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Commentary: “There’s a Leak in This Old Building” – Welcoming 2026 recalling a tremendous song and the painful truths of present-day America

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Tarrian LaShun Pace was the founding member of The Anointed Pace Sisters, known the world over – gospel royalty. Born in Atlanta, she left this earthly world in 2022, having […]

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Thomas H. Watkins an icon of The Black Press transitioned December 19, 2025

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The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) is saddened by the passing of one of our icons in the NNPA publishing industry. Publisher Thomas H. Watkins. As a former NNPA Chairman and publisher of the New […]

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Commentary: Yes, I live in Jackson and I love Jackson – Despite the state’s lack of love for Jackson and our many issues – listen to Jacksonians

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Even with suffocating oppression and racism, and despite all of Jackson’s issues, Jacksonians love Jackson. Combing streets, offices, and businesses – South, West, East, and North – speaking to women […]

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New Hope Baptist Church & RECH Foundation provides Christmas Giveaway

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, When community comes together, bridges are closed and merriment occurs. That’s what happened Sunday, December 21st at New Hope Baptist Church’s R. B. Cooper Gymnasium, 5202 Watkins Dr. […]

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Medgar Evers Library presents Holiday Christmas Bash and prods ongoing, active involvement for Young to Senior Adults

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Medgar Evers Library charmed young to senior adults with a spirit of compassion Thursday, December 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Adults were honored with a holiday […]

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Sex Discrimination Suit trudges forward – Plaintiff Debra Mays Jackson, former VP and Chief of Staff at JSU, prevails against IHL appeal

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, After nine years in various positions within Jackson Public Schools, including Principal at Forest Hill High School, Debra Mays Jackson became Vice President of Hinds Community College. After four years […]

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Top JPS official leaves to lead Atlanta charter school network

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By Devna Bose, Mississippi Today, Michael Cormack, deputy superintendent of Jackson Public Schools, is leaving the district to lead a network of charter schools in Atlanta. Cormack was Superintendent Errick Greene’s first hire in 2019, […]

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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump’s leadership extends beyond courtroom

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By Stacey Brown, Black Press USA, Senior National Correspondent, In an America shaped once again by racial hostility and the rollback of diversity protections under the Trump administration, renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump continues […]

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From Legality to Illegality: How the Trump Administration Is Reclassifying Lawful Immigrants as “Unauthorized” – Redefining citizenship sends a clear message about who belongs and who doesn’t belong

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Since taking office, the Trump administration has targeted even lawful immigrants with recognized protections; and is pushing them into a category of “unauthorized.” This strategy accelerated after an Afghan refugee […]

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In Memoriam: Rod Paige, nation’s first African American to serve as secretary of education, dies at 92

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By Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press, Rod Paige, an educator, coach and administrator who rolled out the nation’s landmark No Child Left Behind law as the first African American to serve as U.S. education secretary, died […]

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