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[ September 10, 2026 ] McInnis challenges Valley community to choose excellence at Fall Convocation Education
[ September 10, 2026 ] MVSU B.B. King Day Symposium reveals new insights into his legacy – Many were surprised to learn that King embraced emerging music technologies long before today’s AI era Education
[ September 10, 2026 ] In Memory of Cassandra Wilson Local
[ September 10, 2026 ] A Tribute to Cassandra Wilson Local
[ September 10, 2026 ] Commentary: Love Beyond Degree – Does it boil down to a lack of ability, or is it far worse? National

Black History: A moment of reflection

By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, As we experience Black History 2025, we have an opportunity to look back at our ancestral roots, examine ourselves, and forge ahead. Holding on to our roots has […]

The Eagle Queen soars at ‘The Street’ during Black History Month – Tougaloo Concert Choir was a blessing at the filled-to-capacity Farish Street Baptist Church

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Farish Street Baptist Church’s cup was running over on Sunday, February 16, 2025, as programs continued celebrating Black History Month from the previous Sunday, February 9th, when honors were provided […]

Broken promises: a history of policies meant to help Black Americans – and their reversal

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, The United States has a long history of passing policies meant to support Black people, only to later overturn or undermine them. From land ownership in the 1600s […]

Hard rain falling – from the White House to Mississippi governor’s mansion – The willful collision of white supremacy and American values and progress

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, America is strapping in on a carnival ride – less like a Rollercoaster, more like a Tilt-A-Whirl ride that won’t come to a stop anytime soon. As Trump exerts his […]

Rep. Bennie Thompson hosts virtual town hall on Trump’s executive orders, urges action

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, Congressman Bennie Thompson hosted a virtual town hall Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 6:30 p.m. on his website, benniethompson.house.gov/live. The event provided an opportunity for residents to ask questions […]

Dr. Jamal Bryant’s 40-Day Target ‘Fast’ gains momentum

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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent, Dr. Jamal Bryant, the influential pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in metro Atlanta, is leading a 40-day fast – or boycott – of Target in […]

National Newspaper Publishers Association – Black Press Of America – NNPA launches national public education and selective buying campaign

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Washington, DC: The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing the Black Press of America, has announced the planning and implementation of a national public education and selective buying campaign across the nation in direct response […]

Advocates rally for Medicaid expansion as governor stands firm in opposition

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, Healthcare advocates gathered at the Mississippi Capitol January 30 to push for Medicaid expansion in 2025, arguing that it’s time to close the coverage gap for the more […]

Ben Crump calls NNPA, Black Press to save Black people

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By Aswad Walker, Defender Network, Many African Americans have expressed worry about a potentially perilous four years under President Donald Trump. To that point, nationally renowned attorney Ben Crump called for an often-under-appreciated force to […]

You in a heap of trouble

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By Emmitt Hayes, Jr., Guest Writer, Muhammad Ali would taunt his opponents by tell them “You in a heap of trouble!” The results of the fight confirmed what he had said. Well, borrowing from the […]