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[ January 28, 2026 ] 90th Birthday Celebration Honoring Murlene Terry Taylor Local
[ January 28, 2026 ] Commentary: Threateners-In-Chief -Trump joins a short list of President’s who directly threatened American citizens National
[ January 28, 2026 ] Crump and Obama are the Top Black News Makers of the 21st Century National
[ January 21, 2026 ] A Conservation with Kamala Harris in Jackson, Mississippi Local
[ January 21, 2026 ] 35th Annual Dr. M.L.K., Jr. Prayer Breakfast echoes the long, unfinished fight for social justice and equality Local

90th Birthday Celebration Honoring Murlene Terry Taylor

By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, Inclement weather on Saturday, January 24, 2026, resulted in various events throughout the city and state being cancelled or rescheduled but the birthday celebration for Murlene Terry Taylor preceded without a […]

A Conservation with Kamala Harris in Jackson, Mississippi

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By James Hampton III, Guest Writer, On January 14th, 2026, the newly renovated Thalia Mara Hall in downtown Jackson, MS hosted its first event post re-opening, “A Conversation with Kamala Harris”. The 49th vice president […]

35th Annual Dr. M.L.K., Jr. Prayer Breakfast echoes the long, unfinished fight for social justice and equality

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, The third Monday in January – Martin Luther King Jr. Day – is a federal holiday in the United States. The life and legacy of King, one of […]

Jackson Mayor John Horhn delivers formal apology to civil rights icon Hezekiah Watkins

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The Mississippi Link Newswire, Mayor John Horhn delivered a formal public apology on behalf of the City of Jackson to civil rights icon Hezekiah Watkins during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast Celebration, […]

Legislative Black Caucus opens new Session with prayer

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Close to one hundred gathered to participate in and observe the annual Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus Prayer Vigil, Thursday, January 8, 2026, on the steps of the Mississippi Capitol. These […]

A call to action

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A Celebration of Unity: The 2025 Kwanzaa Celebration

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Special to The Mississippi Link, On the evening of December 26, 2025, the air was filled with anticipation and warmth as families gathered at the Two Mississippi Museums for the annual Kwanzaa celebration hosted by […]

Commentary: “There’s a Leak in This Old Building” – Welcoming 2026 recalling a tremendous song and the painful truths of present-day America

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Tarrian LaShun Pace was the founding member of The Anointed Pace Sisters, known the world over – gospel royalty. Born in Atlanta, she left this earthly world in 2022, having […]

Commentary: Yes, I live in Jackson and I love Jackson – Despite the state’s lack of love for Jackson and our many issues – listen to Jacksonians

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Even with suffocating oppression and racism, and despite all of Jackson’s issues, Jacksonians love Jackson. Combing streets, offices, and businesses – South, West, East, and North – speaking to women […]

New Hope Baptist Church & RECH Foundation provides Christmas Giveaway

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, When community comes together, bridges are closed and merriment occurs. That’s what happened Sunday, December 21st at New Hope Baptist Church’s R. B. Cooper Gymnasium, 5202 Watkins Dr. […]