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Finally, a long-term contract to Richard’s Disposal: 4-3 vote prevailed over the antics and dysfunction of City Council

By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, After years without a long-term solid waste collection and hauling contract, Jackson City Council voted 4-3 at Tuesday’s special meeting for the city to execute a contract with Richard’s Disposal, […]

Rankin NAACP hosts another town hall on police brutality – Call for action against Sheriff Bryan Bailey amidst Goon Squad sentencing this week

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Fifty residents gathered at the Brandon Library, 1475 W. Government Street, from 6:30-8 p.m. on March 19, 2024, to renew the call for the removal of the Rankin County Sheriff […]

Black Press Week galvanizes advocacy, celebrates legacy and mobilizes voters

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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent, In a stirring celebration of 197 years of unwavering advocacy, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) convened for Black Press Week to celebrate the March 16, 1827, […]

Free Palestine rally at the Capitol – Mississippi for Palestine speaks out as two bills seek to restrict free speech

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, The United States’ support for Israel has been unwavering since its inception 75 years ago. The aid the United States provides to Israel eclipses aid to all other countries and […]

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

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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 […]