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10th Annual Sleep Out shines Light on Homelessness in Jackson

By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, Homelessness remains a significant issue in Mississippi, particularly in its capital city of Jackson. On Tuesday night, before Thanksgiving, Mississippi Move (MSMOVE), Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, and several […]

Runoff elections in Mississippi highlight state’s political and judicial dynamics

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, Will need pictures of Yemi Kings and Bridgette Morgan? And Jim Kitchens and Jennifer Brannin? The recent Mississippi runoff elections included several pivotal races that underscored the state’s […]

Commentary: Walmart ends diversity commitments as Trump policies stoke division

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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent, In 2020, following the global Black Lives Matter protests, Walmart pledged to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging. Its “Belonging” program promised associates they would “feel seen, […]

“The Many Faces of Alyce Griffin Clarke,” an exhibition opening

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, An occasion designed for a leader who stood tall for 38 years as the first African-American woman elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives, District 69, occurred at […]

Lord, we need you now – The Epistle of James says, “Faith without works is dead.” Truth is we are being outworked

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Sometimes writing is a joy, providing a real sense of satisfaction. Other times it can be an exercise in exhaustion. The worst part is when a thought, idea, or piece […]

Nissan celebrates the season of giving with donation to MadCAAP: The Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant provided Thanksgiving food boxes for MadCAAP client families

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The Mississippi Link Newswire, “Enriching people’s lives” is the global vision of Nissan and all its operating companies worldwide. Nissan supports this vision by helping to improve the quality of life in the communities where […]

Dick’s Place holds 75th Anniversary Reunion

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, In 1952 when Richard Anderson, Sr. constructed Dick’s Place in Clinton, Miss., he had no idea that it would still be around, let alone remain as the longest […]

Commentary: Long past catching a break – No willingness to lend a hand, just relentless piling on of Jackson from outside and inside

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Do you suppose it’s a coincidence that Republican state legislators and Republican elected officials in Mississippi are trying to exert control over the City of Jackson and Hinds County? Do […]

JPS hosts community forum for Lake Hico future

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By Leon Williams, Contributing Writer, On Monday evening at 6 p.m. the Jackson Public School District (JPS) hosted a community forum to discuss future planning for what was previously known as Lake Hico, originally built […]

Do Morals and Values matter anymore in The United States Of America?

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By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D., President Emeritus, Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio, Do what you want to do are lyrics from a song many years ago. It kind of speaks to having a loose […]