www.mississippilink.com Vol. 21, No. 38 July 16 - 22, 2015 50¢ Election SEason 2015 See Section B ‘Community policing’ City Council honors James Craig Anderson - a Hinds County after passing hate crime ordinance Sheriff’s Office success lewis: ‘Partnerships work!’ By Kenneth White rone Lewis reached out for help. Special to The Mississippi Link “I understand that we can’t ar- We’ve all heard the phrase rest our way out of what we are ‘community policing,’ but do we dealing with in Hinds County,” really know what it means? Lewis said. “I also understand A quick glance at the United that we cannot do this work States Department of Justice’s alone.” website, community polic- Lewis commissioned his sec- ing is defined as “a philosophy ond in command Chief Deputy that promotes organizational Chris Picou to seek programs strategies that support the sys- and best practices that were temic use of partnerships and working across the country in problem-solving techniques to an effort to see if one of them proactively address the imme- could be implemented in Hinds diate conditions that give rise County. to public safety issues such as One program stood out: The crime, social disorder and fear of crime.” It is with this understanding Community policing that Hinds County Sheriff Ty- Continued on page 4 James Craig Anderson’s family members at the City Council meeting holds resolution honoring his memory: Doris Trimble, James Bradfield, Barbara Jackson all Anderson Young and Grayon Winford, joined by Council President De’Keither Stamps who presented the resolution. PHOTO BY AYESHA K. MUSTAFAA By Ayesha K. Mustafaa the city. tory. American ethnicity.” Editor The next step taken was in- The resolution chronicled It noted that “after the assail- Recently the Jackson City troduction of a resolution by that on June 26, 2011, Ander- ants assaulted Anderson, caus- about music Council passed an ordinance Council President De’Keither son was the “victim of a violent ing him to plead for his own requiring local law enforce- Stamps, Ward 4, honoring the hate crime that robbed him of life, one of them barreled over Mississippi Gospel awards ment officials undergo training life of James Craig Anderson, a his life by racially motivated to accurately report and docu- victim of one of the most hei- individuals who targeted him Anderson and Jackson Music awards ment hate crimes committed in nous hate crimes in recent his- because he was of African Continued on page 3 grace the weekend Farish Street: “The Black Mecca of Mississippi?” T. Lewis, Urban DJ of the Year Lee King, Jackson Music Awards By Stephanie R. Jones Contributing Writer The past weekend in Jackson was all about music with the Mississippi Gospel Bobby Rush Vick Allen Eddie Cotton Music Awards on By Yolanda Clay-Moore suited, maybe even with a top- the largest economically indepen- has been parading that legacy all Sunday, July 12 and R&B Festival the 41st annual Jack- hat. Ladies wore firmly pressed dent Africa-American community over the world. His stage antics son Music Awards Blues scholar Scott Barretta skirts and sophisticated hairdos. in Mississippi. and dancers never disappoint the on Monday, July 13. wrote that “much of the crowd Men were taking care of business The people who passed through crowd. Names that are syn- Jesse Thompson, Stephanie Jones, David Curry then consisted of country folks and the ladies were making social this street with pride in the “City The Bo-Keys, a Soul Band with onymous with Mis- who took special buses to Farish calls. with Soul” left a legacy, and a a classic Memphis R&B sound sissippi music and others from on Saturday, July 11 with the Street to stock up on dry goods, Many people may not be famil- prominence that is being carried features legendary singer Percy around the region were on hand City of Soul Awards at the Me- and visit the cafes on the street, iar with this Farish Street: “The on through the Jackson Rhythm Wiggins and is led by Grammy for the events. trocenter Mall. Sunday and where beer flowed inexpensively Black Mecca of Mississippi.” and Blues Festival’s Farish Street nominated producer-bassist Scott It was actually a three-day and jukeboxes blared out the latest But before integration, it was the Stage! Bomar. The group also includes event collectively, titled “A R&B sounds. cultural and business hub and an “Mr. Bad” Bobby Rush is all Celebration of Soul,” starting Music awards Cars were lined up bumper to industrious, prosperous place to be too familiar with what Farish Farish Street Continued on page 17 bumper. Men were impressively among African-Americans. It was Street offered in its heyday and Continued on page 3 Mexico drug lord Obama: No Golden Thunder Soccer all girls team wins 2015 Share this issue with a friend escape tunnel mechanism to Western District U-14 Girls Champions and by mailing it to: is audacious revoke Cosby’s become Mississippi Inside engineering feat medal of State Finalist freedom Page 7 Page 7 Page 8 2a • the mississippi link July 16 - 22, 2015 www.mississippilink.com LOCAL www.mississippilink.com July 16 - 22, 2015 THE miSSiSSippi link • 3A Anderson Farish Street Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 him with his truck ending his now serving. ordeal the Anderson family suf- historic session musicians from “guitar slinger” upon his arrival sharing that “Velvet Voice of Soul” life prematurely.” These individuals were con- fered with the murder of their Stax and Hi Records studio bands. to the “Music City.” I’m sure his that’s been around the world. Vick In recognition of Anderson victed under the ‘Matthew loved one and the aftermath The word “soul” has powerful skills were polished by sharing the has made a major impact on the and his family, the resolution Shepard-James Byrd J. Hate - the death threats to them and resonance - musically, culturally stage with the likes of legendary Soul/Blues genre in his career. He continued: “James Craig Ander- Crimes Prevention Act.” politically motivated inquiries. and spiritually - and no contempo- artists, such as, the King of Blues, is known for his electrifying per- son was as a loving son, caring As the council resolution The city’s hate crime ordi- rary band embodies the power of B.B. King, Etta James and many formances and his vocal prowess. brother and selfless friend born stated that Anderson’s memory nance, according to Stamps, soul more than the Bo-Keys. more. Don’t get shocked ladies. in Hinds County, Mississippi on lives on through the life of his “will ensure an efficient process There’s no fluff about Eddie He was crowned the winner of The winner of the Jackson June 30, 1963. mother and siblings, family and system to accurately report Cotton. He won top honors this the “Battle of the Bands” at the Rhythm and Blues Festival idol “He spent his time making an members came forward to ac- hate crimes, so we can encour- year in the band competition of the Monterey Blues Festival. You defi- competition will also perform on honest living in a local automo- cept the resolution and give age victims of these malicious 31st International Blues Challenge. nitely want to make plans to hear this stage. tive shop, going to church, tend- brief remarks. acts to report them and be more Shane Dwight is a Nashville his show. The “finals” to identify the win- ing his garden and offering his His sister, Barbara Anderson proactive in fighting them.” transplant by way of California, Vick Allen will find comfort in ner is July 25 at 2 p.m. at the Out- service to his community and Young, said her brother did not After the family members who quickly earned the title as the performing in his hometown and lets of Mississippi. generosity to his peers.” die in vain. She said the family spoke, one poignant moment The six young men who as- was humbled and thankful that came when Councilwoman saulted Anderson have been the city council and the mayor Margaret Barrett-Simon, Ward prosecuted for federal hate would give this recognition 7, apologized to the family for crimes and all six pleaded to her brother. “We loved him this tragedy on behalf of the guilty. The driver of the vehi- dearly and know that ‘Jesus is whole city of Jackson. “It was cle also pleaded guilty of hate Love,’” she said. unsettling and distutbing,” she crime murder and was given Stamps stated that there was said. “But I noticed and watched two life sentences, which he is much more to the story of the that you never gave up.” a d v E r t o r i a l Education reformers must unite around three goals By Mashea Ashton CEO Newark Charter School Fund As public schools operated inde- purpose. and Board Member Black Alliance for pendently of their district, charter Ultimately, we’ll only realize Educational Options schools are in a unique position our shared vision if we learn to to lead in educational innova- work together, both as reformers It’s fair to tion, setting an example for both with different priorities and in say the ulti- private and traditional district collaboration with the establish- mate goal of schools. ment. the education But too often they lack the That’s what we’re trying to do reform move- funding and access to facilities in Newark, New Jersey, where ment, and that other public schools enjoy. parents, educators, administra- the education All students deserve equal tors, students, clergy, community community in access to educational funding, leaders and other local stakehold- general, is to ensure that all stu- facilities, and opportunities in ers are coming together for educa- dents - no matter where they live areas where charter schools are tional opportunity.