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Gala to honor 5 native Mississippians

By Shanderia K. Posey Editor With plans to celebrate the accomplishments of five African-American women celebrities native to Mississippi, the first Boss Lady Diamond Gala is set for 6 p.m. Oct. 8, at the Mississippi […]

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Black Press visits new black museum

By Jackie Hampton Publisher Thousands of visitors are expected to attend the grand opening of the National Museum of African-American History and Culture Sept. 24; however, members of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, also known […]

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Win passes to see When the Bough Breaks

From staff reports The Mississippi Link invites readers to win run-of-engagement passes to see the new film When the Bough Breaks starring Morris Chestnut and Regina Hall. All you have to do is correctly answer […]

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Legendary actor Gene Wilder dead at 83

Wire Service Reports STAMFORD, Connecticut — Gene Wilder, an actor whose work with Mel Brooks and Richard Pryor made him one of the most popular stars of the 1970s and whose memorable portrayals of neurotics […]

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Bobby Rush signs to Rounder Records

New album slated for Sept. 16 release The Mississippi Link Newswire Naming one’s album after a song titled “Porcupine Meat” may seem a little unusual – unless, of course, you’re Bobby Rush, who earned his […]

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STRUT kids fashion show set

Event to benefit sickle cell disease research By Shanderia K. Posey Editor There’s going to be some serious strutting down the runway Aug. 14, as the Cure Sickle Cell Foundation debuts its children’s fashion show […]

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Levert receives Jackson Music Award

By Stephanie R. Jones Contributing Writer Mississippi is the home of blues music but this past weekend several genres – gospel, R&B and jazz – were showcased during the Jackson Music Awards Association’s annual recognition […]