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Is Donald Trump A Friend to African American Males? Come On Man!
By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. This is a question that is so ridiculous for even asking. We know the answer is a resounding no. What could the former president offer Black men like me […]
News
New Vineyard Church hosts Annual Pink Out Sunday Service to raise Breast Cancer Awareness – The featured speaker is a 14-year survivor
By Gail H.M. Brown, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, New Vineyard Church of South Jackson held its annual Pink Out Service Sunday, Oct. 20, aiming to increase awareness about breast cancer during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. […]
Local
Sandra McLin Breast Cancer survivor for almost two years – arose to her wakeup call
By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, On a warm night in February 2023, Sandra McLin was lying in bed thinking about her mammogram which she needed to schedule. She then proceeded to examine her […]
National
Harris Campaign pushes ahead as Election Day nears
By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, With just two weeks remaining until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris continues to ramp up her campaign efforts, gaining momentum in what is shaping up to be […]
National
Harris and Obama rally voters as Election Day nears – A plan for Black men and America’s future
By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, With 18 days left until Election Day on November 5, Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is in full swing, marked by a flawless execution and strategic media outreach. […]
Local
House and Senate minority leaders convene 3rd TANF hearing – Hearing titled – Poverty in Mississippi: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, At least 75 people filled Room 115 at the Mississippi Capitol October 15, 2025, to discuss the state’s TANF program. Legislators, policy experts, leaders of multi-state anti-poverty organizations, reform advocates […]
Local
We Understand the Assignment – women’s pre-election pep rally featuring Rita Brent
By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, A diversified turnout of women showed up at Hal and Mal’s Restaurant and participated in a pep rally in the Red Room for the purpose of voter involvement […]
National
Magic Johnson backs Harris as campaign intensifies
By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, With just 25 days remaining until what many are calling the most crucial election of our lifetime, Vice President Kamala Harris is ramping up her campaign for president, […]
Local
All eyes on historic Farish Street Baptist Church – Reverend Eric D. Williams installed as 7th senior pastor in church’s 131-year history
By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Reverend Eric D. Williams installed as 7th Senior Pastor in the churches 131-year history. Oh, what a weekend it was; a mix of joy, reverence and tradition as Reverend Eric […]