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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

Commentary: Stronger than a storm: reflections from ‘Katrina Kids’

By Brittany Dillard, Katrina Evacuee, Shoes, check. Uniform, check. School supplies, check. Book sack, check. A storm that felt like the end all and be all … no comment. One thing almost every grade school […]

Commentary: If only gold décor evoked The Golden Rule or A Heart of Gold – Trump’s proclaimed Golden Age is surely gold for him, but he’s accountable to all American’s

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Gold bar playing cards, money clips, key chains, USB drives. His infatuation with gold is limitless. One seller on Ebay has the Donald Trump Never Surrender Gold High Top Sneakers […]

Commentary: Heritage or Hate in the seat of Rankin County – Scheming in the midst of deep divisions over Confederate monument in Brandon

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, By all accounts the public comments portion of Brandon’s Board of Alderman meeting August 4th was contentious. Several people spoke emphasizing the important history and heritage represented in the 37-foot-tall […]

Commentary: “This is where we came from” – An unforgettable photograph taken on hallowed ground in Marks, Mississippi

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Admit it – you have it happen too; something just gets stuck in your mind, and you just can’t shake it. Maybe you can’t or maybe you don’t want to. […]

Thee 1877 Project alumni survey highlights clear priorities for Jackson State’s next president

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The Mississippi Link Newswire, In a recent, representative survey of the Jackson State University alumni community, the results show a consistent, thoughtful vision for the qualities needed in the university’s next—and 14th—president. With a margin […]

The Wide-Reaching impacts of Trump’s Tariffs – In partnership with American Community Media – National Briefing Series

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By Christopher Young Contributing Writer Briefing Introduction: On April 2, President Donald Trump announced, “Liberation Day,” signaling his intent to impose tariffs on at least 90 countries. Trump has said his sweeping tariffs plan will […]

Looking for an HBCU? What’s your major? Check out our guide to find the best school

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By Cynthia Maxie Milton, Contributing Writer, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are known to lead in diverse areas of higher education. Their campuses serve as breeding grounds for social and political movements. However, beyond […]

What Trump’s control of D.C. police means for the City, its mayor, and Black residents

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By Stacy M. Brown, Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent, Donald Trump seized direct control of Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department, removing authority from Mayor Muriel Bowser and placing the force under the command of […]

Feeding Gaza’s children – when starvation is a moral imperative – In partnership with American Community Media – National Briefing Series

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Intro to this week’s National Briefing provided by American Community Media – “After nearly two years of war between Israel and Hamas, Gaza is in ruins. Over 60,000 people have […]

Commentary: Prominent Pastor celebrated making Three Scores and Ten – Reverend Hosea James Hines front and center for yet another milestone

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By Christopher Young Contributing Writer Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 6-9PM, nearly 300 gathered to celebrate the 70th birthday of Christ Tabernacle Church pastor Hosea James Hines at the Ag Museum’s Sparkman Auditorium. Church members, […]