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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Born enslaved in Maryland, Frederick Douglass later escaped to freedom and emerged as “the greatest orator of his day.” His provocative oratorical skills left many mesmerized that he […]

By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, The Honorable Mayor John Horhn held a Downtown Meet & Greet even Thursday July 3, 2025, at the Two Mississippi Museums, 222 North Street in Jackson. A large crowd of community […]

By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, The swearing-in of Mayor John Horhn and the Jackson City Council was held Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Jackson Convention Complex, where the Honorable Bennie G. Thompson presided. A large […]

By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, This weekend, Jackson didn’t just make history—it remembered, revived, and reclaimed it. Hosted by the Medgar & Myrlie Evers Institute in partnership with Mississippi Votes, the city welcomed […]

By Cynthia Maxie Milton, Contributing WriterContributor, Colleagues describe Grammy-winning guitarist Dexter Allen in two simple words: cool and wise. The way he showed up for a recent interview suggests those attributes—and more—have helped shape his path to success.  […]

By Leah Clark, Contributing Writer, Festivities were in full swing on Wednesday, June 18 as hundreds of children flocked to the Medgar Evers Library for live entertainment, music, games, food trucks, and special guests in […]

By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, In January 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment in the United States Constitution for national abolition of slavery was proposed by Congress. June 19th of that year was the day […]

By Cynthia Milton, Contributing Writer, There was a tangible feeling of anticipation and excitement in the air, at the Plant Venue, a warehouse turned event center off Baily Avenue in Jackson, where supporters of John […]

By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, State Senator John Horhn has been elected mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, following a decisive victory in the June 3 general election.  Horhn secured 66.99% of the vote, defeating […]

By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Jackson residents continue to be devastated with festering problems that have held them captive for decades. With the General Election for mayor rapidly approaching on June 3rd, many […]