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[ April 15, 2026 ] Gladys Marie Johnson marks ‘Four Score’ in ageless style Local
[ April 15, 2026 ] Unforeseen consequences of a ban on Birthright Citizenship – In partnership with American Community Media – National Briefing Series National
[ April 15, 2026 ] Former Sharecropper Delen Lee remembers his mother’s love since childhood Local
[ April 8, 2026 ] Commentary: Mainstream Media shows us who they value – I can’t believe what you say, because I see what you do,” James Baldwin Local
[ April 8, 2026 ] Jackson’s Water Takeover: Control lost, questions raised, and a warning for Black cities nationwide Local

What would Dr. King say about Mississippi legislative priorities? – Priorities of white Republican lawmakers always from tired ole soil – not for all, just some

By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, On the January 5th edition of Mississippi Insights, WJTV’s Byron Brown aired parts of his interview with Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hoseman a month earlier, asking about legislative priorities. Hosemann began […]

A forward march for MLK in the new Trump era

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By April Ryan, BlackPressUSA.com, Today hits differently,” says Democratic Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett who decided to observe the National Martin Luther King Jr. holiday away from the 60th Presidential inauguration of Donald John Trump. A […]

States leading the way in racial progress ahead of Dr. Martin Luther King Day

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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Senior Correspondent, As the nation prepares to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, significant disparities remain between the income and employment rates of white and Black Americans. In response, WalletHub […]

Mississippi Impact Coalition holds press conference at Capitol – Family seeks answers after inmate brutally beaten at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, The Mississippi Impact Coalition held a press conference Thursday, January 9, 2025, in freezing temperatures on the South side of the Mississippi Capitol on behalf of the family of Mississippi […]

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. amidst uncertain times and troubles

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By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D., Contributing Writer, The life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a tapestry of courage, hope and enlightenment. His ongoing goal was to help other people. Dr. King was […]

Mississippi luminaries receive highest presidential honors – Presidential Medal of Freedom and Presidential Citizens Medal awarded to Mississippi’s own

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, When the time came this last week to present what are traditionally thought of as end-of-term awards, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. rose to the occasion, honoring many substantial people […]

Two Mississippians among those killed in New Orleans terror attack

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By Crystal Tisme and The Associated Press, Two Mississippians were among those killed in the New Year’s terror attack in New Orleans. Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday on social media that Matthew Tenedorio and Nikyra […]

‘Our country ignored Africa,’ Jimmy Carter said. He didn’t

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By Cara Anna, Associated Press, Jimmy Carter was the first U.S. president to make a state visit to sub-Saharan Africa. He once called helping with Zimbabwe’s transition from white rule to independence “our greatest single […]

Dismantled DEI Act died in 118th Congress – Republican Bill to strip DEI from the Federal Government died, but only temporarily

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By Christopher Young , Contributing Writer, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, actions, and programs are about promoting opportunity for people who are historically marginalized in our country. It doesn’t take long to figure out […]

Limitless power paired with selfishness – What were they thinking? Any predictions as to how this decision will turn out?

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By Christopher Young , Contributing Writer, According to NBC News on December 17th, 49.8% (77,285,106) of votes in the presidential election were for President-elect Donald Trump, 48.3% (75,000,783) were for Vice-President Kamala Harris, and 1.7% […]