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Expert testimony places race at the center of airport takeover trial

By Dr. Edelia J. Carthan, Contributing Writer, The first week of testimony in the federal trial challenging Mississippi’s 2016 airport takeover law, Senate Bill 2162, centered on one question: Why does the state want to […]

A JUNETEENTH TRIBUTE – Remembering Rep. William R. “Bo” Brown: The Man who wore many hats – A fighter who ‘stood tall,’ serving until the end

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By Gail H. Marshall Brown, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, This Juneteenth, The Mississippi Link pauses to remember State Rep. William R. “Bo” Brown (District 70), whose journey reflected community uplift and freedom. Brown served in the […]

Trudging forward in St. Thomas

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, The St. Thomas Community Association met Tuesday, June 9, 2026, with twenty-six in attendance. Association President Yolanda Wilson called the meeting to order, and a member shared a prayer. Wilson […]

Sixty Year Anniversary of James Meredith’s Walk Against Fear

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center’s Dr. Alferteen Harrison Auditorium was standing room only at 2PM, Thursday, June 4, 2026, for a deeply moving program marking the 60th Anniversary of […]

Mayor John Horhn issues statement on the passing of State Representative and Former City Councilman William “Bo” Brown

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The Mississippi Link Newswire, Mississippi State Representative, Bo Brown, District 70 died on Monday, June 8, 2026 after a lengthy illness. He had served as a representative of Dist. 70 for six years. He previously […]

Tulsa Race Massacre Descendants – Esteemed in Black pride, resistance, and resilience – Call for Reparations while fighting 105 years of racial destruction and injustice that killed 300 & destroyed a thriving community

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Following World War I, a resurgence of white supremacists flooded the country, giving rise to numerous lynchings and other acts of racially motivated violence. The Tulsa Race Massacre […]

Day of Action for Voting Rights – Evening Strategy Session at Mt. Helm

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, was a truly historic day in Jackson where the Mississippi State NAACP Conference called a “Day of Action for Voting Rights” – and had so many […]

“The Fight Is Far From Over” – Thousands rally in Jackson for Voting Rights across the South

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By Othor Cain, Contributing Writer, Jackson, Mississippi became the latest battleground in the ongoing fight for voting rights last week, as thousands of activists, clergy members, students, elected officials and national political voices gathered for […]

Returning to the Crime Scene: Black Mississippians and others rise again for voting rights

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By Othor Cain, Contributing Writer, The rally at the Old Mississippi Capitol carried the weight of history. For many gathered there, it felt like returning to the crime scene, standing on the same ground where […]

Senator Kamesha Mumford hosts a Women of Faith Legislative Luncheon

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By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, Senator Kamesha Mumford, MS Dist. 26, hosted a Women of Faith Legislative Update Luncheon, May 7, 2026, at Char Restaurant in Jackson. Senator Mumford was elected to her position in a […]