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Commentary: Obligations of Democracy – A free press, voting, and more

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Watchdog. I just love that word. It embodies caring, monitoring, being watchful – like the unheralded role of guardian. In our representative democracy, the free press serves as a watchdog. […]

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Unity versus Division – Reflections at the 25th Anniversary of 9/11

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Everyone remembers where they were and what they were doing when the news filled our collective screens, America as an institution was under attack. The attacks on The World Trade […]

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Commentary: Love Beyond Degree – Does it boil down to a lack of ability, or is it far worse?

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, The path is clear. Presidential candidates proclaim their positions on the issues, solidify their platform, try to convince voters they love America, and promise change – always seeking support – […]

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Legislative Black Caucuses from Mississippi and Tennessee Gather

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By Dr. Phyllis Qualls, Guest Writer, Members of the Legislative Black Caucus from Mississippi and Tennessee joined together to present issues in their respective state legislatures. During the panel discussion the legislators stressed the importance […]

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Do not count on your neighbor to vote. You must vote, too.

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By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D., President Emeritus, Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio, We are our brother’s and sister’s keeper. That is a timeless phrase that we have heard over the years. Looking out for […]

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Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center’s CEO earns one of Community Health’s highest national honors

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The Mississippi Link Newswire, The Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center (JHCHC) is proud to announce that it’s Chief Executive Officer Dr. Jasmin O. Chapman has received the prestigious National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) Lifetime […]

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Commentary: The daily swing of his wrecking ball

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“Upside down. Boy, you turn me inside out, and ‘round and ‘round,” from Diana Ross’s hit written by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards. By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, It’s easy for shock and disbelief to […]

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Standards of excellence will always define Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. , President Emeritus, Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio, Like many of you, I went to an HBCU (Historically Black College and University) back in the day. Those were some […]

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Always on the cover – A reflection on the exceptional and enduring value of The Black Press

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, The Mississippi Link, Seeing America’s real racial truth – laid bare under the current president – is both jarring and informative. America has never truly or fully stopped viewing and […]

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Tony Parker’s Two Books on Law, Lynching, Freedom and Faith Tell One Complete Story in Two Different Perspectives

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, The Mississippi Link, Seeing America’s real racial truth – laid bare under the current president – is both jarring and informative. America has never truly or fully stopped viewing and […]

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