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[ November 13, 2025 ] Radio personality, ‘Sy Man,’ inspires students at Mississippi Valley State University Education
[ November 12, 2025 ] Mississippi NAACP marks 80 years of advocacy at 2025 State Convention and Freedom Fund Banquet Local
[ November 12, 2025 ] Kolors’ Mystique: Connecting likable African and Caribbean merchandise to Jackson and beyond Local
[ November 12, 2025 ] November 9th declared Cheryl W. Turner Day in the City of Jackson Local
[ November 5, 2025 ] The Night the Numbers changed: Election night victories Local

Dr. Jerry Young concludes tenure as NBCUSA, Inc. president – Dr. Boise Kimber elected as successor

By Jerlen Young, Guest Writer, During the 144th Annual Session to assumeional Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. (NBCUSA), held September 2-5, 2024, in Baltimore, Maryland, Dr. Jerry Young presided over his final session as president, concluding […]

Commentary: The Evangelical Predicament – When the branches of the tree make you question if the roots got switched

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Evangelism is believed to have come about in the 18th century, even though there is plenty of evidence of prior use of the word. “Evangelical largely described Christians who emphasized […]

Native Mississippi photographer Roy Lewis honored by NABJ

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By Hamil R. Harris, TriceEdneyWire.com, Roy Lewis has photographed iconic images across Black America for decades and his love for the lens was captured by Jet Magazine in 1964 when it published his photograph of […]

Douglas Macarthur Cotton walked the walk – Kosciusko native on the front lines challenging voter suppression well before Freedom Summer

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Recent emphasis has been placed on the 60th Anniversary of Freedom Summer, and justifiably so. Hundreds upon hundreds of volunteers, many of them white, joined African Americans in Mississippi with […]

Nissan and Habitat partner to drive the mission of helping local families achieve safe, affordable housing: Homeowner said, “God heard my prayers.”

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By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant and Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area (HFHMCA) marked a collaboration milestone with the completion of their first rehab home project in the tri-county area. A […]

Harris and Walz present united front on CNN

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz appeared together for their first joint interview on CNN Thursday night, sending a clear message about the strength and […]

Harris prepares to hit the campaign trail with Georgia bus tour amid intensifying presidential race

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, Vice President Kamala Harris is set to return to the campaign trail, marking a crucial moment in her presidential bid. She and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim […]

Commentary: Calling all good people – If only good people in Mississippi would stand up and speak out. Their silence paralyzes us.

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Each day here in Mississippi we see realities that just cannot be unseen. Jarring examples of injustice and inequity are just the norm here. Not that Mississippi is alone, per […]

Grandparents Really Do Matter 3rd Annual Luncheon fosters love, hope and encouragement in Jackson community

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Friends and members of the Jackson community assembled at Fresh Start Christian Church for Grandparents Really Do Matter 3rd Annual Luncheon Thursday, August 22, from 11:00 a.m. to […]

Fusion Coffeehouse pays tribute to jazz icon Billie Holiday with songs, music and biography

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, The iconic jazz singer, Billie Holiday (nicknamed “Lady Day” by her music partner, Lester Young), has stood out among many in the world of music since the beginning […]