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Convocation attendees interlock arms in the singing of “We Shall Overcome” led by Pastor Barron Banks.
Phillip Gibbs and James Green remembered during 52nd Annual MLK Birthday Convocation Reilly Pulliam Staff Writer/MC301
“No turning back” was the theme for the 52nd anual Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Convocation on Jan. 17 in the Rose E. McCoy Auditorium. After a powerful rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing”, an inspiring message of hope and perservence was delivered to the audience. Naysa Lynch, 2019-2020 Miss Jackson State University, believes that students should recognize the impact of Martin Luther King, Jr. on the African-American community and follow in his footsteps of fighting for what you believe in. “Dr. Martin Luther King gave black people a voice that they were afraid to use. He stood up for his community and fought for the rights of African-Americans that should have never been taken away in the first place. When I look at how big of an impact he had on our people, it’s truly inspiring,” Lynch said. She added: “Dr. King accomplished so much and we still have so far to go. I hope
we continue to take a stand for our people and follow in the footsteps of those who started this civil rights journey for us.” Attorney Constance Slaughter- Harvey gave the keynote address. SlaughterHarvey is a 2020 For My People Award Recipient. She is also the founder and president of Legacy Education and Community Empowerment Foundation, Inc. and was the first African-American female to receive a law degree from the University of Mississippi. She has filed more than 200 legal actions, one of them being the lawsuit against the State of Mississippi and City of Jackson for the 1970 wrongful deaths of Jim Hill High School student James Green and JSU student Phillip Gibbs. She started her speech by describing the difficulty of talking about the traumatic night in 1970. “I thank Dr. Luckett for your invitation to participate in this celebration which is very somber, serious, sad, and painful for me and [I thank] President Bynum and the Jackson State family and those of you who were present on the night of May 14th and the
early morning of May 15th,” said Slaughter- Harvey. “And especially students who were injured, I want to thank you for your presence. This is one of the most difficult times of my life in that I have been forced to relive an era in Mississippi history that makes me sad, mad, angry, hurt, and disappointed.” Slaughter-Harvey, the Scott County Bar president and Scott County Youth prosecutor, spoke to the audience on the injustice of the wrongful death lawsuits for James Green and Phillip Gibbs and how the lives of Jackson State students were changed forever. “Let us today remember James Earl Green and Phillip Gibbs and the Jackson State students who were injured and hospitalized and whose lives and dreams were shattered because of the official fatal response to student protest. They kept faith despite the failures of the executive, judicial, and legislative systems to right intentional wrongs. As we pay tribute and honor Phillip and James Earl, these young men were victims of excessive reaction by white law enforcement officers,” Slaughter-Harvey said.
Slaughter- Harvey closed her speech by acknowledging how far the justice system has come. “I’m thankful now, 50 years later, that we have real judges who know what fairness is and who are extremely competent and fair minded. I’m reminded of Judge Nixon but I’m also reminded of Judge Carlton Reeves who is a product of Jackson State,” she said. “I’m reminded of Tomie Green who is a product of Tougaloo. I’m reminded of United States Court of Appeals Judge James Graves who is a product of Millsaps. I’m reminded of State Supreme Court Judge Leslie King, Appeals Court Judges Latrice Westbrook and Deborah McDonald. Yes, 50 years while the pain remains.” Aysia Williams, a senior political science major from Atlanta, Ga., believes students should take the convocation seriously and recognize its importance. “I think students should attend convocation because it’s important for us to acknowledge how far we’ve come in the Civil Rights Movement and pay homage to the people who fought for all YES, WE’RE SOCIAL!
the freedoms we have today,” said Williams. For David Hurst, a sophomore psychology major from Zachary, La., it was inspiring to hear about the Gibbs-Green tragedy firsthand. “I’ve heard a lot about the deaths of Phillip Gibbs and James Earl Green but the speaker really went into detail and made me feel like I was reliving it with her and it helped me gain a better understanding of what happened. I have nothing but respect for the students that were here at that time and I couldn’t even imagine what it must have been like to live through that tragedy,” said Hurst. Jordan Jefferson, 20192020 Student Government Association President, encourages students to reflect after attending the program. “I hope that students are able to reflect on the impact of Martin Luther King and how much he’s done for the black community. I hope that as we celebrate his life, everyone feels empowered to stand up for what they believe in,” said Jefferson.
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The darker the skin the deeper the roots! Feb. 7, 2019 Darrius Barron Managing Editor Slavery, illiteracy, savagery and loyalty to the race that shackled us is where black history begins. Much like many other African-American men and women, this was the message that was subliminally forced into my head as a child. This is where black history began on Feb. 1, in my publicschool days. There was one public school teacher that taught me how African-Americans descended from royalty, and how Africa was the dawn of all civilization. Unfortunately, this was my first-grade teacher and once I completed first grade, the black history lessons began with the trans-Atlantic slave trade all over again. Black history was Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Rosa Parks. For days past my teenage years, these people were the focal point in every single black history month lesson that was taught in every grade, at every school I attended. I never knew to ask why we learned about the same people every year, I just went with the flow so I could pass whatever quiz was given. To me, Black History Month became more of a chore than a month for celebration of achievements. I did not grasp the full meaning of Black History Month until years after my high school graduation. During a social science course in one of Chicago’s city colleges, Professor Leland Jackson taught 30 students just how deep black history goes...
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Cianna Hope Reeves Managing Editor “If my mom found out I had a black girlfriend, she would kill me.” These were the words that emphatically rolled off the tongue of my former high school classmate who was secretly in an interracial relationship. For months it was kept under wraps, no holding hands and no walking to class with the one he loved. It was one of those relationships that if you knew, you knew and if you did not know, you would have never guessed. As he shared with me that brutal honesty, the words struck my soul. I witnessed the fright on his face as he mumbled to me a truth that it seemed he did not share until that moment. It was a statement I definitely did not want to take heed to,
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but I just knew it could not be a lie. My former high school was established in a predominately white rural area, and it was the only school in the district that students attended if they lived nearby. For decades the school was majority white; however, it would soon be populated with more blacks than whites. It was a drastically different high school environment compared to what my older sister could recall. During her time as a student, the population of black students were 30 percent, while in my high school days the demographics nearly tripled. Interracial dating was common to see as I matriculated throughout high school. I witnessed the transformation of people embracing who...
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From cocaine came crack, from crack came the destruction of families and communities across several generations. During the crack epidemic of the 1980’s, white Americans watched from home as African-Americans died overdosing on crack, and those who were lucky enough to survive the high were jailed for having the substance. The war on drugs that began in the 70’s added to the fire of the crack epidemic. People from affected communities felt as if the war was not on the drug itself, but on them. Today, one could still drive through
most black neighborhoods in the United States and see the devastation left behind from the crack epidemic. Opioids however, is a completely different subject; or is it? The year is 2019 and prescription pills reign supreme in an astonishing number of white communities across the country. Now, black Americans watch from home as white Americans die overdosing on pills. The difference between both epidemics is that African-Americans are left with a sense of confusion while learning about opioids on the news. Unlike AfricanAmerican neighborhoods in Los Angeles circa...
Black Wall Street showed us that businesses can prosper Feb. 21, 2019 Clement Gibson Editor-in-Chief A wise man once told me, “One cannot know where they are going if they do not know where they are from.” So, in order to know what to do in the future, you have to know about your past. Tulsa, Okla., 1921. Thirty-five city blocks filled with black owned banks, pharmacies, doctor’s office, movie theaters and all kinds of businesses. This was black wall street, and it was thriving. Segregation in full effect, yet black people were making good money. Most importantly, it was on their own. After an altercation with Dick Rowland and Sarah Paige, whites flooded black wall street killing over 300 people and burning down the economy African-
Americans worked so hard to build. Prior to black wall street, African-Americans were occupationally segregated. Those who ran the country saw Jim Crowism as a “Southern Negro problem.” The government gave the sign and seal of approval to the segregated south. It was not law, but was an unwritten rule that blacks did not supervise whites, or work on the same lines and places with whites. A portion of the population to which they were restricted was so poor, African-American entrepreneurs and professionals in the Jim Crow era could expect little financial gain or profits. This created an atmosphere in which most African-Americans...
When dealing with tragedies cope first and react last April 11, 2019 Cianna Hope Reeves Managing Editor It’s a circumstance we all try to avoid, an emotion we never want to experience but an event we will encounter several times during our lifetime—tragedy. Unfortunately, it’s all a part of the circle of life. Recently in the black community, we have witnessed the rise of fatalities from racially divisive police officers to “homies on the block” and even amongst family. Sadly, violence continues to plague the streets from coast to coast, city to city, and clique to clique. Of course, it’s not just in African-American communities. These crimes are prominent nationwide, however, what stands out to me is the frequency of tragedies in black
neighborhoods. It seems that when these situations occur, people’s responses do more damage than good. Some will react while in the heat of the moment, which means not thinking first but last and not forgiving first or last. Prime example? Witnessing the downfall of Ferguson, Mo. when Michael Brown was fatally shot by a police officer. After hearing the news of the fallen teen, citizens gathered to peacefully protest in light of the tragic incident, while others resulted in destroying city establishments and causing mayhem in the streets. Riots continued to assemble in the night, buildings burned, cop cars were burglarized, and intense confrontations with police lasted several...
A young brother got it bad because I’m brown - NWA 1988 October 24, 2019
Darrius Barron Managing Editor Do not walk like a thug, do not grow your hair out and let it “nap” up, do not speak with too much expression, do not talk back, and the last thing you should never dream about doing is harming a police officer. These are things that not only our family, but America has told the young black men across America. As I listen to Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp A Butterfly”, I am unfortunately reminded about some of the tragic situations that inspired tracks like “Alright”; which touched on police brutality. Black oppression is far from a new topic in America, neither is the violence that
comes with it. What is new however, is the way we are able to see these things happen with our own eyes. Because of social media and smart phones, people are able to see the footage of almost every wrongful police shooting; and sadly, the African-American demographic is seemingly the go-to population for police brutality. Whether you want to believe the narrative of blacks being kidnapped, or the one about us being sold into slavery, one fact rings true in every instance; we have been either running or fighting since we stepped off of those boats. My ancestors brainstormed ways to escape the plantation...
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Lynch, Broadway and Jefferson elected to Sixteen states sue Trump for national emergency declaration to build wall lead students at JSU in 2019-2020 April 11, 2019 Deja Davis Managing Editor
February 28, 2019 Zahriah Balentine Staff Writer
The campaigns of Jordan Jefferson and Kolby Woods prevailed as the 2019-2020 President and Vice President of Jackson State University’s Student Government Association. Jordan stated, “The election process for me was very emotional because I wanted this position since I first stepped foot on campus. I’ve been in SGA for three years and now I get to make it a fourth.” The three contestants campaigning for the crown of Miss JSU were Alia Hall, Naysa Lynch, and Madison Lockett, but only one could win the crown. Along with the women, Ashton Gage, Gaybriel Payton and Grant Broadway competed all week for Mister JSU. When the results came in, Lynch
Led by California, 16 states filed a lawsuit in the 9th Circuit Court against the White House’s recent national emergency declaration. The Feb. 18 declaration would allow the bypassing of congress in order to divert money from other areas, including the military, to pay for a wall on the U.S. Mexican border. President Donald Trump predicted the lawsuit last week in
a tweet saying, “As I predicted, 16 states lead mostly by open border Democrats and the radical left have filed a lawsuit in, of course, the ninth Circuit! California, the state that has wasted billions of dollars. They are out of control fast train with no hope of completion seems in charge.” Trump made the declaration after signing a new funding to avoid another government shut down. Trump said that $1.4 billion bill was not enough to address what he said was a crisis at the southern border The suit was filed in the ...
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was elected as the 80th Miss Jackson State University alongside the 3rd Mister Jackson State University, Broadway. Lynch was emotional after the victory and shared how grateful she
was for the opportunity to hold such a title. “I’m feeling very ecstatic right now. I’m so grateful for this opportunity, even being able to run for this position and to now actually...
Border wall stalemate leads to historic government shutdown
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January, 17 2019 Cianna Hope Reeves Managing Editor It is approaching day 28 of what is now the longest government shutdown in United States history
and President Donald Trump is not letting up anytime soon. A partial government halt was declared on Friday, Dec., 21 after Congress did not approve a federal budget that would include the
expenses for a wall along the U.SMexico border to eliminate illegal migration into the country. As a result of the Democrats refusing to support the $5.7 billion wall that Trump demanded Congress to back, the federal government has come to a standstill. From federal employees to business owners to low-income families, the impact of the government shutdown has become a hard hit. According to The Washington Post, an estimated 450,000 federal employees are working without pay, affected agencies have suspended their employees by sending them home without compensation, and thousands of employees have simply decided not to participate in labor and strike. Among the 800,000 total government workers impacted, hundreds of thousands of federal...
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Republicans sweep majority of state offices in Mississippi elections November 7, 2019 Cianna Hope Reeves Managing Editor In a nearly a yearlong campaign season, Mississippi remains a red state as all six key state offices were won by republican candidates. The GOP will now hold the following positions: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Auditor, Treasurer, Agriculture Commissioner, Insurance Commissioner, Public Commissioner and Transportation Commissioner. Here’s your breakdown on each key election:
Governor Governor-elect Tate Reeves won 52 percent of votes, while Democrat Jim Hood fell slightly behind with 47 percent of votes. Two other candidates who ran low-budget campaigns obtained 1 percent or less votes. The gubernatorial race was an essential competition as Lt. Governor Tate Reeves and Attorney General Jim Hood faced-off against one another with debates and traveling cityto-city to campaign prior to election day. Reeves, who started serving as state treasurer at 29 years old and then lieutenant governor, will continue his political...
Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren holds town hall at JSU March 21, 2019 Cianna Hope Reeves Managing Editor
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Citizens of Jackson, democratic supporters, college students, local and state representatives all assembled at Jackson State University to hear the mission of Senator Elizabeth Warren. This event served as the firstever CNN Town Hall moderated by Jake Tapper in the Rose E. McCoy auditorium on Monday night. Televised at Jackson State
Jackson State University students discuss vaping concerns September 12, 2019 Luis Montgomery Staff Writer
University, the town hall gave Mississippians an opportunity to weigh-in and ask questions regarding significant issues many encounter as a working class resident. It also allowed the nation to obtain a vision of what to expect if Warren is elected president.
While the 2020 presidential election is underway, candidates are eagerly jockeying to serve as chief executive by kicking off campaign trials in key areas nationwide.
JSU students unite in love during annual Holi Color Festival April 4, 2019
Ke’Aria Frelix Staff Writer
Student Zacchaeus Simmons Curates Holi Color Festival in Honor of JSU Global Week Bold, vibrant colors flew through the air landing on the carefree and joyous Jackson State University students as they celebrated Thee Holi Festival, Tiger style. Sponsored by JSU Global, Zacchaeus Simmons organized the
The Centers for Disease Control is reporting that 450 people have succumbed to an unknown illness, believed to be linked to e-cigarettes or “vaping.” The death toll from the illness has now risen to four, the Los Angeles Times reported. Though it remains unclear what exactly is causing the outbreak, those affected have found the use of e-cigarettes as a common denominator. “While the investigation is ongoing, CDC has advised that individuals consider not using e-cigarettes — because as of now...
event, which took place on March 28 at the intramural field from 3-6 p.m. The event was a part of the weeklong International Week festivities. Simmons explained the history and meaning of the festival. “Thee Holi Festival is basically an Indian cultural event where you throw colored powder on each other and in the Indian culture, each color means something different. Things like strength, love, power. This was just something for students at Jackson State to do differently with...
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Lottie Joiner discusses humanitarian crisis at MLK Convocation
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January 24, 2019 Cianna Hope Reeves Managing Editor In an effort to commemorate the life, legacy and stewardship of notable civil rights activist, Martin Luther King, Jr., Jackson State
Jackson, Miss. was one of the major stops where Sen. Warren wanted to express her manifesto. A Massachusetts native and longtime champion of working families and the middle class, the democratic candidate addressed topics ranging from the future of healthcare in America to her plan to break up company giants like Amazon and Facebook for more than an hour. In addition to her proposed plans, she presented a policy...
University held its 51st Annual MLK Birthday Convocation on Jan. 18 in the Rose E. McCoy Auditorium. The annual event is a program which started just months after King’s assassination in order to
highlight the fight to freedom and expose attendees, specifically students, to the hardships many African-Americans encountered during the Civil Rights Movement. Staff, faculty, students, Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and keynote speaker, Lottie Joiner, attended the ceremony. JSU President William B. Bynum, Jr. was proud to give reverence to King and insisted the legend should be acknowledged on his given holiday and that people should pay tribute contributing to society, just as he did. “When I think about his sacrifices and the commitment he had, King deserves this national holiday and we should celebrate it each and every day,” stated President Bynum...
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Rising homicide rates concern residents of the City of Jackson February 14, 2019 Clement Gibson Editor-in-Chief City and state leaders along with residents of Jackson are concerned about the city’s high homicide rates. Only 44 days into the new year and there have already been 14 homicides— one person is killed every three days in Jackson. The deaths are coming in all ages. Victims have been anywhere from 19 to 62 years old, but over half of the victims were in their 20’s. There were 34 homicides in the first four months of 2018, a record for Mississippi’s capital city. The
only other year comparable to 2018’s four-month stretch is 1995, when 31 people were killed. 2019 is on pace to have about 40 homicides in the first four months on the new year, a number that would set a record for Jackson. If this rate continues, Jackson will have over 130 homicides in 2019. A huge spike from the 68 in 2016, 64 in 2017 and 84 in 2018 according to the Clarion Ledger. Governor Phil Bryant and Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba met on Jan. 22 to discuss different ways to fix the city’s homicide problem...
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Hundreds gather in the AAC to see newest Journalism and Media Studies members of five Greek organizations revealed students attend LAB Conference March 28, 2019 Clement Gibson Editor-in-Chief
Family and friends gathered from far and wide to support their loved ones as they stepped into their new fraternities and sororities at Jackson State University’s annual and highly anticipated Great Reveal. Sonny Mitchell, also known as Sonny Thee Tiger, Jackson State’s talented mascot and member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc, hosted the event, which started around 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, in the Lee E. Williams Athletics & Assembly Center. Of the nine Greek organizations on campus, five welcomed new members to their brother and sisterhoods. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and
March 21, 2019 Clement Gibson Editor-in-Chief
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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., all revealed their Neos to the world. Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, and Iota Phi Theta were among the fraternities and sororities that did not participate but attended in support of their fellow PanHellenic Greek brother and sisters.
The Hyatt Regency in downtown New Orleans served as the site for the 2019 Louisiana Association of Broadcasters Conference. This annual event is a career workshop for students of all classifications who are interested in television— news, sports, entertainment, and or radio broadcasting. Former and current members of stations like iHeart Media, ESPN,
ABC, CBS, Entertainment Tonight and CNN all gathered to share insight on their careers and the industry. The first panel was for radio and focused on how to launch and maintain a successful career in radio. The panelists included radio personalities— The Morning Q Crew, Shy and Cathy, Matt Moscona from ESPN’s sports and iHeart Media’s, Tori Kahl. Shy warned the students about the cons of social media and how important it is to keep your profiles clean....
The show opened with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. as they welcomed nine new members into their organization. They appeared in black crew necks with a gold A in the center and acted out scenes along with their steps— which kept...
JSU lets the good times roll at Homecoming 2019
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Ayer Hall exhibit at JSU providing African-American history year round
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October 17, 2019 Special to The Flash From brunches to beads to mocktails and Instagram feeds, the New Orleans style homecoming theme was one to remember as alum, students, families, and legacies united on the grounds of Jackson State University. Homecoming week jumpstarted with the coronation of Mister JSU Grant Broadway and Miss JSU Naysa Lynch, along with officially swearing in royal court, and campus organizations kings and queens. The evening’s theme reflected the Virgin Islands which is the native home of Lynch. As each campus queen and king walked on stage arm-in-arm, they bowed respectfully to honor the newly
crowned Mister and Miss JSU. On Wednesday, Oct. 10 2019, students dressed in their best clothing, as the ladies stepped in their heels and the men looked ready to model for GQ magazine enjoyed the routines the Greeks prepared for the show. Students gathered around in the Athletic Assembly Center as the Greeks laced up their stomping boots and got ready to battle for the first-place trophy in Jackson State’s annual homecoming step show. The show opener was by JSU’s very own electrifying dance troupe Dance Ensemble. Dance Ensemble set the tone for the evening, basically foreshadowing to the audience that there will be a fiery step show ahead of them as they were about receive major
“Stomp the Yard” vibes. After the Dance Ensemble finished their performance, the crowd waited anxiously to witness the battle of the Devine Nine. The Alphas were the first to make way to the stage presenting “Fly Alpha Airline”. The fraternity performed a skit about how it would feel to aboard their fantasy airline. As they ended the final choreography, they strolled to their number one song “Wipe Me Down” by Lil Boosie, and the AKA’s followed behind them. The step show moved smoothly as the Sigma Gama Rhos represented “Charlie Angels”, the Deltas pleading guilty of man slaughtering the step show, the AKA’s having everyone take notes, the Kappas bringing the audience back to the “106 & Park”...
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Cianna Hope Reeves Managing Editor It is a brown-bricked building oftentimes overlooked as students trod to their destinations. It serves as the oldest site on the campus of Jackson State University. Does that ring a bell? Constructed in 1903, as JSU’s first structure on campus after relocating from Natchez, Miss., Ayer Hall was created as the center for student engagement, a residence hall for women, and lecture classrooms. Named after JSU’s first president,
Charles Ayer, Ayer Hall is a facility that has undergone renovation three times. In 1930, a fire destroyed the fourth floor and it remained a threestory building until 2004 when it was fully restored. This alteration would soon become an exhibit and archive site that highlights AfricanAmerican culture and history. Today, Ayer Hall functions as a prestigious site housing the Margaret Walker Center, named after Margaret Walker Alexander, a trailblazing JSU professor, writer and poet that received notable recognition for her highly acclaimed novel “Jubilee” (1966) and poem “For My People” (1937)...
Supreme Court imposes transgender military ban Incidents of human trafficking January 31, 2019 becoming widespread epidemic Cianna Hope Reeves Managing Editor
Transgender military personnel are now in the crossfire after a ruling prevents them to be in combat for their country. In a 5-4 decision revealed Tuesday, Jan.22, Supreme Court Justices declared that persons who have undergone gender transition through surgical procedures are no longer allowed to fight. This verdict is a win for President Donald Trump, who wanted to enforce the change he says due to the liability of outnumbering medical fees and distraction. According to the National Center for Transgender Equality, over 15,000 transgender persons serve in the U.S. military. “The United States Government will not allow or accept transgender individuals to serve in any capacity
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in the U.S. Military. Our military must be focused on decisive and overwhelming victory and cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption that transgender in the military would entail,” declared Trump in a 2017 tweet.
Prior to the president’s appeal, the Obama Administration was a known advocate for providing medical benefits to those who have gender dysphoria and ruled that transgenders could serve openly. Gender Dysphoria is a state where one believes their emotional...
JSU students/community brave cold to honor student during 12th Annual Latasha Norman Run/Walk November 14, 2019 Darrius Barron Managing Editor
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Losing a life is a tragic thing that can leave a family with brooding emotions, and a mind full of memories that remind the family of the void that cannot be filled. Latasha Norman, an accounting major at Jackson State by way of Greenville, Miss., disappeared after leaving class on Nov. 13, 2007. The next time Norman would be seen was when authorities found her decomposing body in a north Jackson wooded area. According to the original article published on CBSNews.com, Norman had been subjected to attacks from her then boyfriend...
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November 21, 2019
Reilly Pulliam Staff Writer First it starts with posts surfacing across social media platforms of missing individuals, then after 24 hours without a trace, a buzz sporadically sounds issuing an Amber alert, which is an alarm that signifies potential danger. All of these signs point to a current issue; human trafficking. It is a topic that is being heavily discussed across America and lately in Mississippi. What exactly is human trafficking? In order to get a better grasp of this cruel act, human trafficking is an action of illegally transporting people from one country to another for forced labor or sexual exploration. This illegal act is growing rapidly in Mississippi, and citizens of the state have been working together diligently to stop this heartless conflict, with social media defiantly playing a huge part of getting the word out. Students at universities have
been posting warnings on their social media about suspicious cars roaming around the campus and as a result of this frequent suspicious acts law enforcement have been posting helpful tips on how to handle the situation. The Mississippi Department of Health stated that victims of human trafficking can be your loved ones, people you have met or work with. Traffickers use different means to control their victims and limit their freedom. According to MDH, there are several signs a person should look for to detect human trafficking, which includes; lack of identifying documents, lack of control of money, signs of physical abuse, unusual fearfulness, unwillingness to communicate or socialize, lack of proper care and food, and being underage for work. The victims can be found in restaurants, homes, farms, construction sites, or in the sex trade. It is also encouraged that people stay off their phones as much as possible in public areas...
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The marathon continues even after the victory lap Jussie Smollet dodges major jail time with dropped charges April 4, 2019 Luis Montgomery Staff Writer
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April 11, 2019 Darrius Barron Managing Editor On March 31, 2019, the hip-hop community was saddened with the news of Nipsey Hussle’s untimely demise. Although Hussle got his claim to fame from being a popular music artist from South Central
Los Angeles, his reach and influence became that of a social activist. Before his death, Hussle gave back to his community and quickly became a symbol of hope for young and old people around the country. Unfortunately, after all his acts of peace and charitable work, he was gunned down in front of his clothing store, Marathon Clothing on Slauson Avenue.
According to ThisIsInsider. com, Marathon Clothing was a small part of a greater plan. Hussle planned to redevelop the strip mall where the store was housed, and serve low-income locals. Beyond his charity work, community development, Hussle also began working on a documentary that would illuminate the name of the late Alfredo...
Graham uses music to uplift and inspire
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April 18, 2019 Zipporah Jones Staff Writer “Music is so big in my life. I’m with music 22 out of my 24 hours in a day. The first thing I do, before I even get out of bed is listen to music.
I’ve been around music my whole life. Music can change your mood, your pace, your heart rate— music is so powerful,” said Ishmiah Graham, a local rapper who goes by the name, King Kèm. Graham, a junior journalism
“Empire” actor Jussie Smollett dodged major jail time when his 16-felony indictments in connection with his Chicago attack allegations were dropped. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office confirmed that all charges against Smollett were dropped. Smollett’s attorneys stated to the Press, “Jussie is relieved to have this situation behind him and is very much looking forward to getting back to focusing on his family, friends, and career.” Smollett’s case has unfolded over the past several weeks, leaving witnesses confused, shocked, and offended. The whole landslide began with a threatening letter that was sent to the Fox Studio containing threatening language and laced with a powdery substance. Days later, Smollett reported
and media studies major at Jackson State University is a native of Jackson, Miss. and has lived in the same house for 21 years. “I have two younger siblings, a sister and a brother, so I’ve always been the oldest and a role model. I’m always teaching and showing them new things, especially my brother, who has just gotten into rapping as well,” said Graham. He also described that his stage name comes from some aspects of himself and his childhood. “I’ve always been really good at whatever I’ve done and I participated in a lot of competitions and pageants when I was young. I would always win King. This is where the “King” part of my name came from. My middle name is Rakem, and this is where the second part of my name came from. Graham also points out...
being attacked in the early hours of Jan. 29 near his apartment in Chicago. Two masked men allegedly poured an unknown substance on him and wrapped a rope around his neck. In a follow-up interview with the police, Smollett alleges that the attackers yelled ‘MAGA country’, a reference to President Donald Trump’s ‘Make America Great Again’ slogan. Only a few days into the investigation, Chicago police announced in a tweet that they are seeking ‘two persons of interest’ who were captured on surveillance video near the scene and around the time of the alleged attack. Less than two weeks after the attack, Smollett made his first appearance on stage when he performed at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, Calif. “Regardless of what anyone else says, I will only stand for love,” Smollett said, tearing up before beginning his set.”...
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Jackson State featured in Beyonce’s documentary Homecoming
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Aril 25, 2019 Deja Davis Managing Editor Everyone can now get in formation whenever they want to tune into the two hour iconic Coachella performance better known as “Beychella” to see what all it took to actually come together. The new Netflix documentary “Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé” premiered early Wed. April 17, capturing Beyoncé’s unforgettable performance at the 2018 Coachella
music festival as well as behind the scenes of her crew’s hard work and dedication during the choreography process. Throughout the film the singer included quotes from remarkable black creatives such as WEB DuBois, Nina Simone, Toni Morrison and Reginald Lewis that appeared various times serving as title cards between displaying the footage of the concert. Beyoncé spoke mostly in voiceover, maintaining a mysterious presence even in those
rare moments of her at her lowest, with intimate footage from the months of rehearsals it took to retrain her body post-pregnancy and also to see her complicated vision come to life all while focusing on her lifelong dream of attending an HBCU like her father.
“My college was Destiny’s Child,” she says. “My college was traveling around the world, and life was my teacher.” No African-American woman had ever headlined the arts...
Gucci blackface fashion causes boycotts Females dominate 61st Grammy’s February 14, 2019
February 21, 2019 Deja Davis Managing Editor
Luis Montgomery Staff Writer
The Grammy’s returned to Los Angeles, Calif. this year after being held in New York City last year and was broadcasted live from the Staples Center Sunday, Feb. 10, on CBS. Music’s biggest night has been hosted by U.K. night talk show host, James Corden for the past two years; however, he did not make a
The controversy over Gucci’s wool sweater that resembles blackface has made a huge uproar on social media for the past week. The $890 balaclava jumper, which is a part of the Italian brand’s Autumn Winter 2018 collection, features an abnormally long black turtle neck that covers the lower half of the face with a red mouth slit. Blackface is a form of dark make-up that was used predominantly by non-black performers to represent an imitation of a black person. It was used in shows, movies...
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R. Kelly backlash continues following documentary
January 24, 2019 Christopher Lane Staff Writer In case you haven’t heard (I’m being facetious), the 3-night Surviving R. Kelly documentary that aired on Lifetime from Jan. 3-5, is
comeback to the centerstage this time. It was announced that multitalented singer and recording artist, Alicia Keys, would host this year’s awards celebration. Despite it being her first time hosting the ceremony, Keys is no stranger to the Grammy’s stage. Having won 15 awards over the course of her career, Keys, is a familiar face in the Grammy community. The wife of legendary music...
finally forcing the black community to deal with the man trapped in the closet. Robert Kelly, undoubtedly one of the greatest musical talents of a generation, is now one of the most despised men in America. But his transgressions are not new news so
when did it become acceptable to let abuse go unchecked? Most of us grew up listening to this man’s music; some of us were made to listen to it. For years allegations persisted, trials began and ended, and all while Kels continued to release good music. And women continued to suffer. As I sat and watched the documentary, I was captivated by the number of names: Kitty Jones, Lizette Martinez, Lisa Van Allen, Asante McGee, Azriel Cleary, Joycelyn Savage, Tracy Sampson, and the voice we will never hear, Aaliyah Haughton. Each woman told her own version of her pain in a way that left the audience reeling from the palpable pain and passion they described while America’s vitriol toward Kelly grew...
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Jord a n Pe e l e c h a l l e ng e s t h e minds in ne w thriller “US” March 28, 2019 Clement Gibson Editor-in-Chief Jordan Peele’s “Us” is smashing box office records, nearly doubling analysts’ opening weekend projections and scored the best first weekend live-action original since 2009’s “Avatar,” according to the Los Angeles Times. Peele’s film was released less than a week ago, March 22, and has already surpassed $77 million in cumulative earning via Forbes. The story takes place in Santa Cruz, Calif. where Adelaide
Wilson, played by Lupita Nyong’o, and her family are vacationing. Wilson grew up in the area and is haunted by a traumatic experience from her childhood. While vacationing, she becomes overly concerned about what may happen to her family. In due time, her worst fears come true as a family of four stand hand-in-hand in the Wilsons’ driveway as midnight approaches. The unknown family forces the Wilsons’ to fight for survival, but the irony lies in the fact that they are fighting versions of themselves...
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JSU dismantles TSU in Southern Heritage Classic Gorden Red becomes Jackson State’s new accent color November 21, 2019 Mariah Mitchell Staff Writer
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September 19, 2019 Wakil Atig Sports Editor The Tigers of Jackson State University battled the Tigers of Tennessee State University in the 30th annual Southern Heritage Classic on Sept. 14 at Liberty Bowl Stadium. Coming into this game, JSU looked to redeem their football honor after two consecutive losses
to start the season. Fans, alumni, and students traveled from all over the country to see the game. More than 40,000 people were in attendance to watch the matchup. The first quarter was filled with nothing less than excitement. JSU scored on the opening kickoff with a sensational 100-yard kick return by junior Josh Littles. TSU responded on the next kickoff with their own 90 plus yard return to tie the game. From this point on fans knew that
they were in for something special. As action continued in the first quarter, JSU dismantled TSU. JSU’s offensive dominance was too much for the TSU Tigers. While facing third and long, JSU executed on a subtle quarterback draw for a 23-yard touchdown led by junior quarterback, Derrick Ponder. The crowd erupted and the momenteum was now in JSU hands. With a little over a minute remaining in the first quarter...
Simone Biles writes her name in the history books
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October 17, 2019 Jordon Canada Staff Writer Tom Brady, Michael Jordan, Serena Williams, Tiger Woods, and Simon Biles? Yes, Simone Biles has
officially entered the conversation of the greatest athlete of all time. On Oct. 8, 2019, the 22-year-old gymnast won her 21st medal and her 15th career gold at the gymnastics World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany.
Biles has dominated the sport since she first qualified for the world gymnastics championships in 2013. That year she won the all-around title and also took home silver in the vault and bronze in the balance beam. At her first Olympics in 2016 that took place in Rio de Janeiro, Simone Biles entered the competition with 14 world championship medals and left with 4 gold medals. Her next performance was on the uneven bars. Biles needed a nearperfect routine to keep the U.S. in the lead because she was following her teammate, who had just fallen during her routine. Biles who doesn’t really have a weakness swung and glided so elegantly from bar to bar on an event that isn’t necessarily her strongest.
In November of 2019, a petition was created by the 74th Administration of the Student Government Association (SGA) to make red an official accent color for Jackson State University. Years ago, red was a color for JSU until the university stopped using it. Recently, football players and other sports teams began wearing the color red until they were asked to stop. Yasmine Howell, a junior biology pre-medicine major from Memphis, Tenn., enjoys having red return to the school’s uniforms. “We’ve been doing it. I love seeing the accent color making a comeback,” said Howell. The signature color schemes for the university are navy blue Pantone 282 and white. There is also a lighter “highlight” blue for limited use in both print and web publications. The highlight blue is Pantone 2925. “Our current Tiger athletes will now join the tradition of many of our legendary student athletes from the 1970s-1990s by wearing
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a splash of red to accent Jackson State’s primary colors of blue and white,” said Executive Director of Communications and Marketing Maxine Greenleaf,. Accents of red began to appear in the athletic teams’ apparel during the late 1960s. Red was worn most notably during the tenure of JSU head football coach W. C. Gorden. Gorden is a legend among alumni and supporters of Jackson State as the most successful coach in the history of the school’s renowned football program. He served as the head coach at JSU from 1976 to 1991, compiling a record of 119 wins, 47 losses and 5 ties. His tenure included a stunning twenty-eight-game winning streak during the late 1980s. Credited with making Jackson State’s football program a powerhouse in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) during that era. Gorden was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008. Gorden’s Tigers dawned red block JSU helmet logos beginning in 1977. The traditional...
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Top athletes recognized at Jackson State’s Athletics Banquet
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April 18, 2019 Capri Howard Staff Writer As the 2018-2019 school year comes to a close, the Department of Athletics hosted their Mardi Gras themed Athletics Banquet on April 10 in the Student Center Ballrooms. This event took the time to honor all student athletes for the academic accomplishments along with community involvement. The following sports were recognized for their team and individual achievements: Men’s Track, Women’s Track, Volleyball, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Soccer, Football, Women’s Bowling, Men’s Tennis,
and Women’s Tennis. Softball and baseball will be recognized later when their season play ends. The night began with the Sonic Boom marching in with a classical Mardi Gras selection, led by student athletes. MADDRAMA and the Dance Ensemble also performed. Chi Alpha Sigma had its first induction of 34 participants, while honoring its four charter members. This ceremony included a pinning and the reciting of the creed. The group honored its members and the hardest working student athlete, Rikita Saunders. Violet Kirk, a junior graphic design major from Aurora, Ill., who is a student athlete and a new
member of Chi Alpha Sigma felt very special to be an athlete on this night. “I was not expecting to be inducted to Chi Alpha Sigma but I’m excited about it. I did enjoy the banquet. The atmosphere was very positive. The Maddrama performance was very entertaining and made me feel special to be an athlete,” said Kirk. The team of academic advisors had the chance to honor the female and male athletes of the year: senior tennis player Lucia Solia, junior track member Vincent Langat, sophomore Marina Bianchi Brito, and senior men’s baseball Garth Cahlil...
Belichik and Brady Super Bowl champs again The oracle of Naomi Osaka
continues to dominate tennis February 7, 2019 Kambui Bomani Sports Writer
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February 7, 2019 Tamera McCook Sports Writer
For the sixth time in the era of Tom Brady and coach Bill Belichick, the New England Patriots are Super Bowl Champions. This year was a little different because the Patriots’ defense was subpar early in the season. They battled with injuries and various lineup changes to accommodate for the injured starters. Nevertheless, their defense came in as the underdogs and proved they had the hearts of champions as they held the Rams
to just three points for the contest. The Los Angeles Rams earned their spot in Superbowl 53 although some argue the controversial call that referees missed in their victory over the New Orleans Saints. The Rams, who recently moved from St. Louis, Mo. to Los Angeles, Calif. had an excellent season— winning 13 of 16 games. They were predicted as the slight favorites over the New England Patriots. As reported by The New York Post, New Jersey sportsbooks lost more than 4.5 million dollars on a 34-million-dollar wager. This was the effect of such a low scoring game.
The Super Bowl is normally one of the most watched events in history, but this year was different. Not only was the game low scoring, but the NFL saw a drop in the number of viewers as well. For the first time since 2009 the audience for the Super Bowl dropped to 100 million viewers, down 3 percent from last year. Super Bowl 53 had a slow start with interceptions and costly mistakes by both teams. The first and only touchdown was scored in the fourth quarter resulting in the final score being 13-3. resulting in the final score being 13-3. Defense led the way for both teams...
The world of women tennis has been dominated by the success of the Williams sisters throughout the 21st Century. Naomi Osaka is emerging as the next dominant professional tennis player. Whether it was the early career dominance of Venus Williams, or the recent powerful surge during the prime career of her younger sister Serena, the Williams’ sisters have left their mark on the annals of Women’s International Tennis and are destined for Hall of Fame status. However, the most humbling aspect about an era filled with legends is that their supreme run cannot last forever. Soon, a new wave of worldwide stars come to the forefront to shape their own careers and destiny.
In two of the last five months, a Haitian-Japanese tennis prodigy has put her mark on the recent tennis world as the next great star that the game has been graced to see. The Australian Open Final showcased the continuous rise of Japan’s Naomi Osaka who continues to shine bright during the golden age of Serena William’s tennis playing career. Coming off of her first Grand Slam victory against the former number one ranked Serena Williams at the U.S. Open, Osaka matched her feat with a second consecutive Grand Slam title in five months. She finished with a 7-6 (2) 5-7, 6-4 victory against Czech Republic’s Petra Kvitova in the Australian Open Final according to the New York Times. The result gave Osaka two straight Grand Slam titles as a 21 ...
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