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Commentary: Is Medicaid expansion truly on the table? – The best interests of all Mississippians not the norm, 2024 Legislative session could change that

By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, It’s innately informative that 418,233 Mississippians, nearly 51% of voters, chose to reelect the incumbent governor – Jonathan Tate Reeves – as our state ranks #49 overall in health care […]

Jackson City Council approves measures to tackle homelessness and enhances city governance

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Editor, In a significant development during the special council meeting February 13, 2024, at City Hall, the Jackson City Council took decisive steps to address key issues facing the city, […]

Jackson’s own Meredith Coleman McGee has done it again – Billie Holiday: Jazz Singer, her 13th book in 11 years; and 2024 is just starting

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, The Book Release Party, hosted by the author at her South Jackson home, January 27, 2024, was uplifting, inspiring and deeply informative. Meredith Coleman McGee is a treasure, and to […]

Tabitha Brown’s book tour ignites passion in Jackson with a record-breaking event

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D, Editor, In an evening that will be etched in the hearts of many, Jackson, Mississippi welcomed Tabitha Brown, the New York Times Bestselling author of “Feeding the Soul,” to the […]

In Memoriam: Tributes pour in for host, activist Joe Madison

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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent, Tributes continued to pour in throughout Friday for Joe Madison, the talk show host, activist and philanthropist known as “The Black Eagle.” After a lengthy bout with […]

State House trailblazer from Deovolente hailed as ‘one in a million’ – Her portrait, the first of a woman to hang in the State Capitol

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By Gail H.M. Brown, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Many are still buzzing about “A Night of Jubilee” held Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, in honor of the retired history-making Rep. Alyce Griffin Clarke after 38 hard-working years […]

Empowering in 2024: NNPA Conference concludes with praise, prominent sessions and invigorating outlook

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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent, The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) concluded its 2024 annual Mid-Winter Training Conference January 27 at the B Ocean Resort and Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where […]

Zero-sum mentality pervasive and expanding in America – The browning of this country has pivoted the shrinking white majority to all or nothing mode. Deep down, despite being a country of immigrants, they believe America is theirs.

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Many times, The Mississippi Link newspaper and other members of The Black Press have written about what is typically referred to as the browning of America. Other media outlets have […]

Convening of the JXN People’s Assembly – 2024 kicks off with the voice of the people heard and documented for Jackson priorities

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Nearly two hundred gathered at our Mississippi Civil Rights Museum January 13, 2023, to participate in developing priorities for Jackson in the new year. Numerous speakers weighed in as participants […]

Jackson Indie Music Week: A resounding success in celebrating Mississippi’s music

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D, Contributing Writer, Jackson Indie Music Week, a dynamic celebration of Central Mississippi’s independent music scene, recently concluded its ninth edition with unprecedented success. This week-long festival, held from January 7 […]