Sensational Match That Raised Goose Bumps
By Dr. Jerry Komia Domatob
Special to The Mississippi Link
Some matches are lopsided. One team dominates from start to finish. By contrast, others are sensational. They inject elements of suspense from beginning to the end.
Over three thousand students, parents and fans from Mississippi and Alabama… […]
By Lonnie Ross
Online Editor
Tuesday night, Nov. 6, was historic. Barack Obama was re-elected to the office of the presidency.
With tears flowing, I watched on my television as the president of the United States of America entered the auditorium with his wife and two daughters to the roaring applause of more than 10,000 approving supporters to offer his acceptance speech after his victory over challenger Mitt Romney.
He won the election with the help of African Americans, Latinos, women, poor, rich, moderates and young Americans…. […]
By George E. Curry
NNPA Editor-in-Chief
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Companies that fail to advertise with black media are missing an opportunity to effectively reach nearly 43 million African Americans whose $967 billion annual buying power is projected to exceed $1 trillion in three years, according to the new study released by Nielsen and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA).
“Still the largest racial minority group in America, with a projected buying power of $1.1 trillion by 2015, black consumers remain at the forefront of social trends and media consumption,” the study found. The findings were released Friday at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Legislative Conference.
“Our collaboration with the NNPA has been successful,” said Susan Whiting, vice chair of Nielsen, a premier global information and measurement company. “…. […]
The Mississippi Link launched its new regular video news feature: Socrates Garrett Live. Garrett, a Jackson native and businessman shares his take on news stories of interest. The Mississippi Link will air his videos each week.
This first video is about the use (or missuse) of Tiger Woods at this past weekend’s Ryder Cup competition. […]
By George E. Curry
NNPA Editor-in-Chief
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – In a private discussion with millionaire donors, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney stereotyped those who voted for President Obama in 2008 as “victims” who want and expect a free ride from the federal government.
The surreptitiously recorded video of Romney’s unusually candid remarks was obtained by Mother Jones magazine. […]
Too often, we only hear about the negative – particularly when it comes to Jackson Public Schools. As a long-time supporter of public education, I believe we need to commend Pamela Shaw, Founder and President […]
I must take better care of this body By Gail M. Brown Editor COMMENTARY For the past several years, the Community Students Learning Center (CSLC) of Lexington has held an event called “Community Awareness Day” […]
By Derrick Johnson President, Mississippi State Conference NAACP The NAACP’s recent decision concerning marriage equality is a continuation of our mission and constitution, which states our objective is to ensure the “political, educational, social and […]
Like every concerned person across the country, when I became fully aware of the situation that happened to Trayvon Martin, I became upset, angry, sad, disturbed, confused, remorseful and then engaged. I found myself researching […]
On Nov. 8 Mississippi voters will have the opportunity to vote on the controversial issue of eminent domain, setting into law where and when the state can legally condemn property for alternate use. As the […]
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