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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

Fusion Coffeehouse pays tribute to jazz icon Billie Holiday with songs, music and biography

By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, The iconic jazz singer, Billie Holiday (nicknamed “Lady Day” by her music partner, Lester Young), has stood out among many in the world of music since the beginning […]

Leading democratic women excoriate Trump during fiery DNC speeches

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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent, At the Democratic National Convention, a cadre of leading Democratic women took the stage, unleashing a barrage of critiques against Donald Trump and J.D. Vance, framed by […]

Commentary: Dem lovefest in Chicago – a sharp contrast to GOP hate rally in Milwaukee

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By Keith Boykin, Author, TV and Film Producer, From the moment it started, the happy, hopeful Democratic Convention provided a stark contrast to the dark, divisive message of the Republican Party last month. While the […]

Former Councilwoman Angelique Lee pleads guilty to bribery

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, Former Jackson Ward 2 Councilwoman Angelique Lee pled guilty Wednesday in federal court to a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery, following a sweeping investigation that revealed her […]

SPLC 2023 Report and Road to 60 Summit in Jackson – Southern Poverty Law Center: Trusted watchdog and change agent for justice on the front lines

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Since 1971, Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has been a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional […]

Kamala Harris: A lifelong commitment to justice and opportunity

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, Vice President Kamala Harris has spent her entire career fighting for the people, driven by a passion for justice that took root in her childhood. Born to parents […]

Andre Springs is a Livingstone College and Historically Black Colleges and Universities golf legend

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By James B. Ewers Jr., Ed.D President Emeritus Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio, What makes a champion? Are there traits that separate them from us? They have an insatiable and undeniable will to win. The […]

State-sponsored discrimination in minority contracting, Part 3

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, In the first two parts of this series, we have made crystal clear, using the state’s own data, that Mississippi awards contracts for goods and services to white companies (non-minorities) […]

Kamala Harris taps Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as VP running mate

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, Vice President Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate Tuesday. Walz joined Harris at a rally in Philadelphia, PA that evening, kicking off a […]

Simone Biles caps Paris Olympics ‘Redemption Tour’ with one last medal – silver in floor routine

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By Will Graves, AP National Writer, The “Redemption Tour” did not end with a golden encore for Simone Biles. By the time she entered Bercy Arena for the beam and floor exercise finals Monday, she […]