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The Mississippi Link Congratulates Scott Colom – AP declares democratic victory in Mississippi U.S. Senate Race

By Othor Cain, Contributing Writer, Mississippi has made history. Democrat Scott Colom has defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in one of the most closely watched U.S. Senate races in the state’s modern political history, delivering […]

A New Chapter in Mississippi History 

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By H Ralph Samuels, Jr., A new chapter was written and published for the Mississippi history books and for the first time in a very long time Our State will have a different look While […]

Mississippi at a crossroads: 145 years in the making – Scott Colom leads in an uncalled Senate race that could make history

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By Dr. Edelia J. Carthan, Contributing Writer, The Mississippi Link, Mississippi is once again standing at a crossroads, with a U.S. Senate election that could change the state’s political history. Nearly a week after the […]

Helping African American Children to Be Prideful and Purposeful During These Times

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By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D., President Emeritus, Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio, I am an African American man who was born, raised and nurtured a long time ago. The sand in my hourglass is […]

145 years later, Mississippi stands at the crossroads of history: Election Day tells us that regardless of the final count, Mississippi is not Red or Blue: It is Purple! – Democrats capture both chambers of Congress as Scott Colom’s historic Senate challenge puts Mississippi’s political future in focus

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, The American people went to the polls Tuesday, November 3, and sent a message that could be felt from Washington, D.C. to the Mississippi Delta. Rising grocery prices, […]

From Michigan to Mississippi: Journalists examine voting rights, rising costs and the future of democracy

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, Just days before Americans headed to the polls for the November 3 midterm elections, six journalists from across the country gathered to discuss the issues weighing on voters […]

Parents of 1-year-old fatally shot by police protest at Mississippi Attorney General’s Office

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By Sophie Bates, Associated Press, The parents of a 1-year-old boy who was shot and killed by a police officer in Mississippi led a protest Monday at the office of the state’s attorney general, who […]

‘Get out the Vote Live Remote’ at Congressman Thompson’s Jackson Headquarters: Every Vote Matters: Mississippi is Counting on You!

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Submitted by: Rasheda Bell, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Congressman Bennie Thompson is known for his steadfast commitment to civil liberties, his courage in standing up for Mississippians’ progress, and his local fish fries that bring constituents […]

The Mississippi Link’s unwavering stance for “Truth” tickles my spine

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, When you want to discover the truth, read The Mississippi Link Newspaper, the publication that promotes ethics and fairness for potential community readers. Newswriting standards fused with the […]

Colom rallies at home in Columbus with another groundbreaking VIP – Two days after her birthday, Vice President Kamala Harris stumps for Scott Colum in Columbus

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Oh, what a night! Well over a thousand souls descended on the Columbus High School gymnasium – Home of the Falcons – to rally for Columbus native Scott Colom is […]