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INSIDE
Vol. 77 / No. 18 OPINION
Civil Rights Leaders page 3
February 22, 2017
VA R I E T Y
NEWS
Student Clothing Line page 5
African-American Mental Health page 4
S P O RT S
JSU vs. Grambling page 8
Photo: William H. Kelly III Left: a young Emmett Till: Right; Carolyn Bryant with her two young sons during her husband’s murder trial.
1955 murder of Emmett Till gets renewed interest with release of 2007 confession Special to the Flash The 1955 murder of 14 year old Emmett Till has garnered renewed interest with the recent revelation that Carolyn Br yant, the woman who accused Till of making advances towards her, lied about the entire incident. Till was killed by two white men, J.W. Milam and his half-brother Roy Br yant, who were later acquitted of the charges after a court hearing in which Carolyn Br yant told, under oath, that Till grabbed her and
made verbal and physical advances. Milam and Roy Br yant would later admit in a Look Magazine inter view that they abducted Till three nights after the store ‘incident’ and beat him to death. The terribly disfigured body of Till was displayed in an open casket during his funeral for all to see and the horror of which is credited with influencing and renewing the push for civil rights for AfricanAmericans. According to an article in Vanity Fair, Tyson reveals in his new book,
“The Blood of Emmett Till” that in a 2007 inter view with a then 72-year-old Br yant, she confessed that she had fabricated the most sensational part of her testimony. Br yant stated, “It was 50 years ago. You tell these stories for so long that they seem true.” Many Jackson State University students were outraged after learning of Br yant’s confession, 62 years later, to author Timothy Tyson. “Although most black Americans knew the truth, because she’s admitted that
she lied and caused his horrible death she should be punished by the death sentence. It’s only right for the damage she’s done to his poor family,” said Jorrie Jones, a senior English education major from Tulsa Okla. Aniecia Brewster, a graduate student majoring in sports science from Belleville, Ill., believes Br yant should face criminal prosecution. “I feel like she should be prosecuted because she’s the real reason behind his death. If she wouldn’t have lied, Emmett Till would probably
still be alive today,” said Brewster. “She only admitted it now because she felt guilty, but she needs to pay for the pain and suffering of the family.” Halima Marion and Magic Lambert both believe that Br yant should face criminal punishment. “I think that she should be on trial because an innocent kid lost his life for doing absolutely nothing,” said Marion, a junior interdisciplinar y studies major from West Point, N.Y. Lambert, a sophomore Emmett Till, Cont. on pg. 7
Turner brings personal domestic violence survivor message Jennifer Wiles Staff Writer Twenty-eight seconds of silence was asked of you as the lights dimmed and a sound of torture filled the Student Center theatre. Twenty-eight seconds of hearing the word, “No” intensely beaten out of someone who clearly lacks the physical strength to overpower the abuser. Attendees of the Domestic Violence Forum, sponsored by Jackson State University’s Housing and Residence Life, would later learn that the horror heard was an actual moment in the abusive marriage of Kendra Turner, founder of S.O.D.A., Sur vivors of Domestic Abuse. For those eight years, Turner silently suffered physical and verbal abuse from her husband. The night she recorded the video was different for Turner because her husband did something he had never done before, he turned his raged to her daughter. “You can do whatever you want to me, but what you will not do is touch my
daughter,” said Turner. According to Turner, abuse can begin with minor verbal abuse, maybe a bruise, then a broken bone, that eventually leads to a climax with only two options ¬ — live or DIE! Turner, a sur vivor, advocate, and entrepreneur, held two different forums with diverse approaches to bringing awareness of this prevalent issue to two different genders. The guys referred to the audio as “heartbreaking,” but many of the ladies were familiar with it because someone in their family or themselves had experienced domestic violence. Some men in the audience asked questions like, “Were you fighting back?” and “Why didn’t you leave?” Turner answered yes, that she was fighting back but sometimes women stay in abusive relationships because of financial situations, or they do not seek help because they want to protect their abuser in hopes that they will change. Turner also cautioned that “victim blaming” only
pushes women back into the hands of an abuser. When talking about domestic violence prevention, Turner asked the men, “Would you date you? Or would you let your daughter date a man like you?” The conversation turned to the prevention process. “One sign that a man may not have my best interest at heart is when his actions speak louder than his apologies,” said Miss Jackson State, Destiny Harris, a senior biolog y/pre-medicine major from Fairhope, Ala. Turner refers dating to the classic mask metaphor, stating that people send a representative in the beginning of a relationship. Kendrick Whitehead, a freshman mass communication major from Greenwood, Miss., asked Turner several questions such as, “What made you walk away?” Describing her abusive relationship as “Ike and Tina,” she asked him “Why Domestic Violence, Cont. on pg. 7
Photo: Jennifer Wiles Kendra Thurner, founder of S.O.D.A. (Survivors of Domestic Abuse)
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Opinion
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The most influential African American to me is... COMMENTARY
Alexandria Galtney Managing Editor It’s hard deciding who, in African-American History, has been the most influential character in our lives. With so many of our people continuously making strides towards a better tomorrow, its so hard to just
select one person, but the one person that has stood out the most to me, would be political and civil rights activist, Shirley Chisholm. Chisholm was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Barbadian parents. When she was three years old, she was sent to live with her grandmother on a farm in Barbados. She received much of her primary education in the Barbadian school system, which stressed the traditional British teachings of reading, writing, and history. Chisholm credits much of her educational successes to this well-rounded early education. After graduating with honors from Brooklyn College in 1946, Chisholm began work as a nursery school teacher and later as a director of schools for early childhood education. She became politically active with the Democratic Party
and quickly developed a reputation as a person who challenged the traditional roles of women, AfricanAmericans, and the poor. Chisholm made headlines by becoming the first African-American woman to run for President of the United States in 1972. She addressed the judicial system in the United States, police brutality, prison reform, gun control, drug abuse and numerous other topics. Chisholm is a model of independence and honesty and has championed several issues including civil rights, aid for the poor, and women’s rights. She stands out to me because of her brutal honesty and the fact that she spoke out when others were silent during a time that was not receptive to her. Chisholm is the biggest minority, she is a woman and she is black, and yet, neither
of those characteristics kept her from success. A champion of minority education and employment opportunities throughout her tenure in Congress, Chisholm was also a vocal opponent of the draft. After leaving Congress in 1983, she taught at Mount Holyoke College and was popular on the lecture circuit. I am inspired by Shirley Chisholm because of her continuous fight towards education and equal rights between races and minorities. America needs more African-American women that are idealistic and not afraid of making effective change. We need black women who are a force to be reckoned with and who are self-determined to go the extra mile for fairness. I was raised by both parents, but was influenced by my mother and the other
women in my family to not depend on men and to dominate this world that is driven by men. Shirley Chisholm once said, “You don’t make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas.” What I have learned from this statement is that while you are seating on the bench waiting to play, be the person reading the field, analyzing the next best step until it’s your time to perform. It’s important to educate ourselves and remain vocal about the things that are not right with society, because just like Chisholm, I refuse to be denied respect because I wear a skirt and my melanin is dark.
The views expressed in the commentary are those of the writer(s) and in no way represent the views of The Blue & White Flash.
“Who was the most influential Civil Rights Movement leader and why?” Compiled by Bernice Brown
Zachariah Bashir Junior Biology/Pre-Med Jackson, Miss.
Claude Davis Junior Accounting Chicago, Ill.
Destiney Lawrence Senior Biology/Pre-Med Fairhope, Ala.
Dejarius Smith Junior Graphic Design Jackson, Miss.
Jelicia Smith Sophomore Industrial Technology Jackson, Miss.
Jason Gibson Graduate Student History Jackson, Miss.
“Malcolm X because he wasn’t afraid to stretch the boundaries when it involved equality for all Americans; yet, he preached about unity and equality while positively uplifting his brothers and sisters.”
“Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. because he pushed the movement forward by initiating marches and fighting to end segregation in hopes that one day everyone could be treated equal no matter their skin color.”
“Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. because he started the movement but he wasn’t afraid to let others be a part of it. He was a leader who stayed true to himself and his beliefs and to this day his legacy impacts our everyday life.”
“Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. because he was more than a motivational speaker; He was the hope and dream for people to come together as one to stand up against the oppression and negativity to provide a brighter future without being judged based on the color of our skin.”
“Malcolm X because he stood for peace and prosperity. Malcolm and I have the same mindset because I want peace in America where everyone can be treated equal; not everyone can be the influential MLK Jr.”
“Bob Moses. He spearheaded freedom summer in 1964 and he orchestrated civil rights activism that was mimicked by one of our great leaders, Dr. MLK Jr. Moses stood for nonviolence acts between blacks and whites because violence was not the right way to solve the racial injustices.”
Felize Singleton Sophomore Biology Tigard, Ore.
Darrian Jackson Junior Physics/Pre-Med Jackson, Miss.
Isaac Gaines Senior Accounting St. Louis, Mo.
Kendall Bunch Senior Accounting Olive Branch, Miss.
Kaylor Bell Junior Biology Vicksburg, Miss.
Larry Strickland Jr. Senior Elementary Education Lambert, Miss.
“Minister Louis Farrakhan because he influenced generations of African-Americans to unite and show cohesiveness in a time where we need it most.”
“Malcolm X because he embodied the representation of a peaceful and non-violent civil rights leader by standing up for what was right for the AfricanAmerican race.”
“Thurgood Marshall because he was the first African-American justice and he founded the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, which has successfully assisted African-Americans academically and socially in America.”
“Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. because he was the greatest leader who fought for equal rights for every man and woman and he was an Alpha man.”
“Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. because he did not come up with ideas and solutions himself but he empowered others around him to be bold and fearless leaders to rise above all negativity and hatred in hopes that one day we would be created equal.”
“Medgar Evers because today our society still faces adversity through acts of racism and through it all. He was brave enough to fight for what was right.”
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Mental health battles faith in African-American community Lindsei Roby
Staff Writer/MC301 “Jesus is on the main line, tell Him what you want.” Many of you have heard this song in church or on the radio, and it is supposed to be the solution to all your problems, right? Whether you need a blessing, a miracle, or your soul saved, just call Him up and tell Him what you want is the advice you many AfricanAmericans have been given with some believing that Jesus is the only professional you need for any situation. According to the Pew Research Center’s 2014 Religious Landscape Study, Religion has always been the foundation of the black community with nearly half of all Black people attending a religious service at least once a week. However, when it comes to mental health in the black community, this notion, according to some researchers, hinder some African-Americans from seeking the help they need from mental health
professionals. The question is, why is dealing with mental health in the black community such a taboo? Shamyra Howard, a licensed, African-American therapist from Baton Rouge, La., recently wrote an article for the Conquest Counseling LLC website. “…. We do not take care of our mental health. Many black clients have stated, ‘I didn’t think I needed therapy. I’m not crazy.’ Going to therapy doesn’t mean you’re crazy… Therapists can help you process your feelings, and can help you find your missing piece/peace,” said Howard in the article. Gathered from experience and her own research, Howard found that black people do not go to therapy due to three things: money, stigma, and faith. Some feel they cannot afford it, others do not like the labels placed upon them for going, and the rest feel it goes against their faith. The goal of many therapists is to see both sides rather than stereotype and only focus on negative factors.
In a Psychology Today article, research finds that African-Americans share the same mental health issues as the rest of the population, with arguably even greater stressors due to racism, prejudice, and economic disparities. Those stressors could trigger other issues that require more assistance than prayer alone. And the King James Version of the bible seems to back this up. As stated in James 2:17, “Faith without works, is dead.” However, what’s the alternative to mental health without therapy? The black church is a factor in the avoidance of psychotherapy in the black community, according to Psychology Today. Howard agrees, in her article she alludes to the phrase, “just pray about” as an extremely common phrase in the black community, which deters many from seeing a therapist. So what’s the alternative to prayer you ask? Believe it or not, it is possible for the black community to seek help
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outside of the church house. Therapy can be extremely beneficial for AfricanAmericans. Tonya Ladipo, a relational psychotherapist and an expert on this topic, believes in the benefits therapy provides. “Many people think they must have a mental health issue to go to therapy… anyone can take advantage of the service. Therapy… can
provide you with the support you need to live a healthier and happier life,” said Ladipo. Ladipo believes that therapy can provide a lane for individuals to be more balanced, healthy human beings. So, although Jesus could very well be on the main line, He more than likely will not mind if you tell a licensed professional ‘what you want’.
Sanders and others head to Mississippi for Nissan workers march Aaron Walker Staff Writer
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders is coming to Mississippi for the march on Nissan to bring awareness for poor working conditions at the manufacturing plant. The march is scheduled for Mar. 4 at the Canton Sportsplex in Canton, Miss. According to the ClarionLedger, actor Danny Glover, U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson and Sierra Club President Aaron Mair will also attend the march. The Mississippi Alliance for Fairness at Nissan is helping organize the march. The march was organized after Nissan workers said they were met intimidation and harassment after they tried to unionize. In a statement, Nissan denied the allegations and said that the company’s Canton employees have some of the highest wages and strongest benefits in Mississippi, according to WAPT 16 report on the event. Ray Mikell, a political science professor at Jackson State University expressed his
Photo by Aaron Walker Some of Nissan workers supporting the cause.
views on the march and Sen. Sanders coming to Mississippi along with others. “I heard a spokesman say that his presidential campaign never connected with black voters in the South. Then I heard that he didn’t connect with economics and identity politics or race-related issues. So, it’s interesting that he’s coming down for this. At the same time, it’s not politics as usual to have a district’s congressperson, a major
civil rights organization, and union representatives making such a big push for union goals, especially in a region that hears almost exclusive negative messages about unions from its state and local leadership,” said Mikell. Some JSU student government association officers believe Sen. Sanders visit to Mississippi will bring attention to the issues at Nissan. “I think that it’s big just
having someone with such a high position and class, and just coming down here and caring about issues that is going on here, and I think it will bring a lot of light to that situation and it will be a good experience for people to see him come,” said Jaylon George, junior class vicepresident and a junior finance major from Jackson, Miss. Other SGA officers believe Sanders visit shows that he cares.
“I feel real good about Bernie Sanders coming to Mississippi, even the people he has coming with him shows so much about his character, and it shows how much he cares, because he doesn’t have to care and that’s positive,” Destiney Lawrence, 20162017 Miss JSU and a senior biology/pre-med major from Fairhope, Ala. Kendall Bunch, student government association president and a senior accounting major from Olive Branch, Miss., believes students should also attend the march. “Our whole goal in life is to help others and participating in this march like those who participated in march’s long ago that helped us. I feel like it’s our job and duty to give back and do for others,” said Bunch. Bunch also stated that there was a student body meeting held telling JSU students about the march, and the meetings that are held at the M W Stringer Grand Lodge every Wednesday at 6 p.m. located on John R. Lynch Street.
If the shoe fits wear it no longer applies to this generation
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Demetrius young MC301 Contributor
The box opens and the aroma of fresh leather assails your senses. However, for many, this feeling of euphoria has little to do with the happiness that you can now cover and protect your feet but more to do with the need to have the latest and most
popular brand of shoes to brag about. According to a NBC news report, owning a pair of sneakers like Jordans, is number 3 on the list of most coveted status symbols for Americans. They fall behind number 1, owning a home and number 2, owning a car. For today’s generation, which shoes are the top picks?
Akil Muhhmmad, an assistant store manager at Hibbett Sports, says that most customers who frequent his store prefer Nike athletic shoes. “The Nike Air Force Ones are bought year round, no matter what. Then it’s the retro Nike Huaraches, but they are new to the market but have become very popular since
being rereleased. Jordans are also very popular and bring a lot of customers in the store on release day,” said Muhhmmad. Devaughn Graves, a sophomore mathematics major from Jackson, Miss., is a fan of Nike’s Air Force Ones. “I have a large Forces collection and I don’t see myself stopping. They are extremely comfortable and go with almost anything; to me they are the most timeless tennis shoes. My favorite pair are my all black high tops because they are extremely universal but laid back enough for me to just throw them on and go and do whatever I planned on doing that day,” said Graves. Muhhmmad stated that Nike Huaraches are popular due to their unique look and comfort. “The Huarache is bought more for comfort because of the light material and relaxed sole. They supply a lot of comfort and it comes from the running shoe make up, the soles are a light foam with a layer of rubber on the bottom for traction and the upper is made of cloth and a few pieces of either leather or plastic to supply some form of support and structure for the foot,” said Muhhmmad. Muhhmmad added: “The Jordans and the Air Force Ones are bought more for fashion and whatever trend is
in. Jordans, because of their different makes, they all feel different but most have a pretty comfortable feel. But Air Force Ones are mostly stylish and for fashion.” Kevin Gardner, a sophomore engineering major from Jackson, Miss., is on team Jordans. “I mostly wear my Jordans. I have a mostly black pair that I throw on whenever I feel like it but my other pair of Jordans, I try to keep clean because they are slightly expensive and they are not always in stock so I have to try to keep them clean and make them last as long as possible,” said Gardner. “It gets on my nerves slightly because I like the shoes and I really want to wear them but I cant because if I mess them up, I may never get another pair in my life. So it limits my wear and also my enjoyment of my own shoes.” According to Highsnobiety, an online publication covering forthcoming trends and news in fashion, art, music, and culture, the top 5 selling shoes of 2016 were: 1. Air Jordan IV Retro “Cement” 2. Reigning Champ x ASICS GEL-Lyte III. 3. Just Don x Jordan II Retro “Beach” 4. Nike Kobe XI “Black Mamba” 5. NikeLab Air Max 1 Royal
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Get Out movie encourages the black community to ‘Stay Woke’ William H. Kelly III Editor-in-Chief If you are a movie fanatic that craves suspense, tons of drama, crazy white people, and blacks uniting as one with a sprinkle of comedy, “Get Out” is the perfect film for you. For those who have this preconceived notion or assume that this is a basic black history month movie about racism, you are completely wrong. According to the trailers and previews, “Get Out” seems to be the typical movie about a black man, Chris, dating a white woman, Rose, and meeting her psychotic and racist Caucasian family in the middle of nowhere. The suspenseful audio and camera angles will be satisfying if you are familiar with films such as “Insidious” and “The Visit,” who were also produced by Blumhouse. Throughout the movie, there are plenty of subtle hints and clever approaches to foreshadowing that lead to the most iconic and dramatic plot twist ever. Things quickly become questionable as you discover that Rose’s mom, Missy Armitage, is a psychiatrist and has the ability and skill
to hypnotize people, and that her husband, Dean Armitage, is a neurosurgeon. Chris comes into contact with the Armitage house workers Georgina and Walter, who are “surprisingly” black, on numerous occasions, which all happen to end very uncomfortably and extremely odd. Based on the trailers alone, it is obvious that they are not your stereotypical African-Americans that you invite to the cookout. It continues to appear to be the average movie, especially when Chris meets neighbors and family friends for their annual gathering at the Armitage house and is bombarded with racist comments and vulgar body language that comes off as nervous “bonding.” Later that night, Chris discovers a box with pictures of Rose posing with numerous black men, who you assume she has dated in the past, but the ultimate “WTH” moment is when Chris finds pictures of Rose with two familiar faces. Chris attempts to leave immediately after and his seemingly innocent girlfriend who has done a marvelous job at deceiving both Chris and the audience, instantly snaps into the true crazy white girl we have been anticipating.
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At that moment, everything finally starts to add up and leads into the most mind boggling, jaw dropping, plot twist since the Trump election. To refrain from exposing the ultimate plot of the movie, I’ll just say that these white folks exceed the stereotypical crazy family. “Get Out” portrays itself to be the typical interracial couple thriller but in fact it is so much deeper. The African-American community is being praised and acknowledged for their performance and ability to dominate in any field, which
other races seem to envy and desire. There were plenty of moments throughout the movie where I was tempted to revoke Chris’ black card but overall he proved himself to be a legit black man. While I would have appreciated more detail, I am certainly pleased that it was not drawn out and overly lengthy. This film was a perfect blend of racial stereotypes, on a comedic and social aspect, as well as encouraging African-Americans in our time of need in today’s society without going overboard. I
find it amazing that there were apparent common racial dilemmas with a sense of “woke-ness” while also remaining committed to its horror thematic. There was even a slight portrayal of the Black Lives Matter Movement included towards the end of the film, which was highly impressive considering it is being released during Black History Month. The movie will be released on Feb. 24 in theaters nationwide and I highly recommend that you ‘get out’ to see this film.
Javier High uses HBCUs as a muse for clothing line Chelsey Jones Staff Writer/MC486
Javier High, a young entrepreneur at Jackson State University, wants to make historically black colleges and universities “historically fresh.” High, a senior business management major from Chicago, Ill., is the cofounder of Historically Fresh, a clothing line that pays homage to his love for historically black colleges “I feel that HBCUs are the center point for everything great in today’s society whether it’s fashion, education, or music,” said High. High started Historically Fresh with Bari Yakubu, an artist he met during his first week of school. “The clothing line started when me and my friend Bari were in the library brainstorming ideas on a universal symbol for all HBCUs,” High said. “The following semester we ordered a sample batch to show and the school went crazy over them.”
The Historically Fresh clothing line is barely a year old but has already become extremely popular on the JSU campus. Several students can be seen on social media wearing colorful t-shirts with HBCU or Historically Fresh printed across the front. Even though Historically Fresh has been successful, High still faces the struggles that come with owning a business. “Some struggles that have come up since officially launching are learning our customers and which market to specifically cater to,” he said. “Also, the logistics behind ordering shirts from a local business and getting them to the beloved customers is also hard.” Historically Fresh offers shirts with prices ranging from $21 to $49. High stated that his number one inspiration for making affordable and fashionable clothing came from thrift stores. His other inspirations are FUBU and Billionaire Boys Club, two clothing lines created by black men.
Photo: Javier High Historically Fresh’s business team
“Thrift stores have a lot of variety and colors at cheap prices but very unique pieces to pull ideas from and I’ve always been attracted to that,” High said. “Other inspirations are Daymond John, the founder of FUBU, and Pharrell Williams, the founder of Billionaire Boys Club. Their branding is flawless.” Historically Fresh is
currently only available to buy online but High wants to start doing pop-up shops. He is also interested in one day opening a store on the JSU campus. “I want an official store right here on Jackson State’s campus just to say that a great brand started here,” he said. High’s advice to anyone wanting to start their own
business is to not be afraid to take risks and to not let an idea sit around for too long. “If you have a great idea, act on it,” he said. The official website for Historically Fresh is HistoricallyFresh. com. The brand came be found on Instagram as @ HistoricallyFresh and on Twitter as @Hstlfrsh.
Camouflage and cropped pants top 2017 spring fashion trends Christopher Rash Staff Writer/MC486
Camo, cropped pants and distressed jeans are still trending in male fashion in 2017. The military print remains something every man needs in his wardrobe according to fashionbeans. com. Which is just fine with Jared Edwards, who is required to wear camo as an armed forces member. “I am in the Army ROTC, which has caused me to become familiar with wearing the print,” said Jared Edwards jokingly. “It gives me that ability to express not only love for my country but also the chance to walk in the footsteps of my uncle,” added Edwards, a junior business administration major from Biloxi, Miss. According to fashionbeans.com, ankle skinny trousers are out and distressed jeans and cropped pants cut just above the ankle are in for spring 2017. This style is more relaxed but not baggy.
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Broderic Simpson believes individual style is most important, not following trends. “Fashion is a way of self expression due to an individual being able to dress according to their own individual preference,” said Simpson, a sophomore
theatre major from Atlanta, Ga. “This allows a men to be both attractive while also being comfortable at the same time.” Nigel Davenport believes that clothing is a representation of personality as well as character. “Most males feel confident
when their clothing represents their feelings at that current moment,” said Davenport, a junior speech communication major from Vicksburg, Miss. “It gives males an outlet to be diverse and not feel limited to a box.” Danielle Kincaid
appreciates a well-dressed man. “I like a well-dress male that presents himself in a presentable manner,” said Kincaid, a junior speech communication major from Texarkana, Texas. Kincaid went on to state that she does not care for sagging pants or the grunge look. “I have been taught that presentation is everything and that includes in my opinion male’s fashion especially in today’s society,” said Kincaid. While staying abreast of the latest fashion trends, college students must also pay close attention to budgeting. “I tend to shop in stores like Burlington and Ross,” said Christopher O’Neil, a junior mathematics major from Chicago, Ill. “This allows me to be both trending while at the same time staying in my personal budget.” Jackson State students that want to be trending can stop at Burlington Coat Factory, TJ Max, and H & M, and more to achieve these trending looks.
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(1-9) The College of Science, Engineering, and Technology (CSET) hosts its opening ceremony for Engineering Week. Entergy Mississippi President and CEO, Haley Fisackerly, joins JSU-CSET in celebrating. Photos 1-9 by William H. Kelly III
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A loosely autobiographical play, “The River Niger” was originally performed by the Negro Ensemble Company and winner of the Tony Award as Best Play of the season. “The River Niger” is a stirring drama about a Harlem family whose son returns from the Air Force not the hero anticipated. His association with a militant group abroad creates consequences that strongly affect the family dynamic. The play depicts a timeless fight in the family’s pursuit of the American Dream. The play is originally set in 1976, but is being presented in present day with a contemporary twist. “’ The River Niger’ is a play that highlights the dynamics and need for self-expression and self-identity which are constant battlefields of true understanding and expression,” said Yohance Myles, assistant professor in the Department of Speech Communications and Theatre, and director of the play. Myles added: “We discover the challenges of the meaning to be alive and
Emmett Till
Cont. from pg.1 biology major from Memphis, Tenn. said, “Justice should be dealt with accordingly. Falsely accusing a boy for something knowing the conditions of the times, it shouldn’t have happened. She needs to go before a judge seriously.” Alexandria Taylor feels that too much time has passed to punish Br yant. “Br yant is 80+ years old and has lived her life, she probably wouldn’t last long in jail anyway so it defeats the purpose,” said Taylor, junior English education
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did Tina stay? She loved him. I stayed for financial reasons too, plus I had no family.” Turner stated profoundly, “ I have removed my mask,…I’m proud to say I’m a sur vivor.” Some of the statistics given during the forum were shocking. One in 3 women will be victims to domestic violence and some will not make it out. Men have a 50
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the pursuit of happiness through family, love, careers, and the journey through life. “The River Niger” explores topics in the areas of: Air Force training, marriage, acceptance, hope, greed, education, war symbolism, and racial barriers for AfricanAmericans in America. “Jackson State’s Theatre Department continues to strive for excellence in creating honest, inspiring, thought provoking, and educational productions for our students and surrounding communities to promote growth and constant support for the performing arts,” said Myles. The play runs Feb. 2327 at 7 p.m. nightly, with a 3 p.m. Sunday matinee. Tickets are $5 for students and senior adults/ $10 for general admission. For more information call the Box Office at 601-979-2426/601-9795956 (M-F 12-5 p.m.), located in the Rose McCoy lobby, or Dr. BodieSmith (Promotions & Marketing) at 601-9794309. You can also visit the website at www.jsums.edu/ speechandtheatre and click on Box Office. Tickets are now available for sale online.
major from McComb, Miss. Cameron Stringer, a junior English major from Terr y, Miss., disagrees. “The pain that that lady caused to the Till family should be given to her. I don’t wish death on anyone, but it isn’t fair that she has lived her life and he didn’t get a chance to live his. Till was robbed from any and everything he wanted to be; all because he was black,” said Stringer. As the debate wages on, Bryant, now 82 years old, remains in seclusion in a secret location. Brittany Bullock contributed to this story. percent chance of becoming an abuser if exposed to domestic violence in their households. Near closing, Turner urged the audience to stop victim blaming because people do not wake up and say, “I’m going to ‘let’ someone hurt me today.” She urged the students to be a voice for the voiceless, honor thy mother and father and “remember abuse can happen to anyone, do not wait until it is at your door” Katelyn Killings contributed to this stor y.
Sports
Page 8 - February 23, 2017
The Blue & White Flash
Jackson State Tigers lose a heartbreaker in overtime to Grambling State Morgan Beard Staff Writer T he Ja ck s on St ate Un ivers it y me n’s b aske tb a l l te am l o st a cl o s e g ame t hat went into ove r t ime (62-59) to t he ir l ong t ime r iva l, t he Tige rs of Gr ambli ng St ate Un ive rs it y. This w as Grambl ing’s f irst v i c tor y on t he ro a d in SWAC con fere nc e pl ay. T he l ast t ime t he s e t wo te ams pl aye d ag ainst e ach ot her, Gr ambl ing d e fe ate d JSU ( 7 2 -5 7 ) on Jan 2 1. This lo st sl ipp e d J SU into a t i e for fou r t h w it h Gr ambli ng , w it h G SU t a k ing t he t i ebre a ke r du e to w i n n i ng b ot h me e t ing s. Ju n ior for ward Maur i c e R ivers f rom At l ant a, G a, le d JSU w it h 1 6 p oints and 9 reb ou nds . S e n ior for w ard Janar ius Midd l e ton f rom Gre enwo o d, Miss . , had 14 reb ou nds (7 de fe nsive, 7 of fens ive ). Ju n ior gu ard Par is C ol l ins f rom S an Antonio, Te x as s c ore d 14 p oi nts and E r ic D e n n is f rom D a l l as, Te x as s c ore d 10 p oint s. Acc ording to J SU Blitz, C o ach Bre nt s aid, “ I told t he g uy s in t he l o cker ro om t hat we just bl e w a huge opp or tu n it y. We c ou ld have f i n ishe d out t h is home st and w it h a v ic tor y, and t hat wou l d have put us i n g re at p o sit ion he a de d i nto t hes e f ina l fou r g ame s of t he reg u l ar s e as on .” S en ior g u ard Ye tt r a Sp e cks f rom Mon ro e, L a. , le d t he te am w it h 3 assists and 6 reb ou nds. Sp e ck s a ls o h it a f l o at ing r unne r to t i e t he g ame 5 0 - 50 w it h 16 s e c onds l e f t on t he game clo ck . J SU w as 3 of 19 f rom b eh i nd t he arc w it h 15. 8 p ercent and out reb ound e d G SU 5 1 -2 9 . Jack s on St ate foug ht
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b ack f rom a 50- 44 def icit i n t he f i na l 2: 15 minutes of t he game and force d ove r t i me. G SU had made on ly just 2 of 1 5 3-p oint atte mpts i n re gu l at ion but hit b ot h of t he i r attempt s i n ove r t i me. J SU’s D e nnis dr i l le d a long 3-p oi nte r to t ie t he g ame at 59-59 w it h 10.9 lef t on t he clo ck . This s et up t he g ame w i n n i ng shot made by Gr ambli ng R ib e i ro’s . Er v in Mitchel l le d Grambling
w it h 18 p oint s and Aver y Ugb a s core d 17. T he JSU Tigers holds w ins over a l l four of t heir remaining opp onent s , including t he t wo A l ab ama s cho ols , Miss iss ippi Va l le y St ate, and Arkans as -Pine Bluf f. T he Tigers nex t t wo games are on t he ro ad, UAPB and MVSU. JSU has n’t fare d to o wel l on t he ro ad out s ide of L e e E. Wi l li ams At h let ics and Ass embly C enter w it h a
( 2-5) re cord on t he ro a d in SWAC games . T he JSU Tigers w i l l retur n to a c t ion t h is Saturd ay, Feb. 2 5 , w hen t he y t ravel to Itt a B ena , Miss ., to t a ke on t he D elt a D e v i ls of Miss iss ippi Va l le y St ate Univers it y at t he R ob er t W. Har r is on C omplex . Game t ime is s et for 4 p.m. T he y w i l l he a d f rom t here to Pine - Blu f f to fa ce t he G olden L oins of UA PB
on Mond ay, Feb. 2 7 at t he H.O. C l em mons Arena . Game t ime s et for 7 :3 0 p.m . T he Tigers w i l l f inish up t he regu l ar s e as on w it h home games against A l ab ama A & M and A l ab ama St ate on T hu rs d ay, March 2 and Satu rd ay, March 4 . Ja ck s on St ate w i l l have to f inish at l e ast one game a he a d of Gr ambl ing or t he y w i l l b e on t he ro a d for t he f irst rou nd of t he SWAC tou r nament.
All-Star Weekend ends in record-breaking game in the Big Easy
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Morgan Beard Staff Writer There were no shortages of story lines leading up to the 66th annual NBA All Star Game. The NBA event was played at the Smoothie King Center, home of the New Orleans Pelicans. This was also the third time that New Orleans has hosted the All Star Game. The western all-stars defeated the Eastern all-stars 192-182, the most points ever scored in a NBA game. Both all-star teams combined for 374 points, becoming an All Star game record. Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens coached the East and the Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr coached the West. In the first half there was no defense being played in the game and only one block. Several NBA All Star records were broken in the first half, including 101 points scored in the 1st quarter and 189 points scored in the first half
and the most combined field goals made in the 1st half with 83. The Western all-stars broke two records with the most assists in a half with 34 and the most field goals in a half with 43. Eastern allstars tied the record for the most points in a quarter with 53 in the first quarter. According to Nielsen Fast national ratings, the All-Star Game was the most watched All Star game telecast since 2013, with an average of 7.8 million total viewers. In 2013, the West won 143-138 behind MVP Chris Paul, who scored 20 points and dished out 15 assists. The MVP winner, Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Pelicans, scored 52 points, breaking NBA hall of famer Wilt Chamberlain’s All-Star Game scoring record of 42 (1962). Davis made a record breaking 26 of 39 shots, scored 20 points in the fourth quarter to tie record with Glen Rice (1997) and became the first player
since Kobe Bryant in 2011 to win MVP honors on his home floor. According to ESPN.com, an overjoyed Davis said, “That’s what I wanted to do … get the MVP for this crowd, for this city. This one definitely means a lot to me.” Also, a humble Davis said, “Being linked to Wilt Chamberlain only made it more special.” This was the first time that Oklahoma City Thunders point guards Russell Westbrook and Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant teamed up on the same team since the 2016 NBA playoffs. Durant and Westbrook provided a glimpse of the past with a couple of alley-oop dunks and assists. West All-Stars mockingly cheered for Westbrook and Durant after the play. During the game, Cousins was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans to team up with Anthony Davis to form the best NBA frontcourt. Cousins played 2 minutes in
the game with only 3 points behind the arc with 1 of 3 shooting. Both Cousins and Davis average 27 points per game and the two best big men in the league today. Junior criminal justice major Robert Smalls from Mobile, Ala., said, “I think it time for Cousins to get a ring and I’m happy for a Mobile native doing great things in NBA.” Westbrook scored 41 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists. He almost won his 3rd straight NBA All Star MVP award. He won the last two MVP awards at the 2015 and 2016 NBA All Star games. Kevin Durant recorded his 4th triple-double in All Star history, with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. He joins the triple double club of Michael Jordan (1997), LeBron James (2011), and Dwayne Wade (2012) Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Anteokounmpo from Athens, Greece and Memphis Grizzlies Marc Gasol from
Barcelona, Spain, were the only two international players to play in this year’s game. Giannis scored 30 points in 23 minutes with 14 of 17 field goal shooting and 6 rebounds. Giannis also broke the NBA record for his first ever NBA All Star appearance Sunday night that was set by NBA legend Glen Rice (1997). Cleveland Cavaliers Lebrun James played and started in his 13th All Star game and he is also the alltime leading scorer with 314 points in All Star game history. James scored 23 points in 19 minutes and a couple of slam drunks that rocked the crowd. At the end of the game, the record was broken for the highest combined field goal percentage in a game with 57.9 percent (162/280 FG). Next year’s 2018 All Star game will be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif., hosted by the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers.