul!” will be performed Dec. 17, at St. choral activities,” he continued. performed as the featured choir and in growing The Chorus this That concert, which will also Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral, “Dr. Nabholz’s background, for the YouthCue Nation’s Capital year. The board and I are already feature John Rutter’s ever-popular 305 Capitol St., Jackson, with a skills, experience, and national Festival of Youth choirs in 2012 at up to our elbows in plans for the Te Deum, is scheduled for April contacts make him uniquely quali- the National Cathedral in Wash- 2017-18 season and our thirtieth 29, 2017 in the sanctuary of Gal- 3 p.m. matinee and 7:30 p.m. full Nabholz concert, all under the baton of the fied to lead The Mississippi Cho- ington, D.C. anniversary season beyond that. loway United Methodist Church, newly appointed artistic director, to get started. New singers are rus into our 30th year of providing He has 30 years of teaching I’m thrilled with their energy, their 305 N. Congress St. in Jackson. Nabholz. welcomed,” he concluded. quality choral performances and and choral music conducting ex- sense of purpose and their desire Ticket information can be found “Messiah is such a pillar of Nabholz, a veteran music edu- events.” perience at various colleges and to see The Mississippi Chorus be- on The Chorus website at www. the choral cannon, and it was so cator, has spent more than 30 Nabholz comes to The Chorus churches in North Carolina, South come a pre-eminent force in the mschorus.org. foundational in the history of The years directing adults and youth with a doctor of musical arts de- Carolina and Georgia prior to ac- state’s arts scene.” To join The Chorus to learn Mississippi Chorus that it was an to achieve higher levels of success gree from the University of South cepting the Mississippi College Nabholz replied when asked more about the group, call (601) obvious choice to launch this sea- through music. This season he will Carolina, a master’s degree in cho- position. about the spring concert, “Look- 278-3351 or visit www.mschorus. son,” said Nabholz. “I can’t wait bring his considerable abilities to ral conducting from the Eastman Nabholz, also a published au- ing ahead to the spring, our pro- org for details. Scholarship Awards, Gospel Music Celebration set for Aug. 28

Mississippi Link Newswire is fitting that Canton with its rich present Lifetime Achievement trainer. His current hit songs are wood Home School Academy). Tickets are now on sale ($15 The 13th Annual Scholarship heritage, deep spiritual roots and Music Awards to the Rev. David “All of Me” and “Let It Go.” He is In addition, 11 scholarships will adults, $10 students) and may Awards and Gospel Music Cel- strong church affiliations hosts an Jackson, Greg and Tony Richards. the CEO of Blackberry Records, be awarded at the celebration be purchased from any CGMA ebration will take place at 5 p.m. event to honor one of music’s fin- Roderick Nash will be presented Inc. Aug. 28. To date, the CGMA has member. Advertisement in the Aug. 28, at the Greater Faith Cal- est genres.” the Mayor’s award by Mayor Ar- The highlight of the celebration awarded 101 music scholarships commemorative souvenir book vary Church, 305 N. Railroad St. This celebration is sponsored nel Bolden. These musicians have is the awarding of music scholar- to students since 2005. and sponsorship packages is still in Canton. by the Canton Gospel Music As- used their gifts and talents locally, ships to up and coming musicians In addition, 12 awards will available. Proceeds will benefit “The purpose of this music sociation which consists of choir statewide and nationally. in Madison County. This year, be presented to individuals and the scholarship fund. celebration each year is to recog- directors, choir or group presi- Special musical guest features three music scholarships have groups who have been selected by For more information, call nize individuals who have made dents, musicians, songwriters, Grammy nominated and Stellar already been awarded to gradu- their peers in recognition of their Cynthia Goodloe Palmer at (601) significant musical contributions recording artists, song leaders, so- and Dove Award winner, Doug ating high school seniors. They outstanding musical talent. 918-7809 or vial email at Canton- to Madison County and abroad,” loists, radio announcers, ministers Williams of The Williams Broth- are Collin Greenwood (German- Pastor John Woodard Jr., of the GospelMusicAssociation@gmail. said Cynthia Goodloe Palmer, of music and pastors of Madison ers. Williams is a singer, song- town High School), Kayla Olive Ark of Safety Ministry, serves as com; Erma Cole at (601) 859- founder and president of the Can- County. writer, music producer, motiva- (Velma Jackson High School) and musical director. Cynthia Allen 5002 or Jearlean Jones at (601) ton Gospel Music Association. “It This year the association will tional speaker and music industry Chandler Greenwood (Green- will serve as guest host. 668-8563.

Waterline Improvement, as well as those that have 362-4471- ext. 55504. weather warning product that taps into the National NEWS BRIEFS been completed, including the Hanging Moss Road Weather Service’s Storm Based Warnings. One percent sales tax Bridge. Sections of more than 20 streets have CodeRED Weather Warning automatically alerts been resurfaced using 1 percent sales tax funds. Residents urged to sign up affected citizens in the path of severe weather public information for CodeRED just moments after a warning has been issued. Additionally, the city of Jackson uses CodeRED to meeting set for Sept. 1 Veterans encouraged alert citizens about boil water notices, evacuations The city of Jackson is urging residents to sign up and to issue crisis communication. Jackson Mayor Tony T. Yarber and the city of to attend homeless for CodeRED, a free emergency notification system Jackson Department of Public Works will host a stand down event that simply requires a phone number or email public information meeting regarding the city’s address to deliver alerts. ‘Roll In and Showing Out’ The CodeRED system offers Jackson officials Special Municipal Sales Tax Program at 6 p.m. The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical the ability to quickly deliver messages to targeted car, truck show slated Sept. 1, at Thalia Mara Hall, located at 255 East Center will present its annual homeless stand down areas or the entire city. CodeRED is a critical Pascagoula St. titled “Reaching Out to Homeless Veterans” from 9 tool in time of crisis. It is recommended that all The City of Jackson Department of Parks and The meeting will allow residents to hear firsthand a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 26, at the Salvation Army, 570 businesses register, as well as all individuals who Recreation will host the first “Roll In and Showing how their 1 percent sales tax funds are being spent E. Beasley Road, in Jackson. have unlisted phone numbers, who have changed Out Explosion Car and Truck Show” Aug. 27, at and provide their feedback. This annual event continues to be a great their phone number or address within the past the VA Legion softball field, located at 4500 Officer More than 30 infrastructure improvement resource for veterans as they are given personal year, and those who use a cellular phone or as Thomas Catchings Dr. The event is scheduled from projects have been approved by the city’s Special hygiene kits, food, clothing, health screenings and their primary number. 10 a.m. to 3 pm. It is free and open to the public. Municipal Sales Tax Commission for year one. other necessary services, such as health care, To sign up, visit www.jacksonms.gov and click The car and truck show is open to all classes of During this meeting, city staff and its program housing, employment and substance use treatment. on CodeRED on the homepage. Those without vehicles, any make, model or year. Food vendors manager will provide an update on the progress of Veterans receiving VA benefits may attend this internet access may call the Mayor’s Action Line at and music will be on site. those projects. event. (601) 960-1111 and a customer representative will For more information, contact Vickie Dykes at Residents can learn about projects currently For more information, contact Kimberly Moore, assist in the sign up. (601) 960-0643 or email at [email protected]. under construction, such as the Eastover Drive LCSW, Homeless Program coordinator at (601) CodeRED Weather Warning is an opt-in only ms.us.

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www.mississippilink.com AUGUST 25 - 31, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 7 Cochran, Wicker Fines, penalties levied against announce Tupelo Hattiesburg have stopped Airport grant The Mississippi Link Newswire enough testing data to satisfy goons, including requiring USA The Mississippi Link Newswire Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny MDEQ that the lagoons are able Yeast to begin treating its waste- WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Thad Co- DuPree announced Aug. 23, that to meet the current treatment lim- water, have brought the City into chran (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) recently the $1,500-per day fines levied its now that repairs to the aerators general compliance with its dis- announced nearly $950,000 in federal grant funding against the city of Hattiesburg for are completed and USA Yeast has charge permit. for Tupelo Regional Airport improvements. failing to meet Mississippi De- been operating its treatment facil- “We want citizens to under- The Tupelo Airport Authority is receiving partment of Environmental Qual- ity for over a year. stand that we are working very $948,223, of which $829,179 is from FY2016 appro- ity environmental regulations For several months now, the hard to keep rates as low as possi- priated funding provided by Congress for the Federal concerning wastewater treatment council and administration with ble for ratepayers,” DuPree said. Aviation Administration for airport safety and infra- were stopped effective Aug. 18, the assistance of city attorneys “Just as importantly, we would structure. due to the hard work of DuPree, and engineers, have been meeting like people to know that we will “I’m pleased to see the Federal Aviation Adminis- City Council members and oth- with the Gulf Restoration Net- continue to expend all efforts to tration make this investment in the Tupelo Regional ers. work and MDEQ to renegotiate comply with all laws and regu- Airport. Continuing improvements at the airport can help increase economic development and connectiv- “While the details are still be- DuPree and resolve the out of compliance lations for properly treating the ing negotiated, I am excited to an- issues. That hard work has paid sewage.” ity throughout Northeast Mississippi,” Cochran said. nounce that the fines and penal- to meet deadlines associated with off. Hattiesburg officials say - ne “These funds represent a commitment by the federal ties that were accruing have been construction of a new wastewa- Both MDEQ and GRN have gotiations to determine a time government to improve Tupelo Regional Airport’s ex- halted,” DuPree said. ter treatment facility, were halted agreed that efforts to maintain schedule for moving forward, and isting infrastructure,” Wicker said. “The FAA grants The fines, imposed for failing when the city was able to collect and restore the wastewater la- other specifics, will continue. help to ensure that passengers in North Mississippi continue to have access to affordable, safe air travel.” The FAA Airport Improvement Program funding for Tupelo will go toward rehabilitation of a taxiway and runway, which could lead to improvements in HHS awards $1,282,370 to Mississippi passenger safety and airport efficiency. The goal of the work is to maintain the structural integrity of the existing taxiway. Last year, Cochran and Wicker, along with U.S. to improve health center quality Rep. Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), announced a similar $716,779 grant for runway safety improvements, The Mississippi Link Newswire deputy secretary. “These qual- This funding comes from the Af- vulnerable populations served by fencing installation and runway rehabilitation at the Mississippi is receiving 21 ity improvement awards will sup- fordable Care Act’s Community health centers.” Tupelo airport. awards totaling $1,282,370 to in- port health centers to continue to Health Center Fund, which was Nationally, more than $100 mil- Many Mississippi airports benefit from this - pro vest in health center quality im- deliver superior health care that extended with bipartisan support lion was awarded to 1,304 health gram to help facilities meet FAA operations and safe- provement efforts and to provide engages patients, improves care in the Medicare Access and CHIP centers in all 50 states, the District ty standards. high quality comprehensive care. coordination and bridges overall Reauthorization Act of 2015. of Columbia, and seven territories Health centers in Mississippi will access to care.” “Health centers are evaluated for quality improvement efforts. use these funds to expand current Health centers are receiving on a set of performance measures Nearly 1,400 health centers For information about advertising in quality improvement systems and these fiscal year 2016 funds based emphasizing health outcomes operating more than 9,800 sites infrastructure and to improve pri- upon high levels of performance in and the value of care delivered,” provide care to more than 24 mil- mary care service delivery in the one or more of the following cate- said Health Resources and Ser- lion people across this nation, in The Mississippi Link communities they serve. gories: improving quality of care, vices Administration Acting Ad- every U.S. state, the District of please call: 601-896-0084 “Millions of Americans rely advancing health equity, main- ministrator Jim Macrae. “These Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin on health centers to provide them taining patient-centered medical measures provide a balanced, Islands and the Pacific Basin. To- or e-mail [email protected] with quality health care,” said home recognition, enhancing ac- comprehensive look at services day, health centers employ nearly www.mississippilink.com Dr. Mary Wakefield, HHS acting cess to care and delivering value. to manage conditions among the 190,000 people.

Hospital honors Wilson for 20 years of service

Mississippi State Hospital recently honored employees with August anniversary dates for their years of service. Tarshall Wilson of Byram was recognized for providing 20 years of service to the hospital. Wilson is a Vocational Training Instructor in Hu- man Resources. Service Awards are given to employees in the month of their date of hire, beginning with one year and followed by every fifth anniversary year. Employees receive a Certificate of Apprecia- tion and a Service Award Pin. The program is sponsored by Friends of Mississippi State Hos- pital Inc. EDUCATION

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MDE releases results for tests aligned JSU’s Griffin joins third to higher standards class of HBCU All-Stars Mississippi Link Newswire ery child to engage and moti- On Aug. 18, the Mississippi vate them to do their best. Our Mississippi Link Newswire that category as an All-Star for ciplines that support a spirit of Department of Education re- teachers do this every day, bell The White House Initiative the White House Initiative on engagement and personal and leased results from the Missis- to bell,” he said. on Historically Black Colleges HBCUs,” said JSU President professional development. sippi Assessment Program, a Brian Harvey, superinten- and Universities announced Carolyn W. Meyers. “We’re looking forward to statewide assessment created in dent of Oxford School District, today that Jackson State Uni- Over the next year, Griffin working with this new class collaboration with Mississippi which also scored in the top 10 versity student James Griffin of will serve as an ambassador by of HBCU All-Stars,” said Kim teachers. MAP, which assesses in both ELA and mathematics, Madison is among 73 students providing outreach opportuni- Hunter Reed, deputy U.S. un- student performance in English said the district’s results are the from 63 HBCUs who have been ties and communicating with der-secretary of education and language arts and mathemat- product of intentional efforts to named as the 2016 HBCU All- other students about the value acting executive director of ics in grades 3-8, English II use data to drive instruction. Stars. of both education and the Ini- the White House Initiative on and Algebra I, measures stu- “Our teachers and admin- The All-Stars, comprised of tiative as a networking source. HBCU. “Our goal is to provide dents’ progress toward higher istrators worked very hard to undergraduate, graduate and Griffin Using social media, relation- a unique opportunity for these academic goals that equip them make sure that our standards professional students, are be- ships with community-based talented students that exposes with the skills and knowledge were taught each and every day. ing recognized for their accom- with this third class of All-Stars organizations and sessions with them to critical national con- they need to succeed in jobs and We used data to determine the plishments in academics, lead- and is confident this opportu- industry professionals, Grif- versations and thought leaders. college. course of instruction for each ership and civic engagement. nity will allow the initiative fin will be among the students No doubt they will make their Overall, students’ test scores child and then measured their “During the course of one to meaningfully connect with sharing proven practices that mark and represent their cam- in most school districts re- growth with our interim assess- academic school year, the 73 HBCU students and advance support opportunities for all puses well.” mained stable or improved from ments. Teachers spend time dai- All-Stars will distinguish them- academic excellence at their young people to achieve their The All-Stars were selected 2014-15 to 2015-16 as they ly collaborating in professional selves as exemplars of the tal- schools.” educational and career poten- from over 300 students from 24 transitioned from previous as- learning communities improv- ent that HBCUs cultivate and “We are all so proud of this tial. He will also participate in states, the District of Columbia, sessments to MAP assessments. ing their instructional practice as noble ambassadors of their young man and this national the White House HBCU Week Ghana, Nigeria and the Virgin Statewide, the percentage of and planning lessons that chal- respective institutions,” said recognition. A part of our mis- Conference, national and re- Islands. They will work togeth- students scoring in Level 1 – lenge our students,” he said. U.S. Secretary of Education sion at Jackson State is to pre- gional events, and webinars er and as a group and network the lowest achievement level The results of the MAP as- John B. King Jr. “The Initiative pare the leaders of tomorrow. with Initiative staff and other with one another to achieve – dropped in mathematics and sessments are closer to the re- is looking forward to working Mr. Griffin certainly fits into professionals on a range of dis- their goals. ELA while the students scoring sults on the National Assess- in Level 5 – the advanced level ment of Educational Progress. – increased when comparing MAP raises the level of expec- MAP results to test results from tations for all students and pro- the 2014-15 school year. vides parents a better picture of Smith recounts her journey to earning Mississippi students took the where their children are on their Partnership for Assessment of path to college or career. Readiness for College and Ca- Students scoring at Level 4 or a Doctor of Chiropractic degree reers test in the 2014-15 school 5, the top two performance cat- Mississippi Link Newswire year. Mississippi is no longer a egories, are meeting or exceed- was amazed at the instant relief Now that the grind of being on member of PARCC, and as a re- ing grade-level expectations. Before Dr. Amber Smith of most patients experienced after a 10-trimester curriculum sched- sult, the state developed its own The scores suggest that students Clinton, Miss. discovered her a single chiropractic adjustment. ule and what seemed to be end- assessments for the 2015-16 have a thorough understanding true calling, she aspired to be- I was overjoyed by the success less hours of studying is over for school year. MAP and PARCC of grade-level content and are come a medical doctor while stories of deaf individuals being Smith, she is thankful that her are comparable in rigor and dif- on the right track to being ready attending Alcorn State Univer- able to hear again after being dedication paid off. Even though ficulty and measured the same for college-level coursework. sity. During her senior year as a treated by a doctor of chiroprac- things got rough at times, her standards. Level 4 is at the proficient level chemistry/pre-medicine major, tic. At that moment, I knew that will to assist others is the moti- The MAP results showed the and Level 5 is at an advanced she visited different hospitals was what I wanted to do.” vation she used to keep going. following overall in mathemat- level. in an attempt to gain a feel for After a ton of research into the “It has always been a goal of ics: Students scoring at Level 3 the profession. It wasn’t how she field, Smith started her journey mine to strive for excellence in • 31.1 percent of all tested demonstrate a general mastery imagined it. Smith to becoming a chiropractor. She everything I do. Completing the students scored Level 4 or of the knowledge and skills re- “I started pursuing my bach- enrolled in Parker University’s program alone at Parker Uni- higher. quired for success in the grade elor’s degree with the intention quest for a different path, she Doctor of Chiropractic Program versity proved not to be an easy • 15 districts had greater than or course, and they are ap- of becoming a medical doc- found the field of chiroprac- in Dallas, Texas. On Saturday, task. There were sleepless nights 45 percent of all students scor- proaching expectations for that tor,” said Smith, who graduated tic, a system of complementary Aug. 13, all of the hard work she up preparing for tests, finishing ing Level 4 or higher grade or course. Students scor- from Alcorn in 2012. “However, medicine based on the diagnosis put in paid off when she walked research papers and memoriz- • Overall 66.2 percent of ing a Level 1 or 2 need more as- while visiting medical schools and manipulative treatment of across the stage to receive her ing neurological pathways, but it students scored at Level 3 or sistance in learning the content during my final two semesters, misalignments of the joints. The Doctor of Chiropractic degree. was all worth it. When I focused higher. and are in need of greater sup- I was unimpressed. I didn’t like profession seemed to be a per- “It feels amazing to reach such on my love for people and see- • Only 7.2 percent of all test- ports. the feel of hospitals. I didn’t like fect fit for her. a major accomplishment in life. ing them live healthier, stron- ed students scored Level 1. “We have a lot of students in the gloom associated with going “I did my research on health- It still feels a little surreal being ger and longer lives because of Level 3, approaching proficien- to the hospital.” care professions and almost in- able to call myself Dr. Smith. my future contribution to their In ELA: cy, in both math and ELA. That Realizing that being a medical stantly came across the field of Knowing that I will be provid- healthcare, it didn’t matter what • 32.6 percent of all tested tells me that we have room for doctor wasn’t for her prompted chiropractic. I was sold by the ing the best available option for had to be done. That drive and students scored Level 4 or growth and with additional sup- Amber to seek other options in philosophy of allowing the body preventative health and wellness hunger to help others was all I higher. ports for teachers and students. the medical field. While on her to heal itself form inside out. I care is a dream come true.” needed to get the job done.” • 14 districts had greater than With additional supports, I be- 45% of all students scoring lieve we will see more students Level 4 or higher reach proficiency,” Wright said. • Overall 66 percent of stu- While no single test can give Hinds CC Utica campus awarded Williams among four dents scored at Level 3 or high- a complete picture of achieve- er. ment, annual assessments mea- Mississippi finalists • Only 11.4 percent of all sure performance of meeting nearly $400,000 to fortify math tested students scored Level 1. grade-level expectations and for Presidential Teachers are focusing on in- can provide important informa- Mississippi Link Newswire strengthen interventions and instruc- struction that meets the stan- tion about student progress and Nearly $400,000 has been awarded tion to enhance student performance Excellence Awards dards, and we’re seeing the areas for improvement, espe- to Hinds Community College Utica of high school and college students in results,” said Dr. Carey Wright, cially when combined with stu- Campus to fortify its already robust mathematics. Specifics of the award Mississippi Link Newswire state superintendent of educa- dent grades and teacher feed- math and science program. from the independent federal agency Adrine Williams, a tion. “I am proud of the hard back. The funding comes from the Na- mention 99 percent of the Utica Cam- fourth and fifth grade work happening in classrooms Mississippi assessments tional Science Foundation and will pus is African-American, with 64 science teacher at across the state as teachers and now require students to reach support the Targeted Infusion Project, percent being first-generation college Baker Elementary in administrators work to pre- a higher bar than on former which aims to find and keep students students. the Jackson Public pare students with the skills state tests. As with any change interested in science, technology, en- A four-point strategy to achieve School District, is one and knowledge they need for in standards and assessments, gineering or math careers. Students goals in the project consists of (1) of four state finalists successful futures. The results there is a period of transition as are prepared to accelerate through de- increasing high school students’ test for the Presidential identify where students are do- students adjust to higher expec- velopmental math courses in order to scores on state assessments, perfor- Awards for Excellence ing well and where they need tations. complete their associate degree and mance-based assessments, ACT and in Mathematics and additional support in order to Bonita Coleman-Potter, su- transfer to four-year institutions. the ACCUPLACER placement exam; Science Teaching Pro- Williams meet grade-level expectations.” perintendent of Ocean Springs “We are very excited about this Tar- (2) improve performance in develop- gram. Dr. Phil Burchfield, super- School District, which placed geted Infusion Project,” said Debra mental and college-level math cours- Williams and three finalists from other Mis- intendent of Clinton Public in the top 10 districts in both Mays-Jackson, vice president of the es; (3) increase awareness and inter- sissippi school districts were recognized for School District, said he’s ex- ELA and mathematics, said the Utica and Vicksburg/Warren campus- est of STEM education and careers; this achievement by the State Board of Educa- cited the district is among the students’ results are a direct re- es. “The Utica Campus of Hinds Com- and (4) create a dynamic teaching and tion Aug. 18. top 10 in the state in both ELA flection of both the dedication munity College will use these funds to learning community that improves Williams has taught for nine years and earned and mathematics, and the dis- and commitment from all staff. continue strengthening our STEM ini- performance in developmental and a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s trict plans to continue the work “We pride ourselves on tiative and support students’ interest in non-developmental math courses and degree in education. She said she believes her to provide every student the op- providing not only shoulder- math and science. We are a community which transforms the Hinds Commu- daily interaction with academics, coupled with portunity to excel. to-shoulder support to our college that is proud to be innovators nity College-Utica Campus academic/ love and care of students, will have a sizable “This year, our students will teachers, but we give them the in this multifaceted career choice.” educational environment. impact on the leading scientists of tomorrow. take the MAP test for the sec- autonomy and proper tools to The Historically Black Colleges and The project will be co-directed by “Being selected as a state-level finalist gives ond year in a row. We are using do their jobs effectively. These Universities Undergraduate Program Mitchell Shears, executive director me a feeling of thankfulness, as I am rejoic- the data from last year’s test to assessment results validate the through Targeted Infusion Projects of Title III (HBCU) and Sponsored ing with continuous enthusiasm towards teach- tailor instruction and know the work that we have been doing supports the development, implemen- Grants, who was academic dean at ing science to ensure a quality education while targets we’re aiming for. We over the past few years,” she tation, and study of evidence-based the time of the grant submission, and making sure students feel loved and accepted,” have actionable data from the said. innovative models and approaches for mathematics instructor Willie Perkins. Williams said. scores that were released to- For more information about improving the preparation and success Additionally, other members of the One of Mississippi’s finalists in each - con day, and we can use it to work the assessment and the resourc- of HBCU undergraduate students so mathematics team, Demonia Hodge tent area will be selected as the Presidential with our students to achieve es that are available to help that they may pursue STEM graduate and Stephanie Williams, and the new Awardee for the state, which is the highest rec- their best. We make strategic students succeed, parents can programs and/or careers. academic dean, Marquise Loving, will ognition that a kindergarten through 12th grade decisions on instruction based visit http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/ At the Utica Campus, the proj- be instrumental in implementing the mathematics or science teacher may receive for on this data. We work with ev- MCCRS. ect seeks to establish strategies to project. outstanding teaching in the United States. EDUCATION

www.mississippilink.com AUGUST 25 - 31, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9 Crop Drop helps cultivate relationship between Jackson State, community

By L.A. Warren many smiles of patrons. jsumsnews.com Matter of fact, Wilcox said Through a collaborative part- students “organically organized nership, Jackson State University themselves” by taking ownership students bagged 20,000 pounds of the event and displaying lead- of sweet potatoes donated by an ership. She said they created an area farm and distributed the pro- assembly line of sorts in which, duce Tuesday to a horde of mo- for example, 50 people bagged torists in its first-ever university- potatoes; 50 transported the crop sponsored Crop Drop. to a central location; 50 directed The staging ground for the vehicles, 50 revved up the event event, which allowed hundreds with a pep rally; and others hoist- of JSU freshmen to earn com- ed signs on the parkway to attract munity service hours, was in the How sweet it is! A JSU student-volunteer directs motorists. parking lot in front of Jackson motorists to its first Crop Drop, a gathering of ex- “This was a great event for Public Schools’ Blackburn Labo- cess produce donated by farmers and dropped off Freshmen atop a mountain of sweet potatoes help the crowd of volunteers prepare for the freshmen to get oriented to what ratory Middle School, 1311 W. at a central location. PHOTOS BY CHARLES A. SMITH/JSU produce for distribution. a community project looks like.” Pearl Street. The potato give-a- She said this is especially impor- way, which started at 8 a.m., was tant to JSU, which is located in an a joint effort by the Center for urban area surrounded by vibrant University-based Development neighborhoods. “We don’t want (CUBD), the Society of St. An- there to be a separation between drew, as well the Alice Varnado JSU; we want the connection Harden Center for Service and with the community to be seam- Engaged Learning, which orga- less.” nized 250 student-volunteers. Plans are already under way for Heather Wilcox, of the Neigh- the next event. “This is on our ra- borhood Development coordi- dar as a must-do project.” nator for University-based De- Overall, Wilcox said, this proj- velopment, said, “It was a huge ect helps students long-term to success. We distributed 2,100 The Johnnie Champion Senior Citizen Multi-Purpose Center, located off appreciate farming. bags of potatoes in just over two Hattiesburg Street and in the Washington Addition, transports residents “Mississippi is an agricultural hours.” to the Crop Drop site in the parking lot in front of Blackburn Laboratory state. For many generations, ag- The sentiment over achieving Middle School. A JSU student volunteer provides curbside service to a motorist. riculture and farming have been such a major accomplishment part of the people. However, over was echoed by Andy Lemmon, ect. “We tell them that JSU is the nally was concerned that the ef- “customers” were elderly, said one held at JSU’s site included many decades, there has been a program coordinator for the So- community, and the community fort would fall far short of its Wilcox, giving credit and appre- just sweet potatoes. The plan, disconnection to the agricultural ciety of St. Andrew, which has is JSU. Also, I told them we are goal. Instead, she said, “Students ciation to the Johnnie Champion Wilcox said, is to try to get other component of growing your own been doing Crop Drops for a service-oriented, and this is a debunked that pessimism by bag- Senior Citizen Multi-Purpose surplus foodstuffs for the next food by gardening, cultivating the while now. way for students to give back in a ging every single potato. Actu- Center, located off Hattiesburg event. Still, residents were not soil and then harvesting products. “Getting 20,000 pounds of small yet impactful way.” ally, we ran out of produce by 10 Street and in the Washington Ad- dismayed. This event ties the students to the food packed, sorted and distrib- The system worked flawlessly. a.m. (two hours ahead of sched- dition. The facility bused dozens Wilcox especially thanked historical nature of our state by uted was done in a record time,” Community members drove up, ule) and had to turn away people. of people to the site. “hardworking students” who reintroducing them to agriculture. he told the media. told how many bags they wanted, The success speaks to the orga- While other Crop Drops spon- must complete 120 hours of com- It allows people to get their hands Wilcox said many drivers were and students placed items in mo- nizers of the event, the publicity sored by St. Andrew have in- munity service. Despite the re- dirty by doing beneficial labor in awe, asking why the institu- torists’ vehicles. and the community’s response.” cluded even more produce such quirement, she said they labored that can help sustain our commu- tion was involved in such a proj- Wilcox said Lemmon origi- An estimated 70 percent of as watermelons and corn, the first joyfully as they watched the nities.” Freshmen start their Alcorn’s Socially Disadvantaged college journeys at Alcorn Farmers and Ranchers Policy Research The Mississippi Link Newswire Center Advisory Board convenes Memphis, Tenn., native Kourtney Thom- as made a checklist of all the things he The Mississippi Link Newswire wanted to experience in college. While ex- whose purpose is to aid socially ploring his options, he realized that Alcorn Members of Alcorn State Uni- disadvantaged farmers. State University met all of his requirements versity’s new Socially Disad- “This is a day that I’ve been for the perfect school to earn his nursing vantaged Farmers and Ranchers looking forward to for about 20 degree. Policy Research Center advisory years,” said Wright. “It’s been “I chose to attend Alcorn because this is board met in Tunica to discuss its clear to me that we have not had a where I want to get the HBCU experience,” future Aug. 11. focus on either research or policy said Thomas. “It’s an esteemed college that The center specializes in policy development that relates to so- offers all of the classes that I’ve been look- research impacting socially dis- cially disadvantaged, black farm- ing forward to taking. This is a great envi- advantaged farmers and ranchers. ers. I’m hoping the policy center ronment.” The center’s mission is to make will do research and point out the His grandmother, Dianne Johnson, is also serious about her education. She said that policy recommendations that will disparities.” impressed with the university and what it she will be mindful to make her studies her improve the success of socially Director of the Children’s De- has to offer her grandson. She said that ac- first priority. disadvantaged farmers and ranch- Speight fense Fund’s Southern Regional companying him on freshman move-in-day “This is a learning experience that will ers by implementing a transparent Office, Oleta Garrett Fitzgerald, is a prayer answered. prepare me for my future,” said Beckworth. management structure that focuses Thompson. “Your challenge is to said that if the board stays on one “I’m really excited for him,” said John- “I’m looking forward to having fun, but not on research, stakeholder engage- help people like myself and oth- accord, then the Center will flour- son. “I’ve always prayed for the chance to too much fun because earning my degree is ment and outreach. ers in Congress to make sure that ish. take him to college. I have four grandchil- very important.” Director of the Center, Eloris when legislation comes forward “Success would be to develop dren, and he’s the second one to start col- Beckworth’s mother, Sharron, is happy to Speight, explained the purpose of that is of interest to you that you a common understanding of what lege. I’m thankful to have my prayer an- see her daughter grow into a mature young the meeting before emphasizing have valuable input. We are de- we want the policy center to do swered and I’m happy he chose Alcorn. I’m lady. the importance of garnering suc- pending on you and your experi- and that results in good irrefutable very pleased with this university.” “I’m very excited for her to start her jour- cess in the future. ences.” data that moves the discourse and Thomas was among a number of fresh- ney,” said Sharron Beckworth. “I can’t wait “The objectives of the meeting Alcorn President Alfred Rankins resources to impact economic op- men who made their way to Alcorn to begin to see her flourish in college and move on to are to allow board members to Jr. applauded his fellow board portunities for our people in rural their lives as college students Aug. 18. an exciting career.” meet, to walk away with a shared members on their dedication to communities,” said Fitzgerald. Adriunna Lockhart, a Hattiesburg native, After the students settled into their dorms, understanding of the work that discussing ways of pushing the Former Secretary of the United who plans to major in biology/pre-medi- they headed to the James L. Bolden Cam- needs to be done to ensure that the center in the right direction. States Department of Agriculture cine, is eager to start her path at Alcorn. She pus Union Ballroom for the Alcorn Wel- Center is successful and to provide “All of you have made a com- Mike Espy is happy to assist the looks forward to being an excellent student come Program. The students gained advice input on priorities for the center in mitment to serve on this board and Center with its progress. while forming bonds with her fellow Alcor- from some of the university’s faculty, staff 2017,” said Speight. “Failure is assist us in helping farmers and “I’m here because I want to help nites. and Student Government Association about not in my vocabulary. I am com- producers grow across the nation,” Alcorn and because I want to help “I’m looking forward to a new atmo- starting college. Vice President of Student mitted to the success of this cen- said Rankins. “We are relying on the center to be successful. I know sphere,” said Lockhart. “I can’t wait to Affairs, Emanuel Barnes Sr. applauded the ter. It’s already successful because your expertise to help guide and the USDA; I’ve seen it from all make life long friendships while focusing class of 2020 for being a part of Alcorn’s of the individuals that sit in this set the path for the center’s cred- sides; I have insight and a history on earning my degree and excelling in life.” progress. He also stressed the importance of room.” ibility, and we are going to do that of how things work.” Juanda Croson, Lockhart’s mother, looks being responsible. Congressman Bennie Thomp- with good research that results in The advisory board will convene forward to her daughter starting a new “We are excited to have you all as a part son spoke on the journey it took good data.” for quarterly meetings to keep phase in her life. Even though she’s thrilled of the university’s growth process,” said for the center’s existence to come Lloyd Wright, who retired from abreast of the center’s progress, about Lockhart’s path, she expressed some Barnes. “Take care of your business and be to fruition. Thompson said that the the United States Department discuss research opportunities and nervousness about her leaving the nest. responsible students.” center has a promising future. of Agriculture’s Office of Civil emerging public policy priorities. “Although I’m really excited for her, I’m Provost and Executive Vice President for “You are starting something that Rights in Washington D.C., said For more information, contact also a bit scared because this is her first Academic Affairs Donzel Lee encouraged has the potential to grow,” said that he is happy to see a place Speight at (601) 877-6601. time being away from home,” said Croson. the students to be ambitious. “I trust her. She’s very independent and re- “We hope that you have set goals for GET YOUR CURRENT NEWS AND WATCH AP VIDEOS ONLINE AT: sponsible, so I know that she’ll make the yourselves,” said Lee. “If you aim at noth- right decisions.” ing, you will surely hit your target. 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By Daphne Higgins One line of the prayer that I not only their academic study, My prison reform work Religion Editor truly love is “and the power.” but their study of the Lord’s As many of Let us not forget that “all pow- word. We need to make sure you know, I er” comes from God and with that they too serve as messen- love sharing sincere prayer to Him we will gers of the Lord. is definitely not in vain prayers; espe- succeed and not just for a day; The Mississippi Link, a mes- cially during for with consistent prayer, we senger for news in and around By Rev. CJ Rhodes cated me back to God before I I hope that every man – and every special times will succeed “forever.” For- the state of Mississippi, would Special to The Mississippi Link turned 1, and for her teaching me woman – reading this will find of the year and ever exceeds a day, a week, a like to serve as your personal On Aug. 6, I and my brother to memorize Psalm value in it. to me a very special time of month, a semester and even messenger to share your good was honored to 91. Mom laid a wonderful spiritual “If” the year has arrived and with a school term. Forever is for- news and the news of your receive the Mary foundation and was central in help- If you can keep your head when it comes the silent prayers ever. place of worship and visit. S. Nelums Foun- ing me know my worth in a world all about you of many: children, parents, So, whether you have chil- Remember the verse that dation’s 2016 Dr. that didn’t always value it. My Are losing theirs and blaming it churches, administrators, men- dren or not, it is important I often share with you – Isa- L.C. Dorsey So- dad, noted for his courageous civil on you, tors, etc. that we join together in prayer iah 52:7 (NIV), which reads: cial Activist Award rights work, instilled a devotion to If you can trust yourself when all If you will recall, I recently for a successful school year “How beautiful on the moun- for my work in prison reform. service to humanity, to put sacrifice men doubt you, shared a “Back to School with on all levels. Our communi- tains are the feet of those who As president of the Clergy for above self-aggrandizement. I’ve But make allowance for their the Lord’s Prayer” by Charme ties are affected by the quality bring good news, who pro- Prison Reform – an interdenomi- been fruitful because I was planted doubting too; Robarts. This version shares of education that scholars of claim peace, who bring good national, interracial and multi- in good soil and have good roots. If you can wait and not be tired the Lord’s Prayer and gives all ages receive and we each tidings, who proclaim salva- partisan organization committed Dr. Kidd also shared that I was by waiting, a segment by segment inter- should ask God to anoint them tion, who say to Zion, Your to biblically informed just prac- able to have the common touch. Or being lied about, don’t deal pretation of the phenomenal with a special blessing and this God reigns!” tices in Mississippi prisons and the Whether picking peas in rural Mis- in lies, blessings we will receive from anointment can be “forever.” To share your news, contact criminal justice system – I have the sissippi or talking with presidents, Or being hated, don’t give way God because we have a devot- As we assist or encourage Daphne M. Higgins at reli- privilege of shepherding a wonder- I treat everyone I meet with equal to hating, ed conversation with Him. We our children though out this [email protected], fax ful group of pastors and lay leaders dignity. I couldn’t help but to think And yet don’t look too good, nor all know that the Lord’s Prayer academic year, we need to be (601) 896-0091 or mail your who for various reasons are dedi- that no matter how many places talk too wise: is a prayer that was taught to mindful that we all should con- information to The Mississippi cated to loving the prisoner and his God allows me to travel to or who If you can dream – and not make us by the Lord, is one that we tinuously pray for our students, Link, 2659 Livingston Road, or her family (Matthew 25:36; He- God allows me to meet, I am yet a dreams your master; all (should) know. as well as assist and encourage Jackson, MS 39213. brews 13:3). country boy from a railroad town. I If you can think—and not make To be sure, we are not against don’t say that disparagingly but to thoughts your aim; prisons and believe that when they mark that remembering this helps If you can meet with Triumph function well, they provide a much me keep my head when so many and Disaster REIGNING needed service to our communities. around me are losing theirs. And treat those two impostors But in too many cases, inmates are Mr. Walker, too, had wonderful just the same; released back into society without things to say. The former mayor If you can bear to hear the truth rehabilitation, making it harder of Vicksburg demonstrated that he you’ve spoken ANNOUNCEMENTS for them to stay out of jail another watched me from afar for a while, Twisted by knaves to make a time. This adversely contributes to seeing me stand up for justice and trap for fools, recidivism, the breakdown of fami- compassion in many instances. He Or watch the things you gave lies and communities, and econom- talked about how my sermons have your life to, broken, Farish Street Baptist Church, 619 N. Jackson, is the guest speaker. For ad- ic instability. been moving and helped him con- And stoop and build ’em up Farish St., Jackson, is continuing its an- ditional information call (601) 859-8449. Now, back to the award. When nect Gospel dots after visiting our with worn-out tools: Dr. Nelums called me several church. This means a lot because I If you can make one heap of all nual observance of 31 Days in August Rev. Robert E. McCallum is the pastor. months ago to share I had been have much respect for a man who your winnings Celebration 2016. Fellowship during the nominated for the award, I admit I himself is a giant among us. And risk it on one turn of pitch- last week of August will include: August Mission Mississippi, 840 E. River Place was shocked. The work I do around You never really know what and-toss, prison reform, or any extension of someone thinks about you until And lose, and start again at your Fest on the Commons on Aug. 27, from Suite 506, Jackson, will host Central Area my ministry for that matter, is not they say it. Too often, they say it at beginnings noon until 3 p.m.; Sunday Preaching by Prayer Breakfasts. Two upcoming events for accolades. I am grateful for your funeral when you can no lon- And never breathe a word about guest minister Rev. Barron Banks on include: Aug. 30, Mt. Zion Church of Dr. Nelums, the work she has pio- ger hear them. How grateful am I your loss; neered and for her recognition of that at only 34 years I can hear such If you can force your heart and Aug. 28, at 11 a.m.; an Issue’s Forum Christ Holiness, 5510 Turner St., Jack- the assignment on my life. words. nerve and sinew discussing Black Lives Matter led by At- son, pastored by Rev. Mark Kangar, Sr. What may have blessed me the When God told me to move back To serve your turn long after torney June Hardwick on Aug. 29, and an and on Sept. 1, Solid Rock International most about it all was the moving to Mississippi 10 years ago, I was they are gone, video tribute and the kind words hesitant. I wanted to get as far away And so hold on when there is Issue’s Forum discussing the 2016 Presi- Ministries, 5095 Robinson Road, Ext., from the award presenters dur- from my native land as I could, but nothing in you dential Election: The Trump Effect, on Jackson, pastored by Rev. Ted Gabriel ing the luncheon. The video was God’s hand was upon me. I’ve had Except the Will which says to Aug. 30. The last day of the month long Watson, Sr. For additional information a moving pictorial journey that re- my share of storms and valleys, but them: ‘Hold on!’ minded me of my time at Ole Miss the good Lord has been good to If you can talk with crowds and celebration will end with a Candle Light call (601) 353-6477 or visit https://mis- and the early years of pastoring Mt. me, and the downs have been few. keep your virtue, Prayer Service Aug. 31, at 7 p.m. For sionmississippiorg.wordpress.com/what- Helm Baptist Church. While back here, I’ve met won- Or walk with Kings – nor lose more information call (601) 355-0636. Dr. wedo/calendar-2/. Neddie Winters is the Thereafter, Dr. Adriane Dorsey derful people who are also turning the common touch, Kidd and Robert Walker gave per- this state upside down. I met my If neither foes nor loving friends Hickman M. Jackson is the senior pastor. president. sonal reflections. Kidd, one of Dr. beautiful wife, Allison, and have can hurt you, Dorsey’s daughters, shared that twin joy-filling sons. I have been If all men count with you, but Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 852A Jackson Revival Center, 519 W. Silas though she didn’t know me person- touched by countless people both none too much; ally, she did know much about me. young and old, black and white If you can fill the unforgiving Madison Ave., Madison, will host a Wom- Brown St.., Jackson, will host its Weekly I was moved as she talked about who have made me a better man. minute en’s Prayer Brunch on Aug. 27, at 10 a.m. Prayer Call Aug. 31, at 6:30 a.m. Rev. hearing me speak and preach and All that I am and ever hope to be is With sixty seconds’ worth of For more information, visit www.pilgrim- Jennifer Biard, the church’s pastor, will being moved about my character by God’s grace alone and for God’s distance run, and the ethical and compassion- glory alone. Yours is the Earth and every- restmadison.org or call (601) 856-2609. share a brief but powerful word from God. ate deposit my family gave me. In closing, I share Rudyard thing that’s in it, Rev. Matthew L. Canada is the pastor. To participate, call (530) 881-1212 and For the latter, I could not help but Kipling’s words about being a man. And – which is more – you’ll be enter (713) 540-744 when prompted. For think about my mother who dedi- I am tempered by such words and a Man, my son! College Hill Missionary Baptist more information, call (601) 948-1874 or Church, 1600 Florence Ave., Jackson, visit www.jacksonrevivalcenter.org. will observe it annual Mission Day Aug. Building Request for Proposals 28, at 4 p.m. The guest speaker will be True Light Missionary Baptist Church, Kimberly Campbell, the Mississippi State 224 E. Bell St., Jackson, will host its Director of AARP. The theme for the Weekly Prayer Call on Aug. 31, at 6 a.m. Mt. Helm Baptist Church is issuing a Request for Proposals to event is “Seeking to Serve like the Master Rev. Marcus Cheeks, the church’s pas- pursue a general update for its sanctuary and annex. Server.” The program theme scripture is tor, will lead the prayer call, known as the John 12:26. For more information, call Light Line. To participate, call (218) 486- The request has three objectives: (601) 355-2670. Rev. Michael T. Williams 1348 and enter 22435578#. For more is pastor. information call (601) 355-7364. • Repair or replace certain elements of the infrastructure • Bring the infrastructure current with code requirements New Jerusalem Church of God in Holy City Church International Em- • Extend the life of the infrastructure Christ, 3387 Medgar Evers Blvd., Jack- powerment Ministries, Inc., 251 Kear- son, will host its Men’s Day observance ney Park Road, Flora, will host its annual on Aug. 28, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. For Bishop’s Dinner on Sept. 2, at p.m. at Ca- To request a copy, please send a letter to: more information call (601) 981-8569 or vett Temple, 220 Dixon Road. On Sept. Treasurer / Building RFP visit www.newjerusalemcogic.org. Dr. An- 4, the church will present the “Celebrat- Mt. Helm Baptist Church drew Friday, Sr. is the pastor. ing Our Children Campaign” on Sept. 4, at 11 a.m. Appreciation services honoring PO Box 11098 Priestley Chapel Baptist Church, 177 Bishop Stanley Cavett and First Lady Jackson MS 39283 Virlilia Road, Canton, will host its annual Stephanie Cavett on Sept. 18, at 2 p.m. or Fall Revival Aug. 29 – 31, at 7 p.m. night- The speaker is Bishop Johnny E. Gibson ly. The theme is “Thirsty for the things of of Vicksburg. For more information call email [email protected] Subject: Building RFP God,” Isaiah 44:3. Rev. Jesse Horton, (601) 879-3999. pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church, www.mississippilink.com AUGUST 25 - 31, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11 PRESERVED There’s danger Nourishing your faith in making

By Shewanda Riley I felt like my prayers were being to love God from the inside out. be “nourished in the words of excuses for sin Columnist answered and that my past fears Here are a part of the lyrics: faith….” Peace on the had been replaced by a confident “My heart and my soul, I give Dealing with a dry season in By Pastor Simeon R. Green III sins, to take responsibility for Special to The Mississippi Link outside comes faith. You control my faith is like this plant that I them and to confess them. from knowing However, without even real- Consume me from the inside have at home that I’m trying to The rule of the We are assured by the Bible God on the in- izing it, I’d entered a dry season out, Lord keep alive. I’ll admit that I some- Bible is that we that full and complete forgive- side. ~Author where I was going through the Let justice and praise become times forget to water it. Howev- not sin. As we ness may be obtained for any Unknown motions spiritually. I was still my embrace er, even when I forget to water read God’s word, and all sins we discover in our “You need to getting a good and nourishing To love You from the inside out it, if the plant has moist soil, it we will find that inner selves or in our conduct. stop settling for less than what word from my church from the And the cry of my heart will survive and thrive until I the theme of Even what we come to admit God has promised you.” The outside in but what I needed Is to bring You praise remember to water it again. It’s the Bible is for are really deliberate and will- words spoken to me a few years was nourishment from the in- From the inside out the same for us spiritually. When people to live above sin, to live ful sins that somehow must be ago stung not because they were side out. I felt like I was going Lord, my soul cries out” we get in a dry season, we may holy lives. Though the rule is dealt with, these too can be con- spoken in anger or spite but be- through the motions and some- How do you know you are in be making a mistake of looking that we sin not, God knows that fessed and cleansed if we will cause of the simple, bold truth thing was missing. It’s kind of a dry season? One way is that outside in…when God wants us it is possible for the Christian but bring them to God. that I recognize applied to my like dealing with your lawn in you settle for just getting a good to look from the inside out and to fall and commit sin. There- Repentance, which means a life. Hearing these words from the dry summer months. It’s preached word every now and rely on past instances where our fore, God gives people space to deliberate change in lifestyle, someone who didn’t know me not the moisture on the outside then. You still read your Bible faith has nourished and encour- repent. We read in 1 John 2:1, is usually very hard work. We but had obviously heard from that keeps it healthy; it’s the and remain active in church but aged us. “My little children, these things are told by our Lord, however, God made me think that maybe moisture that gets deep down on the passion is not the same. The Shewanda Riley is the author write I unto you, that ye sin not. not only to turn away and flee I wasn’t doing as good as I could the inside that makes the lawn passion hasn’t gone anywhere; of the Essence best-seller “Love And if any man sin, we have an from life-threatening sins but to be. strong. you’ve probably just settled. Hangover: Moving from Pain advocate with the father.” If we take whatever radical steps may I thought I had embraced new The worship group Hillsong As a result, our faith has started to Purpose after a Relationship should commit sin, we have an be necessary to guard ourselves opportunities in my personal, has a beautiful song “From the to dry up our spiritual walk. I ends.” She may be reached at advocate with the father, Jesus from further failure, through ac- professional and spiritual lives. Inside Out” that describes how Timothy 4:6 says that we should [email protected]. Christ the righteous. We can countability to others and to the come to Him, ask forgiveness church. and He will wash the record In 1 John 1:6-10, we find clean. these words: “If we say we have When God gave Saul an op- fellowship with Him while we portunity to repent, he would walk in darkness, we lie and do The Top 10 Gospel Songs from the Billboard not come clean. He said, “I not live according to the truth; have done all that the Lord has but if we walk in the light as commanded me to do” (Read he is in the light, we have fel- 1 Samuel 15:15-21). However, lowship the one with the other, Gospel Charts for the week of August 25 Samuel confronted Saul and re- and the blood of Jesus His Son minded him when he was little cleanses us from all sin. 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He made excuses do it or we will suffer the con- Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master for the things he had done and sequences. blamed the people. “Obedience can be defined as The first excuse recorded in doing what God says, how He history was given in the book of says, and when He says to do it. Genesis. When God questioned Obedience is not always easy, Adam about eating the fruit of but it’s essential if we want to the tree, the first thing Adam live in accordance with God’s said was, “The woman that you will.” – Charles F. Stanley gave me, she made me eat it.” Rev. Simeon R. Green III is Then God went to the woman, pastor of Joynes Road Church and she said, “The serpent of God, 31 Joynes Road, Hamp- 1750 made me do it.” Then, when ton VA 23669. He is married to SUNDAY God questioned the serpent, of Velma L. Green. He is a mem- Worship Services www.nhcms.org course there was no one else to ber of the National Association 10:00 a.m. blame. 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12 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK AUGUST 25 - 31, 2016 www.mississippilink.com Shirley Chisholm and the fight Enhancing black-owned for equal rights for all women newspapers By Julianne Malveaux than a fighting chance of winning the And let’s not get started on some opportunities to climb up to that glass NNPA News Wire Columnist United States presidency. And yet the of what happens on some campuses. ceiling. Those standing on the sticky With a woman very campaign that signals progress That a Palo Alto judge sentenced floor are disproportionately women in social media heading the ticket is also one that illustrates how much a Stanford student to a scant six of color, especially those who earn of the Democratic more work needs to be done before months in a rape witnessed by an- low wages and have fewer opportu- By Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. Party, it may be chal- women’s equality is attained. Too other student is amazing. That his nities than others. NNPA Columnist lenging for us to re- much of the rhetoric around Sec- father actually decried the sentence Maybe Hillary Clinton will bridge The National Newspaper Publish- member that women retary Hillary Clinton’s candidacy as too high a price to pay for a few the gap when she pursues a progres- ers Association salutes the first class have had the right is downright sexist. She should be minutes of “action” speaks to how sive economic agenda that includes of the Discover the Unexpected NNPA to vote for less than a century (and judged by her positions and there much work we have to do to reach fair and equal pay, affordable child- Journalism Fellowship program and black folks less that). But the 19th should be absolutely no talk about women’s equality. care and other benefits for working congratulates the students on taking Amendment that gave women the her looks, hairstyle, attire or tone of And ain’t I a woman. What about women. the next successful step in their profes- right to vote was ratified on Aug. voice. No man could stand the kind black women’s equality? It chagrins There has been significant prog- sional careers. 18, 1920, just 96 years ago. At Con- of scrutiny that she has had to endure. me that Congresswoman Shirley ress for women since the 19th The NNPA and Chevrolet offered students from the gresswoman Bella Abzug’s (D-N.Y.) No man has ever been subject to such Chisholm’s (D-N.Y.) historic run for Amendment was passed, significant Howard University School of Communications the insistence Congress designated Aug. scrutiny. president has been all but ignored in progress since Congress designated unique apprentice opportunity to work at NNPA mem- 26 as Women’s Equality Day in 1971. The continuing saga of sexual ha- much of the media frenzy about can- Aug. 26 as Women’s Equality Day. ber newspapers in Chicago, Atlanta, Washington, D.C. The first part of the joint -resolu rassment at Fox News is another ex- didate Hillary Clinton. However, it Yet women still don’t have even a and Detroit. tion of Congress reads, “Whereas ample of the distance we must travel does not surprise me given the many third (not to mention half) of the As the NNPA member newspapers shared the legacy the women of the United States have to reach women’s equality. The com- ways African-American women’s seats in the House of Representatives of the Black Press with the students, the journalism been treated as second class citizens pany’s former CEO, Roger Ailes, is contributions are sidelined, margin- or the Senate, nor in any state legisla- fellows were able to share their knowledge of social and have not been entitled to the full accused of multiple counts of sexual alized or simply ignored. ture in the nation. Women aren’t even media and recommended a number of strategies for rights and privileges, public or pri- harassment, and this is a clear case of African-American women earn 10 percent of our nation’s corporate reaching a younger audience. vate, legal or intentional, which are where there’s smoke, there’s fire. less their white counterparts do, leaders. Women still face hostile Black-owned newspapers are not opposed to the available to male citizens.” Read- One wonders how many other but head more households and work environments. digitalization of our content or to the digital distri- ing the words reminds me how far companies have similarly hostile have more economic responsibility. While commemorating the prog- bution of the trusted, vibrant, prophetic voice of the women have come, how far we still work environments and how often African-American women are far ress that has been made in nearly a Black Press of America. In fact, as black-owned me- have to go, and how little the status women, simply attempting to earn less likely than their white counter- century, we must also ask whether dia companies, it makes good business sense for our of women of color is included when a living, are placed in the position parts to be found in the “C” suite in it will take another century to reach newspapers to embrace digital and social media plat- we speak of the status of women. of having to manage unflattering corporate leadership, and far more real equality for all women. forms that have the power to enhance and increase the How far have we come? Few comments, downright harassment, likely to be further down the ladder Julianne Malveaux is an author value and profitability of our publications. would have predicted that an African coerced sex and even rape. There in every aspect of life in our nation. and economist. Her latest book “Are One mutual benefit that emerged this summer during American would win an election and are documented cases of women be- While people say they saw the glass We Better Off? Race, Obama and the NNPA/DTU Journalism Fellowship program was effectively lead the United States for ing raped in the military then being ceiling shatter with Hillary Clinton’s Public Policy” is available via ama- the students’ ability to increase the daily utilization of eight years, few would have predict- discharged because they can’t work nomination, others saw the millions zon.com. Visit juliannemalveaux. social media as an integral component of their report- ed that a woman would have more with their rapists. standing at the sticky floor with few com. ing on behalf of our newspapers. It was a summer of news reporting. It was a journalistic “Freedom Sum- mer.” It was a print, digital and social media summer. Brandi Montgomery and Brelaun Douglas were at “The Atlanta Voice,” Briahnna Brown and Mckenzie Taking a closer look at black mental health Marshall at the “Chicago Defender,” Victoria Jones and Rushawn Walters at “The Washington Informer,” By Patricia Maryland One of the challenges African On the part of healthcare provid- formed to improve the quality and ac- NNPA News Wire Guest Columnist and Tatyana Hopkins and Sidnee King were at the Americans with mental health issues ers, addressing this challenge means cess of care to veterans nationwide. “Michigan Chronicle.” In addition to writing front- Good physical and continue to face is an imbalance in promoting and expanding access to All of these programs and invest- page news stories pertinent to improving the quality mental health help health insurance coverage. While the affordable mental and behavioral ments are important, but real gains in of life of black America, all of the NNPA fellows were drive success and en- Affordable Care Act has caused the healthcare – care that recognizes the this fight will not come without the actively engaged on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, joyment in our lives. uninsured rate among blacks to de- stressors that African-Americans ex- support and participation of the Af- Snapchat and Youtube. But when it comes to cline by close to 10 percentage points perience and provides solutions that rican-American community overall. Most of the 209 black owned newspapers that are af- overcoming some of between 2013 and 2016, it remains are culturally competent. For our We must stop viewing mental ill- filiated with the NNPA now have active websites with our society’s biggest almost twice as high as the uninsured part, we have established behavioral/ ness in America as if it were a person- various degrees of interactivity and digital capabili- health challenges – from HIV/AIDS rate for non-Hispanic whites. mental health as a dedicated prior- al failing rather than a serious health ties. But the challenge of linking social media with the to cancer to diabetes to behavioral There is also a lack of African- ity service line across our national concern. And we must help our loved world of black-owned media, while formidable, will health issues – the African-American American mental health profession- healthcare system. ones and neighbors to stop neglect- be a growing opportunity to enhance the future eco- community unfortunately shoulders a als who can deliver culturally com- This work demands continued in- ing the care they need because of nomic sustainability of black-owned newspapers. disproportionate share of the burden. petent care for illnesses that are often vestment in community health cen- stigmas that surround mental health. One goal that the NNPA is now actively planning As our nation increasingly deals with deeply personal and can be the sub- ters, which are vital to serving high- These stigmas must be addressed and and researching is how to effectively and efficiently violence, suicide and depression, it’s ject of stigmatization. According to need minority neighborhoods. And it overcome. establish the NNPA Digital Network (DigitalNet- important to take a close look at the a 2014 survey, less than 2 percent of requires that we go beyond the tradi- While communities of color are [email protected]). The truth is that by having the DTU state of black mental health in Amer- American Psychological Association tional scope of care by addressing the having important conversations fellows working at some of our member newspapers ica. members are African-American. socioeconomic needs that contribute about mental health, we can do has helped to crystallize the need and the opportunity The National Institute of Mental These disparities are unacceptable. to mental health, including access to more. Breaking down these barriers for the timely development of the NNPA Digital Net- Health estimates that one of every It is clear that we must make mental affordable housing, food security and will compel us not only to recognize work. Again, the digital network will not replace or five adults in the U.S. – some 43 mil- health equity a guiding principle and more. the necessity of mental health care, supplant the NNPA’s existing network of 209 black lion people – will experience mental an utmost priority. As Ascension’s Going beyond the traditional scope but also to marshal our support for owned newspapers. The digital network will help to illness this year. African Americans President and CEO Anthony Tersigni also means that our nation must ad- family, friends and neighbors who increase the market value of the trusted content of are far from immune. In fact, blacks recently stated: “Insurance coverage dress the care of our military veter- are seeking the help and treatment NNPA member newspapers. are more than 20 percent more likely for the treatment of these disorders ans. Current statistics reveal that 18 they need. Together, we can build a We are living at a time when candidates to be Presi- than whites to report having serious has long been discriminatory com- to 22 veterans die by suicide each day healthier, stronger community, where dent of the United States routinely communicate to psychological distress. For people pared with coverage for physical in America because of their unique getting support for mental health their constituents and supporters via Twitter, Face- of color living in poverty-stricken diseases. In 2008, the federal govern- mental and behavioral health needs. problems is not a sign of weakness, book, Google and Instagram. The national and global neighborhoods, where rates of home- ment essentially legislated that there Some of these veterans are African but one of strength. news cycles are now 10 seconds in length. Yet, there is lessness, incarceration, substance be parity between mental health cov- Americans; we must do more to help Patricia A. Maryland, Dr.PH, is still market demand from millions of people across the abuse and violent crime are higher, erage and physical health coverage, all vets. That’s one reason for As- the president of Healthcare Opera- United States and throughout the world for more in- the risk of mental illness is com- but the intended changes have been cension’s participation in the federal tions and chief operating officer for depth and detailed news accounts of what is happening pounded. problematic and slow in coming.” Veterans Choice Program, which was Ascension Health. in a rapidly changing and challenging world. Black-owned newspapers in print and their online editions provide in-depth news coverage and uplift the cultural genius of black America as part of the long unique and respected tradition of the Black Press of We have to end the war on women in cyberspace America. From our perspective, we are encouraged by the emergence of committed student journalists like By Bill Fletcher Jr. has experienced, i.e., these vicious of different fields, with technology Hiding behind the “curtain” of our DTU fellows. The future maybe challenging, but NNPA News Wire Columnist online assaults, is something that an being one of them. Yet, as is the case the Internet, they harass women to the opportunities to soar with success and progress are I don’t know increasing number of women that with Jones, these cyber assaults are the point that some have decided much greater. whether you have work in cyberspace and technology not limited to women in that work in to abandon their field of interest Social media has increased the instantaneous aware- been following this, careers have been living through for technology. entirely, simply because they have ness and involvement of millions of people. It is driven but there is a very years. Subterranean assaults carried In the late 1990s, I noticed some- concluded that the harassment is not by content. Black-owned newspapers are content rich. disturbing trend that out in the dark of night that make life thing which I coined “The Wizard worth it. As various social media platforms become additional has been underway. miserable for their targets have be- of Oz Phenomenon.” In essence this So, here is my proposal. There are distribution vehicles for black-owned newspapers, the Women in cyber- come a current feature of our times. took the form of people developing some good hackers out there. I think overall value of black-owned print and digital media space are under attack. These attacks This has expanded so much so that one personality when they were be- that there is a need to develop a bat- will increase correspondingly. are very much focused on program- it has even become part of popular hind a keyboard and another in real talion of such hackers who are inter- Learn more about the Discover the Unexpected mers and video game designers. culture, such as a plotline of one of life. I encountered people who were ested in bringing a halt to this online (DTU) program at http://www.nnpa.org/dtu/ and use These attacks are nothing short of the “Law & Order” franchises. rude, arrogant and intolerant over misogyny. Their assignment, should the hashtag #DiscoverTheUnexpected on Twitter. Fol- vicious. What is motivating these attacks? the Internet, yet when you would they choose to accept it, would be to low us on Twitter @BlackPressUSA, @NNPA_Black- Yet, the attacks have expanded. These attacks are acts of misogyny, meet them in person they would be search out, identify and publicize the Press and @NNPADTU, like our Facebook pages at Just recently Leslie Jones, a co-star pure and simple. They are being nothing short of a cuddly teddy bear. existence of these harassers and, as NNPA Black Press and Black Press Matters. in the reboot of the film “Ghost- carried out, quite blatantly, by men I believe that “The Wizard of Oz they say, return the favor. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. is the president and CEO busters,” came under such a vi- who believe that there are certain Phenomenon” has expanded and Any volunteers? of the National Newspaper Publishers Association cious online assault that she took a fields that should be the exclusive it has become the means through Bill Fletcher Jr. is a talk show (NNPA) and can be reached for national advertisement breather from Twitter while Twitter territory of men. As a result, they which some very mean-spirited, ar- host, writer and activist. Follow him sales and partnership proposals at: dr.bchavis@nnpa. management decided to purge some want to carry out what can only be rogant men have decided to conduct on Twitter, Facebook and at www. org; and for lectures and other professional consulta- of her worst attackers. What Jones described as the “gender cleansing” a war against women. billfletcherjr.com. tions at: http://drbenjaminfchavisjr.wix.com/drbfc

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Advertisement Advertisement REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) Sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of Jackson, Mississippi, at HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES WASTE TIRE RECYCLING SERVICES 219 S. President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201 or at Post Office Box 17, Jackson, Mississippi 39205 until 3:30 PM, local time, September 27, The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is soliciting proposals from The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is soliciting proposals from 2016, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for: qualified proposers to perform household hazardous waste collection services qualified proposers to supply all labor and equipment for the removal, transporting, at the Environmental Service Center (ESC), which include proper handling, processing, disposal, and recycling of tires from selected waste tire abatement Poindexter Park Resurfacing Project transporting, disposing of, and recycling of household hazardous wastes. site(s) and from the City’s Solid Waste Facility, 68101-55 South Frontage Road, Byram, MS 39272, and to process tires collected. The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to culti- Proposals will be received by the City of Jackson at the office of the City Clerk, vating and ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various pro- City Hall, 219 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201, until 3:30 Proposals will be received by the City of Jackson at the office of the City Clerk, City grams, employment, initiatives, and assistance. The City encourages all P.M. CST, September 27, 2016. Hall, 219 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201, until 3:30 P.M. CST, persons, corporations, and/or entities doing business within the City, as September 27, 2016. well as those who seek to contract with the City on various projects and Selection of a Service Provider for contract/agreement negotiation will be or conduct business in the City, to assist the City in achieving its goal by based on an objective evaluation of the following criteria: Selection of a Service Provider for contract/agreement negotiation will be based on strongly considering City residents for employment opportunities. A. Service Provider’s innovative approach an objective evaluation of the following criteria: B. Service Provider’s experience, qualifications and references as demon- A. Service Provider’s innovative approach The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in strated in similar engagements B. Service Provider’s experience, qualifications and references as demonstrated public contracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full C. Expertise of key personnel to be assigned to the contract in similar engagements and equal business opportunity for all persons doing business with the D. EBO Plan and commitment to maximizing MBE and FBE participation C. Expertise of key personnel to be assigned to the contract City. As a pre-condition to selection, each contractor, bidder or offeror goals D. EBO Plan and commitment to maximizing MBE and FBE participation goals shall submit a completed and signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) E. Cost proposal E. Cost proposal Plan, with the bid submission, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance. Failure The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in public The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in public to comply with the City’s Ordinance shall disqualify a contractor, bidder contracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal busi- contracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal business or offeror from being awarded an eligible contract. For more information ness opportunity for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition opportunity for all persons doing business with the City. As a pre-condition to selec- on the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity Program, please to selection, each contractor, bidder or offeror shall submit a completed and tion, each contractor, bidder or offeror shall submit a completed and signed Equal contact the Office of Economic Development at 601-960-1055. Copies signed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan, with the bid submission, in Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan, with the bid submission, in accordance with of the ordinance, EBO Plan Applications and a copy of the program are accordance with the provision of the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Oppor- the provision of the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Execu- available at 200 South President Street, Room 223, Hood Building, Jack- tunity (EBO) Executive Order. Failure to comply with the City’s EBO Executive tive Order. Failure to comply with the City’s EBO Executive Order shall disqualify son, Mississippi. Order shall disqualify a contractor, bidder, or offeror from being awarded an a contractor, bidder, or offeror from being awarded an eligible contract. For more eligible contract. For more information on the City of Jackson’s Equal Business information on the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity Program, please The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to culti- Opportunity Program, please contact the Office of Economic Development at contact the Office of Economic Development at 601-960-1055. Copies of the Ex- vating and ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various pro- 601-960-1055. Copies of the Executive Order, EBO Plan Applications and a ecutive Order, EBO Plan Applications and a copy of the program are available at grams, employment, initiatives, and assistance. The City encourages all copy of the program are available at 200 South President Street, Room 223, 200 South President Street, Room 223, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi. persons, corporations, and/or entities doing business within the City, as Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi. well as those who seek to contract with the City on various projects and/ The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson) is committed to cultivating and or conduct business in the City to assist the City in achieving its goal by The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivat- ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, employment, strongly considering City residents for employment opportunities. ing and ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, initiatives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, corporations, and/ employment, initiatives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, cor- or entities doing business within the City, as well as those who seek to contract The City of Jackson hereby notifies all bidders that in compliance with porations, and/or entities doing business within the City, as well as those who with the City on various projects and/or conduct business in the City to assist the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to seek to contract with the City on various projects and/or conduct business in the City in achieving its goal by strongly considering City residents for employment 2000d-4 that all bidders will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in City to assist the City in achieving its goal by strongly considering City residents opportunities. response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the for employment opportunities. grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in consideration The City of Jackson hereby notifies all bidders that in compliance with Title VI of the for an award. The City of Jackson hereby notifies all bidders that in compliance with Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 that all bidders the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 that all will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will Contract Documents may be obtained from and/or examined at the of- bidders will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invita- not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, or fices of the City of Jackson’s Public Works Department Engineering Divi- tion and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national disability in consideration for an award. sion located at 200 S. President Street, Suite 424, Jackson, Mississippi origin, sex, or disability in consideration for an award. 39201. Telephone 601.960.1823. Prospective bidders may obtain copies A pre-proposal conference will be held on September 21, 2016 at 3:30 PM in of all materials required for bidding purposes. For General Contractors A pre-proposal conference will be held on September 21, 2016 at 2:00 PM the Andrew Jackson Conference Room of the Warren Hood Building, 200 South and subcontractors, there is a NON-refundable deposit of $50.00 for hard in the Andrew Jackson Conference Room of the Warren Hood Building, 200 President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201.The conference will be immediately copies. There is NO charge for electronic or e-mail copies. South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201.The conference will be followed by a Networking Session from 4:00 — 5:00 PM in the Andrew Jackson immediately followed by a Networking Session from 2:30 — 3:00 PM in the Conference Room. Bid preparation will be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders Andrew Jackson Conference Room. bound in the project manual. The City reserves the right to reject any While the networking session is not mandatory, all interested minority and female and all bids and to waive any and all irregularities in respect to any bid While the networking session is not mandatory, all interested minority and fe- business enterprises as well as locally based businesses are encouraged to attend submitted or to accept any proposal which is deemed most favorable to male business enterprises as well as locally based businesses are encouraged to network with potential service providers. Attendance by Proposers intending to the City of Jackson. to attend to network with potential service providers. Attendance by Proposers submit on the project is required. All potential Subcontractors and other interested intending to submit on the project required. All potential Subcontractors and parties are invited to attend. by: other interested parties are invited to attend. Proposals (one signed original plus five copies) and the EBO plan (one signed Jerriot Smash, Interim Director Gus McCoy Proposals (one signed original plus five copies) and the EBO plan (one signed original plus five copies included in the proposal) shall be submitted in a sealed Department of Public Works Chief Administrative Officer original plus five copies included in the proposal) shall be submitted in a sealed package and plainly marked on the outside of the package. ‘Waste Tire Recycling package and plainly marked on the outside of the package. “Proposal for Services”. Terry Williamson Household Hazardous Waste Collection Services”. Deputy City Attorney Proposals must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk, 219 South President Proposals must be submitted to the Office of the C ty Clerk, 219 South Presi- Street, Jackson, MS 39205 by 3:30 p.m., local time, on Tuesday, September 27, 8/25/2016, 9/1/2016 dent Street, Jackson, MS 39205 by 3:30 p.m., local time, on Tuesday, Septem- 2016. ber 27, 2016. Interested firms may obtain a copy of the detailed Request for Proposals at no Interested firms may obtain a copy of the detailed Request for Proposals at no charge from the City’s Website at http://www.jacksonms.gov/bids or from: charge from the City’s Website at htto://www.jacksonms.gov/bids or from: Help Wanted Alice Montgomery, Interim Solid Waste Management Alice Montgomery, Interim Solid Waste Management City of Jackson Lead Maintenance Tech and City of Jackson Department of Public Works Department of Public Works Warren Hood Building Maintenance Tech III Warren Hood Building 200 South President Street 200 South President Street Jackson, MS 39201 Great Pay / Benefits Canton CSC 3010 Jackson, MS 39201 [email protected] 485 North Union Extension [email protected] Jerriot Smash, Interim Director Gus McCoy, Chief AdminIstrative Officer Canton, MS 39046 Jerriot Smash, Interim Director Gus McCoy, Chief AdminIstrative Officer 601-859-8357 Department of Public Works Department of Public Works Nakiesha Watkins Nakiesha Watkins 8/25/2016, 9/1/2016 Legal Counsel, Department of Public Works Legal Counsel, Department of Public Works

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE City of Jackson JACKSON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Jackson, Mississippi Sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of Jackson, Mississippi, at 219 S. President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201 or at Post Office Box 17, Jackson, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JACKSON HISTORIC PRESER- Sealed, signed bids are invited and will be received by the City of Jackson, Missis- Mississippi 39205 until 3:30 PM, local time, September 27, 2016, at which time VATION COMMISSION (JHPC) WILL HOLD ITS MONTHLY MEETING sippi, until 3:30 P.M. in the City Clerk’s Office of Jackson, the bid must be stamped they will be publicly opened and read aloud for: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016, AT in by 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at which time said bids will be pub- 12:00 P.M. IN THE ANDREW JACKSON CONFERENCE ROOM (RM. licly opened at the City Hall located at 219 South President Street (City Council Flowers Park Resurfacing Project 105) OF THE WARREN HOOD BUILDING, 200 SOUTH PRESIDENT Chambers) in City Hall for the following: STREET, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI. The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivating and 75070-092016 – Twelve-Month Supply of Ready-Mix Concrete ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, employment, I. APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS initiatives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, corporations, and/ A. OLD BUSINESS BIDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON THE CITY OF JACKSON’S WEBSITE, HY- or entities doing business within the City, as well as those who seek to contract PERLINK “http://WWW.JACKSONMS.GOV” WWW.JACKSONMS.GOV with the City on various projects and or conduct business in the City, to assist the 1. CASE NO. 2016-12, REQUEST BY: TANDEM INVESTMENTS, City in achieving its goal by strongly considering City residents for employment LLC (APPLICANT: JENNIFER WELCH) TO DEMOLISH A HOUSE The above must comply with the City’s specifications. Copies of proposal forms opportunities. LOCATED AT 758 LORRAINE STREET, IN THE BELHAVEN HIS- can be obtained from the Purchasing Division, 200 South President Street, Room TORIC DISTRICT. 604, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Copies of bid specifications are The City of Jackson is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in public filed with the City Clerk for public record in accordance with House Bill No 999, contracting. It is the policy of the City of Jackson to promote full and equal busi- 2. CASE NO. 2016-15, REQUEST BY: RUFFIN LOWRY (APPLI- 1986 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature. ness opportunity for all persons doing business with the City. 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ANN STREET IN THE to selection, each contractor, bidder or offer shall submit a completed and signed tor, bidder or offeror from being awarded an eligible contract. For more information BELHAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan Application, with each bid submission, on the City of Jackson’s Equal Business Opportunity Program, please contact the in accordance with the provisions set forth by authority of the City of Jackson’s Office of Economic Development at 601-960-1055. Copies of the ordinance, EBO B. NEW BUSINESS EBO Ordinance. Failure to comply with the City’s EBO Ordinance shall disqualify Plan Applications and a copy of the program are available at 200 South President a contractor, bidder or offer, from being awarded an eligible contract. For more Street, Room 223, Hood Building, Jackson, Mississippi. 1. CASE NO. 2016-22, REQUEST BY: CAROL TAFF, TO CON- information on the City’s EBO Program, please contact the Office of Economic STRUST A WOOD POST AND WIRE SIDE AND BACK YARD Development at (601)960-1638. Copies of the EBO Ordinance, EBO Plan Ap- The City of Jackson, Mississippi (“City of Jackson”) is committed to cultivating and FENCE LOCATED AT 1705 MYRTLE STREET IN THE BELHAVEN plication and a copy of the EBO Program are available with the Office of Economic ensuring the quality of life of its citizens, through various programs, employment, HISTORIC BISTRICT Development at 218 South President Street, Second Floor, Jackson, Mississippi. initiatives, and assistance. The City encourages all persons, corporations, and/ or entities doing business within the City, as well as those who seek to contract II. OTHER ITEMS The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The City also reserves the with the City on various projects and/or conduct business in the City to assist the right to waive any and all informalities in respect to any bid submitted. Bid awards City in achieving its goal by strongly considering City residents for employment III. ADJOURN will be made to the lowest and best bidder quoting the lowest net price in accor- opportunities. dance with specifications. The award could be according to the lowest cost per 8/18/2016, 8/25/2016 item; or to the lowest total cost for all items; or to accept all or part of any proposal. The City of Jackson hereby notifies all bidders that in compliance with Title VI of the Delivery time may be considered when evaluating the bid proposal. In those Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 that all bidders cases where it is known prior to advertising that the City’s intention is to award ac- will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will LEGAL cording to the lowest total cost for all items, or in some variation thereof, statements not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, or to this affect will be included on the proposal form. Absence of such statement disability in consideration for an award. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING means the City will make that determination during the bid review. (City of Jackson, Mississippi) Contract Documents may be obtained from and/or examined at the offices of the Hellene Greer, CPPB, NPCA, Manager City of Jackson’s Public Works Department Engineering Division located at 200 S. The City of Jackson, Mississippi will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, Purchasing Division President Street, Suite 424, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Telephone 601.960.1823. September 28, 2016 at 5:00 PM local time in Council Chambers at City (601) 960-1533 or 1025 Prospective bidders may obtain copies of all materials required for bidding purpos- Hall, 219 S. President Street, Jackson, Mississippi. The purpose of the 8/25/2016, 9/1/2016 es. For General Contractors and subcontractors, there is a NON-refundable de- hearing is to discuss and receive comments on the Facilities Plan being posit of $50.00 for hard copies. There is NO charge for electronic or e-mail copies. prepared for the Drinking Water System Revolving Loan Fund (DWSIRLF) Program. Topics to be discussed include alternatives, proposed improve- Bid preparation will be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders bound in the ments, location, need, cost, environmental impacts, and related items. project manual. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive Help Wanted/Drivers any and all irregularities in respect to any bid submitted or to accept any proposal The proposed plan generally includes renovations and upgrades at the J. which is deemed most favorable to the City of Jackson. H. Fewell and O. B. Curtis water treatment plants, and water transmission and distribution system improvements. The City of Jackson is considering Drivers: Great Pay, home-time, by: a loan from the DWSIRLF program to fund all or a portion of the improve- Benefits! Paid all dispatched miles. ments. A copy of the draft Facilities Plan is available for public view at the Jerriot Smash, Interim Director Gus McCoy Engineering Division Office, 5th Floor, Warren Hood Building, 200 South Regular routes.OTR. CDL-A, 25yoa, Department of Public Works Chief Administrative Officer President Street, Jackson, MS during normal business hours, 8 AM to 5 PM weekdays. 2yrs exp. 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• Pays employees by receiving and verifying expense reports for advances and • High degree of problem solving capability and time management skills; results • Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum require- prepares checks. oriented. ments may be substituted.

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As depicted in his writings: George E. Curry the heartwarming ‘commentator’ on his own family life and George E. Curry the ‘crusader for justice’ journalist Even funerals are not family reunions anymore

By George E. Curry to look for Uncle Frank. elders died – Big Mama, Aunt George Curry Media Columnist For the younger members of Kat, Uncle Frank, Uncle Percy, This column was originally the family, nothing was more Uncle Padna and, most recent- available for publication Aug. popular than our family re- ly, Aunt Julia Mae, who took 8. unions that featured us crack- over as head of the family upon Most of the relatives on my ing jokes on one another. Aunt the death of Big Mama. With mother’s side migrated from Julia warned us each year not each passing, the reunions be- Tuscaloosa, Ala. to Johnson to showcase our comical side, came fewer and fewer, to the City, Tenn., where my oldest which was considerable, and point that we don’t hold them aunt, Julia Mae Cousin, es- this was the one time we bra- anymore. tablished roots after she was zenly disobeyed. In recent years, I have said married. Growing up, I divided Everyone had a story about family funerals have become my summers between Johnson Uncle Percy, who perfected our family reunions. I told it City and Reform, Ala., where lying to an art form. Uncle as a joke, but it was the pain- my father’s relatives are an- Buddy, a Navy veteran who ful truth. chored. introduced me to world travel, At my cousin Charlene’s Because I spent so much was easy-going and fun. But funeral last week, family rela- time with my cousins, we have he should have known better tions had deteriorated to the always enjoyed a strong bond, than to wear red socks to the point where it was obvious stronger than some brothers reunion one year. As expected, that funerals can no longer be and sisters. And because we we lit into him, accusing him used as family reunions. For a were closer in age, I spent most of everything from having variety reasons, some relatives of the early years romping the been cut on the ankles to work- refuse to speak to others. I re- streets of Johnson City with ing for the Red Cross. The next main on speaking terms with Aunt Julia Mae’s kids – Hattie, year, the first thing Uncle Bud- all of my cousins and have Phill Wilson (left), the president and CEO of the Black AIDS Institute, talks to George Curry at the 2016 International AIDS D.D., Charles and Little Bud- dy did was raise the legs of his made it clear that whatever Conference in Durban, South Africa. FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/BAI dy. My cousin, Bertha Mae, pants to show us he was wear- dispute they have with one an- was almost a decade older and ing black socks. other will not alter my relation- she was more like an aunt than When he was only 4 or 5 ship with any relative. I have a cousin. years old, Hattie’s son Robbie made appeals for a truce, but With her strong personal- surprised everyone by going my cousins are strong-willed Baltimore cops routinely ity and huge heart, Aunt Julia to the front of the room and and nothing I or anyone else urged her siblings to move cracking on his mother. Hattie can say will get them to move to this small, east Tennessee gave Robbie a look that only off of dead center. town, near the Virginia-Ten- Hattie can give, but it was too My cousin Lynn said it violate rights of blacks nessee border. Over the years, late – Robbie had brought the would be like this when Aunt a parade of uncles and aunts house down. His brother, Phill, Julia Mae passed, but I did By George E. Curry “Racial disparities in BPD’s fic stop for a missing headlight,” acquiesced: Uncle Frank, Un- was accused of bringing a rent- not want to believe it. Now, I George Curry Media Columnist arrests are most pronounced for the report recounted. “Officers cle Buddy, Uncle Percy, Uncle a-date to one reunion. have no choice but to accept This column was originally highly discretionary offenses: ordered the woman to exit her Padna (Jesse) and Aunt Kat. Through those family re- that reality. Uncle Buddy and available for publication Aug. African Americans accounted vehicle, remove her clothes, Mama (Martha L. Brownlee) unions and hot summers, I Mama are the only two chil- 15. for 91 percent of the 1,800 peo- and stand on the sidewalk to be and Big Mama (Sylvia Harris) grew closer to my younger dren of Big Mama still living. After reading the 164-page ple charged solely with ‘failure searched. The woman asked the were the holdouts, preferring to cousins: Lynn, Phill, Robbie, And sadly, this next generation Justice Department report on to obey’ or ‘trespassing;’ 89 male officer in charge, ‘I really stay in Tuscaloosa but making Charlene, Audrey, Albert, Re- of relatives are nowhere near the Baltimore Police Depart- percent of the 1,350 charges for gotta take all my clothes off?’ frequent trips to Johnson City. gina, Greg, the twins (Ronald as close as I was to my cousins ment, it is surprising that street making a false statement to an The male officer replied ‘yeah’ No one loved going to John- and Randall), and “Suzie Q” growing up. rebellions didn’t occur sooner in officer; and 84 percent of the and ordered a female officer to son City more than I did. By (Katherine Madison). Neither Big Mama nor Aunt Baltimore. 6,500 people arrested for ‘dis- strip search the woman. The fe- day, I lived at the Carver Rec I had already been close to Julia Mae would be pleased The report is a stinging as- orderly conduct,’” the report male officer then put on purple Center with D.D., Charles and Uncle Frank’s children, espe- that our once close-knit family sessment of the police depart- stated. latex gloves, pulled up the wom- Little Buddy and at night, Hat- cially the older ones – LuLu, is in shambles. But as long as ment’s policies and practices Prosecutors rejected more an’s shirt and searched around tie would take me to one of the Dosha, Doris, Carolyn, Alber- I have breath in me, I am go- that concluded: “There is rea- than 11,000 charges because her bra. Finding no weapons or black clubs. There was a rough ta, Knuck and Herman – be- ing to try to get my family back sonable cause to believe that they lacked probable cause. contraband around the woman’s one on Wilson Avenue, but we cause he held out a long time together. I know it’s a very BPD engages in a pattern or “BPD also stops African- chest, the officer then pulled knew to stay away from there before moving from Tuscaloo- long shot, but I owe that to Big practice of conduct that violates American drivers at dispropor- down the woman’s underwear unless Hattie and I had been sa to Johnson City. Mama and Aunt Julia Mae to the Constitution or federal law.” tionate rates. African Americans and searched her anal cavity. dispatched by Aunt Julia Mae Over the years, the family keep trying. It said the Baltimore Police accounted for 82 percent of all This search again found no evi- Department engages in a pattern BPD vehicle stops, compared to dence of wrongdoing and the of- or practice of: only 60 percent of the driving ficers released the woman with- (1) making unconstitutional age population in the city and out charges.” stops, searches, and arrests 27 percent of the driving age The Justice Department con- (2) using enforcement strate- population in the greater metro- ducted the 14-month study in gies that produce severe and un- politan area.” the aftermath of the death of justified disparities in the rates Many of the stops were not Freddie Gray, 25. He was ar- of stops, searches and arrests of justified. rested April 12, 2015 for al- African Americans “We also found large racial legedly possessing an illegal (3) using excessive force disparities in BPD’s arrests for switchblade knife. While being (4) retaliating against people drug possession. While survey transported for booking, he fell engaging in constitutionally- data shows that African Ameri- into a coma after suffering neck protected expression. cans use drugs at rates similar and spine injuries and died the Furthermore, the report con- to or slightly exceeding other next day. Relatives attributed cluded, “BPD’s targeted po- population groups, BPD arrest- Gray’s death to “rough rides” licing of certain Baltimore ed African Americans for drug Baltimore police often give to neighborhoods with minimal possession at five times the rate suspects they are transporting oversight or accountability dis- of others.” to jail. proportionately harms African- It explained, “BPD searched “We also examined BPD’s American residents. African Americans more fre- transportation of detainees, but Racially disparate impact is quently during pedestrian and were unable to make a finding present at every stage of BPD’s vehicle stops, even though due to a lack of available data,” enforcement actions, from the searches of African Americans the study said. “We were unable initial decision to stop indi- were less likely to discover con- to secure reliable records from viduals on Baltimore streets traband. Indeed, BPD officers either BPD or the jail regarding to searches, arrests and uses of found contraband twice as often injuries sustained during trans- force. These racial disparities, when searching white individu- port or any recordings.” along with evidence suggest- als compared to African Ameri- Baltimore police were quick ing intentional discrimination, cans during vehicle stops and to detain or arrest citizens ex- erode the community trust that 50 percent more often during ercising their First Amendment is critical to effective policing.” pedestrian stops.” rights. They frequently took of- As we have seen from simi- Baltimore police “engages in fense if someone used language lar investigations conducted by a pattern or practice of exces- that was rude or disrespectful, the Justice Department’s Civil sive force,” the report found. though that does not violate the Rights Division, this is prob- “Officers frequently resort to law. ably a portrait of most big city physical force when a subject A 1987 Supreme Court deci- police departments. In this case, does not immediately respond to sion (City of Houston v. Hill), the sheer breadth of the docu- verbal commands, even where held: “The freedom of indi- mented racial discrimination is the subject poses no imminent viduals verbally to oppose or mind-boggling. threat to the officer or others.” challenge police action without Take the simple matter of be- Police also engage in humili- thereby risking arrest is one of ing able to walk the streets with- ating public strip searches. the principle characteristics by out being suspected of commit- “In one of these incidents – which we distinguish a free na- ting a crime. African Americans memorialized in a complaint tion from a police state.” were stopped three times as of- that the Department sustained While no one is accusing the ten as white residents and were – officers in BPD’s Eastern Dis- Baltimore Police Department of 95 percent of the 410 people trict publicly strip-searched a operating a police state, it clear- stopped at least 10 times. woman following a routine traf- ly needs a major overhaul. www.mississippilink.com AUGUST 25 - 31, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 17

JSU’s Jones named Coach Fred McNair’s Sports All-American begins second Alcorn historical football exploit

By Jerry Komia Domatob Special to The Mississippi Link He efficiently played quar- terback for Alcorn State Uni- versity. Then, in the past two years 2014-15 when he served as assistant head coach, they won games with proficiency. The legendary Fred McNair is back the second time as head coach, with the departure of the first ever Caucasian lead train- er, Jay Hopson, who is current- Pictured are Marquis Warford, Alcorn head coach Fred McNair, Le- ly head coach at the University noris Footman and Detonio Dade. PHOTO BY JERRY DOMATOB of Southern Mississippi. McNair now embarks upon offensive and defensive players, can still capitalize on giants another historical phase of his there is no shred of doubt that such as: coach McNair, quarter- eventful career. The unassuming the team may battle adversity. back Lenoris Footman, running and down-to-earth Alcorn head However, optimism reigns back/wide receiver Marquis coach, McNair is the brother of on the Alcorn squad, though Warford and center linebacker Jackson State University’s defensive standout Javancy Jones has been named a Pre-season Hero Sports All- the legendary late Steve Mc- they realize that opponents per- DeAntionio Dade. American. Jones has rotated between defensive end and outside linebacker at JSU and has been a fierce pass Nair. The latter propelled Al- ceive them as the No. 1 team to The 2016 Student Govern- rusher from both positions. He totaled 91 tackles, 24 1/2 tackles for loss, nine sacks, five quarterback hurries corn State University’s football beat. ment Association president, and two forced fumbles as a junior in 2015. As a sophomore in 2014, he led the team with 108 tackles, including on the global map as one of the Head coach McNair’s men- Michael Hurns, running backs 18 for loss despite playing with two broken hands. Jones was also the league’s Freshman of the Year in 2013. best quarterbacks who gradu- toring with the support of of- Aron Baker, Delancer Turner ated from a historically black fensive coordinator Fred Kaiss along with wide receivers college and university. and defensive coordinator Charles Hughes and Tip Mck- In the 2016 season, Alcorn Cedric Thomas is a plus for enzie are featured among re- Braves will lock horns with the Braves. Additionally, the turning stars who will hold the Okoro is arch rivals notably Jackson Brave’s experience and deter- forte for Alcorn Braves with State, Grambling State, Ala- mination may again elevate unbounded courage and tenac- Alcorn’s Athlete bama State, Alabama AM, Val- them among the best teams in ity. ley State, Southern and Texas the country. Teams’ true mea- Although to the victor goes of the Week Southern. Evidently, these sure only arise when they com- the trophy, we wish the Braves Southwest Athletic teams will pete in the pitch of play. How- and all competing teams the The first Alcorn State University student-athlete of the week target tumbling Alcorn from ever, like all games, results are best of luck during the 2016 award of the 2016-17 year was awarded to Rita Okoro of the high pinnacle where it has always shrouded in mystery. season. the Lady Braves soccer program. reigned for two successive sea- Victors surface solely after the Jerry Domatob is a mass sons as champions. last whistle blast. communications professor at Okoro was given the designation Aug. 23. She registered Having lost some prominent Nonetheless, Alcorn Braves Alcorn State University. a team-high three shots in Alcorn’s season-opener at UL- Lafayette Aug. 21, with one on goal.

The freshman striker from Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria was selected as team co-captain before the season by head coach Samuel Nwaneri. Devilettes open season

Okoro and the soccer program return to action at 4 p.m. Sept. 13, in a match at Delta State University. They will with 4-0 loss to Warhawks play their home and conference opener against Howard at 4 p.m. Sept. 23, at Jack Spinks-Marino Casem Stadium. Mississippi Link Newswire they came out strong, displaying Scroggins faced one shot on The Mississippi Valley State their athletic ability on the field. goal for a save. University Devilettes soccer Mississippi Valley held ULM In the second half, the War- team opened their season and scoreless for the first 30 minutes hawks scored their final goal of home campaign hosting the of the opening half before con- the contest in the 64th minute. Valley’s Gyasi chosen SWAC Warhawks of the University of ceding two at 30:44 and 31:25. Gyasi finished the contest Louisiana-Monroe. The third goal was scored at with 12 saves while facing 16 Goalkeeper of the Week With an overcast sky, the Dev- 37:14, on a penalty kick, to close on target shots. ilettes were unable to overcome the half 3-0. The Devilettes will travel to a 4-0-deficit en-route to falling In the opening half, Rita Gya- Ruston, La., to face Lady Tech- Mississippi Valley State’s Rita Gyasi si recorded four saves, while sters of Louisiana Tech Aug. 26. has been recognized by the South- to the Devilettes. MVSU drops western Athletic Conference as Soccer to 0-1 on the season; however, facing 11 shots. ULM’s Brooke Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Goalkeeper of the Week for her out- standing performance in competition Aug. 19 - 21. The senior from Ghana For information about advertising in conceded four goals in the shutout to Louisiana – Monroe. Gyasi recorded 12 saves while facing 21 shots. As a The Mississippi Link starter, she played the entire 90 min- utes. Gyasi holds a .750 save percent- please call: 601-896-0084 age and is ranked second in saves for the SWAC. or e-mail [email protected]

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WILYHIGH TEXAS RANGERWATER” TRACKS SIBLING BANK ROBBERS IN CAPTIVATING CAT-AND-MOUSE CRIME THRILLER

By Kam Williams officer (Richard Christie) had very vulnerable mom. Columnist duped her into taking a reverse However, the heists soon Tanner (Ben Foster) and mortgage on her cattle ranch come to the attention of the Toby Howard (Chris Pine) are for a pittance. Consequently, a Texas Rangers, and the case is siblings but about as different predatory lending institution is assigned to Marcus Hamilton as night and day. The former holding a lien on land which (Jeff Bridges) a wily old veter- is impulsive, reckless and so- Toby has just learned is sitting an weeks away from retirement. ciopathic, a combination which atop a fortune in untapped oil It’s not long before he and his helps explain why he’s spent a reserves. But unless the note is half-breed Comanche partner long stretch in prison for a vio- paid off by Friday, Texas Mid- (Gil Birmingham) are on the lent crime. By comparison, his lands bank will follow through pair’s trail. younger brother is a relatively on its threat to foreclose, “Come Thus unfolds Hell or High stable, sensitive and chivalrous hell or high water.” Water, a captivating, cat-and- soul. Toby wants to save the prop- mouse crime thriller directed by While Tanner was behind erty and sign it over to his boys. Brit David Mackenzie (Starred bars, divorced Toby has di- Trouble is, he can’t raise the Up). Between Taylor Sheri- vided his time between raising cash. The dilemma has him dan’s (Sicario) engaging, char- his two sons (John Paul How- considering breaking the law acter-driven script and a pletho- ard and Christopher W. Garcia) for the first time in his life. ra of powerful performances by and caring for his terminally-ill Enlisting the assistance of his Jeff Bridges and company, this mother. So, it’s no surprise that just-paroled brother, he hatches bona fide sleeper would be gen- upon his mom’s recent demise, a plan to rob Texas Midlands erating tons of Oscar buzz if it she cut that ne’er-do-well black branches until they’ve raised hadn’t been released in the dog sheep of the family out of her the amount needed to retire the days of August. will entirely, leaving her sizable debt. The two proceed to em- A neo-noir masterpiece not to estate to her only honorable off- bark on a spree aimed solely at be missed. spring. the avaricious institution that Kam Williams can be reached Unfortunately, a shady loan had taken advantage of their at [email protected]. Book Review You’re the One I Want By Shane Allison • c.2016, Strebor Books $16.00 / $22.00 Canada • 317 pages

By Terri Schlichenmeyer is, somewhat. Confusing con- Columnist versation between characters Mine, mine, mine. doesn’t help any either but then When you were 2 years old, again, scintillating dialogue that was your favorite word. isn’t why you’d pick this book Everything you saw belonged up. to you, somehow, one way or Filled with explicit sex, pro- another. If you liked it, it was fanity, violence, lies and cheat- yours. If you didn’t like it, it ing, “You’re the One I Want” was yours, too. And as you’ll is an over-the-top story that see in the new novel “You’re you might not decide to read the One I Want” by Shane Al- in public because it’s steamy. lison, some people never out- I mean, wipe-the-fog-from- grow that. your-glasses steamy. Every- Don’t think Bree didn’t no- thing else is secondary in this tice that Deanthony was at book – the characters don’t Kashawn’s birthday party. matter, the locale doesn’t mat- Some might think it natural was always making Bree’s life ter, even author Shane Alli- that he would be – they were better, making Bree’s marriage son’s supporting cast is incon- twins, after all, so Kashawn’s better, getting Bree what she sequential here. birthday was Deanthony’s thought she needed, helping The steam is at the stern, birthday, too. But Bree didn’t Bree make Kashawn happy. All sex is what runs this book, and think Deanthony would dare that, it was something Tangela that’s all you need to know. I show his face after what hap- hated, just as she hated Bree say that so you’re clear that pened. She surely hoped he because Tangela really just this novel is predictable and wouldn’t tell anyone that wanted Kashawn for herself. nasty, but readable. It’s not they’d slept together, because And here’s the thing: much like horrid, but it is hot. And if you Bree was married to Kashawn. Bree, Tangela always got what need that kind of escape, grab Why did she do it? Bree she wanted; plus, she really “You’re the One I Want” and didn’t have an answer to that. wasn’t Bree’s best friend. make it yours. She loved Kashawn, that was Tangela wasn’t anybody’s Terri Schlichenmeyer can be for sure. He was a doctor, re- friend. reached at bookwormsez@ya- spected in their community, Sounds complicated? Yes, it hoo.com. and he was smoking-hot. He loved her, too, though he knew she had a shady past as a danc- er at a local gentleman’s club. He treated Bree like a queen, so there was no reason for her to sleep with Kashawn’s brother, except that she couldn’t resist the way Deanthony looked at her. Deanthony had always been a little jealous of Kashawn. Truth was, he was in love with Bree and he couldn’t under- stand why she’d ever choose Kashawn over him. He was better for her in so many ways, and he knew she’d be happier with him – just as long as she never found out what he did af- ter he left Florida to follow his dreams. Bree’s BFF, Tangela, had a plan. That was nothing new. Tangela was always planning on Bree’s behalf because it was all about Bree, wasn’t it? She ENTERTAINMENT

www.mississippilink.com AUGUST 25 - 31, 2016 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 19 Boxers have Dr. Banks in their corner By Curtis Bunn because of hard punches. Participants seek ways to detect performance-en- Urban News Service often undergo dramatic weight loss just hancing drugs. They contribute to se- Dr. Greg Banks always has been pas- before fights to meet weight require- vere injuries because they “allow guys sionate about boxing and mixed martial ments. Banks explained that quickly to train longer, get more muscle mass arts. But being a doctor is what forced losing and regaining weight can spell on their bodies and withstand more in- him into a corner … literally. trouble. juries. And they are able to inflict more An intimate knowledge of the dan- “Dehydration comes with weight- injuries on their opponents because gers of ring competition, as both partic- cutting,” Banks said. “Their whole their strength is off the scales.” ipant and spectator, inspired the family goal is to come into the fight as big and Banks started his medical journey as and urgent-care physician to moonlight strong as possible, to inflict as much a teenager. He hoped to become a ma- as a guardian of these combatants. pain as possible. But with weight-cut- rine scientist. But when that discipline Banks has been a Washington, D.C.- ting, you lose weight all over. bored him, Banks’ physician father area ringside doctor at boxing and “In the brain, there is something asked him several questions and then MMA events for a decade. He is driven called CSF [cerebrospinal fluid] that said: “You want to help people? Then by his love of these sports and his com- helps cushion the brain. But when maybe you should be a doctor.” mitment to help people. you’re dehydrated, there is less of that “Then he walked away,” Banks said. “I would see these guys ringside in a cushion, that fluid. Quick weight gain “No pressure.” corner and wonder: ‘Who’s that with a won’t allow you to function at your But the idea took root. At age 18, he stethoscope?’” premium and you won’t be as protect- began the trek that led him to his fam- That curiosity ultimately led Banks Dr. Greg Banks runs the 2014 Marine ed. So, your brain can get hit with the ily medicine practice in Front Royal, to secure his license through the As- Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. first blow and then bounce off the other Va. His service as a ringside doctor has sociation of Ringside Physicians. He PHOTOS COURTESY OF DR. GREG BANKS Dr. Banks side of the skull. So that’s a double been just as rewarding. soon became that guy ringside, with concussion that can cause tearing of “Back in the day, getting your resi- the stethoscope. taekwondo, too, it’s a great opportunity “The doctor is mostly in the shadows the blood vessels in the brain, causing dency was like going through war,” he “It’s a very significant job because of to have a great seat to see the matches. – until something happens,” he said. bleeding, which is never good. said. “And with that, you got some- the physical nature of the sports,” said Most important, though, it’s very dan- “It’s scary sometimes. But, most of the “It’s a big science. (Doctors are) thing engrained in your character: Ev- Dr. Gregory Pleasants, who has served gerous to compete in these sports, and time, the injuries are cuts or maybe a looking at it each year: ‘What can we eryone’s a patient. When you see some- for 15 years as a Richmond, Virginia- the ringside doctors are there to help broken bone, sprains. When I’m not do to prevent [traumatic brain injuries] one who looks like they are about to get based ringside doctor. “I have worked minimize injury – especially brain in- worried about the fighter, I’m actually from happening?’ One thing we’re into trouble, that stuff from my train- some fights with Greg, and he has a jury.” having a great time because I have the looking at is dates, so boxers have a ing kicks in. … And trouble is where real passion for the sports to go with The native Washingtonian and How- best seat in the house.” deadline to make the weight that’s not the ringside physician steps in. No. his passion for service.” ard University College of Medicine But Banks said there are many factors so close to the fight, giving the body 1, above all, is to protect the fighter. “For me,” said Banks, 52, “as some- graduate said his job is both entertain- in boxers or MMA fighters who suffer enough time to replace that fluid.” That’s more of a thrill than watching one who loves the sports and studied ing and gratifying. serious brain damage – and it’s not just Banks said that doctors continue to the fights.” FILM REVIEW Monticello to host summit on slavery Suicide Squad falls short Trice Edney Newswire Historians, descendants of Monticello slaves, cultural lead- as comic-book flick ers and activists will discuss the history of slavery and its mean- By Dwight Brown ing today on race, freedom, and NNPA News Wire Film Critic equality during a public summit 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m Sept. 17, at “Deadpool” may have raised Monticello, the Charlottesville the bar far too high for the comic- home of President Thomas Jef- book-turned-film genre. It was ferson. fresh, innovative, irreverent, de- Giovanni Gates Gordon-Reed The summit, “Memory, mented, unpredictable, visually Mourning, Mobilization: Lega- er-editor Jon Meacham and child inspire frank, far-ranging dia- alluring, well-acted, written, di- cies of Slavery and Freedom in advocate Marian Wright Edel- logue on the history of slavery rected and produced. “Batman America,” is part of a multiday man. and its meaning in today’s con- v Superman: Dawn of Justice” event with the University of Vir- The event will include a per- versations on race and equal- flew in its shadow. And now the ginia to celebrate the 50th anni- formance by poet and author ity,” said Leslie Greene Bow- much-hyped “Suicide Squad” versary of the National Endow- Nikki Giovanni, the Commu- man, president and CEO of the falls short, too. ment for the Humanities. nity Performance Project and the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at The task of bringing this DC Will Smith (left) and Margot Robbie star in “Suicide Squad.” PHOTO Speakers will include scholars Union Run Baptist Church Choir. Monticello. Entertainment comic book story COURTESY/ WARNER BROS. Henry Louis Gates Jr., Annette While the summit is free, reg- For more information, and to to life is on the shoulders of writ- Gordon-Reed and Ed Ayers, istration is required. register, go to www.monticello. er/director David Ayer. Within the ening her city and the world. Her Flag pines, “The only woman filmmaker Bree Newsome, writ- “We believe this summit will org/neh. first 15 minutes, it’s obvious that strategy is to fight evil with evil I cared about is trapped inside something is off. The film doesn’t by enlisting the aid of hardcore that witch.” First: the audience start with a killer action scene super villains who are languish- can see that, you don’t have to that draws you in. It gets stuck in ing in the Belle Reve Federal tell them. Second: Man up, han- a dull parade of flashback back- Penitentiary and desperate for dle your business, go kick ass stories for each of the characters. freedom. “I’ve finally got the and stop whining. Do you think As the action scenes do come worst of the worst,” Waller says. Deadpool would utter a line that into view, none are well-shot, She dubs them “Meta-Humans.” belongs in a Hallmark Halloween choreographed or out-of-this- She assigns military com- Card? No! world sci-fi crazy. Ayer wrote the mander Rick Flag (Joel Kinna- Unlike the Avengers or X-Men script for “Training Day.” He man, “Robocop”) to lead the mis- movies, where some moviegoers directed (in a compelling docu- sion. He brings a Samurai warrior will be familiar with the heroes mentary style) and wrote (with woman named Katana (Karen or anti-heroes, this film brings a engagingly grim realism) the cool Fukuhara) along. whole new set of characters to police/crime/drama/thriller “End The criminals who will form the screen that only hardcore DC of Watch” (starring Michael Peña the A-Team militia are: Deadshot comic book readers would know. and Jake Gyllenhaal). Nothing (Will Smith), an assassin in soli- The viewer is forced to meet, on his resume screams, “I know tary confinement who was - cap greet and hear the history of each, how to make a fantasy adventure tured and arrested by none other and it’s a lot to ask. What’s even film.” than Batman (Ben Affleck ver- more challenging is that none of The footage seems cheesy and sion and seeing him is a buzzkill). the Suicide Squad participants low budget. Too many shots have Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie, have powers that are all that a brownish hue. The cinematog- “The Legend of Tarzan, “Focus”) magical. If they really had a lot raphy (Roman Vasyanov, “End of was once a psychiatrist who had of mojo, they wouldn’t spend so Watch”) looks like someone put a very famous patient, The Joker much time in long drawn-out and dirty Scotch tape over the camera (Jared Leto). She let the fiend get often boring fight scenes. They’d lens. The interior sets and street or the better of her and she now has be able to annihilate their adver- back alley scenes (Oliver Scholl amazing agility, fighting powers saries, in seconds. production designer; Beauchamp and a bad girl attitude. Though the cast members put Fontaine and Shane Vieau, set Slipknot (Adam Beach, “Flags their hearts and souls into their decorators) appear fake, and not of Our Fathers”) is a master es- performances, none of their por- in a stylish-really-intended-to-do- cape artist. Captain Boomerang trayals resonate and all have done this way. The entire production (Jai Courtney, “Divergent”) is a better jobs in other films or TV looks like it was filmed in a studio buffed and muscular Aussie rob- shows. or a back lot. ber. Killer Croc (Adewale Akin- That’s a further reflection on Hard to believe that Steven nuoye-Agbaje, “Pompeii”) is a the unimaginative direction and a Price, Oscar-winner for the beast with an amphibians’ face. feeble script that never puts them beautifully scored “Gravity” is The group is rounded out by the in the right light or makes their responsible for the background very enigmatic and troubled Dia- characters worth watching. Given music that sounds like it’s from blo (Jay Hernandez, Bad Moms) the right material, some in the the Macy’s Day Parade. The pac- a fire starter. cast are fully capable of handing ing and editing are tolerable (John Complicating matters, as the in Oscar-worthy performances. Gilroy, “Nightcrawler”) and nei- soldiers and the coerced crimi- They’ve done it before. ther help or hinder. nals hunt the evildoers, is Flag’s Considering this film, the mis- U.S. intelligence officer Aman- love affair with a Dr. June Moone guided “Batman v Superman: da Waller (Viola Davis), who runs (Cara Delevingne, “Pan”). His Dawn of Justice” doesn’t look so a clandestine ops group called the paramour has been possessed bad. And that glowing halo that Advanced Research Group Unit- by a witch named Enchantress, “Deadpool” wears proudly shines ing Superhumans (A.R.G.U.S.), an ancient goddess who is in ca- brighter every time a pretender is trying to lead the charge against hoots with the enemy. In a piece like “Suicide Squad” hits the the- an alien superpower that is threat- of tacky, over-obvious dialogue, aters. 20 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK AUGUST 25 - 31, 2016 www.mississippilink.com

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