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Mr. Chairman – Willie Simmons – A proven leader, learning early in life on a farm in Utica, Mississippi

By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, As a proven leader, Commissioner Willie Simmons has a rich history that began on a farm in Utica, Mississippi. Sitting with him in his office on N. West Street in […]

Iconic R&B group New Edition to be inducted into NAACP Image Awards Hall of – Fame Frankie Beverly to receive Lifetime Achievement Award

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Editor, A monumental announcement emerged today from the NAACP and BET. The illustrious Grammy-nominated New Edition is set to be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame at […]

Beverly Wade Hogan: A trailblazer in higher education and advocate for change

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Editor, As Women’s History Month unfolds, we turn our attention to remarkable Black women whose impacts have reshaped society. Dr. Beverly W. Hogan stands out as a paragon of such […]

From Jerusalem to Jericho: straight through to Jackson – Job Posting: seeking republican legislators who demonstrate belief in the gospels

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, According to the Gospel of Luke in the Holy Bible – New Standard Version – a lawyer questioned Jesus about inheriting eternal life. Jesus, as He always does for those […]

Bloody Sunday never forgotten – 59th Anniversary Jubilee – a commemoration, more akin to a pilgrimage

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By Christopher Young Contributing Writer, Merriam-Webster says a pilgrimage is a journey of a pilgrim, especially one to a shrine or sacred place. And so it was Sunday, March 3, 2024, as thousands gathered on […]

Marching for change – The Poor People’s Campaign rallies in Mississippi for justice and equity

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Editor , On Saturday, March 2, the streets near the Smith Robertson Museum resonated with powerful voices and determined footsteps as the Poor People’s Campaign March commenced, rallying to the […]

A call to action: Influential voices speak out on Palestinian rights

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Editor, The impactful event at the International Museum of Muslim Cultures on March 1, co-hosted by Socrates Garrett and Emad Al-Turk and sponsored by We Believe Digital and the Museum, […]

Lynch Creek flooding back on front burner – Citizens speaking out at community meeting presented by new District 3 Supervisor

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Black’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church hosted a community meeting on March 5, 2024, presented by new District 3 Supervisor Deborah Butler-Dixon. The meeting was scheduled from 6-7 p.m. but lasted […]

Bridging the gap – Secretary Becerra and Congressman Thompson’s collaborative efforts to enhance rural health held at Tougaloo College

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Editor, In a significant move to demonstrate the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to improving the health and well-being of rural communities, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra visited Tougaloo […]

Farish Street Baptist Church celebrates “African Americans and the Arts”

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By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, Farish Street Baptist Church, pastored by Reverend Hickman M. Johnson, held its final 2024 celebration of Black History Month Sunday, February 25. The theme for the celebration, “African Americans and the […]