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[ April 15, 2026 ] Gladys Marie Johnson marks ‘Four Score’ in ageless style Local
[ April 15, 2026 ] Unforeseen consequences of a ban on Birthright Citizenship – In partnership with American Community Media – National Briefing Series National
[ April 15, 2026 ] Former Sharecropper Delen Lee remembers his mother’s love since childhood Local
[ April 8, 2026 ] Commentary: Mainstream Media shows us who they value – I can’t believe what you say, because I see what you do,” James Baldwin Local
[ April 8, 2026 ] Jackson’s Water Takeover: Control lost, questions raised, and a warning for Black cities nationwide Local

Top JPS official leaves to lead Atlanta charter school network

By Devna Bose, Mississippi Today, Michael Cormack, deputy superintendent of Jackson Public Schools, is leaving the district to lead a network of charter schools in Atlanta. Cormack was Superintendent Errick Greene’s first hire in 2019, […]

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump’s leadership extends beyond courtroom

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By Stacey Brown, Black Press USA, Senior National Correspondent, In an America shaped once again by racial hostility and the rollback of diversity protections under the Trump administration, renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump continues […]

From Legality to Illegality: How the Trump Administration Is Reclassifying Lawful Immigrants as “Unauthorized” – Redefining citizenship sends a clear message about who belongs and who doesn’t belong

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Since taking office, the Trump administration has targeted even lawful immigrants with recognized protections; and is pushing them into a category of “unauthorized.” This strategy accelerated after an Afghan refugee […]

In Memoriam: Rod Paige, nation’s first African American to serve as secretary of education, dies at 92

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By Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press, Rod Paige, an educator, coach and administrator who rolled out the nation’s landmark No Child Left Behind law as the first African American to serve as U.S. education secretary, died […]

Viola Ford Fletcher – International Figure and oldest known living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre – issued strong appeal with memoir before dying

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, God’s wheel of time has closed the eyes of the oldest 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre survivor, Viola Ford Fletcher. She was born on May 10, 1914 and died […]

Official Press Release: Celebration of life for Reverend Dr. John E. Cameron, Sr.

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Kamesha Mumford secures the title of Senator Elect for District 26

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By Othor Cain, Contributing Writer, In a runoff that drew strong turnout across neighborhoods from Northeast Jackson to northwest Hinds County, Kamesha Mumford was declared the winner Tuesday night in the Senate District 26 special […]

Empowerment Center represents ‘Hope in Action’

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By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, Leaders from Hope Credit Union (HOPE) along with city officials, media and the broader Jackson community gathered Tuesday, Dec. 2nd, 10:30 A.M. for a press conference and ribbon cutting ceremony for […]

Commentary: Mt. Olive Mayoral Election results challenged – Dark no more. Bright light shines on small town mayoral contest for all to see.

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Senior Status Judge Lamar Pickard has been assigned to hear the case brought by Mt. Olive business owner and former Alderwoman/Mayor Pro Tem, Marcia Hull, challenging the June 3, 2025, […]

In Memoriam: A gentle giant – Rev. John E. Cameron passes

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By Othor Cain, Contributing Writer, Rev. John E. Cameron’s passing has left a gentle, unmistakable quiet over Greater Mt. Calvary Church, one that feels less like silence and more like the congregation collectively holding its […]