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Diane Nash: A Civil Rights Icon Celebrates her 80th Birthday

May 22, 2018 Online Editor 0

By Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League “She would not be moved. I felt my voice go up another decibel and another decibel and soon I was shouting. ‘Young woman, do you […]

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The reasons why the U.S. has never achieved greatness

May 15, 2018 Online Editor 0

By A. Peter Bailey TriceEdneyWire.com A recent column by a black Republican activist in the Washington Informer included the following: “But to my liberal friends who constantly ask ‘When was America great?’ I simply say […]

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Trump gives peace a chance in deciding to meet with North Korea’s leader

April 26, 2018 Online Editor 0

By Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. Founder and President of Rainbow PUSH Coalition President Donald Trump’s decision to meet with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong -un opens new possibilities. Trump’s critics suggest Trump has given Kim […]

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On 50th Anniversary of King Assassination, We Have Work to Do

April 5, 2018 Online Editor 0

By Jesse Jackson TriceEdneyWire.com The 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s assassination comes amid a fierce struggle for the soul of America. We will celebrate the progress that has been made since Dr. King […]

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COMMENTARY: 50th Anniversary of Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

April 5, 2018 Online Editor 0

By Senator Derrick T. Simmons D-Greenville As we celebrate with sorrow, the 50th Anniversary of the Assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I reflect on his legacy and the purpose of his […]

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Gun safety is about freedom

March 8, 2018 Online Editor 0

COMMENTARY By Derrick Johnson President and CEO, NAACP Fear at school was something the Little Rock Nine knew all too well. Facing vitriol, racism and merciless violence, the Little Rock Nine were escorted, for their […]

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An open letter to White House Presidential Board of Advisors Chair Johnny Taylor

March 6, 2018 Online Editor 0

The Mississippi Link Newswire Dear Mr. Taylor: Congratulations on your appointment as the Chairman of the President’s Board of Advisors for the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. We are very familiar […]

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Black celebrities, athletes and politicians must respect the black press

November 16, 2017 Online Editor 0

By Rosetta Miller-Perry, The Tennessee Tribune/NNPA Member, Throughout history, the Black Press has been the best friend that black celebrities, athletes and politicians have ever had. The Black Press often covers black public figures from […]

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