Woman To Woman With Joanne The Magazine February 2017 Issue by Woman To Woman With Joanne The Magazine

Celebrating Mississippi Legends F E B RUA RY 2 0 1 7

THE MAGAZINE

Dorothy Moore Page 6

Chief Vickie M. McNeill Page 19

Orbra Harrington Porter Page 20

Frankye Adams Johnson Page 22

Dolores Lynch Williams Page 22

Flonzie Brown Wright Page 24

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Publisher & Editor Joanne Bell CEO Joanne Bell Contributing Writers Dr. Timothy Quinn Salmeilia Stewart JaMya Bell Nate Coleman Cover Design by Latasha Willis Cover Photos Courtesy of Dorothy Moore

Joanne’s Desk BY JOANNE BELL, FOUNDER

his month is known as the month of love, but as I stated in last month’s issue, I do believe that this entire year is the year of love. We are in a time when love is going to be the savior of the world. We are going to have to really and truly learn forgiveness and learn how to love people past their hurt and pain. Judging is not the answer anymore, and it never has been. 1 John 4:18 says, “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 tells us, “Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.” A simple act of showing love through a smile, a “good morning,” a hug, an unexpected phone call or visit, could literally save someone’s life. You never know what one act of kindness could do for a person suffering from anxiety, or who feels all alone in this big world that promotes fear more than love. Let’s open our hearts and show as much love as possible this year, but especially on Valentine’s Day, a day set aside to show special love to your loved ones, your neighbor and yourself. Don’t be afraid to love again, it’s a beautiful thing. Open up your heart and allow love to come in and flow freely. Love - true love - never fails.

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Love ya much!

Joanne

In This Issue

Cover Story - Dorothy Moore: Mississippi Blues Legend ............................................ 6-8

Love Thyself ................................................................................................................................ 10

P.O. Box 2031 Ridgeland, MS 39158

Spotlight: Chief Vickie M. McNeill ....................................................................................... 19

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Heart Disease Awareness Month ........................................................................................ 14-15 "I Think I Broke Her Heart" ................................................................................................. 16 Human Trafficking: The New Form of Slavery .................................................................... 18 Spotlight: Orbra Harrington Porter .................................................................................... 20 Spotlight: Frankye Adams Johnson .................................................................................... 22 Spotlight: Dolores Lynch Williams .................................................................................... 22 Spotlight: Flonzie Brown Wright ........................................................................................ 24 Mya's Corner .............................................................................................................................. 26 Recipe: Roasted Chilean Sea Bass ......................................................................................... 27 Our Sponsors ............................................................................................................................. 30

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Dorothy Moore

Mississippi Blues Legend

PHOTO COURTESY OF DOROTHY MOORE

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Woman to Woman with Joanne: The Magazine had the privilege of speaking with the legendary Mrs. Dorothy Moore to gain some insight from her as far as what she remembers from the Civil Rights Movement, how she progressed during that time and how she views Mississippi now. It is our honor to share a part of her story with you! Mrs. Dorothy Moore was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, and she continues to live here in our great state. She attended first grade at the Lutheran School, and in second grade, she attended elementary school at Smith Robertson. She went on to graduate from Lanier High School in 1965. Her great-grandmother was a part of the Civil Rights Movement, and she remembers the Freedom Riders, and the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and President Kennedy. She used to have to catch the city bus with her great-grandmother to get anywhere that wasn’t in walking distance, so she also remembers when the word came in the black community for them to not ride the city bus, but to boycott. Her great-grandmother housed Freedom Riders who were marching through the neighborhoods. She gave them a place to rest and stay overnight. Some would be on couches, some would be on the floor with quilts or mats, and she would give the Freedom Riders food. She would make tea cakes; she would give them a bag of them to take with them if they had a march or a meeting so they would have food with them. remember listening to the Freedom Riders discuss their first move. I was a youngster, maybe 12 to 14, when they were doing their planning. Minnie Mitchell was my great-grandmother’s name and she raised me. I was born in her house, delivered by a midwife, and she had a great part to do with me becoming who I am today. I was married in her house and I also signed my first recording contract in her house. She used to escort me around to different talent shows. She was my agent, grandmother and great-grandmother, mother and everything else. I am very proud

of who I am today because of her. She guided me and started me at the age of 12 singing in talent shows. They had a talent show at the Alamo Theater; it was a benefit program for a family that needed money in some kind of way. That was my first start. From there I started going to the Alamo Theater every Wednesday because they would have talent shows. I’m on the board of directors now at the Alamo Theater. We have shows or rent it out. Sometimes I box popcorn and sell drinks. I volunteer and do whatever I can do to help the community. Would you tell us about your some of your experiences while performing during the Civil Rights Movement? There were places we could go and sing, but we couldn’t sit down and eat with the customers in those places because they were all white places. So, I could perform but could not eat there, and I performed at different colleges that I couldn’t attend. Mostly fraternities would invite me to come and perform

for them, so my booking agent would book me for different colleges. I could sing there but I couldn’t attend school there. But I always looked with amazement at what whites had as opposed to what we had. It was kinda like the white neighborhoods, as opposed to the black neighborhoods. The white neighborhoods were so nice and pretty. I was in awe, but we couldn’t live in those neighborhoods. I’m proud to say now that in the nice neighborhoods, you don’t know who is white or black that lives there because we all have the right to. We have ranches and all, and its changed in that way. As a matter of fact, my manager is white, and she laughs at me all the time and tells me what I have done as far as singing, you can get me in places I can’t get into now. And we laugh about it all the time. People recognize me and you wouldn’t think there was a racial thing as it was before. I have to remind them to not leave my manager behind. We also talk about (Continued, page 8)

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how we couldn’t have been friends back in those days as well. We couldn’t have played together except if we were in the rural areas and were all together. Tell me about how you see Mississippi now? Has it progressed more to you as opposed to back then? We have malls now, black doctors and nurses all over the place. We have beautiful homes now and beautiful cars, and education is offered to everyone. Our thoughts used to be, “If I can only make it to high school,” or something like that, but now it’s college and from college to a minor because you may not get a job in your major. When I was going to school, if you made it to high school, you were doing good. I made it through a few years of college because I signed my first record deal at the age of 17 with Epic Records. It was a major label - I guess it was owned by Columbia Records - and my career took off. The guy that produced me was Billy Sherrill, and he also produced Tammy Wynette and she recorded this song called “Divorce.” She was a major artist and we had the same producer. And at that time, the keyboard player that played for me in the studio later on became the producer for recording artist Kenny Rogers. Kenny and I became good friends along with a host of others like the Temptations, Martha [Reeves] and the Vandellas, and I could just go on and on about the people I worked with and became friends with during that time. I still live in Jackson, Mississippi, and I have lived here all of my life. I get to travel all over the world - why move? You don’t have to go to Hollywood to become a recording artist anymore they are right up the street. There are recording studios all over the place. I

"You want to be nice to people you work with if you can because you never know who you may have to call on."

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leave town sometimes to find the studio I want to work from because now-days, you have studios with programmed sounds in a computer as opposed to live musicians playing instruments, and that’s what I look for. It’s like they have almost cut the musicians out. I own my own label now; I own the name so I can record albums and have creative control. I don’t need anyone telling me what to do anymore; I enjoy telling them what to do now. I can pick up the phone now and call the people I know and have worked with, and because of “Misty Blue” I can call people I don’t know and ask if they are interested in working with me on certain things. God has blessed me in so many ways because of one song. “Misty Blue” has been around for a long time. It was released November 1975, and three months later it was nominated for a Grammy in 1976 in two categories, and the following year in 1977, I had a song called “I Believe You” and it was also nominated for a Grammy in two categories, so that was four nominations. Today, “Misty Blue” is number one in the U.K. on the blues charts, and it’s in the top 10 or 20 on the U.S. blues charts. And it jumped back on the charts out of nowhere in 2011, so it’s been on and off the charts for over 40 years.

What advice would you give to someone who is looking to get into the entertainment industry as far as recording artists, whether a singer or musician? I would say, when they first start out, I wouldn’t get a manager - maybe a booking agent - but don’t sign with anyone when you first get started if you haven’t become a major star, because you don’t need anyone. But then when you become a star, be sure to get an attorney and don’t use the studio’s attorney. You want an attorney that has your best interest, not the studios. What do you want people to remember about you? Well, I guess I would just say I want them to remember that I was a nice person. I want to remind them that you should be nice to people, because people have made me who I am as far as a singer goes. You want to be nice to people you work with if you can because you never know who you may have to call on. Just remember to be nice to people. Mrs. Dorothy Moore continues to perform and record to this day and we are so glad to have been able to speak with her. If you are interested in booking Mrs. Moore for a performance, please contact Peggy Brown at 601-613-7377 or email prblues22@gmail.com.

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Love Thyself

he month of February is a special time of the year to show appreciation to the ones we love and adore. It’s a special time to recognize that special someone who makes the journey of life a bit easier and better. It is also a month that is dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the outstanding achievements of African Americans. During this time, we reflect on how far we have come while understanding there is still much work to be done. However, my prayer is during this month as you take the time to acknowledge others, do not forget to simply love yourself. Earlier this week, I ran across a famous speech given by Malcolm X entitled, "Who taught you to hate yourself?" In this speech, he asked a series of questions like, "Who taught you to hate the way you look and feel about yourself? Who taught you to hate the texture of your hair or the color of your skin so much that you wish to change it? Who taught you to hate being what God created you to be?" Even though this speech was given in Los Angeles in 1962, I found myself wrestling with the same questions in 2017. It’s the answers to these questions that I found myself modeling my life around more so than that of love. If you were constantly being told what was wrong with you more than what is good all your life, how can you begin the process of loving yourself? How can you ever truly love or embrace love when you have accepted rejection as a way of life? What I have come to understand about love is that it doesn't hide flaws, nor does it constantly remind one of their shortcomings. When you truly love yourself, you accept your weaknesses while working to improve upon them. You realize that you are human

and you understand the humanness in others. This process gives birth to compassion. You come to the realization that you still have something great and of value despite your flaws. By loving yourself, you begin to teach others how to love you. M. Scott Peck said, "Until you value yourself, you won't value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it." Growing up, I allowed the enemy to make me believe an ugly lie that nobody loved me. I faced a lot of rejection, criticism and ridicule for simply being me. Since love was more understood than expressed in my home, I really didn't have anything to combat the daily rejection from others. I begin to hate myself the way others did. I was so used to criticism that I didn't even know how to accept compliments. I allowed those experiences to shape me, and they followed me into my adulthood. It wasn't long before I begin to perpetuate the same cycle of behavior. I, too, became very critical of others and rejected anything or anyone that was different. Most people who are not walking in love often times feel defeated. When you don't love yourself, you give your power away. You subconsciously give people permission to treat you the way you treat yourself. So many times, I allowed the opinions and beliefs of others to shape me. I cared more about what others thought of me than myself. I wish I could say this was something I struggled with as a child, but I have wrestled with this more so as an adult. However, with each day the Lord has blessed me with, I'm learning more about God's love, and through Him, I'm learning to love myself. The Creator of the universe has already accepted me and

BY SALMEILIA JE' STEWART

loves me just the way I am. Just think of the person you admire or idolize the most in the world loving you, accepting you, and is ready to help you in spite of your flaws. This is so small in comparison when it comes to God's love. I am starting to become convicted by His word when He says I am fearfully and wonderfully made, that I am first and not last, and that he has given me a crown of beauty for my ashes. When you begin the process of loving yourself, it will be a bit rocky. You will wrestle between two thoughts but know that love is a choice, so why not choose you? You will have to start creating new habits and recognize immediately when old patterns or beliefs about your old self begin to reoccur. It is also good to be around people who reinforce positivity. The Bible clearly says in Psalms 1:1 for one not to "sit in the seat of the scornful." It is always good to admire and acknowledge the greatness in others, but always remember that you have something great to offer the universe as well. There is a big difference between self-love and selfishness. I strongly believe that when you truly have accepted and love yourself, it gives you the freedom to love someone else. One of the commandments our Savior left with us was to "love thy neighbor” as we love ourselves. During this month, begin to answer the question, "What do I love most about myself? What is my greatest accomplishment? When was the last time you tried something for the first time and enjoyed it? What do I like most about my body? How would this world be if I wasn't around?” I challenge you throughout this month to fall in love with God and who He has called you to be. Remember to choose to always love yourself!

About the Author: Salmeilia is the mother of an eight-year-old son named Jaden and currently resides in Jackson, MS. She is an actress, writer and comedienne. She works for Phoenix Rising Entertainment. When she is not working, she enjoys taking pictures and having a great cup of coffee. You may follow Salmeilia on Instagram @Salmeilia and Facebook @Salmeilia Je'. PHOTO CREDIT: GRAPHICSTOCK

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Heart Disease Awareness Month What You Can Do to Prevent Heart Disease at Any Age

You’re never too young - or too old - to take care of your heart. Preventing heart disease (and all cardiovascular diseases) means making smart choices now that will pay off the rest of your life. Lack of exercise, a poor diet and other unhealthy habits can take their toll over the years. Anyone at any age can benefit from simple steps to keep their heart healthy during each decade of life. Here’s how: PHOTO CREDIT: GRAPHICSTOCK

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In Your 20’s

Getting smart about your heart early on puts you far ahead of the curve. The things you do — and don’t — are a tell-tale sign of how long and how well you’re going to live, said Richard Stein, M.D. “There’s no one I know who said: ‘I felt better being sedentary. I felt better eating a terrible diet,’” said Stein, a cardiologist and professor of medicine at New York University School of Medicine. “All these things actually make you feel better while they help you.” • Find a doctor and have regular wellness exams. Healthy people need doctors, too. Establishing a relationship with a physician means you can start heart-health screenings now. Talk to your doctor about your diet, lifestyle and checking your blood pressure, cholesterol, heart rate, blood sugar and body mass index. You may also need your blood sugar checked if you are pregnant, overweight or have diabetes. Knowing where your numbers stand early makes it easier to spot a possible change in the future. • Be physically active. It’s a lot easier to be active and stay active if you start at a young age. “If you’re accustomed to physical activity, you’ll sustain it,” Dr. Stein said. Keep your workout routine interesting by mixing it up and finding new motivators. • Don’t smoke and avoid secondhand smoke. If you picked up smoking as a teen, it’s time to quit smoking. Even exposure to secondhand smoke poses a serious health hazard. Nonsmokers are up to 30 percent more likely to develop heart disease or lung cancer from secondhand smoke exposure at home or work, according to a U.S. Surgeon General report.

In Your 30’s

Juggling family and career leaves many adults with little time to worry about their hearts. Here are some ways to balance all three. • Make heart-healthy living a family affair. Create and sustain heart-healthy habits in your kids and you’ll reap the benefits, too. Spend less time on the couch and more time on the move. Explore a nearby park on foot or bike. Shoot some hoops or walk the dog. Plant a vegetable and fruit garden together in the yard, and invite your kids into the kitchen to help cook. • Know your family history. Shake down your family tree to learn about heart health. Having a relative with heart disease increases your risk, and more so if the relative is a parent or sibling. That means you need to focus on risk factors you can control by maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, not smoking and eating right. Also, keep your doctor informed about any heart problems you learn about in your family. • Tame your stress. Long-term stress causes an increase in heart rate and blood pressure that may damage the artery walls. Learning stress management techniques not only benefits your body, but also your quality of life. Try deep breathing exercis-

es and find time each day to do something you enjoy. Giving back through volunteering also does wonders for knocking out stress.

In Your 40’s

If heart health hasn’t been a priority, don’t worry. Healthy choices you make now can strengthen your heart for the long haul. Understand why you need to make a lifestyle change and have the confidence to make it. Then, tackle them one at a time. “Each success makes you more confident to take on the next one,” said Stein, an American Heart Association volunteer. • Watch your weight. You may notice your metabolism slowing down in your 40s. But you can avoid weight gain by following a heart-healthy diet and getting plenty of exercise. The trick is to find a workout routine you enjoy. If you need motivation to get moving, find a workout buddy. • Have your blood sugar level checked. In addition to blood pressure checks and other heart-health screenings, you should have a fasting blood glucose test by the time you’re 45. This first test serves as a baseline for future tests, which you should have every three years. Testing may be done earlier or more often if you are overweight, diabetic or at risk for becoming diabetic. • Don’t brush off snoring. Listen to your sleeping partner’s complaints about your snoring. One in five adults has at least mild sleep apnea, a condition that causes pauses in breathing during sleep. If not properly treated, sleep apnea can contribute to high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.

In Your 50’s

Unlike the emergence of wrinkles and gray hair, what you can’t see as you get older is the impact aging has on your heart. So starting in the 50s, you need to take extra steps. • Eat a healthy diet. It’s easy to slip into some unhealthy eating habits, so refresh your eating habits by eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, fiber-rich whole grains, fish (preferably oily fish-at least twice per week), nuts, legumes and seeds and try eating some meals without meat. • Learn the warning signs of a heart attack and stroke. Now is the time to get savvy about symptoms. Not everyone experiences sudden numbness with a stroke or severe chest pain with a heart attack. And heart attack symptoms in women can be different than men. • Follow your treatment plan. By now, you may have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes or other conditions that increase your risk for heart disease or stroke. Lower your risk by following your prescribed treatment plan, including medications and lifestyle and diet changes.

In Your 60’s

With age comes an increased risk for heart

disease. Your blood pressure, cholesterol and other heart-related numbers tend to rise. Watching your numbers closely and managing any health problems that arise — along with the requisite healthy eating and exercise — can help you live longer and better. • Have an ankle-brachial index test. Starting in your 60s, it's a good idea to get an ankle-brachial index test as part of a physical exam. The test assesses the pulses in the feet to help diagnose peripheral artery disease (PAD), a lesser-known cardiovascular disease in which plaque builds up in the leg arteries. • Watch your weight. Your body needs fewer calories as you get older. Excess weight causes your heart to work harder and increases the risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol. Exercising regularly and eating smaller portions of nutrient-rich foods may help you maintain a healthy weight. • Learn the warning signs of a heart attack and stroke. Heart attack symptoms in women can be different than men. Knowing when you’re having a heart attack or stroke means you’re more likely to get immediate help. Quick treatment can save your life and prevent serious disability. No matter what your age, everyone can benefit from a healthy diet and adequate physical activity. • Choose a healthy eating plan. The food you eat can decrease your risk of heart disease and stroke. Choose foods low in saturated fat, trans fat, and sodium. As part of a healthy diet, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, fiber-rich whole grains, fish (preferably oily fish-at least twice per week), nuts, legumes and seeds and try eating some meals without meat. Select lower fat dairy products and poultry (skinless). Limit sugar-sweetened beverages and red meat. If you choose to eat meat, select the leanest cuts available. • Be physically active. You can slowly work up to at least 2½ hours (150 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity (e.g., brisk walking) every week or 1 hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes) of vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity (e.g., jogging, running) or a combination of both every week. Learn the American Heart Association's Guidelines for Physical Activity in Adults and in Kids. Additionally, on 2 or more days a week you need muscle-strengthening activities that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest shoulders, and arms). Children should get at least 60 minutes of activity every day. • It's never too early or too late to learn the warning signs of a heart attack and stroke. Not everyone experiences sudden numbness with a stroke or severe chest pain with a heart attack. And heart attack symptoms in women can be different than men. Source: www.Heart.org

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“I Guess I Broke Her Heart” BY DR. TIMOTHY QUINN

his was what the patient’s husband told the doctor after being informed of his wife’s diagnosis, and given a full medical explanation. He did not deny that his wife found out about his extramarital relationship prior to her development of symptoms, before coming to the emergency room. The husband was very apologetic about his wife’s suffering due to his poor decision, and expressed interest in salvaging the relationship. This man’s wife had suffered a real medical condition called broken heart syndrome. This condition is much more common in women, people over 50 years of age, and/ or suffer psychiatric conditions, including anxiety. This condition is also known as stress cardiomyopathy where there is a sudden temporary weakening of the muscular portion of the heart. This condition is usually triggered by emotional stress, such as the death of a loved one, a breakup, or even sudden unanticipated knowledge of good news such as winning the lottery. The patient’s history and initial presentation was typical for one suffering this condition. Immediately after learning of the extramarital affair through the mistress calling her while her husband was with her, she developed chest pain and shortness of breath when the husband did not deny the allegation. When the patient did not show any signs of improvement after 10 minutes of him trying to explain and apologize, the husband did the right thing by calling 911. Patients who suffer

from this condition usually fully recover within a month, but some can develop cardiac complications to include cardiac shock, which is rare, but could be fatal. Due to the fact that the symptoms are very similar to symptoms of someone having a heart attack, it is always smart to seek emergency care for safety. Broken heart syndrome is caused by a surge of stress hormones, and occurs in many who have no history of heart problems. The common patient presenting to the hospital emergency room has all the symptoms that suggest a heart attack, but the diagnostic tests show otherwise. The EKG and cardiac enzymes that help the medical staff diagnose someone who is having a heart attack are not typical for someone having a heart attack, but the distinctive test result that rules out the heart attack is the finding on the cardiac cauterization of minimal to no coronary artery disease. There is the anatomical finding of a person suffering from broken heart syndrome, which is a ballooning out of the apex of the heart, which is characteristic for patients suffering from this condition. The husband was advised to seek counseling with his wife if he wanted to attempt to continue their relationship if the wife had the same desire. During this month of February, which for most is the month for love, consider this scenario when making decisions with the potential to break someone’s heart. Breaking someone’s heart is not always just a figure of speech, but can be real.

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HUMAN TRAFFICKING The New Form of Slavery

Mrs. Helen Brown is married to Mr. Jerry Brown, and they are proud parents of three children. She is a native of Gluckstadt, Mississippi. She received her AA degree in accounting from Holmes Community College and an AA degree from Hinds Community College in business administration. She is the president of Friends of Fallen Riders, a non-profit organization based in Jackson, Mississippi. She's also an advocate against human trafficking with Advocates for Freedom. Friends of Fallen Riders was established in 2004, which consists of motorcycle enthusiasts. One of the platforms this organization strives to bring awareness to on a daily basis is human trafficking. Human trafficking is defined as the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of persons, by means of the threat or use of force or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse of power or of a position of vulnerability, or of the giving or receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having control over another person, for the purpose of exploitation. Exploitation shall include, at a minimum, the exploitation of the

prostitution of others or other forms of sexual exploitation, forced labor or services, slavery or practices similar to slavery. In October 2000, the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA) made human trafficking a federal crime. It was enacted to prevent human trafficking overseas, to protect victims and help them rebuild their lives in the U.S., and to prosecute traffickers of humans under federal penalties. Prior to 2000, no comprehensive federal law existed to protect victims of trafficking or to prosecute their traffickers. Here are a few statistics: • 1 million children are exploited yearly. • 14,500–17,500 people are trafficked into the U.S.A. every year. • Trafficking is a 32 billion dollar industry annually. *Source: U.S. Department of State In 2013, Jackson, Mississippi tried its first human trafficking case against Jeremy Hodges, who was sentenced to 23 years and two months in federal

prison for sexually assaulting a fiveyear-old girl and making a video of the attack. Helen Brown was able to sit in on the sentencing. Now Helen is employed with the Hinds County Sheriff 's Office in the Community Service Division where she holds a position of Crime Prevention Specialist. She's in schools (various counties), speaking to youth groups, planning events and bringing awareness any way she can on human trafficking. Her plea to the public is to build a strong relationship with your children - not only tell them you love them, but show them. Most of the victims who are lured into this sex trade are women and children who have been raped or sexually assaulted, those who have low self-esteem and runaways. We have to bridge every gap, know your child’s friends, watch their social media accounts, build them up and not tear them down. Our children are hot commodities, and it’s time we take a stand and say human trafficking will not go on in my backyard. If you would like Helen Brown to speak to your youth group, contact her at 601-906-7856. To report suspected human trafficking, call 1-888373-7888. IMAGE COURTESY OF HELEN BROWN BACKGROUND PHOTO CREDIT: FREEIMAGES.COM

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Chief Vickie M. McNeill

Vickie McNeill was appointed as the Canton Chief of Police after serving in various law enforcement areas including patrol, investigation, case preparation, community relations and administration. She managed the police department and implemented crime prevention strategies while managing a $1.8 million budget, 34 full-time officers, three part-time officers and 39 trained reserve officers. She developed and analyzed reports for submission to the state of Mississippi and strategies for methods of improvement. Her prior law enforcement duties included investigating a variety of cases, including rape and sexual abuse cases, all major cases involving juveniles, narcotics situations, and criminal offenses ranging from money laundering to internal affairs. She effectively increased service, improved safety and balanced the budget after inheriting $325,000 in debt from the previous administrations. She implemented strategies, and directed staff and the department to receive accreditation for the first time in history in 2013. In 2012, the city was recognized with the lowest crime rate and no mur-

ders with all major crimes solved. She submitted and was awarded a Federal CALEA $11,000 scholarship, one of only two granted in the entire United States, and Canton Police Department was the first to be awarded. She redesigned and refurbished the police department through donations, and installed approximately $80,000 in security equipment. She established the first Academy Trained Reserve Unit with 501(c)(3) status through the Secretary of State’s Office to assist with emergency situations and special events. She has received the most annual grants in Canton history, more than $800,000 for equipment, cars, programs and community service. She held the first crime-free Victorian Christmas in Canton in history in 2012, and she eliminated crime in five out of seven Canton Flea Markets (two flea markets had crimes that were solved in under 10 minutes). She worked closely with the Canton Flea Market Board in planning events with national recognition. She successfully worked with major film studios in assuring the safety of personnel during film production and locating scenes. The movies include “My Dog Skip,” “A Time To Kill,” “Ghosts of Mississippi,” “Mississippi Burning” and “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” She has implemented programs like Homeland Security requirements and trained department personnel, she was the first police chief of the Canton Police Department to have an evidence property and evidence room which met Mississippi State standards, the first in Canton Police Department history to be a member of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Association (HIDTA),

the first in Canton Police Department history to have access to Amber Alert and implemented Silver Alert, and was the first law enforcement department to solve crimes under the CODIS System, a national database for DNA profiles. Professional Recognitions and Accomplishments: • First female police chief in Mississippi history to lead Canton Police Department to state accreditation. • United States Congressional Award (Trail Blazer Award) 2013 • Elected Vice President of Mississippi Police Chief ’s Association – 2013 • United States Army Civilian Military Award – 2011 • Held Highest Circuit Court conviction rate within department • Who’s Who In Law Enforcement • First Canton Credentialed Property and Evidence Manager • First Canton Credentialed Animal Control Officer • Crime Stopper Coordinator Award presented by Governor Kirk Fordice for arrest and prosecution of wanted criminals • Metro Top Coop – 1995 • Named to Police Hall of Fame for contributing to the conviction of a criminal accused of committing acts of fraud against various police departments throughout several states – 1991 • Commended by U.S. Marshals for the identification and apprehension of a criminal from the “15 Most Wanted List” – 1985 • Recognized as Lady of the Year by Governor William Winter for contributions to law enforcement and the community – 1980

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Orbra Harrington Porter

When you meet Orbra H. Porter, it won’t take long to learn through conversation and her actions that she loves God, her family, her sorority, her music and computers. She accepted a challenge on her job of two years to become a computer expert and even today it continues as she spends countless hours in front of a computer either going through emails, working on a project, preparing learning materials for classes or being involved in a webinar or video to learn and acquire a new skill for herself. In 2001, Orbra retired from Reckitt Benckiser, a manufacturing facility that produced household products. She was hired in 1974 as payroll clerk and through the years gained respect throughout the corporation for her expertise in computerized payroll especially for unionized plants. It was during her time as a plant representative to the corporation’s Payroll Task Force that she was promoted from a clerical position to management and given the responsibility of traveling to all six plants across the U.S. to implement their revised systems. In fact, she received special recognition from the company president for accepting his challenge to purchase five personal computer systems (pc, monitor, and printer) for each plant, to first program (install her designed systems) and then train all necessary employees in using their new computers; this included plant managers, secretaries, payroll clerks, accountants, and plant supervisors. In attempting to establish business relationships with others serving as local area network administrators, Orbra became a voice for Novell, Inc. and was the founder and first president of The Magnets. This Novell User’s group was the first for the state of Mississippi and served as her launching pad in becoming a regional representative. Prior to retirement, Orbra went through aggressive training that prepared her to function as an electrical engineer to maintain any computerized device in the plant which included network servers, office desktops, security systems, telephone systems, time clocks,

and even production-line machinery. Many times during her tenure with Reckitt, she could be found leading things across the country despite racism not only as a black employee but even as a strong, black woman. Porter Computer Services was established in 1992, by Orbra to give her an umbrella to provide services beyond her fulltime employment. Those services included handling computer system procurement and providing customized training to individuals, organizations, as well as small businesses wanting to purchase and learn to use personal computers. She also developed and implemented customized database systems for several businesses and non-profit organizations. Her fondest ventures include work done for Peoples Funeral Home (insurance system), Princeville 2000 Telethon (pledge and reporting system), Jackson Visitors Bureau (restaurant campaign system), and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (conference registration system). In 2015, she was delighted to put her database management skills to work and return to her previous employer, Reckitt Benckiser for a quality control project. In addition, she started teaching evening computer classes at Hinds Community College, in 1989, for the Business & Office Technology Department. She continues to work there “semi-retired” as an Adjunct Faculty member, now teaching online classes. In fact, Orbra returned to college to enhance her 1974 Bachelor of Science in Mathematics degree from Tougaloo College by earning a Master of Science in Technology Education, from Jackson State University, in 2010. She is proud that she graduated with a 4.0 GPA. Orbra’s name is among the list of authors for the book, Getting Started with Discipline Specific Projects Using Microsoft Office 2013 (©2015) by Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Prentice Hall. From time to time she authors different Instructor Resources for Pearson that accompany textbooks especially for courses that use Microsoft Office. Recently, her teaching skills were shared with the JSU School of Lifelong Learning where she provided computer literacy classes to the JSU Seniors College and enjoyed students even in their 80’s and 90’s. Orbra’s spirit of servitude was engrained in her by her parents, J.B. and Stella Harrington. Their work and involvement with Medgar Evers and the NAACP, during the 60s, encouraged her to also be an active participant of the civil rights movement. She was the only black student for her ninth grade year at Hardy Jr. High School. Her memorable high school days of school integration at Murrah High School were spent with a small group of minority students that included several prominent black families such as the Evers, McCoy, Myers, and Robinsons. She graduated from Murrah, in 1970. Her community service was recognized as she received several awards including ‘Lifetime

Membership” from the PTA/PTSA during the time her four children were in Jackson Public Schools. In 2009, she received the Volunteer “Priceless Treasure” Award from Tougaloo College and an Appreciation Award from the Mississippi Mass Choir celebrating its 20th year anniversary, in 2008; Orbra has been an active member in the alto section of the choir since 1989. In 1987, Orbra was initiated as a Golden Life member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., living out her 16 year old dream from her college days. Her involvement has been seen and recognized on the local, regional, and national levels of the sorority. As a member of Jackson (MS) Alumnae Chapter, she has served on its Executive Board for many years in elected and appointed positions; she is most proud of her tenure as 2002-2004 chapter president. Orbra is known for her service as a member of regional leadership (Music Director for regional conferences, committee chair/member and trainer) under six regional directors and appointments by three national presidents to be a member of the National Arts And Letters Commission where you will now find her name in governing documents showing the musical scores reproduced by her, in 2014. She was honored to have assisted with the sorority’s 100th year centennial celebrations, in 2013 managing logistics and helping the National Choir Director with more than 500 voices in the Choir. Since then she has been honored to serve as National Choir Director for the sorority’s 2015 and upcoming 2017 national convention. Orbra also served as Advisor to the Gamma Psi Chapter at Tougaloo College from 1989 to 2013 with welcoming more than 200 collegiate initiates into the sorority. For more than 40 years, anyone attending Cade Chapel M.B. Church would be subject to seeing Orbra in action especially with her music ministry. At Cade, she has served as Youth Department Director, Sunday School Teacher, Choir Director, choir member, and soloist. Her religious affiliation does not just stop at her church but evident through her many years of involvement with the GMBSC Adult Choir, Youth Choir, Youth Regional Choirs, and basically any opportunity granted her to speak or sing about the goodness of God. Since 2016, she proudly serves as General Secretary of the Music & Worship Arts Auxiliary, under the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. Herman U. Porter, Sr. is Orbra’s college sweetheart and they have been married for 43 years. They are the proud parents of four grown children: Jacob (wife - LaTonya), Stella, Herman Jr (wife Miranda) and Debra. She is affectionately called “Granny” by their nine grandchildren: Stephon, Isaiah, Harmony, Jasmine, Hayley, James, Amaiyah, Mackenzie, and Xavion. Orbra’s personal mantra: “I Live to Love and Help Others.”

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Frankye Adams Johnson

In the summer of 1964, Frankye Adams-Johnson was among a group of students who was selected to attend the pre-freshmen program at Tougaloo College. You might say she was plunged smack

dead into freedom heaven. It was during the 1964 Freedom Summer that she became part of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, got involved with the Freedom Schools, and began to conduct voter registration activities throughout Central Mississippi. She was so involved with Freedom Summer activities that the officials overseeing the pre-freshmen dismissed her from the second session of the program because they felt she was more consumed with the movement than her studies. Subsequently, as she got more involved as a college student, she was one of the original members of Tougaloo’s political action committee, a student political organization initiative created by student organizer Howard Spencer. In 1967, Johnson left Mississippi and moved to New York, where she became a member of the Black Panthers. She and

her sister were some of the first females to start and head up a branch of the Party, located in White Plains, New York. Community organizing consumed her life during the 1970s. During the 1980s, Johnson acquired two degrees and became a college professor, taught at various colleges in New York City, primarily at City College of CUNY. In the late 1990s, she moved back to Jackson, Mississippi, where she is currently teaching at Jackson State University. Over the years, she has done quite a bit of speaking and writing. One of her writing projects involves writing a novel and memoirs of those turbulent movement days. She is also a poet and fiction writer. Mrs. Johnson is the former chairwoman of the Veterans of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement, Inc. and currently is a member of the Board of Directors.

Dolores Lynch Williams

Dolores Lynch Williams was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. After completing another year at William H. Lanier High School, she prepared for the summer

but was impacted by the bravery of people who sought to challenge segregation in interstate travel. At the young age of 15, and after seeing so many signs of Jim Crow such as colored signs on water fountains, bus stations, bathrooms and various other places, she wanted to help pave the way for others. Churches, schools, colleges and libraries were also segregated. Dolores became a Freedom Rider when she was arrested for attempting to integrate Jackson’s public transportation system. On July 9, 1961, Dolores and 10 other young people were arrested at the Trailways bus station for “breach of peace”. Her parents were not allowed to see her and that was devastating! After her ar-

rest, she was given one year of probation. All that occurred in the summer of 1961 and began Dolores’s activism in the Jackson Civil Rights Movement. Dolores Lynch Williams is a former school teacher who remains dedicated to sharing with young people the importance of education and the importance of taking a stand against social injustice. She is the mother of four (4) beautiful daughters: Vickie, Valencia, Cheryl and Tekita. Her favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. It was such a dangerous time back then, but for such a time as this, the LORD has allowed me to be here to tell my story, so that HE may receive all the praise, honor and glory!

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Flonzie "Goodloe"Brown-Wright

Flonzie Brown-Wright, Best-selling Author, Civil Rights Trail Blazer and native of rural Farmhaven, Mississippi, is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Littie P. Brown. She and her brothers, Sydney and Frank, Jr., grew up in Canton, 16 miles west of her birthplace. Both parents, brothers and eldest son Edward, are deceased. She is the mother of two additional children, Cynthia, and Lloyd. She attended both public and private schools of Farmhaven and Canton, Mississippi. She received a Fain Fellowship and attended Tougaloo College in Tougaloo, Mississippi. Special courses included: PreLaw, Black History and Political Science. She graduated from the Institute of Politics at Millsaps College in Jackson and serve as Vice-president of the Institute where she taught “Grass-roots Organizing and Campaign Management.” She was inspired to become involved in the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement in 1963, just after the assassination of Medgar Evers, Field Secretary for the state NAACP. Her inspiration continues in a myriad of creative community initiatives across the country, where she lectures and provides motivational opportunities to a cross section of audiences. Her appointment to the U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), as an Investigator was confirmed in 1974. She retired from the EEOC

in 1989 with special citations, including the Chairman’s Service Award. is a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Jackson, MS. She was the first African American Female in 1968 to be elected to a public office in Mississippi since and perhaps pre-Reconstruction. The position of Election Commissioner allowed her to correct many voting injustices. She appointed and trained numerous African Americans to conduct elections, many of whom still continue to serve. In 1994, she authored and published her first book, “Looking Back to Move Ahead”. In 1999, the publication became a Best-seller for an Independent Author. The book chronicles her growing up years in a small rural Mississippi town. It also focuses on the involvement of scores of unrecognized heroes and sheroes who were similarly involved in the civil rights movement in the 1960’s and 1970’s in Canton, Madison County and the state of Mississippi. She knew and worked with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and many other humanitarian activists, both locally and nationally. She is the recipient of more than 400 Community Service Awards including special honors from LeMoyne College in Syracuse, NY and an honor at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. She is listed in “Who’s Who Among Black Americans”, 1994/95 edition, and is a member of the National Association of Female Executives. She is among a number of prestigious African Americans listed in “Who’s Who Among Black Mississippians.” She is President and CEO of FBW & Associates, Incorporated of Jackson, MS, a free lance marketing consultant firm, and is founder of The Flonzie B. Wright Scholarship Fund, a fund designed to encourage students to stay in school. Since its inception, the fund has provided more than $40,000.00 in scholarship incentives to many students. During the summer of ’97, she participated in filming a documentary, “Standing on My Sisters’ Shoulders”, sponsored by the

University of Mississippi and produced by Sadoff Productions. This award winning film focuses on a number of women, both Black and White, who were involved in the Southern Civil Rights Movement. She and others were honored for this production at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. She was featured in the nationally acclaimed Purpose Magazine, the January 1998 edition and Tomorrow’s South, the September 1999 edition. In April 1999, she produced a Video Documentary, “And Before I’ll Be Your Slave”. This docudrama is a testament to her ancestors and shares many stories which have impacted her life. She is featured and served as an advisor to Jennifer Cheeks-Collins also of Canton, in her publication, “Black America Series, Madison County, MS” In October 2008, she released, “Standing Tall in Tough Times” on DVD. Among other interviews, her parents tell of their challenges because of her involvement in civil rights. Included also is her August 2008 Keynote Speech in Dayton, Ohio the night now President Barack Obama accepted the Democratic Party’s Presidential Nomination. From 2005-2010, she served Miami University in Middletown, Ohio as Student Affairs Scholar in Residence where she cowrote and taught a new curriculum, “Black Issues in Higher Education.” Subsequently, she served the university as an Adjunct Professor. In 2011, she accepted the appointment as Co-Event Director for the 50th Anniversary of the Mississippi Freedom Riders Reunion. Her excellent skills in assisting with the planning and execution were demonstrated in the success of this historical celebration. She was recently appointed as a Commissioner at Tougaloo College by President Beverly Hogan to assist in promoting the celebration of a number of civil rights events culminating in 2014. Even though her travels have been extensive and her achievements many, she simply refers to herself as: “Just a Country Girl from Mississippi who loves the Lord and ALL people.”

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MYA'S CORNER:

Be My Valentine BY JAMYA BELL

ello! I’m back! Today, I will be writing about Valentine’s Day. I’m really excited because that’s my birthday, February 14th, and I’m glad it is. To some people, Valentine’s Day really isn’t a big deal, and they don’t even consider it a holiday, but to me, it’s a very important day! First of all, I was born on that day, and second, it’s the month of love and romance. Even though we should show love every day of every month of the year, this month is designated to do just that with a special day set aside to show special love. If you have a special someone in your life, you may get the chocolate and teddy bears, depending on whatever kind of person they are. If you don’t have a special someone, it’s okay. It’s not always about having a man/boyfriend. Please - and I mean please - don’t think that you need a boyfriend to be pretty. Know that you are always beautiful and loved no matter what. You don’t need a boy to let you know that you are beautiful. You have to know that you are beautiful first. Also, you can always get chocolate from family members. Besides having a boy in your life, you can have Jesus. He’s a boy too and He loves us more than we know. Just remember that you are beautiful. I will be 14 this year and I am so excited! Happy Valentine’s Day and I hope your day is filled with love and affection, and chocolate!

From Mom:

Happy birthday, my sweet girl! You are growing smarter and more beautiful with each day. I am watching you blossom before my very eyes and I love you so much. You are my special Valentine’s gift every year and I am so proud of you! I love you, sweet girl! JaMya Elisabeth Bell (Mya, for short) is a native of Crystal Springs, Mississippi, and currently lives in Gluckstadt, Mississippi. She loves to sing, act, cook and draw, and her favorite sports are basketball and track. In addition to stage performances, she has appeared on the TV show “Nashville” and the film “Soul Damage.” She is the daughter of Woman to Woman with Joanne’s founder and CEO, Joanne Bell. PHOTO CREDIT: GRAPHICSTOCK

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Roasted Chilean Sea Bass BY CHEF NATE COLEMAN

You'll need:

Valentine’s Day is near and this is a great dish you can make for that special someone. It’s really easy and the total cook time is about 15 minutes, which gives you more time to enjoy each other’s company.

6 oz white wine 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 medium shallot, finely chopped 3 T fresh lemon juice and zest of one lemon 3 T unsalted butter 2 T grape seed oil, or other oil like olive oil with a high smoke point 2 pounds Chilean sea bass filets about 1½" thick, skin removed 4 cups fresh spinach 1 lb. peeled, deveined, tail on shrimp (size 8-12) 2 large tomatoes, cut in quarters 1 T chopped basil Salt and pepper to taste Heat your oven to 450 degrees. Heat an ovenproof pan on high heat and add your olive oil or grapeseed oil. Heat the oil until it starts to shimmer. Dry the sea bass thoroughly and season with salt and pepper and a dash of chopped basil leaf. Add the filets to the hot pan and sear them on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side until both sides are crisp and golden on both sides. Remove the pan from the stove and move to the hot oven. Cook about 5 minutes in the oven until sea bass is cooked just through. Remove the pan from the oven with a spatula then remove sea bass from the pan and let rest. To the hot pan add a handful of the raw spinach and sauté in the seasoned oil until spinach is lightly wilted. In a separate pan, add melted butter over medium heat. Place seasoned shrimp into pan and sauté for 2 minutes, then place in oven for 3 to 5 minutes until shrimp are cooked through. Toss quartered tomatoes in oil and lightly season with salt and pepper. Place tomatoes in a pan and place in the oven for 6 to 8 minutes. For the sauce, place white wine, garlic, shallots, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a pan and bring to a boil on the stove top at medium heat. Continue cooking until liquid is reduced by half. Reduce heat to low and whisk in 1 tablespoon of butter at a time. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place wilted spinach in the middle of the plate, then sea bass on top. Drizzle with the lemon butter sauce and top with shrimp. Spoon roasted tomatoes to the side of the plate.

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