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[ September 3, 2026 ] Dr. Flonzie Brown-Wright Statewide Voter Registration Day Local
[ September 3, 2026 ] Legislative Black Caucuses from Mississippi and Tennessee Gather National
[ August 26, 2026 ] Curtis Nichouls – A visionary who saw Mississippi on the big screen Entertainment
[ August 26, 2026 ] The Greatest! Ten Years On… News
[ August 26, 2026 ] Michael Jackson would have turned 68. In Las Vegas, his music is filling the room again. Entertainment

Nissan and Habitat partner to drive the mission of helping local families achieve safe, affordable housing: Homeowner said, “God heard my prayers.”

By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant and Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area (HFHMCA) marked a collaboration milestone with the completion of their first rehab home project in the tri-county area. A […]

Harris and Walz present united front on CNN

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz appeared together for their first joint interview on CNN Thursday night, sending a clear message about the strength and […]

Harris prepares to hit the campaign trail with Georgia bus tour amid intensifying presidential race

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, Vice President Kamala Harris is set to return to the campaign trail, marking a crucial moment in her presidential bid. She and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim […]

Commentary: Calling all good people – If only good people in Mississippi would stand up and speak out. Their silence paralyzes us.

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Each day here in Mississippi we see realities that just cannot be unseen. Jarring examples of injustice and inequity are just the norm here. Not that Mississippi is alone, per […]

Grandparents Really Do Matter 3rd Annual Luncheon fosters love, hope and encouragement in Jackson community

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Friends and members of the Jackson community assembled at Fresh Start Christian Church for Grandparents Really Do Matter 3rd Annual Luncheon Thursday, August 22, from 11:00 a.m. to […]

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

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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 […]