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[ June 10, 2026 ] Sixty Year Anniversary of James Meredith’s Walk Against Fear Local
[ June 10, 2026 ] Mayor John Horhn issues statement on the passing of State Representative and Former City Councilman William “Bo” Brown Local
[ June 4, 2026 ] Tulsa Race Massacre Descendants – Esteemed in Black pride, resistance, and resilience – Call for Reparations while fighting 105 years of racial destruction and injustice that killed 300 & destroyed a thriving community Local
[ June 4, 2026 ] The 2026 FIFA World Cup and America’s Big Test – In Partnership with American Community Media – National Briefing Series National
[ June 4, 2026 ] The NAACP is calling for athletes to help fight for Voting Rights: New ‘Out of Bounds’ campaign launches National

90th Birthday Celebration Honoring Murlene Terry Taylor

By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, Inclement weather on Saturday, January 24, 2026, resulted in various events throughout the city and state being cancelled or rescheduled but the birthday celebration for Murlene Terry Taylor preceded without a […]

Commentary: Threateners-In-Chief -Trump joins a short list of President’s who directly threatened American citizens

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, There have been forty-five men holding the office of the president, for a total of forty-seven presidencies. The only two to hold two non-consecutive terms are Grover Cleveland and Donald […]

Crump and Obama are the Top Black News Makers of the 21st Century

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By Stacy M. Brown, Special to NNPA Newswire, The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) represents the organized voice, survivor, and power of the Black Press in America. On the eve of Black History Month, we […]

A Conversation with Kamala Harris in Jackson, Mississippi

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By James Hampton III, Guest Writer, On January 14th, 2026, the newly renovated Thalia Mara Hall in downtown Jackson, MS hosted its first event post re-opening, “A Conversation with Kamala Harris”. The 49th vice president […]

35th Annual Dr. M.L.K., Jr. Prayer Breakfast echoes the long, unfinished fight for social justice and equality

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, The third Monday in January – Martin Luther King Jr. Day – is a federal holiday in the United States. The life and legacy of King, one of […]

Jackson Mayor John Horhn delivers formal apology to civil rights icon Hezekiah Watkins

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The Mississippi Link Newswire, Mayor John Horhn delivered a formal public apology on behalf of the City of Jackson to civil rights icon Hezekiah Watkins during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast Celebration, […]

The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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By Matthew C. Caston, Guest Writer, CEO & Founder, Freedman Society, “Who is it that is supposed to articulate the longings and aspirations of the people more than the preacher?” Dr. Martin Luther King asked […]

Legislative Black Caucus opens new Session with prayer

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Close to one hundred gathered to participate in and observe the annual Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus Prayer Vigil, Thursday, January 8, 2026, on the steps of the Mississippi Capitol. These […]

Venezuela after U.S. military action: What comes next for the country and the world – In partnership with American Community Media – National Briefing Series

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, After months of escalating U.S. military pressure against Venezuela, events shifted dramatically a few days ago with direct U.S. military action and the removal of the country’s ruler, Nicolas Maduro. […]

Commentary: Five long years since the assault on American Democracy – The insurrection led by an incumbent President, and the wounding of our democracy

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Why does it still feel so recent? It has been five full years since President Trump goaded his supporters to the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, to overthrow the […]