By Shanderia K. Posey Editor Coming upon the 11th year of having the annual 5K Walk, Run and Ride, Cure Sickle Cell Foundation co-founder, Dee Nixon, has come to a disheartening realization – “This past […]
By Janice K. Neal-Vincent Contributing Writer Brainstorming on the care nurse midwives once provided to women and babies decades ago took place at the Smith Robertson Museum Sept. 17, during the Scott Ford House Midwifery […]
By Jackie Hampton Publisher Thousands of visitors are expected to attend the grand opening of the National Museum of African-American History and Culture Sept. 24; however, members of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, also known […]
By Chinyere Brown Special to The Mississippi Link Emphasizing the importance of voting in the black community, a six part interactive voter education series was launched at Tougaloo College Sept. 15. Sponsored by the Reuben […]
By Shanderia K. Posey Editor Hinds County District 1 Supervisor Robert Graham officially announced his candidacy for Jackson mayor Sept. 15, on the steps of the Hinds County Circuit Courthouse. Graham’s campaign is banking on […]
Letter to the editor Earlier last week, Jimmie Gates (The Clarion-Ledger) covered the story of Patricia Brown, who was sentenced to life without parole for a single rock of cocaine. This shocking sentence was possible […]
From staff reports The Jackson community continues to mourn the loss of WJTV-TV reporter Melanie Dotson, 22, who died Sept. 16. Described as a young and promising reporter, Dotson was an alumna of Tougaloo College […]
Habitat for Humanity, Nissan mark 10 Years of partnership Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area has been granted $84,000 as part of a donation from Nissan North America to help families across the country secure […]
The Mississippi Link Newswire The Jackson State football team looked to pick up its first win of the season, but the Tigers were unable to “Protect their House” (the team’s new motto for home games), […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A black police officer shot an armed black man at an apartment complex Tuesday, authorities said, prompting angry street protests late into the night. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department tweeted that demonstrators […]
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