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Rankin NAACP hosts another town hall on police brutality – Call for action against Sheriff Bryan Bailey amidst Goon Squad sentencing this week

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Fifty residents gathered at the Brandon Library, 1475 W. Government Street, from 6:30-8 p.m. on March 19, 2024, to renew the call for the removal of the Rankin County Sheriff […]

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Free Palestine rally at the Capitol – Mississippi for Palestine speaks out as two bills seek to restrict free speech

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, The United States’ support for Israel has been unwavering since its inception 75 years ago. The aid the United States provides to Israel eclipses aid to all other countries and […]

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Mr. Chairman – Willie Simmons – A proven leader, learning early in life on a farm in Utica, Mississippi

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, As a proven leader, Commissioner Willie Simmons has a rich history that began on a farm in Utica, Mississippi. Sitting with him in his office on N. West Street in […]

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Beverly Wade Hogan: A trailblazer in higher education and advocate for change

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Editor, As Women’s History Month unfolds, we turn our attention to remarkable Black women whose impacts have reshaped society. Dr. Beverly W. Hogan stands out as a paragon of such […]

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Marching for change – The Poor People’s Campaign rallies in Mississippi for justice and equity

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Editor , On Saturday, March 2, the streets near the Smith Robertson Museum resonated with powerful voices and determined footsteps as the Poor People’s Campaign March commenced, rallying to the […]

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

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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