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[ September 23, 2026 ] Commentary: Redistricting ‘Listening Session’ in The Pine Belt – “Kabuki Theater if I’ve ever seen it.” News
[ September 23, 2026 ] Absentee Voting at Hinds County Circuit Clerk’s Office vocalizes strong message: “If We Vote, We Win!” Local
[ September 23, 2026 ] Pam Confer brings Harmony Talks to Jackson Local
[ September 17, 2026 ] To Vote or Not to Vote demands attention at “Be Voter Ready” Event Local
[ September 17, 2026 ] Commentary: Scott Colom’s fight for Mississippi; why the Black vote could decide it Local

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

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]