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[ May 27, 2026 ] Day of Action for Voting Rights – Evening Strategy Session at Mt. Helm Local
[ May 27, 2026 ] “The Fight Is Far From Over” – Thousands rally in Jackson for Voting Rights across the South Local
[ May 27, 2026 ] Republicans are rushing to redraw districts before midterms. Here’s where things stand News
[ May 27, 2026 ] Commentary: Scared Politicians are redrawing voting districts; however American voters know what is right National
[ May 21, 2026 ] Returning to the Crime Scene: Black Mississippians and others rise again for voting rights Local

America Unclothed – Suffocating in selfishness, greed and racism; which way will America choose to go?

By Christopher Young , Contributing Writer, The question always hangs in the air. And now, as we zero in on the upcoming presidential election, it hangs even more heavily. Is this the America we want […]

Harris Campaign gains ground with election day just a few days away

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, In the final push, Kamala Harris draws support from key figures, spotlighting the stark choice between unity and division as voters head to the polls. With just days […]

Hope Credit Union breaks ground on new location

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By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, Wednesday morning was sunny and warm as Hope Credit Union broke ground on its new 13,200 sq. ft. Hope Economic Empowerment Center to be located at 5471 I-55 North in Jackson, […]

Listen to GOD, my breast cancer survivor story

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By Glenda Taylor Grant, Special to The Mississippi Link, I am a native of Jackson, MS. I attended Jackson Public Schools and Jackson State University. The Mississippi Link Publisher, Jackie Hampton, knew of her friend […]

New Vineyard Church hosts Annual Pink Out Sunday Service to raise Breast Cancer Awareness – The featured speaker is a 14-year survivor

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By Gail H.M. Brown, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, New Vineyard Church of South Jackson held its annual Pink Out Service Sunday, Oct. 20, aiming to increase awareness about breast cancer during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. […]

Sandra McLin Breast Cancer survivor for almost two years – arose to her wakeup call

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, On a warm night in February 2023, Sandra McLin was lying in bed thinking about her mammogram which she needed to schedule. She then proceeded to examine her […]

Harris Campaign pushes ahead as Election Day nears

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, With just two weeks remaining until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris continues to ramp up her campaign efforts, gaining momentum in what is shaping up to be […]

Harris and Obama rally voters as Election Day nears – A plan for Black men and America’s future

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, With 18 days left until Election Day on November 5, Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is in full swing, marked by a flawless execution and strategic media outreach. […]

House and Senate minority leaders convene 3rd TANF hearing – Hearing titled – Poverty in Mississippi: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, At least 75 people filled Room 115 at the Mississippi Capitol October 15, 2025, to discuss the state’s TANF program. Legislators, policy experts, leaders of multi-state anti-poverty organizations, reform advocates […]

We Understand the Assignment – women’s pre-election pep rally featuring Rita Brent

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, A diversified turnout of women showed up at Hal and Mal’s Restaurant and participated in a pep rally in the Red Room for the purpose of voter involvement […]