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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

David Archie’s Day in Court

By Othor Cain, Contributing Writer, In the wake of a hotly contested 2023 election, former Hinds County Supervisor David Archie is now fighting for what he calls “the integrity of the ballot” in a courtroom […]

Jackson City Council confirms RaShall Brackney as the city’s next Top Cop

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By Othor Cain, Contributing Writer, The Jackson City Council voted 6–1 to confirm RaShall Brackney as the City’s new police chief, ushering in a new era of leadership for the Jackson Police Department (JPD). Ward […]

Commentary: Black History is not a month; it’s a mandate

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By Curtis Nichouls Jr., Guest Writer, On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, February 22, 2026, the historic campus of Tougaloo College was alive with purpose. Inside the Bennie G. Thompson Academic and Civil Rights Research Center, […]

JMAA hosts Q&A and book signing featuring Captain Beth Powell during Black History Month

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By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, In partnership with Hudson by Avolta, the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority hosted aviation trailblazer Captain Beth Powell for a Q&A and book signing of her book, “Queen of the Skies.” The […]

This year’s Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl gave fans excitement and players memories

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By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D, Contributing Writer, The atmosphere at the 2026 Allstate Legacy Bowl was electric. Coaches and players alike understood the opportunity presented to Historically Black Colleges and Universities. It was a […]

Jesse Jackson and Mississippi’s long struggle for justice

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By Othor Cain, Contributing Writer, Mississippi was, for much of the 20th century, the central stage of America’s struggle over voting rights, segregation, and human dignity. Into that long fight stepped the Rev. Jesse Louis […]

Commentary: Truth through song as Jerry Smith and The Children of Israel revisit Madison – Black History takes center stage at historic Chapel of the Cross Church

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, It was a concert, just one in a series titled ‘Concerts in the Country,’ but it was so much more. When Jerry C. Smith and The Children of Israel perform, […]

Rev. Al Sharpton on the passing of his mentor, Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson

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The Mississippi Link Newswire, Today, February 17, 2026 I lost the man who first called me into purpose when I was just twelve years old. And our nation lost one of its greatest moral voices. The […]

Nothing can stop our celebration of Black History this year or ever

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By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D., President Emeritus, Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio, There are some things I remember like they happened yesterday. In fact, I can recall them with great detail. As a 4th […]

Heart transplant survivor urges women to listen to their hearts – February is American Heart Month, and time is of essence

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By Gail H.M. Brown, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Six years ago, Frederica Angel Meeks of Canton, Miss., was fighting for her life. Diagnosed with congestive heart failure in 2011, Meeks underwent multiple treatments, procedures, and heart […]