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The Mississippi Link salutes Dr. David Marion on this milestone achievement. Congratulations on becoming the 41st Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi. General Missionary Baptist State Convention 2018 Termination hearing in Jackson, MS underway for ousted By Dr. Jerry Domatob Contributing Writer Mississippi’s Missionary Baptist Church leaders and members joy- superintendent in Canton fully converged at the Jackson Mar- riott Hotel, where they celebrated By Othor Cain Editor their 129th anniversary, July 16-20. Prayers, meetings, music, net- Blistering testimony began last week working, sermons and fellowship in the termination hearing for Cassandra marked the event. Against the back- Williams, the former superintendent of drop of the theme, “Envisioning the Canton Public School District, who the Future with High Expectation board offi cials say was fi red because of in Jesus Christ,” members engaged her lack of professionalism and discrimi- in educational refl ections, social natory accusations. interaction, networking as well as For two days the school board, repre- worship, fellowship leadership and sented by Attorney Lisa Ross, presented management strategies. teachers, administrators and other dis- Under the leadership of President Dr. Jerry Young (L), president, NBC trict employees that gave scathing tes- Rev. Isiac Jackson Jr., Executive and Rev. Isiac Jackson (R), president, timony about Williams’ management Secretary Rev. Otis L. Davis and GMBSC style. Some even presented secretly re- Treasurer Rev. Melvin Montgom- corded audio from meetings Williams ery participants came from diverse as “The Father of Negro Baptists held, in an attempt to paint her as an congregations throughout the state in Mississippi.” One of their early overbearing leader. for the well attended annual con- accomplishments was the found- Beverly Luckett, the school district’s vention. ing and operation of Natchez Col- public relations director, said she was Jackson in his opening homily lege, present day Jackson State afraid Williams would run her over with thanked God for empowering the University, where pastors and other her car. “I was sitting in a meeting and association to survive and grow church leaders were educated. The Williams, who had been known to say over the decades. He saluted offi - convention also established schools derogatory things about my husband… cers, members, pastors, preachers, and seminaries for blacks in an era one day said I was so mad with him messengers and friends. when many were excluded from [Dwight Luckett] that I could have run Jackson said in the future the con- mainstream establishments. Al- him over with my car,” Luckett said. “A gregation will focus on developing though the organization wrestled short time later, I was in the parking lot the Natchez property where Jack- with problems during its 129 year walking to my car and Mrs. Williams son State University was founded, history, they also bequeathed last- drove past me and I was afraid that she improving the Mississippi Baptist ing legacies in other arenas. would run me over…all I could think seminary and tackling social justice Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar about was what she had said in a previ- Williams issues. Lumumba welcomed participants ous meeting.” The General Baptist Association to the event. He noted that, “Over At one point during Luckett’s testi- changes and had never been given a be presented to the Mississippi Depart- came into being in 1872 under the the decades, this outstanding orga- mony, she became extremely emotional substantial raise since starting with the ment of Education (MDE) July 31. leadership of the celebrated Co- nization has served the citizens of and began crying almost uncontrolla- district in 2014. “I had one or two cost of Lovie J. Chesser, a former teacher in lumbus minister, Rev. Jesse Free- our city through the promotion of bly. “Mrs. Williams is a mastermind of living increases but nothing comparable the district, testifi ed that she was accused man Boulden. In 1890, a historic Christian education, evangelism, manipulative behavior…she has a way to what public relations directors make.” of sabotage. “I didn’t come to work for merger was orchestrated between social services and profound minis- of pretending to be someone that she Sources say Luckett’s husband Mrs. Williams. I came to work for the the General Baptist Association try. We must continue to support ef- is not,” Luckett said as she wiped tears Dwight, who is the current interim super- students and that should have been clear and the General Convention. A vet- forts that cultivate the spiritual and away. intendent for the school district recently by my work record,” Chesser said. “So, eran ex-slave preacher Rev. Ran- educational needs of our citizens.” Luckett, who has worked under four presented to the board a salary increase no, I was not trying to sabotage Mrs. dall Pollard emerged as the pio- superintendents during her tenure with of $10K for her. The board approved. neer leader whom many described Convention the district, said she was moved to dif- This information was not made public Williams Continued on page 3 ferent offi ces, had title and job duty during the hearing as the budget has to Continued on page 3 Leading community business owners to achievement and growth By Cianna Hope Reeves to jumpstart their career – Mis- ing rural, it is important for us to To prevent the absence of suf- JSU Student Intern sissippi’s District Offi ce was one make certain our programs and fi cient funding from lenders and Small companies are the bulk location he visited. services are dispersed throughout having an unsteady source of of the economy and as entrepre- At the regional SBA’s Open rural vicinities within the state,” income in rural places, Bell an- neurship continues to rise in mod- House, attendees heard about said Janita Stewart, event coor- nounced the partnership with ern society, guidance in knowing Bell’s inspiring story of success, dinator and SBA district director. Region IV SBA and United how to create and operate a long- learned more about the services As an independent agency of States Department of Agriculture lasting business is vital. offered by SBA and interacted the federal government, SBA (USDA) to host events that would In an effort to provide direction with lenders, resource partners is committed to making strides provide opportunities for minuet for self-made brands and aspir- and small local business owners to eliminate common struggles businesses to thrive through an ing capitalists in the rural south, throughout the capital area. for desired and current business initiative Rural Strong launching Regional Administrator Ashley “We wanted to coordinate the owners by providing fi nancial October 2018. Daniel Bell of Small Business open house as an outreach event support, access to capital, con- He spoke on the strategy’s pur- Administrator (SBA) hit the road because there are many people tracting, protecting the interest of pose. to the nine southern district SBA who want to start a business or small companies, business coun- “At cobranded events in rural Regional Director Ashley D. Bell informs attendees about their offi ces to lecture to a crowd of expand their businesses all over seling and collaborating with services and how they can assist small business owners in the young and old risktakers ready the state. With Mississippi be- start-ups. Business capital area. PHOTO BY CIANNA HOPE REEVES Continued on page 3

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2 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2018 www.mississippilink.com Hinds CC’s Cooper retires, leaving legacy of excellence

The Mississippi Link Newswire could help the kids, and they wanted to Bobby Cooper didn’t plan to stay do better. I’ve got former students ev- at Hinds Community College’s Utica erywhere.” Campus for 45 years. Goodness knows, One of those is James Adams (1996, he had plenty of opportunity to go to his 2001), senior program manager for a alma mater Tougaloo College, Jackson Dallas nonprofi t called Big Thought. “I State University, Alcorn State Univer- experienced some rough years while in sity or other places. college at Hinds, and Doc was always He was lured to what was then Utica there to say it would be all right. He Junior College in 1972 as a music in- supported me however he could and structor by the college’s participation, taught me, as a choir member and Jubi- along with Jackson State and Tougaloo, lee Singer, to be a gentlemen of honesty in Opera/South, a now-defunct black and excellence. I saw the best example opera company based in Jackson. in the life he walked before us all,” Ad- “Utica was looking for someone to ams said. work with their opera chorus for Op- Tracy James, one of the fi rst Utica era/South,” he recalled. “I didn’t come Campus music graduates, has known to stay – not to be there forever. Things Cooper since 1977. She’s a vocal mu- changed when I got there. I really liked Dr. Bobby Cooper was presented with a spe- Dr. Bobby Cooper directs the Jubilee Singers at the May 2018 graduation cer- sic teacher at a middle school in Ohio. what I was doing. cial momento. emony on the Utica Campus. “Music became my livelihood, so I owe “I was mainly just a one-person mu- much to Dr. Cooper for the wisdom and sic department. I taught piano, I taught WAE recognition and the college’s most bassadors for us,” he said. 12 to 15 singers. “These were my bet- inspiration he instilled in me,” she said. voice, I taught theory. You name it, I did prestigious recognition, the 3E Award. Muse recalls attending a national ter singers. Just because you were a part “One thing Dr. Cooper taught me was it. I enjoyed it very, very much,” he said. The Fine Arts Center on the Utica Cam- community college convention in New of the choir did not mean you would be always bring your ‘A’ game to the class- Then he had a life-changing experi- pus bears his name. Orleans a few years ago when the Ju- one of my Jubilee Singers,” he said. room.” ence. He read “Black Man’s Burden” Two scholarships have been estab- bilee Singers performed. “I’ve been go- The Jubilee Singers traveled exten- Calvin Bogan Sr., a music major from by Utica Institute founder William lished in his honor, the Dr. Bobby ing to those meetings for years. Very sively and performed widely. One of fall 2009 to summer 2013, is youth pas- Holtzclaw, learning about the all-male Cooper’s Jubilee Singers Scholarship seldom does anybody get a standing Cooper’s favorite performances was at tor at West Point Baptist Church in Hat- Jubilee Singers group formerly used in 2012 and the Daughters of Bobby ovation, but theirs was automatic when the Vatican in Rome in 1999 where they tiesburg. as a fund-raising tool to keep the his- Cooper Singers Scholarship in 2015. He they performed,” he said. sang “Ave Maria” and the group’s trade- “Dr. Cooper is a voice of assurance, torically black college afl oat. The group established the Dr. Bobby Cooper En- Retired Utica Campus Vice President mark “Amen” for Pope John Paul II. the portrait of grace and the epitome of was active from 1922 to 1941. dowed Scholarship in 2002. George Barnes, who worked at the cam- “It was so exciting to sing at the Vati- kindness. One of his many wonderful “I said, ‘Wow, this is something I He plans to stay productive in his re- pus from 1962 to 2013, counts Cooper can. People came and talked to us and attributes I’ve noticed is his timeliness. would like to do.’ When I was at Tou- tirement. He has applied for a National as a friend. talked to the fellows. We were really My most memorable moment with Dr. galoo College, I was in a male group. I Endowment for the Humanities grant “He’s done a lot of things for people. celebrities. We enjoyed it so much,” he Cooper is testament to his impeccable wanted to continue it so I said, ‘I’m go- to write the story of the Jubilee Sing- He’s done a lot of things for me. He said. timeliness,” he said. ing to start this back.’ It took off.” ers and embark on a book tour. As the is just a fi ne person who has worked Things haven’t always been smooth. Students had planned a birthday cel- Cooper resurrected the Jubilee Sing- motto goes, “Once a Jubilee, always a hard,” Barnes said. “I have a great re- There have been a few trials along the ebration for Cooper Nov. 3, 2010, but ers in 1982, right around the time Utica Jubilee.” spect for him. way. And he and his wife have been Bogan wasn’t able to be there after his Junior College and Hinds Junior Col- Cooper leaves behind a legacy of ex- “He was tough. He was kind and awakened more than once by a student mother died of cancer and her funeral lege merged because of a federal higher cellence in his music program but will friendly but he wasn’t always soft,” calling at midnight after getting into a was on that day. education desegregation court order. always be best known for the Jubilee Barnes said. “If something needed diffi cult situation. “I viewed my mother for the last time. Cooper retired at the end of June Singers and their rebirth. tightening down, he knew when he “Kids who were not quite sure about As I stood there, I felt a fi rm, but gentle as the current longest serving Hinds Clyde Muse, who became Hinds needed to do it. He was fi rm and fair. themselves and what they can do –you hand on my shoulder. That hand was employee. Along the way, he was rec- president July 1, 1978, before the merg- Students had a lot of faith in him. They get a chance to work with them because that of Dr. Cooper. He spent his birth- ognized many times for his work. His er of the two institutions, recognized loved him.” enrollment was small. I always had a day with my family and I as we funeral- awards include Outstanding and Dis- the jewel the college had in Cooper and Cooper’s Jubilee Singers started small house full of my students. ized my mother,” Bogan said. “I can say tinguished Academic Instructor of the the Jubilee Singers. – four young men, three of them from But I enjoyed it and still hear from for me and everyone else that Dr. Coo- Year, Hinds Humanities Teacher of the “I’ve been pleased to support them Illinois where he had gone to graduate those kids today about their experi- per has always been there for anyone Year, Life Star, Hinds Hero, HEAD- over the years. They truly are great am- school. Now the groups average about ences. It was an environment that you who needed him and is always in time.” www.mississippilink.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 3 Convention Justice Department reopens Continued from page 1 Lumumba applauded the dedication and commitment of of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. It will be church leaders and encouraged them to keep up the excel- held in Minneapolis, MN, September 3-7. Dr. Jerry Young, Emmett Till murder case lent work. pastor of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi State Governor Phil Byrant greeted conven- Miss., is president of the National Baptist Convention. By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Contributor tion members and thanked the organizers for hosting it. “I Jerry Komia Domatob is a professor of Mass Communi- commend your faithfulness and commitment to promoting cation, at Alcorn State University, Lorman-Mississippi. An The U.S. Department of Jus- the importance and awareness of your mission. Missis- author, journalist, photographer, poet and researcher, he is tice has once again reopened the sippi is proud of its leaders.” currently working on three projects. His latest publications infamous Emmett Till case. The Attendees benefitted from workshops, seminars, discus- are: Communication, Culture and Human Rights as well as 1955 murder case was a major sions and meetings. Positive Vibrations. Contact him at: [email protected]. turning point in the Civil Rights Arrangements are underway for the 138th Annual Session See photos page 19. Movement and one of the most notorious murders in United States history. In August 28, 1955, Emmett Williams Till, who was 14, was murdered Continued from page 1 in the town of Money, Mississip- Till Williams…to do so would mean I would sabotage the stu- Sources close to Williams say that it was important for pi by Roy Bryant and his half- crime in a 1956 interview for dents.” Williams to have this hearing because the public and oth- brother J.W. Milam after Bry- LOOK magazine. Williams shocked many attending the hearing by mak- ers should be able to see the bullying and unlawful firings ant’s wife Carolyn alleged that Bryant died in 1994 and Mi- ing an exit before testimony got underway. “I’ve been doing that happen in Canton on a recurring bases. The superinten- Till whistled at her and groped lam died in 1980. these kinds of hearings for 20 years and I’ve never witnessed dent before Williams, Ike Haynes was also terminated by the her. Bryant and Milam abducted CNN.com reported that, a plaintiff leave their hearing…if anything, you stay and board and Ross was his attorney. Emmett Till from the home of “‘Several interested parties’ fight,” Ross said. Attorney Leyser Hayes, a former Special Assistant Attor- his great-uncle, beat him, shot asked the Justice Department in Williams’ attorney John Christopher, who previously ney General is serving as the hearing officer during these him in the head and dumped his 2004 whether any surviving sus- served as the school boards attorney, said he advised his cli- proceedings. Hayes who is also a member of the greek soror- body in the Tallahatchie River. pects could be prosecuted.” ent (Williams) to leave. “There’s no rule or law that requires ity Alpha Kappa Alpha and recently ran for the position of Till’s body was weighted down At the time the Justice Depart- a party to sit in a court room during the proceedings…it Southeastern Regional director, is connected to school board by a cast iron cotton gin pulley. ment determined that the statute would be difficult for Mrs. Williams to sit and hear all of this member Shivochie Dinkins. Dinkins, who is also a member Three days later his corpse was of limitations prevented any fed- stuff,” Christopher said. “When it is our turn to present, Mrs. of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, can be seen on Facebook in recovered from the river. eral prosecution, according to Williams will take the stand.” several photos with Hayes. The Mississippi Link is seeking Till’s body was sent to his CNN.com. Christopher said this has been the longest hearing he’s ever an ethics opinion from the Mississippi State Ethics Commis- mother, Mamie Carthan Till, in “Three years later, a Missis- encountered and he expects to be able to present Williams’ sion about Hayes’ ability to be impartial. Chicago. She demanded that her sippi grand jury declined to is- side of the story when the hearing reconvenes within the next The next hearing date is tentatively scheduled for July 30. son would have an open casket sue new charges,” CNN.com two-weeks. funeral. The decision would lead to worldwide press attention af- reported. ter hundreds of attendees were Many have speculated that the given full view of Till’s mutilat- reopening of Till’s death by the ed corpse. The Black Press, led Justice Department is related Business by Jet magazine, widely covered to last year’s publication of the Continued from page 1 Till’s murder, featuring several book “The Blood of Emmett parts of the states, we are going to identify where we have to have their own businesses, and this initiative is all about jarring photos. Till,” by author Tim Tyson. Ty- the least part amount of activity, what we could do better, bringing the banks to the people,” he stated. In a Justice Department state- son’s book revealed that Bry- and which counties could get more SBA loans,” stated Bell. In addition to expressing SBA’s commitment to support ment July 13, the reason given ant’s ex-wife, Carolyn Bryant Not only will Rural Strong target the inclination of start- individuals who are interested in becoming their own boss, for reopening the Till investiga- Donham, admitted in 2008 that ups but also boost the presence of current businesses in the the Bell & Washington Law Firm co-founder also educated tion was related to, “receiving she lied when she claimed Till countryside across all nine districts. attendees on the steps to take to attain their objective. new information.” However, the whistled at her, a tale she would “We will also look at how we can help existing busi- “The longer you wait to figure out what you need to Justice Department did not de- later tell her husband that set off nesses in rural areas become stronger and what counseling know, the more money you are going to waste. In those tail exactly what the new infor- a chain of events leading to Till’s services we could offer them by the partnership with USDA instances where you don’t know where to go, that’s what mation was. According to USA murder. who has developed a stronger brand over the years. We be- SBA is here for – to educate you on how to get your busi- Today, the decision was revealed In 1955 Donham was a 21 lieve by collaborating, we could get the word out better and ness running and thriving, because every day that you don’t to Congress in a February report, year-old former beauty queen; dig a little deeper,” said Bell. know something critical to business, you are losing money” but it is unclear what the Justice now, she’s more than 80 years Given that business seekers may not have the financial expressed Bell. Department is prepared to act old and living in North Carolina. stability to start their company and lenders are dismissing Bell closed with a lingering statement that could trans- on. The original casket of Emmett self-employed individuals for loans, Bell stated the initia- form the mindset of many businessmen and women in a In September 1955, Bryant Till was donated to the Smithso- tive will also bridge the relationship between lenders and room full of ideas and opportunities. and Milam were acquitted by an nian Institution and is now dis- loan-seekers. “The more time you spend on planning your business be- all-white jury after less than 90 played at the National Museum “There’s this perception that you have to do well in order fore you start, the more likely you will be successful,” he minutes of deliberation. Till’s of African American History and to get a loan, I see that there is a want out there for people said. murderers later admitted to the Culture. COMMUNITY

4 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2018 www.mississippilink.com Six individuals to be honored with legacy awards as part of Mississippi’s most infl uential African-American leaders

Anderson Clark Evers-Williams Meredith Slaughter Thompson

Mississippi Link Newswire “What an incredible group Westin Hotel in downtown successful and used that suc- tee will do an excellent job in MS 38802. “Our Mississippi” maga- of individuals that have done Jackson. cess to benefit others.” selecting 25 worthy recipients Nominations can also be zine publisher Wesley Wells so much for the State of Mis- Wells said nominations are Wells says an independent of this honor.” downloaded or filled out at has announced that six notable sissippi,” Wells said. still open. panel of business and com- Wells said the nomination www.ourmissmag.com. Mississippians have been se- “We are thrilled to have the Selection will be made in munity leaders from diverse process is simple. By let- Deadline for nomination is lected to be honored as lega- opportunity to pay homage to the areas of business, educa- backgrounds across the state ter, email or web, the person July 31. cies as part of the Mississippi’s them for all of their contribu- tion, servant leadership to in- will select the Top 25 African nominating needs to outline “There will be a lot of ex- 25 Most-Influential African tions to this state. These are clude government, military Americans in Mississippi. why they think the nominee citement and anticipation re- Americans honors ceremony the kind of people society will and civic service, entrepre- “’Our Mississippi’ maga- deserves such recognition. garding this event,” Wells said. in Jackson. be talking about 50-100 years neurs, religious/spiritual and zine editors and staff will not The nominees are limited to “We’re really looking forward Those selected to this presti- from now.” the professions. participate in the selection those persons currently alive. to identifying and having the gious group are: Myrlie Evers- The group will be honored “We are still taking nomina- process,” Wells added. Nominations can be emailed most prominent people in the Williams, James Meredith, along with 25 other influen- tions from people across the “We’ll just pass along the to legendpublishing@com- state under one roof for a com- Reuben Anderson, Bennie tial African Americans at an state,” Wells added. We are nominees we receive, but we cast.net or by mail to: Nomi- mon goal.” Thompson, Constance Slaugh- awards gala and reception looking for movers and shak- have the utmost confidence nations, Our Mississippi Mag- For more information go to ter-Harvey and Robert Clark. Thursday, October 25, at the ers, individuals that have been that this independent commit- azine, P.O. Box 1388, Tupelo, www.ourmissmag.com LOCAL

www.mississippilink.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 5 Singer and poet collaborate for ‘An Evening with Claire and Beth Ann’ on MPB Television premiering Aug. 6

Holley Fennelly

Mississippi Link Newswire duo’s several house concerts are described as “literary, play- eral Arts Teacher of the Year and Fennelly said. Bradfi eld. Singer/songwriter Claire Hol- – takes place inside The Ce- ful, meditative and earthy,” ac- Humanities Teacher of the Year The duo wraps up the concert “The smaller scale of this pro- ley and Mississippi poet laureate dars, Jackson’s oldest surviving cording to her bio. Her career in- in 2011. She has won numerous with a piece they collaborated on duction means the feelings are Beth Ann Fennelly entertain an residential structure. Holley and cludes seven full-length records, grants and awards for her work, together. Some of the lyrics from more immediate. Claire’s songs intimate audience with songs and Fennelly, who have been friends two extended-play records and which includes six books and a Holley’s song called “Kudzu” and Beth Ann’s poems make poems during “An Evening with for 15 years, take turns treating compositions for short fi lms and novel. Fennelly grew up in Chi- were taken from Fennelly’s poem you laugh one minute and bring Claire and Beth Ann” premiering the audience with their unique television shows. cago, and her family now resides titled “The Kudzu Chronicles.” tears to your eyes the next. They at 9 p.m. August 6 on Mississippi artistic talents during the perfor- Fennelly is an author, educa- in Oxford, Mississippi. Holley and Fennelly have both complement each other so well, Public Broadcasting Television. mance. tor and ambassador for literary “Mississippi is a state where been featured guests on MPB’s and I’m happy this show is being Encore presentations are set for 9 Holley, a native of Jackson, arts in the state. She teaches po- people still have a strong sense of Conversations program. MPB shared with our audience,” said p.m. August 10 and noon August now lives in Los Angeles. She’s etry and non-fi ction writing at the the narrative and still understand producers of “An Evening with Hart. 12. been writing songs since her col- University of Mississippi, where the place of literature and music Claire and Beth Ann” are Taiwo For more information on MPB, The performance – one of the lege days in Chicago. Her songs she was named Outstanding Lib- in their lives. It’s still relevant,” Gaynor, Corey Hart and Scott visit MPBonline.org.

Hinds County School District Weekly Update Gary Road Elementary School Registration

Kindergarten registration and re-enrollment for Gary Road Elementary students is open for the summer. Parents and guardians will be able to register children for kindergarten at Gary Road Elementary (7241 Gary Road, Byram, Miss.) from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday –Thursday. Returning fi rst and second grade students can be registered online with a Snap Code. If parents do not have a code, they can call Gary Road Elementary at 601 373-1319 to speak with a counselor and/or principal.

Parents and guardians will need to bring the following to complete enrollment: • A driver’s license or other state identifi cation card • Child’s birth certifi cate (long-form), immunization records (Form 121), social security card and discipline record for each child being enrolled • Current utility bill from the previous 30 days, AND fi led Homestead Exemption from the previous year, mortgage payment documentation or property deed of trust, apartment or home lease OR two (2) business or government correspondence

We encourage you to go ahead and register as soon as possible! 6 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2018 www.mississippilink.com

BACK-TO-SCHOOL Q&A JPS schedules bond election Q1. What’s New for 2018-2019? Let’s Talk! for building improvements We’ve made it even easier for you to share questions, comments, suggestions, concerns and kudos with District leaders 24/7. Simply click Contact Us on our website, or download Mississippi Link Newswire • Building a performance the Let’s Talk! app and enter our ID (JP1359) on your mobile device. You can remain Jackson residents will soon space at Forest Hill High School anonymous or leave your contact information to continue the conversation. get the opportunity to vote on for APAC programs. Revised Bell Schedules whether to allow the Jackson • Various infrastructure proj- The regular bell schedules for middle and high schools were changed for the 2018-2019 Public School District to bor- ects at schools, such as replac- school year. The revisions are included in the table below. Check these links for details: row approximately $65 million ing carpets and windows, pav- School Event Elementary Middle High to repair and upgrade aging ing parking lots and other such School Opens 7 a.m. 7:25 a.m. 7:30 a.m. schools and facilities across the projects. Instruction Begins 7:45 a.m. 8 a.m. 8:40 a.m. District. The District paid off some Instruction Ends 2:15 p.m. 3:20 p.m. 4 p.m. Jackson Public Schools has existing debt in April 2018 School Closes 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. the opportunity to issue general Forest Hill High School and and now has the opportunity New Early College High School Established for 2018-2019 obligation bonds (GO Bonds) to Callaway High School. to reissue the debt to get these Jackson Public Schools, in a partnership with Tougaloo College, will start the Early College fund capital improvements at • Completing the renovation additional funds. Because the High School program in 2018-2019. The inaugural class will consist of 49 ninth graders. various schools in the District. of Newell Field. existing debt was already be- New ninth graders will be added each year until the program includes grades 9-12. in The total amount of approxi- • Adding science labs at all ing paid by taxpayers, reissuing An ECHS is a small, independent high school located on a partnering college campus mately $65 million will be used middle and high schools. the same amount will not cause or a location other than a traditional high school campus. Students enter as high school directly toward making building • Redesigning libraries to any increase in taxes paid by freshmen, with a goal of earning both a high school diploma and an associate degree. improvements, renovations and/ build internet cafés for students. homeowners for Jackson Public Jackson Public School District’s Early College High School is located on the campus of or construction at our schools. • Updating the auditorium/ Schools. Tougaloo College. Visit the Early College High School webpage to learn more about the Potential projects include: performance space at Power The date of the election is program and the application timeline. • Replacing HVAC units at APAC. Tuesday, August 7.

Q2. How do I fi nd contact information for my child’s school? For a complete list of JPS schools with contact information, go to the School Directory on our website. JPS 2018 BOND

Q3. How do I fi nd out what school my child will attend? QUESTIONS & ANSWERS To determine your attendance zone school, contact Enrollment Services at (601) 960-8852 or the Transportation Department at (601) 960-8919. Q1. How did the District come to the amount of $65 million for the Bond? The District determined the amount based on the needs of the schools. Q4. What if my child was going to Brown, French, George or Woodville Q2. Explain the fee structure associated with the Bond. The fees were budgeted at the highest amount allowed in order to plan for the total amount of the Heights? transaction. Actual costs will be less than the budgeted amount. If your child attended Brown, French, George, or Woodville Heights last year, here’s where they may be going to school this year: Q3. How are the projects chosen? Brown Elementary: The projects were chosen in order of priority to fi rst address the items noted in the MDE audit and Galloway Elementary, 186 Idlewild Street, Jackson, MS 39203 then those projects that will have direct impact on instruction. French Elementary: Q4. Why should the citizens support a bond for JPS when it is an F rated District? Lake Elementary, 472 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Jackson, MS 39209 The repairs for schools are required regardless of the rating of the District. The MDE requirements Raines Elementary, 156 Flag Chapel Road, Jackson, MS 39209 to provide safe schools is not dependent on the outcome of state tests. Students in JPS deserve George Elementary: quality and modern facilities without any consideration of performance on tests. Isable Elementary, 1716 Isable Street, Jackson, MS 39204 Q5. What will the election cost the City of Jackson and how will it be paid? Casey Elementary, 2101 Lake Circle, Jackson, MS 39211 We are working with the City of Jackson to determine the actual costs of the election and right now Woodville Heights Elementary: Bates Elementary, 3180 McDowell Road Ext., Jackson, MS 39204 do not have any actual amounts. However the District will reimburse the City of Jackson for those Oak Forest Elementary, 1831 Smallwood Drive, Jackson, MS 39212 costs by September 30. Timberlawn Elementary, 1980 North Siwell Road, Jackson, MS 39209 Q6. Were all projects from the 2006 bond completed? If not, explain why? There were over $300 million in projects that were listed in the plans for the 2006 bond issue. As required by state law, the District must bid and/or receive quotes on projects and costs for some Q5. How do I register my child for school? projects exceeding the amount that was initially anticipated. The District determined the priority This school year you must schedule an appointment to initiate the registration process. projects at that time and completed as many of those as funds would allow. The district will continue Completing online registration requires access to a computer with a connection to the internet. Computer labs are set up at each school for parents who do not have access to follow the law and address its priority projects when funds are received from this bond issue. to a computer. Labs are open Monday–Friday from 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Schools will be closed Q7. Why was Mosely Mullen Elementary School never constructed? from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. each day. Hours will be extended until 6 p.m. on Thursdays to Mosley Mullen Elementary school was never proposed in the initial bond referendum. Funds were accommodate parents. For more information, contact Enrollment Services at (601) 960- allocated to do work at Barr Elementary. The administration determined that those renovations 8852. would not be suffi cient. In 2009 the JPS Board of Trustees authorized the issuance of additional bonds (Qualifi ed School Construction Bonds) to support the building of a new school. However, Q6. What documentation is required to register my child for school? after numerous bids, the cost of the school exceeded the amount that was available to build the The following documentation is required by parents/guardians to complete registration for school. The funds for the school were returned, and the remaining funds were allocated to other all students enrolling in JPS schools for the 2018-2019 school year: projects. New Students Q8. What would happen to JPS if the Bond does not pass on August 7? Valid photo ID. (No copies will be accepted.) The school district will not be able to make the needed repairs and renovations. No new science Certifi ed copy of student’s long form birth certifi cate. labs will be built. The District will not be able to pass the state accreditation requirements. State of Mississippi Certifi cate of Immunization Compliance (Form 121) or Certifi cate of Q9. If the Bond passes on August 7, when will projects begin? Medical Exemption (Form 122). Projects will be bid out as soon as possible and once the funds are received in the District Two Proofs of Residency documents. For a list of acceptable documents, visit the (anticipated by December 2018), they will begin as soon as they can feasibly be done without Registration Requirements page or call (601) 960-8852. interruption of schools. Returning Students Valid photo ID. (No copies will be accepted.) Q10. Why did JPS close or consolidate schools prior to the upcoming bond election Two Proofs of Residency documents. For a list of acceptable documents, visit the when the $65 million could have gone toward repairing those schools? Registration Requirements page or call (601) 960-8852. For more information, contact The District made and will continue to make responsible decisions when it comes to the number of Enrollment Services at (601) 960-8852. schools that it can support. The District has experienced a continuous decline in enrollment which will have to be addressed with the number of schools it maintains. Growth in the city will continue to Q7. Is summer reading a requirement? be monitored so that the District will be able to meet the needs of students and their families, which Yes. All students are required to read at least three books and complete a log for each book may also guide future decisions of school locations. they read. However, the District encourages students to read as many books as they can Q11. Why should citizens support a bond without a permanent superintendent in and complete logs for them. Students who read lots of books not only grow academically JPS? but may receive incentives at their school and at a communitywide celebration to be held at The repairs for schools are required regardless of who is superintendent of the District. Students in the Mississippi Children’s Museum in September. Visit the Summer Reading page for more JPS deserve quality and modern facilities without any consideration of who is in leadership. information.

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www.mississippilink.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 7 USM students accepted into Rural Southern Miss Dentists Scholarship Program Alumni Association The University of Southern Miss hosts 23rd Annual University of Southern Mississippi stu- dents Elizabeth Lee Karajman of Jack- son, Miss.; Blake Dunaway of Summit, Miss.; and McKayla Butler of Harrisville, Eagle Fanfare Miss., have been selected to participate in the undergraduate portion of the Missis- The University of Southern Miss pus in Hattiesburg, Miss. sippi Rural Dentists Scholarship Program The Southern Miss Alumni As- Admission: $5 per person or $20 (MRDSP). sociation, in conjunction with the per family (immediate family only) Karajman, a senior, is the daughter of Department of Athletics and the and children ages 12 and under are Lee and George Karajman of Jackson. Du- South Central Mississippi Alumni admitted for free. Food and drinks naway, a junior, is the son of Dustie and Chapter, has announced the date will be available for purchase. Mike Dunaway of Summit. Butler, a ju- for the 23rd Annual Eagle Fanfare Tickets: Visit SouthernMissA- nior, is the daughter of Tillicia and Sedrick sponsored by First Bank. lumni.com/Fanfare2018 or pur- Butler of Harrisville. All Southern Miss fans are in- chase tickets at the door. Proceeds Created in 2013 by the Mississippi Leg- vited to visit with Southern Miss from this event benefi t the South islature, MRDSP identifi es up to seven coaches, athletes, cheerleaders and Central Mississippi Alumni Chap- college sophomores and juniors who dem- Seymour Saturday, Aug. 11, from ter Scholarship Fund. onstrate the necessary commitment and USM students pictured from left to right: Elizabeth Karajman, Blake Dunaway and McK- 2-4 p.m. at the Thad Cochran Cen- “Our organization looks forward academic achievement to become compe- ayla Butler. ter on USM’s Hattiesburg campus. to hosting these events each year,” tent, well-trained rural pediatric or general Admission to Eagle Fanfare is said Jerry DeFatta, executive direc- dentists in Mississippi. totaling $315,000. With continued legisla- 10,000 or fewer population located more $5 per person or $20 per family tor of the Southern Miss Alumni The program offers two years of under- tive support, the program hopes to grow to than 20 miles from a medically served area. (immediate family only). Food and Association. “The annual summer graduate academic enrichment including 12 scholarship totaling $420,000 by 2018. The MRDSP provides a means for rural drinks will be available for pur- parties not only raise scholarship DAT (Dental Admission Test) preparation Additional benefi ts include personalized Mississippi students to receive DAT prepa- chase. This family friendly event dollars for future Southern Miss and clinical experience in a rural setting. mentoring from practicing rural dentists ration, benefi t from mentoring, learn the will feature activities for children, students, but also provide an op- Upon completion of all dental admissions and academic support. art of oral healthcare from practicing rural as well as a live and silent auction. portunity for alumni and fans from requirements, the student can be admitted After completing dental school, MRDSP dentists and earn a $140,000 dental school Barnes & Noble at Southern Miss across the state to enjoy a family- to the University of Mississippi School of scholars must practice general or pediatric scholarship in return for four years of ser- will be on site selling Southern friendly Southern Miss event. Dentistry. dentistry in a rural, medically underserved vice. Miss merchandise. These parties are our most well- During dental school, each MRDSP community. The MRDSP scholar must For more information, contact MRDSP Tickets may be purchased on- attended alumni events of the year, scholar may receive $35,000 per year provide dental services as determined by associate director at 601-815-9022, jd- line at SouthernMissAlumni.com/ and for good reason. Fans have based on available funding. The program the MRDSP in a full-time clinical practice [email protected] or http://www.umc. Fanfare2018. All proceeds from the opportunity to hear from head will award nine scholarships in 2017-2018, in an approved Mississippi community of edu/mrdsp. the event benefi t the South Central football coach Jay Hopson, along Mississippi Alumni Chapter Schol- with his coaching staff and players, arship Fund for local students at- take photos with Seymour and the tending USM. Southern Miss cheerleaders and HCCSD bans corporal punishment In addition to Eagle Fanfare, the help us kick off another successful Southern Miss Alumni Association season of Golden Eagle football.” The Mississippi Link Newswire and Eagle Club will host similar During each event, the hosting poral punishment has not been still be discipline and safety in learning environment for every- events in Jackson and Biloxi to alumni chapter will recognize their In a history-making, unani- as effective as one might think, our schools,” he stressed. “Our one. As a community-based or- celebrate the upcoming football local scholarship recipients, who mous vote July 18 the Holmes and it can cause psychological teachers and staff will be ef- ganization working with youth season. will begin their freshman year at County Consolidated School problems in some of today’s fectively trained in proven best and families, we look forward to Details for remaining events are Southern Miss in the fall. Addition- District Board of Trustees students. restorative practices and Posi- working with the District to ex- included below: ally, Golden Eagle merchandise banned the age-old school sys- In Sarah Carr’s April 14, tive Behavior Interventions and plore the various models that are 35th Annual Jackson All-Star will be available for purchase and tem policy of corporal punish- 2014 article in The Hechinger Support (PBIS).” available to us.” Party, sponsored by First Bank, silent auctions will be held to raise ment. This is the fi rst time phys- Report on the paddling of black Ellen Reddy of Nollie Jen- In another forward-moving 20th Annual Gulf Coast Beach money for scholarship funds and ical punishment of students has students in Mississippi, Joyce kins Family Center, Inc., Du- action approved by the Board, Bash, Thursday, July 26, from 6 – 8 Eagle Club support. been removed from the district Parker, the African-American rant, Miss., was among those the district’s grading standards p.m., Biloxi Civic Center in Biloxi, The mission of The University policy. founder of a community orga- who led the applause of the were raised. Under the prior Miss. of Southern Mississippi Alumni The 4-0 vote drew rousing nization in Greenville, Miss., Board’s historic action. She district’s policy, students were Admission: $15 per person. Association is to build a feeling of applause from several audience pointed out the paddle symbol- said, “For too long, this District allowed to earn 62 as a passing Children under 12 are admitted pride and loyalty among the alum- members. Board member Elder izes a “legacy we’re trying to has used punitive methods like grade of D. Under the new or free. Ticket price includes dinner, ni of the institution while strength- William Dean was not in atten- outlive.” “During slavery, we corporal punishment for sub- restorative standards, the grad- and a cash bar will be available. ening participation in alumni and dance. were whipped on the back, beat mission and to instill fear in the ing system is as follows: 90- Tickets: Visit SouthernMis- University programs; to coordinate New district Superintendent on the back and dehumanized hearts and minds of our chil- 100 (A); 80-89 (B); 75-79 (C); sAlumni.com/BeachBash2018 or the efforts of alumni on behalf of James L. Henderson, made the … The sad part is that we are dren. I believe that this decision 70-74 (D); and 69 and below purchase tickets at the door. Pro- the University as a whole; and recommendation as a part of doing it…to ourselves now.” to remove corporal punishment (F). Henderson said, “We must ceeds from this event benefi t the to provide a unifi ed voice for all his students-fi rst mission for Henderson and others share from the policies of the Holmes set high expectations for our Gulf Coast Metro Alumni Chapter alumni in the affairs of the Univer- the newly state-administered, similar views. County School District express- children, and they will achieve Scholarship Fund. sity. consolidated school district According to Henderson, the es a belief in our administrators, them.” 23rd Annual Eagle Fanfare, To learn more about the South- which began operations July Board’s vote to ban corporal teachers and students that we For more information about sponsored by First Bank, Saturday, ern Miss Alumni Association, visit 1. He would be the fi rst to ad- punishment also included a re- can fi nd alternatives to puni- Holmes County Consolidated August 11 from 2 – 4 p.m., Thad SouthernMissAlumni.com. mit that he received whippings placement policy. tive methods and that we are School District, contact Debo- Cochran Center on the USM cam- from his parents. However, he He pointed out that “by no capable of learning and imple- rah Antoine, chief of Sstaff and emphasized that in his 20 years means will unruly student be- menting the tools and skills that media spokesperson at (662) of school administration, cor- havior be tolerated. There will will create a healthy and safe 834-2175. Arrows football Commissioner visits University of season tickets on Mississippi Oxford, Tupelo campuses sale in July, August The Mississippi Link Newswire The Mississippi Link Newswire The Commissioner’s Listening Tour got bench back seating. Everyone 5 Arrows football season ticket off to a great start with visits to the Uni- years old and older must purchase holders can reserve their seats be- versity of Mississippi’s Oxford and Tupelo a ticket for admission. ginning Monday, July 23, at the campuses. Alfred Rankins Jr., commission- Ticket prices are: Clinton High School Athletic of- er of Higher Education, met with faculty, • Reserved seating season tick- fi ce. staff, students, alumni and community lead- et: $45 The tickets will be on sale be- ers on both campuses. In addition, thanks to • General admission season tween 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Mon- technology used in distance learning, par- ticket: $35 day through Friday. Last year’s ticipants from all regional UM campuses • General admission ticket at reserved season ticket holders were able to join the conversation. the gate: $7, Upgrade seats to will have until Friday, Aug. 3 to “We had very productive and perceptive bench back reserved seating will reclaim their seats from last year. conversations,” said Rankins. “Many of the only be available at the gate for Beginning Monday, Aug. 6, all conversations underscored the need for re- that game. Only a limited number unclaimed reserved seats will go sources to provide or expand services for of these tickets are available for on sale to the general public. There students. We also identifi ed areas for addi- an additional $3. are six home football games this tional collaboration on the system level. I The fi rst home game will be Commissioner Alfred Rankins Jr. (center) on the listning tour. season. Clinton’s opponents for would like to thank the University of Mis- against Vicksburg Friday, Aug. home games are Vicksburg, Ger- 24, beginning at 7 p.m. sissippi campus community for its warm Jeffrey S. Vitter, chancellor of the Univer- also gives the commissioner the opportu- mantown, Provine (homecom- For more information call welcome and wonderful hospitality.” sity of Mississippi. “We’re excited to work nity to learn more about campus facilities ing), Northwest Rankin, Green- the CHS Athletic Department at The Commissioner’s Listening Tour was with someone who has dedicated his ca- and offerings. ville and Starkville. All reserved (601) 924-0973. launched to facilitate productive roundtable reer to higher education and embraces the This stop included a tour of the Advanced seating at Arrow Field features discussions and conversations with mem- powerful role the university system plays Education Center in Tupelo. bers from all facets of the campus commu- in advancing Mississippi. We appreciate The next stop on the tour is the Univer- nity. The Oxford visit included a keynote his initiative in seeking our ideas and know sity of Mississippi Medical Center Thurs- speaker at a Rotary Club meeting, where that Dr. Rankins will be a great advocate day, July 26. Additional details on the For information several community members noted the im- for our university.” events will be released prior to each tour about advertising in pact of campus growth on the community. Participants in the meetings are encour- stop. More information, including a survey “It was an honor to host new IHL Com- aged to ask questions, provide insight and on various aspects of the university system, missioner Dr. Alfred Rankins, Jr. at UM offer suggestions on how to work together is available online at the following link: The Mississippi Link Oxford and UM Tupelo as he made his fi rst to advance the university system and the http://www.mississippi.edu/tour. please call: 601-896-0084 stops on his 100-day listening tour,” said state. The Commissioner’s Listening Tour 8 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2018 www.mississippilink.com JSU graduates 22 students in its fi rst class of Complete 2 Compete program

Among JSU’s fi rst class of graduates in the Complete 2 Compete program are Justin Course, left, Steven Biggs, Tanyua Sanders, Gloria Joiner, Zetella Walker-Gooch, James Sanders, Kandice Smith, Annette Dixon, Latisha Johnson, Stephanie Long, David Fletcher and Linda McGee.

By Maxine R. Greenleaf jsumsnews.com “There are previous JSU and transfer Completing a college de- gree is a daunting venture for students who dropped out of school for most who choose to partake in the journey. Jackson State a myriad of reasons, including family University’s fi rst class of crises, changes in employment, or even graduates from the Complete 2 Compete (C2C) program the starting of their families. Many were took on this task head-on. C2C, a Mississippi state- just hours short of earning their degrees. based program, is designed Some transferred schools and may not Wilson to help adults who have com- pleted some college credits have been able to apply all of their hours, this program at a state insti- fulfi ll requirements to earn tution. their degree. So far, since leaving credits unused.” Other C2C graduates in- August 2017, the program – Dr. Carlos Wilson, clude Jessica Bass, Kelsey has awarded 464 associate director of the School of Lifelong Learning Bryant, Annette Dixon, and baccalaureate degrees Linda McGee, Alexia Mill- from 2-year and 4-year insti- er, Cristian Moore, Sean tutions. Professional Interdisciplin- vide for her family. Pleas, Justin Course, Tan- For a time, battling insur- ary Studies under the Gen- “I initially planned to sit yua Sanders, Gloria Joiner, mountable circumstances eral Interdisciplinary (C2C) out of college for only one and Harrould Williams, all from health ailments to be- concentration in the College semester,” Long said. “I at- of Jackson; Ungalia Carroll ginning families, these stu- of Education and Human De- tempted to fi nish my de- and Kandice Smith, both of dents succeeded in making velopment’s School of Life- gree several times over the Hattiesburg; Eunice Benna- their lifelong dreams a real- long Learning,” he said. years; however, health issues mon, Dekalb; Steven Biggs, ity. James Sanders worked a caused me to have numerous Gulfport; Cameron Brown, “There are previous JSU few odd jobs while he fi gured surgeries and a few rounds Gloster; David Fletcher, and transfer students who out his next steps. He heard of radioactive treatment. Canton; Latisha Johnson, dropped out of school for a about the C2C program from Twenty years after begin- Philadelphia; Tomekia myriad of reasons, including his mother. ning my college ambition, I McLaurin, New Hebron; and family crises, changes in em- Sanders said, “Well, I had the pleasure of returning Zetella Walker-Gooch, Flor- ployment, or even the start- stopped going to school in to JSU in the spring of 2018 ence. ing of their families. Many 2010. I wanted more out of to complete my degree. With “The earning of a bac- were just hours short of life than what I was doing. the help of the C2C program, calaureate degree has the earning their degrees. Some My mother told me about the I was ecstatic to graduate in ability to improve the qual- transferred schools and may Complete 2 Compete pro- only four months.” ity of life for these students’ not have been able to apply gram; she always wanted me “The feelings I had when families by enabling them to all of their hours, leaving to get my degree.” I fi nally walked across that seek promotions, new em- credits unused,” said Car- “Finishing my degree was stage as a Jackson State Uni- ployment opportunities, or los Wilson, director of the a promise I made to my fam- versity magna cum laude even further their education School of Lifelong Learning ily and myself. I looked into graduate were indescribable. in graduate school,” Wilson and C2C coach. the program, and I found out The excitement on the faces said. “C2C began though a Some students were able I had enough credits already of my family was priceless,” partnership between Missis- to enter the program with- to graduate. I feel empow- she said. sippi Institutions of Higher out needing any additional ered … to complete my mas- Students laud the program Learning and the Mississippi course work. ter’s in sports administration for its ability to help them Community College Board “In spring 2018, we had 13 to become an athletic direc- compete for positions they and really has the potential to students who needed no ad- tor,” he said. once felt were unattainable. reshape Mississippi’s work- ditional coursework and an- Stephanie Long married Some even thanked Gov. Phil force.” other nine students who were young and quickly gained Bryant for implementing the For more information able to fi nish their fi nal class- the responsibility of paying program in Mississippi. about the C2C program at es during the spring semester. for a new home and raising a Junoesque Jacobs, a C2C Jackson State, go to www. All 22 students completed family. College was put on a adviser, is the only full-time jsums.edu/complete2com- their Bachelor of Science in back burner to work and pro- employee solely dedicated to pete/.

THANK YOU The Family of Reginald “Action” Jackson deeply appreciates your kind expressions of sympathy during our time of sorrow. We are in awe of the outpouring love and support we received during this time. Forever Grateful, The Family of Reginald “Action” Jackson STATE

www.mississippilink.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 9 Chill your bill: Don’t sweat the heat with these tips Mother Nature is bringing on the heat as summer is in full force

The Mississippi Link Newswire Did you know that for every degree lower than 78 degrees on your thermostat it can increase your bill as much as 3 percent? So, if you crank down your air conditioner to 72 degrees, you’ve already increased your bill by 18 percent. These high summer tem- peratures are a good reminder rooms. Ceiling fans, box fans • Use lower wattage bulbs to take steps to keep your cool and oscillating fans use very or LED bulbs to save energy. now and all summer long. Be- little electricity and circulate the Lights do not use a lot of elec- sides setting your thermostat at air, which helps you feel several tricity, but it all adds up. 78 degrees (or more), there are degrees cooler. Just remember For more information on how other things you can do: to turn them off when you leave to save money and keep your • Get your A/C inspected. the room. cool this summer, visit http:// Inspectors can make sure your • Close blinds, shades and www.entergy-mississippi.com/ system is leak-free and operat- curtains to keep the sun out and your_home/save_money/EE/ ing as effi ciently as possible. the cool air in. Also, close air residential.aspx. After all, your air condition- conditioning vents in rooms that Entergy Mississippi, Inc. ing and heating usage makes are not in use. provides electricity to approxi- up more than half of your bill • Seal cracks and holes around mately 449,000 customers in 45 during the summer and winter doors, windows and duct work. counties. Entergy Corporation months. Get incentives of up to Weather stripping and caulk will is an integrated energy com- $125 with a tune-up. help keep the cold air inside the pany engaged primarily in elec- • Change your air fi lters regu- house and the hot air outdoors. tric power production and retail larly. Some units require month- • If your water seems very distribution operations. Entergy ly cleaning or replacing. hot, you can turn it down to owns and operates power plants • Buy a programmable ther- medium setting to save energy, with approximately 30,000 mostat. As energy usage rises, around 120 degrees. That is megawatts of electric generat- costs also rise. If you spend fi ne for dishwashers and wash- ing capacity, including nearly most of your day outside of the ing machines. Wash with cold 9,000 megawatts of nuclear house, set your thermostat to au- water when possible. Your elec- power. Entergy delivers elec- tomatically shut off or raise the tric water heater costs make up tricity to 2.9 million utility cus- A/C setting when you are away. about 20 percent of your electric tomers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Get a $125 incentive on select bill. Mississippi and Texas. Entergy advanced smart thermostats. • Use toaster ovens or crock has annual revenues of approxi- • Use fans to cool off, but re- pots to prevent heating up your mately $11 billion and more member – fans cool people, not house with your stove and oven. than 13,000 employees. Mississippi Boychoir begins 24th season of youth development

The Mississippi Link Newswire $14,000 operating grant from we are today,” says Artistic The Mississippi Boychoir is MAC is helping us formalize Director Nancy Robertson. excited to begin the organiza- the character-building side of “Our policy has been never to tion’s 24th season of growing our curriculum to provide last- turn away any talented boys the young boys of our state into ing, measurable results. because their families can’t the young men of our future. As always, musical and afford tuition. Annual support As our slogan says, Develop- cultural education are an im- from MAC helps us to cover ing Talent | Building Charac- portant part of what we do as that gap.” ter! And, once again, we are well. The skills our boys learn Board President Ezra Wall grateful for the generous sup- as members of the Mississippi agrees. “Mississippi has pro- port of the Mississippi Arts Boychoir will enable them to duced the great musicians of Commission (MAC). follow in the footsteps of our the world in all genres,” he The Boychoir has always alumni, who have gone on says. “The Arts Commission believed that simply being in- to careers as music teachers, has been the driving force volved in an activity like ours church musicians and leaders behind the promotion of that engenders a spirit of teamwork of the arts in their communi- work for many years.” and helps to develop a sense of ties. The Mississippi Boychoir is leadership and accomplishment “Without the Arts Commis- now scheduling auditions for in our young men. This year, a sion, we wouldn’t be where the 2018-2019 season.

Senator Hillman T. Frazier spoke July 20, to students and teachers from Brazil, China, Peru, Saudi Arabia and South America, who are attending a summer camp at Mississippi College in Clinton. The Capitol tour and lecture from a lawmaker were part of the curriculum. NATIONAL

10 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2018 www.mississippilink.com Nine members of one family Cops involved in Eric Garner’s death drown in boating accident to face Internal Police Boat captain told them they didn’t need to wear life jackets Department charges

Tia Coleman The Coleman family

By Freddie Allen aboard the boat. grabbing life jackets – you Branson for a family vacation. NNPA Newswire Contributor Duck boats are six-wheel- won’t need them,’ so nobody Other drowning victims Nine members of a black drive amphibious modifi ca- grabbed them as we listened were: Asher Williams, 69, family drowned when their tion of the 2½ ton trucks used to the captain as he told us to from Missouri; Rosemarie tour boat sank on Table Rock by the U.S. military during stay seated.” Hamann, 68, from Missouri; Lake July 19 in Branson, Mis- World War II and the Korean So much for sea lore of the Janice Bright, 63, from Mis- souri, in 70 miles per hour War. The boats were oper- captain going down with his souri; William Bright, 65, Garner winds and high waves. The ated by Ride the Ducks Inter- ship. He survived. from Missouri; Leslie Den- family’s last name is Cole- national, a tourist company A member of one of the res- nison, 64, from Illinois; Bob By Freddie Allen chokehold to kill Garner, 43, man, and they were residents founded in Branson in 1977. cue boats tossed Coleman a Williams, 71, from Missouri; NNPA Newswire Contributor as he repeatedly screamed ‘I from the Indianapolis, Indi- Ripley Entertainment, which life jacket and that is how she Lance Smith, 15, from Arkan- Daniel Pantaleo, a New York can’t breathe.’ A Staten Is- ana, area. is based in Ontario, Florida, survived. Tia Coleman said sas and Steve Smith, 53, from City cop, who choked Eric land, New York, grand jury re- The boat was equipped with owns the company. during a news conference that Arkansas.Missouri Governor Garner to death on camera fused to charge Pantaleo with life jackets, but before the ac- Tia Coleman, whose hus- she believed she had died and Mike Parson, who traveled to for the high crime of selling Garner’s death. His murder cident the captain told passen- band, children, sister and angels saved her. Branson, called the accident untaxable-loose cigarettes as sparked demonstrations against gers they didn’t need to wear cousins drowned, said life Members of the Coleman “a heart-breaking tragedy, and Kizzy Adonis, his supervisor, the police nationwide. Choke- them. jackets were on the boat, but family who drowned are: An- we must all work together to a black woman New York City holds were banned by the New The Colemans were among the captain told passengers gela Coleman, 45; Arya Cole- support the victims and their police sergeant, who stood and York City Police Department in 17 adults and children killed they didn’t need them. man, 1; Belinda Coleman, families.” watched and did nothing to in- 1993, but they weren’t illegal when their duck boat sank “My husband would want to 69; Ervin Coleman, 76; Evan We can help accident vic- tervene, will face internal po- under New York City law. in 40 feet of water before fi - me to say this – he would want Coleman, 7; Glenn Coleman, tims through gofundme.com/ lice disciplinary charges, sev- The federal government has nally resting in 80 feet of wa- the world to know that on this 40; Horace Coleman, 70; table-rock-cares and Coleman eral news outlets are reporting. been studying whether or not ter. Twenty-nine passengers boat we are on, the captain Maxwell Coleman, 2; and Re- Family Boat Accident and The New York City Police to indict Pantaleo. The recom- and two crew members were had told us ‘don’t worry about ece Coleman, 9. They were in cfozarks.org/donate. Department has not posted on mendation to indict Pantaleo its website what charges Pan- reached the desk of Rod Rosen- taleo, a patrolman, and Adonis stein, the deputy U.S. attorney will face and when the depart- general who is now in a battle ment will bring them. CNN with the Trump administration In South Africa: former said the department will bring and Congressional Republicans the charges early next year if over other issues. the U.S. Justice Department Pantaleo had a reputation does not object. for brutalizing black men after Both have been stripped of they were handcuffed. President Obama denounces their badges and guns since In a photograph taken the the July 17, 2014, after the day Garner was murdered, incident occurred. The depart- Adonis is shown standing be- ment had assigned them to desk hind Pantaleo with her back to Trump without using his name duty. Last year, Pantaleo made the camera as he placed Garner $120,000, a $20,000 increase in the illegal chokehold. over the year before, accord- In 2015, New York City TriceEdneyWire.com ing to the Daily Mail, a British agreed to pay Garner’s fam- Former President Barack newspaper. ily $5.9 million for his brutal Obama spoke at the centen- Pantaleo used an illegal death. nial celebration in Johannes- burg, South Africa, of Nelson Mandela’s birth by denounc- ing President Donald Trump without mentioning his name. A day after Trump met in Helsinki, Finland, with Rus- sian President Vladimir Putin, Obama criticized strongmen politics. “The politics of fear, resent- ment is on the move at a pace unimaginable just a few years ago,” Obama told thousands at Wanderers Stadium. The audience gave him a standing ovation. He added that the free press and other values are under threat. Obama noted that there is a loss of shame when politi- cal leaders are caught in lies and they double down and lie some more. Mandela, South Africa’s fi rst black president, was elected to offi ce in 1994. He President Barack Obama in Johannesburg, South Africa was born July 18, 1918. He was 95 when he died in 2013. the audience. “Mandela said, those of us who care about the here in South Africa, my foun- Obama praised Mandela’s ‘Young people are capable, legacy that we honor here to- dation is convening and two style of leadership and en- when aroused, of bringing day – about equality and dig- hundred young people from couraged the youth to emulate down the towers of oppres- nity and democracy and soli- across this continent who are it. sion and raising the banners of darity and kindness, those of doing the hard work of mak- “Every generation has the freedom.’ Now is a good time us who remain young at heart, ing change in their commu- opportunity to remake the to be aroused. Now is a good if not in body – we have an nities; who refl ect Madiba’s world,” Obama said, speak- time to be fi red up.” obligation to help our youth values are poised to lead the ing directly to the youth in He continued, “And, for succeed. Some of you know, way.” www.mississippilink.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 11 The judgment is PRESERVED A purpose coming 27 years in PART 2

By Pastor Simeon R. Green III tense on that great Judgment soweth to the spirit shall of black knees are going to bow, Special to The Mississippi Link Day. You need to think about the spirit reap life everlast- the brown knees are going to the making I want you and know that no one is get- ing.” bow, and the red knees are to consider the ting by with sin, not one in- The scripture cries out in going to bow. Every knee By Shewanda Riley people who dividual. I repeat no one is Numbers 32:23, “But if ye shall bow to God, and every many of the books that I’d bought Columnist will be com- getting by with sin. We all will not do so, behold, ye tongue shall confess. at the bookstore kept coming up ing before the are going to the judgment have sinned against the Lord: Many folks cannot point Twenty-seven on the lists of key authors for my throne. Christ one day, and we are going to And be sure your sin will fi nd back to a time in their lives years ago, I had research area. In fact, there were is the One sit- have to give an account of the you out.” You cannot hide when they were made new what I thought at least fi ve authors and books ting on the throne; He is the deeds done in the body. Many from this Righteous Judge. creatures in Christ, where old was the per- that I needed for my research One before whom every other folks think they are getting If you die unsaved, you will things passed away and all fect job when I that I didn’t need to buy because judge will stand. He is the away with things, but God wish that you could hide things became new. Do not worked for an Af- I’d bought them years ago at the Judge of the universe, before knows all about them. He from Him, but you will not forget that it is not enough rican-American African-American bookstore. whom nothing is hidden. It knows what you have been be able to hide. He will know to be religious because the bookstore in San Antonio. Not I was happy that I didn’t have needs to be remembered that doing, and He knows what all there is to know about you Bible tells us in Proverbs only did I get to satisfy my love to spend that money (at least $75) this Righteous Judge sees all. you have been thinking. You before you even appear be- 16:25, “There is a way that of reading but I also got to satis- but I was also amazed at God’s He sees everything in your cannot hide anything from fore His presence. He knows seemeth right unto a man, but fy my love of all things African- timing. How awesome is that life, and He knows every- God. If you have sin in your you intimately. the end thereof are the ways American. God knew 27 years ago exactly thing about you. Friend, no life and you do not repent, The Bible states in Romans of death.” The only true way We sold books but we also what I would need for my re- sin in your life is hidden from you can be sure that one day 14:11 concerning this Judge, is Jesus Christ. sold art, clothes and jewelry and search now…and gave me exact- Him. You cannot even hide you will face those sins at the “For it is written, as I live, Next week, The judgment I loved being able to get all of ly what I needed before I knew I the thoughts that come into judgment. saith the Lord, every knee is coming, Part III my favorite things at a discount. needed it. There are a number of your mind from Him. In fact, Galatians 6:7-8 states: shall bow to me, and every Rev. Simeon R. Green III is Even though the store strug- scriptures that discuss God and you cannot hide one thing “Be not deceived; God is tongue shall confess to God.” pastor of Joynes Road Church gled with up and down sales time. However, looking at Eccle- from Him. Nothing is con- not mocked: for whatsoever That does not leave anybody of God, 31 Joynes Road, in its new, larger location, we siastes 3:11 reminds us “He has cealed from Him. All things a man soweth, that shall he out. The big knees are go- Hampton VA 23669. He is a thought it would stay open for- made everything beautiful in its are open before Him. also reap. For he that soweth ing to bow, the little knees member of the National Asso- ever. So, the community was time. He has also set eternity in There will be no pretend- to his fl esh shall of the fl esh are going to bow, the white ciation of Evangelism Church shocked when the owner an- the human heart; yet no one can ing, and there will be no pre- reap corruption; but he that knees are going to bow, the of God, Anderson, Ind. nounced that she was shutting fathom what God has done from the store down and moving back beginning to end.” to her hometown in east Texas. Isaiah 46:10 also says that God Moving the Masses Toward the Mission of the Master I was also disappointed be- knows the end from the begin- cause I’d just started working ning. Even though our fi nite there and was using the employ- minds have a hard time under- ee discount to buy at least one standing the concept, God is not new book every time I got paid. limited by time. However, with the store going Even though it’s just a few out of business, all the books books, I consider this a perfect were on sale which meant I could example of God not being lim- buy as many as I wanted…which ited by time and able to be with I did. I bought some because us now as well as in the future. they were classics and I’d always He’s just waiting on us to catch 1750 wanted them in my personal li- up with him in the future by SUNDAY brary. Others I bought because walking faithfully as we strive Worship Services www.nhcms.org they had interesting titles and I to fulfi ll our purpose. 10:00 a.m. fi gured I’d get around to reading Shewanda Riley is a Dallas, them eventually. Texas based author of “Love Sunday School 8:45 a.m. Fast forward 27 years and Hangover: Moving From Pain many of those books I still have to Purpose After a Relationship MONDAY not read. But as I began doing Ends.” Email her at preserved- Intercessory Prayer 9:00 a.m. research for my doctorate late [email protected] or fol- last year, I was surprised by how low her on Twitter @shewanda.

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12 • THE MISSISSIPPI LINK JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2018 www.mississippilink.com An Trump’s a lousy general in the Alabama trade war he started with China

disgrace By Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. ternal transfers within American mul- fi rms – rigged the rules to serve their companied by efforts to rewrite the Founder and President of tinationals, with companies moving interests. These agreements work great rules of the global economy that have Rainbow PUSH Coalition jobs abroad to take advantage of cheap for the CEOs, the multinational banks directly contributed to the widening By E. Faye Williams President Trump has labor or poor environmental standards and corporations. That they shafted gulf between rich and poor. Trice Edney Newswire triggered what could be and then shipping the products back American workers was intentional, not The U.S., the author of most of those Just in case you need “the largest trade war here. This has devastated communi- an oversight. Tariffs are a crude club, rules, should lead the effort, with ne- a distraction from all the in economic history,” ties where the plants closed and given one that invites retaliation. Trump’s gotiators who represent the vast major- horrible things about #45 the Chinese Commerce CEOs a club to threaten workers with, use of them reveals that he sees the ity, not the executive suite. According and his Russian associ- Ministry warns. Trump contributing to wages losing ground U.S. as weak, not strong. to reports, Trump’s negotiators in the ates, don’t forget about is threatening tariffs on and to obscene levels of inequality. A sensible strategy would have total- NAFTA talks with Mexico and Cana- what’s going on back $500 billion in Chinese goods, virtu- Addressing U.S. trade defi cits and ly different priorities. It would start by da have pushed sensible reforms – an here at home. There’re ally all of our imports from China. their effects is long overdue. Second, guaranteeing greater security to U.S. end to the investor-state dispute settle- days when you think things can’t get He’s also hit Mexico, Canada and Trump is a lousy general for the war working people in a global economy: ment system that gives corporations worse – but they do. We’ve just wit- our European allies with punitive tar- that he’s started. Our trade defi cit with Medicare for all, free college and ad- a privately rigged legal system, a $17 nessed several days of the embarrass- iffs. This week, the president of the China is the largest bilateral defi cit in vanced training, a living wage, a full- minimum wage across countries in the ment of #45 selling out our country on European Community will meet with history, nearly $376 billion last year. A employment economy. That economic automobile sector, better rules and en- behalf of Vladimir Putin. Trump in what is described as a “last sensible general would have engaged bill of rights should be bolstered by a forcement for union organizing. For Meanwhile, let’s check out Selma, ditch” attempt to avoid tariffs on car our allies to join in challenging China’s cutting-edge industrial policy designed these reforms to survive, Trump will Alabama. This case is as though we’ve imports. Inevitably, these countries mercantilist trade policies that trample to ensure the U.S. leads in the emerg- have to overcome the conservatives in gone back to the 1960’s when Amelia have retaliated with tariffs on U.S. global trade rules, from manipulating ing markets of the future. That would his own party, which seems very un- Boynton, John Lewis, James Orange, goods. their currency, to stealing or extorting include public investment to rebuild likely. Trump is a bombastic showman, Jimmie Lee Jackson and so many others Trump says “trade wars are good, technological secrets, to suppressing our decrepit infrastructure, from trans- with a conman’s sense of what sells. who were struggling at great risk and in and easy to win,” but this could get worker rights and environmental pro- portation to water systems to public ed- The trade wars help distract from great danger to gain the right to vote for messy. Needless to say, the free trade tections. ucation and training. It would include the scandals that dog him at home, black people. lobby is up in arms in protest. Light too Instead, Trump has decided to open investing in advanced research and and let him drive the headlines while Just when Alabama, or should I say often gets lost in the heat. As the rheto- fi re on everyone – ally and adversary – technology. It would lead in driving posturing as the champion of working when black women, elected Doug Jones ric and posturing gets more extreme, a at the same time. Third, Trump seems the green industrial revolution in alter- people. He’s addressing a problem that to the U.S. Senate, and we were led to little common sense is needed. First, to get why we are in this hole. He says native energy and energy effi ciency. is real, but he displays neither the un- believe we might be making progress, the U.S. has been running unsustain- prior U.S. negotiators were stupid, cut Trump’s tariffs won’t succeed in derstanding of what needs to be done along comes this egregious case where ably large trade defi cits for years – as bad deals and that other countries are getting the Chinese to abandon their nor the instinct for the strategy needed police offi cers arrested our dear sister, high as 6 percent of GDP in 2006-2007, stealing us blind. In fact, U.S. negotia- industrial policy, but we surely could to achieve it. And the very people he a leading attorney advocate for justice, down to 2.4 percent OF GDP last year. tors – virtually all drawn from global compete if we organized our own. claims to be helping are likely to pay Faya Rose Toure (aka Rose Sanders). Much of these defi cits come from in- corporations and banks or their law These internal reforms should be ac- the highest cost for his follies. Not only did the police arrest her but they left her 11-year old granddaughter who was with her on the street unac- companied, while denying her the op- portunity to make a call to have some- The Urban League Movement is ready to save one pick up the child. That’s child abuse and neglect on the part of the police. Somebody should be held accountable our cities and power the digital revolution for that. Faya Rose is a world-renowned sol- By Marc H. Morial management positions and increased from around the country all recognize spired by the Lab in Paris, which trav- dier in this fi ght against injustice, and President and CEO racial and gender representation in c- the urgency of transforming America’s els around the world, this Pop Up Lab National Urban League what was her crime? After seeing so suites and on boards of directors. cities. will showcase the Black History and many political signs of black candi- “Thank you for fi ght- That’s why the focus of the 2018 The Rev. Jesse Jackson will receive Culture project, a collection of artifacts, dates being taken down while leaving ing for long-overdue National Urban League Conference in the Lifetime Achievement Award at the art, documents and stories from cultur- the signs of white candidates up, Faya reforms to the justice Columbus, Ohio, is “Save Our Cities: Whitney M. Young Awards gala. al institutions across America honoring Rose decided to take one down that was system. Thank you for Powering the Digital Revolution.” As Encapsulating the relationship be- the legacy of black Americans. illegally placed in front of Tabernacle helping people get it does each year, the conference repre- tween digital technology and social Also in the Expo for the fi rst time Baptist Church. With the civil rights re- good jobs and better sents an unprecedented mobilization to justice, our opening plenary is “Beyond is the Live, Love, Learn, Lifestyle cord of that church, it was an insult for education. Thank you infl uence public and corporate policy the Hashtag: From Online Actrivism Lounge, a robust space to engage with anyone to have placed it there in the fi rst for those missions in your chapters through grassroots political and social to Offl ine Change.” The creators of fashion and beauty brands. place. all across this country and throughout action. some of the most infl uential hashtags The family-focused Back to School With all the pain and suffering that the history of the Urban League ... A Taking place August 1-4 at the on social media discuss how they have Community & Family Day on Saturday went into that well-known ‘Selma to summer job could change the trajec- Greater Columbus Convention Cen- led the way to offl ine change. Tarana is expected to attract thousands of Co- Montgomery March’ seeking voting tory of somebody’s life, especially if ter, the nation’s largest civil rights and Burke (#MeToo), April Reign (#Os- lumbus-area residents for informative rights for all, and the church in question that young person maybe hadn’t felt social justice conference attracts thou- carsSoWhite), Tamika D. Mallory and entertaining exhibits, sessions and playing a pivotal role in the action, the like somebody was paying attention to sands of the nation’s most infl uential (#WomensMarch) and Jocelyn R. Tay- school-supply giveaways. sign that was placed at the church was an them or believing in them. That’s what I community leaders, together with top lor (#LayerUpWithJRT) all have wield- TechConnect is where technology, obvious effort at agitation to the black saw my Urban League in Richmond do. policy-makers, academicians, business ed powerful weapons when it comes to racial justice and social change inter- members of the church. Faya Rose de- The impact is an impact I’ve seen up leaders and artists for three days of dy- online activism. sect. Speakers and presenters include cided to remove it and nine Selma cops close.” – U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, Na- namic dialogue, intellectual exchange Who better to discuss the infl uence rapper and singer Michael Bivens, swooped down on her as if the attack on tional Urban League Conference, 2016 and community service. of social media than Facebook COO former NFL player Dhani Jones, for- her had been planned in advance. To add The important work of the National Honoring a long-standing tradition Sheryl Sandberg? She joins us for our mer NBA player Howard Wright and insult to injury, she was charged with Urban League and the Urban League of the conference, some of the na- opening luncheon. Cleveland Cavaliers announcer Ah- shoplifting. She was hustled off to jail Movement, to narrow the nation’s ra- tion’s top political leaders will attend, The State of the Urban League Ad- maad Crump. A Podcast Village fea- and held for a $2,000 cash bond. cial gaps in income, wealth and educa- acknowledging the indispensable re- dress, scheduled for 6:30 pm August 1 tures popular podcasters including The Nevermind that Faya Rose lives in tional attainment, are being profoundly lationship between government and at First Church of God in Columbus, is Black Girl, Ash Cash, Colby “Colb” Selma, has deep roots there and has a shaped by the global 21st Century digi- the civil rights and social justice com- my annual report on the progress and Tyner and National Urban League’s K. husband in the Alabama Senate. It was tal revolution. The potential of the digi- munity. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, accomplishments of the Urban League Kim Atturbury. not at all likely she was going to try to tal age to right the historical wrongs Ohio gubernatorial candidates Richard Movement and serves as the offi cial Learn more at our Conference web- skip town. In typical Faya Rose fash- visited upon African Americans will be Cordray and Mike DeWine, Congress- kick-off for the Conference. site and join us in Columbus. If you ion, she didn’t allow the authorities to an empty one until our private, govern- woman Joyce Beatty, former Ohio The Google Arts & Culture Pop Up can’t be there in person, follow along intimidate her. She refused to pay and ment and corporate sectors focus on State Senator Nina Turner as well as Lab makes its United States debut in on social media using the hashtag remained in jail. Initially, her husband, a minority ownership, workforce hiring, other state and local representatives the N.U.L. Experience Expo Hall. In- #SaveOurCities. well know state senator, Hank Sanders, was not even permitted to see her. Her arrest prevented her from vot- ing which may have been the purpose of arresting her. Her husband reported It’s not just about Roe that she has now been released from jail. While Selma offi cials withdrew the By Julianne Malveaux the Senate, Senator Mitch McConnell tions on Roe. that made adjustments to prevailing NNPA News Wire Columnist $2,000 cash bond requirement, she’s still (R-KY) can schedule a hearing without Depending on how he answers ques- practice because African Americans facing trumped up charges that would Senate Republicans Democratic concurrence. tions in a hearing, Kavanaugh might or other people of color are getting the never have been made against anyone hope to get Brett Ka- If Republicans stick together, and if lose the support of moderate Republi- short end of the stick. Laws that pre- else under similar circumstances. vanaugh, President the calendar is favorable, Kavanaugh can women Senators. Abortion rights vent discrimination, according to Rob- While she was in jail, she was still Trump’s nominee for can be voted in without any Democrat- aren’t the only rights on the line if erts, are unconstitutional. Kavanaugh fi ghting for justice – something she does the Supreme Court, ic support. Most of the scrutiny of Ka- Kavanaugh is voted onto the Supreme is likely to follow Roberts in voting wherever she is. She was able to assist confi rmed before Oc- vanaugh has focused on the possibility Court, and I’m frustrated that so many against any legislation that is “race- three women in getting out of jail. As tober 1, when they will that he would vote to overturn Roe V. women have so narrowly focused on conscious.” soon as she was released, she was on reconvene. Senate Democrats hope to Wade, the legislation that guarantees abortion rights. Not only is Kavanaugh likely to the road fi ghting for justice for all again. hold on to any vote until after the No- abortion rights. Kavanaugh has assured What about voting rights? In 2013, threaten voting rights and civil rights, Don’t allow her case to slip through the vember election when Democrats have all who will listen that he honors judi- the Supreme Court trashed Title 4(b) but he is also expected to threaten con- cracks as just a small matter. It’s an in- the possibility of taking a majority in cial precedent. (and thus also Title 5) of the Civil sumer protection. Already the Consum- dication of what is to come to prevent the Senate and giving Republicans a While he isn’t likely to vote to over- Rights Act. Chief Justice John Roberts, er Financial Protection Board has been black folks from voting. Don’t be one of dose of their own medicine. turn Roe, he is extremely likely to rule who naively believes that the way to under attack. When Offi ce of Man- those who allows the forces of evil to be Bravo to Senate Democrats who have in favor of limiting abortion rights. stop racism is to simply stop mention- agement and Budget Director Mick successful. not yet scheduled meetings with Kava- This might persuade Senators Susan ing it, would trash the entire Voting Mulvaney (R-SC) led the offi ce on E. Faye Williams is national president naugh. Dems are treating him slightly Collins (R-ME) and Lisa Murkowski Rights Act, and affi rmative action, too, an interim basis, he did everything he of the National Congress of Black Wom- better than Republicans treated Justice (R-AK) to vote against his confi rma- if he had his way. could to render the agency ineffi cient, en (www.nationalcongressbw.org) and Merrick Garland, President Obama’s tion. Several women’s organizations He does not believe that disparate including submitting a zero budget for radio host of “Wake Up and Stay Woke” choice for the Supreme Court. Unfor- have weighed in against Kavanaugh, impact means discrimination and the agency. on WPFW-FM 89.3 in Washington, D.C. tunately, with a Republican majority in largely because of his perceived posi- would likely oppose any state action Story continued in our online edition.

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www.mississippilink.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 13 Ugandan Inventor WCU school of pharmacy Wins Major Prize for Malaria Detector opens at tradition campus

The Mississippi Link Newswire William Carey University’s much-anticipated School of Pharmacy opened July 23 at the Tradition campus with an inaugural class of 58 students. The students represent many backgrounds and professions, including Douglas DeGeorge, a Biloxi police offi cer who plans to work full-time while attend- ing pharmacy school. “I did my four-year de- gree the same way. I worked full-time at night and went to school during the day. I slept in my car sometimes to get a B. Gitta receiving prize nap in. You’ve got to do what you’ve got to do. In the end, I The Mississippi Link Newswire caused by malaria – usually graduated with a bachelor’s de- Ugandan inventor Brian transmitted by the bite of an gree in biology with a minor in Gitta, 24, has scooped a major infected Anopheles mosquito – chemistry,” DeGeorge said. prize for his device that detects occur in sub-Saharan Africa. A 2003 graduate of the police tell-tale signs of malaria – the His team hopes the device academy, DeGeorge is an inter- leading cause of death in his can one day be used as a way to diction offi cer, working on the country. better detect malaria across the interstate looking for wanted In fact, Gitta developed the continent. felons or people transporting device, called “Matibabu” after Matibabu still has to go The inaugural class of the William Carey University School of Pharmacy is made up of 58 students. They in- drugs and money. blood tests failed to diagnose through a number of regulators clude people from Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Massachusetts and North Carolina. The majority of them, “Police Chief John Miller his own malaria. before being available in the however, are from southern Mississippi. was very supportive. He lis- It took four blood tests to di- market, Sekitto told the BBC. tened and asked, “What can we agnose Gitta with the disease, In the meantime, the Mati- do to help?” I couldn’t ask for a said Shafi k Sekitto, part of the babu team has been approached better boss.” Matibabu team in an interview by international researchers of- Because of his class sched- with the BBC. fering support, and are currently ule, DeGeorge will have to give Matibabu is simply a game- performing fi eld trials on the up membership on the SWAT changer,” said Rebecca Enon- device. team and bomb squad. But not chong, a judge for the Africa The prize, which was set the canine unit. He and his part- Prize for Engineering Innova- up in 2014, provides support, ner, a Belgian Malinois named tion and Cameroonian technol- funding, mentoring and busi- Atlas, will remain together. ogy entrepreneur. ness training to the winners, the Access & determination Matibabu, which means Royal Academy of Engineering The average age of this fi rst “treatment” in Swahili, clips said in a statement. pharmacy class is 27.5 years. onto a patient’s fi nger and does Gitta has also been awarded They include people from Mis- not require a specialist to oper- £25,000 ($33,000) in prize sissippi, Alabama, Louisiana, ate. money from the Royal Acad- Massachusetts and North Car- These three WCU School of Pharmacy students posing for a Its red beam can detect emy of Engineering. olina. The majority of them, selfi e during orientation also earned their bachelor’s degrees changes in the color, shape and “The recognition will help us however, are from southern at William Carey University – Madeline Sheller of Petal, Jordyn concentration of red blood cells open up partnership opportuni- Mississippi. Mitchell of Picayune and Karen Fountain of Gulfport. DeGeorge – all of which are affected by ties – which is what we need Gloria Rawls is from Hatties- malaria. most at the moment,” Gitta said burg. She’s married with two The majority of global deaths in a statement. children and served fi ve years in the Army National Guard. “I think the location of the pharmacy school, a few min- Mississippi reports utes from the Gulf Coast, is great because I can just drive to class every morning. It makes second West Nile virus it easier on students from this part of the state,” Rawls said. Dr. Michael Malloy, dean of human case of 2018 the WCU School of Pharmacy, said location was a factor in MS Department of Mental Health iting, a rash, muscle weakness the decision to seek accredita- Recently the Mississippi or swollen lymph nodes. In a tion for the new program from State Department of Health small number of cases, infec- the Accreditation Council for Malloy and King Rawls (MSDH) reports its second hu- tion can result in encephalitis Pharmacy Education. man case of West Nile virus or meningitis, which can lead “It’s the second pharmacy pharmacy school is an ac- twice what was expected.” Farms. (WNV) in 2018. The reported to paralysis, coma and possibly program in the state and the celerated program, enabling WCU Provost Dr. Scott Last fall, Gov. Phil Bryant case is in Pearl River County. death. only professional degree pro- students to earn a Doctor of Hummel agreed. announced that the U.S. De- So far this year cases have The MSDH suggests the fol- gram on the Gulf Coast. This Pharmacy degree in two years, “Providing quality health partment of the Treasury had been reported in Hinds and lowing precautions to protect makes it the only opportunity 10 months, instead of the more care is challenging in Missis- issued a $1 million grant award Pearl River counties. In 2017, yourself and your family from to get a professional degree usual four years. Classes will sippi. It’s a problem of access for accreditation support for Mississippi had 63 WNV cases mosquito-borne illnesses: without having to drive for meet year-round in four terms exacerbated by low incomes the William Carey Univer- and two deaths. • Use a mosquito repellent hours or move to a different of 10 weeks each. It is one of and the fact that Mississippi sity School of Pharmacy. The “We are now in the peak with an EPA-registered ingre- place,” Malloy said. only 11 accelerated pharmacy is a largely rural state. Our ap- award is part of the RESTORE West Nile season months in dient such as DEET while you “Students from the Gulf programs in the country – and proach is to develop more pri- program, established after the Mississippi of July through are outdoors. Coast and south Mississippi the only one in Mississippi, mary care resources to meet the BP oil spill and overseen by the September. It’s important to re- • Remove all sources of can live at home while they go Alabama and Louisiana. needs where they exist, not just Department of Environmental member to protect yourself any standing water around your to school. They can stay near The bigger picture in our larger cities.” Quality. time there is an opportunity for home and yard to prevent mos- their support systems, their Tommy King, president of Where do pharmacists Gov. Phil Bryant sent his exposure to mosquitoes,” said quito breeding. families and friends.” William Carey University, work? congratulations as student ori- MSDH State Epidemiologist •Wear loose, light-colored, Candace Webber has been spoke to the inaugural class A partial list includes retail entation began last week: “The Dr. Paul Byers. “While most long clothing to cover the arms a pharmacy technician for 11 during orientation last week and community pharmacies, accreditation of the William infected people recover with- and legs when outdoors. years. She wants to step up to and blessed the opening of the hospitals, clinics, managed Carey School of Pharmacy will out any long-term problems, • Avoid areas where mosqui- the next level, but she has a school. care facilities, long-term care be a boost to the economy for some develop a more severe toes are prevalent. busy life. Her husband serves “Through the years, Wil- facilities, hospice care services, South Mississippi as well as infection that can lead to com- For more information on in the U.S. Navy and works in liam Carey University has government agencies, research making a difference in students’ plications and even death – es- mosquito-borne illnesses, Gulfport. Webber has four chil- sought to identify needs and to and development, non-profi t lives. We’re pleased to support pecially in those over 50 years visit the MSDH website at dren, ages 6, 10, 14 and 15. meet those needs. We’ve had a organizations, academia and the university with RESTORE of age.” HealthyMS.com/westnile. “I’m going back to my origi- school of nursing for decades. insurance companies. funds that were allocated for Symptoms of WNV infection Follow MSDH by email and nal dream. I’m returning to With the addition of a medi- Public & private support this important initiative.” are often mild and may include social media at HealthyMS. school after 13 years,” Webber cal school, a physical therapy William Carey University’s The School of Pharmacy also fever, headache, nausea, vom- com/connect. said. school and a health informa- School of Pharmacy is fi nan- received generous gifts from “I’ve been out of school so tion management program at cially supported by gifts from Joe Canizaro, Tradition com- long that I had to re-take my our Hattiesburg campus, we in- both the public and private sec- munity planner and developer; SUBSCRIBE TODAY! sciences. I went to school last creasingly saw the need to help tors. Chevron Corporation; Missis- year and worked to qualify for increase access to health care,” The 33,000-square-foot sippi Power; Trehern Foun- this program. We’ve already King said. pharmacy building currently dation; Coast Electric Power The Mississippi Link had a family meeting at my “While the shortage of phar- under construction in Tradition Association; Merit Health Bi- house because everyone needs macists is not as severe in other will be named Sanderson Hall loxi; Hancock Bank; Leo Seal For more information please call: to understand that I have to parts of the country as it once in honor of the spirit of giving Family Foundation; and John study.” was, Mississippi still has a se- shown by Joe Frank Sanderson “Shorty” Sneed. 601-896-0084 Webber and her classmates vere shortage. I’ve also just Jr. and his wife, Kathy. A native Pharmacy students and fac- or e-mail: will need that level of determi- reviewed recent studies that of Laurel, Sanderson is chief ulty are expected to move into [email protected] nation. show, over the next decade, the executive offi cer and chair- Sanderson Hall in October. William Carey University’s demand for pharmacists will be man of the board of Sanderson CLASSIFIED

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NOTICE OF BOND ELECTION DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI FIRST BUREAU OF BUILDING, GROUNDS AND JUDICIAL DISTRICT JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI IN RE: CUSTODY OF JAQUAVIAN MARTEZ PENDLETON CAUSE NO P2018-234771 Notice is hereby given to the qualifi ed electors of the Jackson Public School ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS District of Jackson, Mississippi (the “District”), that a special election will be TO: THE UNKNOWN FATHER OF A held in said District on Sealed and electronic bids will be received at the Bureau of Building, Grounds African-America male child born on and Real Property Management, 501 North West Street, Suite 1401 B, Jack- August 21, 2012 at Central Mississippi Medical Center Tuesday, the 7th day of August, 2018 son, Mississippi, 39201, until 2:00:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 08/21/2018, for: to a Twenty-one (21) year old African-American female, An adult resident citizen of Utica, Mississippi for the purpose of submitting to the qualifi ed electors of said District the fol- RE: GS# 350-024 lowing proposition, to-wit: Space Utilization Program (Woolfolk Tenant Improvements) You have been made a Defendant in the suit fi led in this Court by Marga- Offi ce of Capitol Facilities ret Brown who is seeking Petition for Guardianship. PROPOSITION (Department of Finance and Administration) Shall the Jackson Public School District issue its general obligation bond and/ RFx #: 3160002400 THE Petition which has been fi led in this matter is important and you or bonds, in one or more taxable or tax-exempt series, all in the maximum must take immediate action to protect your rights, if any. principal amount of not to exceed $65,000,000, to raise money to pay the at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Contract documents may costs of, including the costs of such borrowing, or to fund a leveraged loan or be obtained from: You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint or petition at other fi nancing arrangement including designating a nonprofi t corporation in 9:00 O’clock A.M. on the 25th day of September 2018, in the courtroom of the connection with the construction of a project, if applicable, for the purpose of Professional: Albert & Robinson Architects, PLLC Hinds County Chancery Courthouse at Jackson, Mississippi, before Honor- purchasing, erecting, repairing, equipping, remodeling and enlarging school Address: Post Offi ce Box 1567 able Dewayne Thomas. In case of your failure to appear and defend a judg- buildings and related facilities, and purchasing land therefor; establishing and Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39403 ment may be entered against you for the money or other things demanded in equipping school athletic fi elds and necessary facilities connected therewith, Phone: 601-544-1970 the complaint or petition. and purchasing land therefor, and providing necessary water, light, heating, Email: [email protected] air conditioning and sewerage facilities for school buildings and purchasing You are not required to fi le an answer or other pleading but you may do so if land therefor, all for the purpose of extending the useful life of many District A deposit of $100.00 is required. Bid preparation will be in accordance with you desire. If you fi le an Answer or other pleading, you are required to mail or owned facilities, eliminating overcrowding and potentially dangerous condi- Instructions to Bidders bound in the project manual. The Bureau of Building, hand-deliver a copy to the attorney for the Petitioners, Damon R. Stevenson, tions, and improving, repairing and upgrading school safety, including but not Grounds and Real Property Management reserves the right to waive irregu- 1010 North West Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39202, 769-251-0207. limited to, the following generally described projects: (a) making various site larities and to reject any or all bids. NOTE: Telephones and desks will not be improvements, constructing, erecting, repairing, equipping, remodeling and available for bidders use at the bid site. ISSUED under my hand and seal of said Court, this the 3rd day of July, 2018. enlarging school buildings, science labs, libraries, performing arts facilities, classrooms, restrooms, school athletic fi elds and related facilities, construct- Calvin R. Sibley, Bureau Director Eddie Jean Carr, Clerk of Hinds County, Mississippi ing a new baseball/softball complex and a JROTC building, and (b) making Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management other building additions, repairs, renovations and remodeling and providing . By K. Howard, D.C. and upgrading necessary water, light, heating, air conditioning and sewerage 7/19/2018, 7/26/2018 7/12/2018 7/19/2018 7/26/2018 facilities for school buildings and related facilities throughout the District.

The said election will be held at the following polling places within the Jackson LEGAL LEGAL Public School District, which polling places at the present are as indicated, to-wit: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF RANKIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI BUREAU OF BUILDING, GROUNDS AND REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE CAUSE NO. 18-540 JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI OF WILLIE JOE STEEL DECEASED NAMED HEREIN NOTICE OF PROPOSED SOLE SOURCE NOTICE TO CREDITORS GS# 109-223 Clinical Research Unit Letters of Administration having been granted by the Chancery Court of University Medical Center Rankin County, Mississippi to the undersigned Executor upon the Estate of Willie Joe Steel, Deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having Portal RFx #: 3160002401 claims against said estate to present the same to the Clerk of this Court for probation and registration according to the law, within ninety (90) days from The Department of Finance and Administration, Bureau of Building, Grounds the fi rst publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred. and Real Property Management intends to purchase the item listed below as a sole-source purchase within the project referenced above: This the 2nd day of July, 2018.

Energy Management and Controls System (EMCS) Melissa Renee Steele Jackson serving University Medical Center. STATE OF MISSISSIPPI Persons or entities objecting to such procurement must do so no later than COUNTY OF HINDS August 14, 2018 and are directed to the procurement portal website (https:// www.ms.gov/dfa/contract_bid_search) for further information. Procurement Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority in and for the juris- subject to the approval of the Public Procurement Review Board. diction aforesaid, the within named, Melissa Renee Steele Jackson, Executor for the Estate of Willie Joe Steele, deceased, who having been by me fi rst Calvin Sibley, Bureau Director duly sworn, states that the above Notice to Creditors is true and correct as Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management therein stated. . 7/19/2018, 7/26/2018 Given under my hand this the 2nd day of July, 2018.

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The said polling places will be open from the hour of 7:00 a.m. until the hour of 7:00 p.m. on the day of said election. Sudoku Solution Said election shall be held and conducted, as far as practicable, in the same Cryptogram Solution manner as other elections are held in the City of Jackson, Mississippi, in ac- cordance with the laws of the State of Mississippi.

All qualifi ed electors of the Jackson Public School District will be entitled to vote in said election.

Said bond and/or bonds shall be issued if, and only if, at least three-fi fths (3/5) of those qualifi ed electors who vote in the election shall vote in favor of the is- suance of said bond and/or bonds for the purposes set forth in the proposition. Done by order of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, Jackson, Mississippi, this the 7th day of June, 2018.

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The Mississippi Link Newswire of their research, followed by questions ally.” About 4.4 million acres of alluvial from the audience. The conference was One requirement of the award is that fl oodplains make up “The Most South- organized as a way to introduce areas the project must include a researcher ern Place on Earth,” the Mississippi Del- that might provide an opportunity for from each of the three institutions that ta. Shared by Louisiana and Arkansas collaboration. There was also a poster make up the consortium. Another is that and reaching north to Memphis, Tennes- session so attendees could take a deeper it must be new research. The money see, the area is also known for its health look at research that interested them and cannot be used to bridge existing proj- disparities. a networking session to allow attendees ects. Two grants of $75,000 each will be Three of the South’s top academic to mingle and discuss possibilities. awarded after review by committee. medical centers – Tulane University, Topics of discussion ranged from the The consortium will also apply for the University of Mississippi Medical Cen- disparities in breast cancer mortality in National Center for Advancing Trans- ter and University of Tennessee Health Memphis and chronic obesity to the im- lational Sciences’ Clinical and Transla- Science Center – came together hoping pact of race and socioeconomics on psy- tional Science Award. Dr. Gailen Mar- to translate collaborative research into chological outcomes in childhood can- shall, R. Faser Triplett Chair of Allergy clinical solutions to eliminate health dis- cer, hypertension and factors associated and Immunology and medical director parities in the Delta region. with the sexual health and risk behaviors of the Clinical Research Support Pro- UMMC on July 19, hosted the inaugu- X in African American women. gram and Clinical Research and Trials ral Delta Clinical and Translational Sci- Goodman said one of the outcomes Units, will serve as the UMMC princi- ence Health Disparities Conference at and operational responsibility for.” the potential of that collaboration.” he hoped would arise from the confer- pal investigator. the Jackson, Mississippi campus. Close Summers and Goodman wanted to Summers pointed to heat maps from ence is that attendees will fi nd partners “The emphasis of this award is to to 200 attendees took part. build a network that would facilitate col- the Center for Disease Control and Pre- to participate in the CORNET Award in train the next generation of clinical and Dr. Richard Summers, associate vice laboration. They joined with Dr. Laura vention to show that the Delta region is Health Disparities Research. translational scientists,” Marshall said. chancellor for research at UMMC, said Levy, vice president for research at Tu- ground zero for the highest numbers of CORNET stands for Collaborative “These young scientists are going to do the concept of the meeting arose from a lane, and together decided that gathering heart disease, diabetes, hypertension Research Network and was developed the work – whether it’s clinical trials, conversation between himself and Dr. everyone in the same room to share their and stroke. by UTHSC to stimulate “innovative, basic science, preclinical work or out- Steven R. Goodman, vice chancellor for research efforts would be the best way to “If there is any place that we should be interdisciplinary, team-based research.” comes research – in issues related to ru- research at UTHSC. get the network going. focusing for concern about what we can It is designed to promote collaborative ral medicine and health disparities, two “If you draw a triangle from Memphis “We at Tulane are really pleased to do to impact the health of the people of research by providing seed money that areas that hit UMMC’s population right to Jackson across to New Orleans and participate in this newly formed Delta the United States, it should be right here, could result in future external funding. between the eyes.” back up to Memphis, it encompasses the consortium,” Levy said. “We look for- right in our midst.” Summers said. “We started CORNET Awards three Levy summed up the purpose of the population on either side of the Missis- ward to engaging new and longstanding Throughout the day, researchers from years ago,” said Goodman. “The idea conference well in her opening remarks, sippi River,” Summers said. “That is the collaborators, now partner institutions, each academic medical center were al- was to stimulate collaborations across “We look forward to learning what we population our three states share a moral in Tennessee and Mississippi to explore lowed 15 minutes to explain the basics institutions, both nationally and glob- can do better together.” MSCF “Celebrates Our Stars” during 22nd annual gala

The Mississippi Link Newswire ebrate all of the individuals, agencies, viding food vouchers for families who “Ms. Wiley has been a shining star for The Mississippi Sickle Cell Founda- and businesses that have supported the need extended care at the UMMC pedi- several years, supporting the Westhaven tion (MSCF) is “Celebrating Our Stars” Mississippi Sickle Cell Foundation over atric clinic. That support has extended Funeral Home Choir that has hosted an during the 22nd annual gala on Friday, the past year. As a non-profi t organiza- to several service organizations partner- annual gospel explosion in benefi t of the August 24, 2018 at the Railroad District, tion, MSCF is dedicated to breaking the ing with the Foundation, namely Mis- foundation. Continued fi nancial support located at 824 S. State Street in down- silence, giving voice to the cause, and sissippi Blood Services with this year’s to our gala ensures that we can provide town Jackson. The celebration kicks off working to fi nd a cure for Sickle Cell ABOut A Cause Blood Drive. MSCF the services we have in place for the with a silent auction at 6 p.m. followed Disease (SCD). has also established a specialty car tag, sickle cell community.” by the program at 7 a.m. The Foundation Through the support of the commu- which is available for pre-order now. To purchase tickets and tables or for is delighted to have Westhaven Funeral nity, MSCF provides scholarships to “We are celebrating all of our stars sponsorship opportunities and more in- Home Vice President Audrey B. Wiley graduating seniors, hosts a Teen Retreat that make MSCF who we are today, an formation, please visit our website at serve as the keynote speaker and live en- and Camp Sickle Stars – an annual camp organization that promotes awareness www.mssicklecellfoundation.org. You tertainment from Musiq Theory featur- for transitioning pediatric patients, and and educates the community about sick- may also contact MSCF at (601) 366- ing Gerald Richardson. gives other community service activi- le cell disease,” said Jeanne Tate, chair- 5874 or via email to mssicklecellfnd@ The 2018 gala is an opportunity to cel- ties throughout the year including pro- person for the MSCF board of directors. yahoo.com. www.mississippilink.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2018 THE MISSISSIPPI LINK • 17 FILM REVIEW: “BLINDSPOTTING” LIFELONG FRIENDSHIP TEST BY POLICE SHOOTING IN BAY AREA BUDDY DRAMEDY

By Kam Williams neighbors. After all, Collin is a Jones) and young son (Ziggy Collin just drives away from impressive directorial debut of Excellent (4 stars) Columnist convicted felon on probation, Baitinger), though he’d really the scene as ordered by the po- Carlos Lopez Estrada, who is Rated R for sexual references, Collin (Daveed Diggs) and while Miles has ghetto written rather roam the streets with his lice, but the incident continues to previously known for shoot- drug use, brutal violence, ethnic Miles (Rafael Casal), who are all over him, from the grill in his gun. By contrast, Collin has a haunt him for days. And when he ing music videos for bands like slurs and pervasive profanity black and white, respectively, mouth to the tattoos all over his strict curfew and needs to keep tries to talk about it with Miles, Reptar, Passion Pit and Goo Goo Running time: 95 minutes have been best friends since they body. his nose clean, given that he’s racial tensions surprisingly sur- Dolls. Production Studios: Sum- were kids. Now in their twenties, When Collin was paroled, fi nishing up his sentence at a lo- face which test their tight rela- Blindspotting’s searing ex- mit Entertainment / Codeblack they both still live in the rough Miles got him a dead-end job cal halfway house. tionship. ploration of hot-button issues as Films / Foley Walkers Studio / Oakland ‘hood where they grew with the moving company where The plot thickens one fateful Thus unfolds Blindspotting, race, class and police brutality Snoot Entertainment up, although they’ve been watch- he works. So, by day, they get to evening as Collin sits in his car an in your face buddy dramedy in such confrontational fashion Distributor: Lionsgate Enter- ing it gentrify in recent years. share the cab of a truck. at a stoplight. He becomes the co-written by co-stars Diggs and makes for a thought-provoking tainment The changing demographics After hours, immature Miles sole witness when a white police Casal who reportedly worked experience guaranteed to affect To see a trailer for Blindspot- have made it hard for the two to reluctantly goes home to his offi cer (Ethan Embry) shoots an on the timely script for over a you long after leaving the the- ting, visit: https://www.youtube. get along with their new yuppie baby-mama (Jasmine Cephas unarmed black man in the back. decade. The movie marks the ater. com/watch?v=-9-HBqVbtTo Film Review: Teen Titans Go! To the Movies Inspired adaptation of the animated TV series arrives on the big screen

By Kam Williams Rida Michail, Teen Titans Go! To the al madman bent on world domination. Columnist Movies is an inspired, big screen ad- Not to worry. The Teen Titans come Created by DC Comics back in aptation designed for both loyal fans to the rescue, and what ensues is a diz- 1964 to serve as sidekicks to members and folks totally unfamiliar with the zying mix of slapstick humor, madcap of the legendary Justice League, the kiddie franchise. action and musical numbers. Along Teen Titans is a talented team of su- The animated adventure revolves the way, discerning adults are also apt perheroes in its own right. The motley around the Titans’ desire to star in to notice some clever allusions as well crew underwent numerous personnel their own summer blockbuster, like as the distinctive voicework of Jimmy changes over the years before fi nally other characters in the DC Universe. Kimmel as Batman, Nicolas Cage as settling down as the fi ve young crime- Trouble is they’re not being taken se- Superman and James Corden as Bal- fi ghters appearing in the popular Car- riously by Jade Wilson (Kristen Bell), loon Man. toon Network TV series since 2003. Hollywood’s hottest director. An irreverent spoof of the super- Led by Batman’s Boy Wonder, Rob- She’ll only consider shooting the hero genre that’s certain to delight the in (Scott Menville), the intrepid quin- fi lm if all of the members of the Jus- whole family! tet also includes shapeshifting Beast tice League are suddenly unavailable Excellent (4 stars) Boy (Greg Cipes), telekinetic Ra- to save the planet from a diabolical Rated PG for action and rude humor ven (Tara Strong), strong and speedy supervillain. As luck would have it, Running time: 88 minutes Starfi re (Hynden Walch) and the hu- that’s just what transpires when they Production Studios: Warner Broth- manoid Cyborg (Khary Payton). Co- fall under the spell of mind-control- ers Animation / DC Entertainment tures Go! To the Movies, visit: https://www. directed by Aaron Horvath and Peter ling Slade (Will Arnett), the proverbi- Distributor: Warner Brothers Pic- To see the trailer for Teen Titans youtube.com/watch?v=r9WhJyyTtqo

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By Terri Schlichenmeyer Mabel and Sam to be underfoot, After lunch, Sam noticed that and Sam even found an artifact does, but knowing that doesn’t readers that in-on-the-joke feel- Columnist and that wasn’t good. Just one his old rocking chair looked of his own. make it easy to accept if you’re ing. Mabel and Sam both know “Handle with Care.” place in the entire house was different. It wasn’t where it At the end of the day, once just knee-high. “Mabel and they’re pretending and so do we That’s what it said on the side safe for little kids, and so “Ma- used to be and it “looked like they were in the new house, Sam at Home” will show your – and sharing the imagination is of the box. Don’t shake it, don’t bel became a sea captain.” a stranger.” And so Mabel took Sam and Mabel became astro- child that there are many ways just too charming. bump it, and whatever you do, Once aboard their ship, Sam him on a little tour of the old nauts in a rocket that Mabel to cope. This book may be a bit long don’t drop it. What’s inside hoisted the sails and they left house, as if it were a museum. found. There was a lot of space But fi rst, there’s a gift for you and over-wordy for the small- there is important enough for for adventure. It was a journey Sam had to talk softly be- to explore in the new house – inside this book: author Linda est children, though they’ll careful lifting but, as you’ll see for the brave: there were rough cause loudness was disrespect- um, maybe too much. Sam’s Urban tells three keenly clever love the illustrations by Hadley in the new book, “Mabel and seas and pirates, big fi sh and ful of others. That’s how you bed was in a different room stories that are just as much Hooper. The story itself is per- Sam at Home” by Linda Urban, little fi sh. They managed to stay act in a museum, but that was there and it was far away from for grown-ups as they are for fect for kids ages 4-to-8 and for illustrated by Hadley Hooper, on board, though, until they okay. There were amazing Mabel’s rocket. There were kids. If you’re going to read adults who can put aside their the box itself isn’t just a box. saw land (although Sam point- things to “behold” (a new word aliens in the new house, too, this book multiple times, after adultness and pretend. If that, Nothing was where it be- ed out that they were already he learned) and all kinds of ar- but the “Astronaut Parents” had all, you might as well enjoy it “Mabel and Sam at Home” is a longed, and movers were every- on land) and they found people tifacts (another new word). It a solution… – and you will, because the dia- book you’ll absolutely care to where. It was a perfect time for who happened to have pizza. was the most wondrous tour, Change is coming. It always logue between characters gives read.

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