You were sheltered in your Catholic school because black kids whose catholic school was closed in the early 60s had to ride an old worn out bus to Yazoo City to attend the black Catholic School there. Catholics were as prejudice/racist as those in charge of our public schools. The bus left for Yazoo City at five in the morning and it was as late as 7pm when it arrived back in Vicksburg.
Not only were the schools segregated, so were the public swimming pools.
Nuns (all white) in Vicksburg who were teaching in the Catholic School for blacks, St. Mary's, would speak out against black public school children. When someone acted out, they were told, "Go to Temple (Public School) where ignorance and vulgarity are premitted. Catholic kids could not attend public sports activities and were cautioned about having black kids as friends. Please know that many of us were neighbors.
Many whites, as some of the bloggers on this site, have a problem with Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson. For blacks, these two men are the soldiers who marched with Dr. King. Risked their lives for black folks to enjoy certain freedoms that some here take for granted.
I challenge anyone who calles Al Sharpton a "Pimp" to listen to his daily show on MSNBC. Rev. Sharpton was the person who brought the attention to the Trayvon Martin case. Remember, it had been swept under the run. Zimmerman had not been arrested!
I also enjoyed reading your article. MS does have a long way to go as it relates to so many issues; however, MS has come a long way on so many issues. Our country has finally stepped up to the plate by acknowledging the WRONG things that were in violation of the RIGHTS of LGBT.
If people here and around the world would be totally honest, we would admit to having a friend, a family member, a teacher or someone in our close circle of people who is/was gay/lesbian. These are people we love. It's past time for a concerted effort to give our support.
I love the analogy of Little Johnny with his short legs being unable to jump over the hurdles. To add insult to injury, the coach has a priceless solution - Raise the BAR!
The State of Mississippi had another program during the 80s called Common Body of Knowledge (CBOK). This was an educational nightmare for children experiencing intellectual, behavioral, proverty, abuse (physical, sexual and emotional) and children from homes with parents/guardians who were absent during critical periods, i.e., meal and study time.
This population has not changed; if anything, it has grown larger. The No Child Left Behind model left more behind than it moved forward.
Now we are faced with Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The BAR is said to be tougher and higher. Seemingly we keep doing the same thing and expecting the outcome to be different.
"That's just some of the categories. Now who should be afraid of who.????"
Great question! Last week, one of the TV stations reported a Starbucks Coffee Shop located here in MS where armed patrons sat and drank coffee; This was a demonstration of their support for the NRA and MS's open carry law. The message was: we are not afraid.
What would have been the reaction if 10 armed 18yr old African-American males and two Hispanics - armed to the letter, walked in - sat and asked to be served coffee?
"For the first time public charter schools will be allowed to open in school districts rated D and F. And public charter schools can open in districts rate A, B or C........."
"Have you noticed just how many counties will not be able to purchase insurance through the exchange?"
What I did noticed was Gov. Bryants reactions to the Medicade Bill and his comfort with seeing thousands of people go without coverage. Thanks to some CEOs and medical people who were able to make him see how this move would hurt hospitals and clinics, also the private sector.
Many who have had the "Obamacar "experience with children being able to stay on their insurance until 26, coudln't be more pleased. The first of the new year will introduce that coverage where a person can not be denied coverage because of prexisting conditions.
Follow America's history with the attitudes and beliefs governing Medicare. Many hated it! Of course, Medicare had to be tweeked and those folks making the negative noise about "Obamacare" are now saying, "Leave my Medicare alone!"
"This article has absolutely nothing to do with Obamacare or any other insurance, but entirely on making first class facilities available, and why even drag arrogance, ignorance, and racism into it?"
The article is about Jackson becoming a "Health Care Economy" wherein people would come from far and near to take advantage of the wonderful services - not just buildings that we offer. GOV. Bryant's statement in this article also included his House Bill (1537) intended to "Help foster an environment for development....."
Arrogance is mentioned because of the exorbitant claims being made. Ignorance is not a bad word; It simply means that one does not understand. (Probably the reason you asked the question) Racism is mentioned because any system of health care depends heavily on insurance benefits. Since it is this Gov's plan to help other Republicans get rid of the Federal Program for Affordable Health Care, motives based on racism can not be ignored. We are a growing industry of poor people with a middle class that is becoming smaller and smaller.
Your assessment of what I wrote reminds me of a person seeing a beautiful cake with the desire of making this beautiful cake, but, does not know or care to know the ingredients it takes to make it beautiful!
My comments concerning this matter hasn't anything to do with UMC, Baptist or any of our hospitals or the doctors, nurses or other staff support. It's about our state's political climate; Those ideas and behaviors that are representative of arrogance, ignorance and racism.
With Mississippi's history on certain issues concerning women's health care , it will be a looooooong shot to think that anyone could think of us as being on the "cutting edge of medical care" as reported by Gov. Phyl Bryant.
One of our Gov's key missions is to get rid of "ObamaCare". Perhaps he is interested in this venture because it will be only the "HAVE S" who would have money for access to our medical system. This is the Republican way - That same thought process from Bryant that led to passage legislation for Charter Schools.
When we see a seasoned, well trained physicians from MS on national television shows talking about being kicked off of the State Board of Health's medical board because some politician thought that he was performing abortions - we are in deep crap. Remember the case of Dr. Carl Reddix, an African-American Obstertrician/Gynegologist who had practiced here in the state since the early 80s?
Before going out on this limb, let us begin the job of soul-searching and house-keeping.
justjess says...
@notmuch
"I was somewhat sheltered......."
You were sheltered in your Catholic school because black kids whose catholic school was closed in the early 60s had to ride an old worn out bus to Yazoo City to attend the black Catholic School there. Catholics were as prejudice/racist as those in charge of our public schools.
The bus left for Yazoo City at five in the morning and it was as late as 7pm when it arrived back in Vicksburg.
Not only were the schools segregated, so were the public swimming pools.
Nuns (all white) in Vicksburg who were teaching in the Catholic School for blacks, St. Mary's, would speak out against black public school children. When someone acted out, they were told, "Go to Temple (Public School) where ignorance and vulgarity are premitted. Catholic kids could not attend public sports activities and were cautioned about having black kids as friends. Please know that many of us were neighbors.
Many whites, as some of the bloggers on this site, have a problem with Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson. For blacks, these two men are the soldiers who marched with Dr. King. Risked their lives for black folks to enjoy certain freedoms that some here take for granted.
I challenge anyone who calles Al Sharpton a "Pimp" to listen to his daily show on MSNBC. Rev. Sharpton was the person who brought the attention to the Trayvon Martin case. Remember, it had been swept under the run. Zimmerman had not been arrested!
On From Emmett to Trayvon
Posted 16 August 2013, 1:56 p.m. Suggest removal
justjess says...
Eddie Outlaw, you wear a mean hat! I love it!
I also enjoyed reading your article. MS does have a long way to go as it relates to so many issues; however, MS has come a long way on so many issues. Our country has finally stepped up to the plate by acknowledging the WRONG things that were in violation of the RIGHTS of LGBT.
If people here and around the world would be totally honest, we would admit to having a friend, a family member, a teacher or someone in our close circle of people who is/was gay/lesbian. These are people we love. It's past time for a concerted effort to give our support.
Congratulations to you and Justin!!!
On I Do
Posted 15 August 2013, 10:50 p.m. Suggest removal
justjess says...
I love the analogy of Little Johnny with his short legs being unable to jump over the hurdles. To add insult to injury, the coach has a priceless solution - Raise the BAR!
The State of Mississippi had another program during the 80s called Common Body of Knowledge (CBOK). This was an educational nightmare for children experiencing intellectual, behavioral, proverty, abuse (physical, sexual and emotional) and children from homes with parents/guardians who were absent during critical periods, i.e., meal and study time.
This population has not changed; if anything, it has grown larger. The No Child Left Behind model left more behind than it moved forward.
Now we are faced with Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The BAR is said to be tougher and higher. Seemingly we keep doing the same thing and expecting the outcome to be different.
I think not!
On Common Core Isn’t a Silver Bullet
Posted 15 August 2013, 10:21 p.m. Suggest removal
justjess says...
@Knowledge06
"That's just some of the categories. Now who should be afraid of who.????"
Great question! Last week, one of the TV stations reported a Starbucks Coffee Shop located here in MS where armed patrons sat and drank coffee; This was a demonstration of their support for the NRA and MS's open carry law. The message was: we are not afraid.
What would have been the reaction if 10 armed 18yr old African-American males and two Hispanics - armed to the letter, walked in - sat and asked to be served coffee?
Think about it. Do a visual and report back.
Just asking.
On From Emmett to Trayvon
Posted 15 August 2013, 9:37 p.m. Suggest removal
justjess says...
Check this. I'm sure that it is a typo:
"For the first time public charter schools will be allowed to open in school districts rated D and F. And public charter schools can open in districts rate A, B or C........."
On Fact-checking Reeves at Neshoba
Posted 14 August 2013, 2:29 p.m. Suggest removal
justjess says...
@js1976
"Have you noticed just how many counties will not be able to purchase insurance through the exchange?"
What I did noticed was Gov. Bryants reactions to the Medicade Bill and his comfort with seeing thousands of people go without coverage. Thanks to some CEOs and medical people who were able to make him see how this move would hurt hospitals and clinics, also the private sector.
Many who have had the "Obamacar "experience with children being able to stay on their insurance until 26, coudln't be more pleased. The first of the new year will introduce that coverage where a person can not be denied coverage because of prexisting conditions.
Follow America's history with the attitudes and beliefs governing Medicare. Many hated it! Of course, Medicare had to be tweeked and those folks making the negative noise about "Obamacare" are now saying, "Leave my Medicare alone!"
On Health-care Economy Could Be Answer for Jackson
Posted 13 August 2013, 4:30 p.m. Suggest removal
justjess says...
@tsmith
"This article has absolutely nothing to do with Obamacare or any other insurance, but entirely on making first class facilities available, and why even drag arrogance, ignorance, and racism into it?"
The article is about Jackson becoming a "Health Care Economy" wherein people would come from far and near to take advantage of the wonderful services - not just buildings that we offer. GOV. Bryant's statement in this article also included his House Bill (1537) intended to "Help foster an environment for development....."
Arrogance is mentioned because of the exorbitant claims being made.
Ignorance is not a bad word; It simply means that one does not understand. (Probably the reason you asked the question)
Racism is mentioned because any system of health care depends heavily on insurance benefits. Since it is this Gov's plan to help other Republicans get rid of the Federal Program for Affordable Health Care, motives based on racism can not be ignored. We are a growing industry of poor people with a middle class that is becoming smaller and smaller.
Your assessment of what I wrote reminds me of a person seeing a beautiful cake with the desire of making this beautiful cake, but, does not know or care to know the ingredients it takes to make it beautiful!
On Health-care Economy Could Be Answer for Jackson
Posted 13 August 2013, 3:46 p.m. Suggest removal
justjess says...
My comments concerning this matter hasn't anything to do with UMC, Baptist or any of our hospitals or the doctors, nurses or other staff support. It's about our state's political climate; Those ideas and behaviors that are representative of arrogance, ignorance and racism.
On Health-care Economy Could Be Answer for Jackson
Posted 13 August 2013, 1:25 p.m. Suggest removal
justjess says...
With Mississippi's history on certain issues concerning women's health care , it will be a looooooong shot to think that anyone could think of us as being on the "cutting edge of medical care" as reported by Gov. Phyl Bryant.
One of our Gov's key missions is to get rid of "ObamaCare". Perhaps he is interested in this venture because it will be only the "HAVE S" who would have money for access to our medical system. This is the Republican way - That same thought process from Bryant that led to passage legislation for Charter Schools.
When we see a seasoned, well trained physicians from MS on national television shows talking about being kicked off of the State Board of Health's medical board because some politician thought that he was performing abortions - we are in deep crap. Remember the case of Dr. Carl Reddix, an African-American Obstertrician/Gynegologist who had practiced here in the state since the early 80s?
Before going out on this limb, let us begin the job of soul-searching and house-keeping.
On Health-care Economy Could Be Answer for Jackson
Posted 13 August 2013, 1:18 p.m. Suggest removal
justjess says...
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On Bryant Names 3 to Charter School Board
Posted 13 August 2013, 11:47 a.m. Suggest removal