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[ April 1, 2026 ] Women who carried the water and the fight honoring the intervenor plaintiffs in the Jackson water crisis Local
[ April 1, 2026 ] Commentary: Community Conversation in Gloster with Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus Local
[ April 1, 2026 ] Jackson’s concerned citizens meet with Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes to discuss Brinkley Middle School closing Local
[ March 25, 2026 ] Constance Slaughter-Harvey: breaking barriers and building a legacy of justice Local
[ March 25, 2026 ] Commentary – A Women’s History Month Profile: Annie L. Cooper Local

A call to action: Influential voices speak out on Palestinian rights

By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Editor, The impactful event at the International Museum of Muslim Cultures on March 1, co-hosted by Socrates Garrett and Emad Al-Turk and sponsored by We Believe Digital and the Museum, […]

Lynch Creek flooding back on front burner – Citizens speaking out at community meeting presented by new District 3 Supervisor

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Black’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church hosted a community meeting on March 5, 2024, presented by new District 3 Supervisor Deborah Butler-Dixon. The meeting was scheduled from 6-7 p.m. but lasted […]

Bridging the gap – Secretary Becerra and Congressman Thompson’s collaborative efforts to enhance rural health held at Tougaloo College

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Editor, In a significant move to demonstrate the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to improving the health and well-being of rural communities, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra visited Tougaloo […]

Farish Street Baptist Church celebrates “African Americans and the Arts”

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By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, Farish Street Baptist Church, pastored by Reverend Hickman M. Johnson, held its final 2024 celebration of Black History Month Sunday, February 25. The theme for the celebration, “African Americans and the […]

Pioneers of Progress: celebrating five figures in Black History from Mississippi

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Editor, Mississippi, a state with a deep and complex history, has been home to many influential African-American leaders who have made significant contributions to civil rights, politics, education and the […]

Visionary, mentor, scholar – meet Charles Henry Holmes, J.D. – Natchez born and raised to teach, inspire countless students in life and in law

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Dr. Holmes was both unassuming and confident as we walked from the parking lot to his second-floor office in Galloway Hall, on the grounds of historic Tougaloo College, for an […]

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 […]

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 […]