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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

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

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 […]

Johnson C. Smith University raises the CIAA Football Championship Banner

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By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. , President Emeritus, Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio, The last time my beloved alma mater, Johnson C. Smith University won a CIAA Football Championship was 1969. That’s a long […]

Commentary: School Choice high priority for 2026 Legislative Session – Who your child sits next to is at the root of the push for School Choice in Mississippi

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Of the fifty states, can you guess the three considered the least educated, based on numerous metrics? Can you guess one state, beyond any doubt, that is always on the […]

A Black Friday of resistance as Americans push back

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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent, Black Friday arrives this year in a country wrestling with the weight of policies that have stripped stability from millions of Americans and placed Black communities at […]