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From the Yazoo City Prison to Federal Correctional Institution, Atlanta – Kristin O. Bailey sees inmates in a different light

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Many people in the workforce understand their jobs and are dutiful. In time they realize that those jobs afford them opportunities to learn how to work with humanity […]

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Former President Obama has spoken with Rev. Jesse Jackson, who remains in the hospital

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By April Ryan, NNPA White House Correspondent, Several sources have confirmed that former President Barack Obama phoned Reverend Jesse Jackson over the weekend, who is in stable condition at a Chicago Hospital. Obama is said […]

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Mississippi NAACP marks 80 years of advocacy at 2025 State Convention and Freedom Fund Banquet

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, This past weekend, the Mississippi State Conference NAACP celebrated a milestone of eight decades of leadership and service with its 80th Annual State Convention and Policy Institute, held […]

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Kolors’ Mystique: Connecting likable African and Caribbean merchandise to Jackson and beyond

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Two decades ago, the store Caribbean Pulse originated on Pascagoula Street in the City of Jackson, Miss. The island’s culture was highlighted as a means of drawing the […]

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November 9th declared Cheryl W. Turner Day in the City of Jackson

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By Denise Griffin, Guest Writer, Jackson (MS) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted a Brunch Reception Sunday, November 9, 2025, in honor of Jackson resident Cheryl Turner, recently elected as the Sorority’s […]

Local

The Night the Numbers changed: Election night victories

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By Othor Cain, Contributing Writer, For the first time in more than a decade, Democrats in Mississippi’s Senate will hold enough seats to deny Republicans a two-thirds supermajority, a change that could alter how the […]

Local

42 million Americans will lose food assistance in November amid ‘Government Shutdown’ – In partnership with American Community Media – National Briefing Series

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, 42 million Americans stood to lose their access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — SNAP — Nov. 1 (a judge ruled President Trump must enact usage of contingency funds), […]

Education

The convocation ignites Black women’s creative power at Tougaloo College

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By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D. Contributing Writer, For three days, the historic campus of Tougaloo College transformed into a sacred space of artistry, reflection and liberation as it hosted The Convocation: A Gathering of Black […]

Education

The search is on for Jackson State University’s next president

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Faculty, staff, students, and alumni gathered to recommend qualifications and qualities for Jackson State University’s (JSU) next president. Principal Kim Bobby (Ed.D.) and Executive Search Consultant Carlton E. […]

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Why do families migrate? Children’s Education is the “Currency of Love”: A Conversation with Harvard’s Gabrielle Oliveira – In partnership with American Community Media – National Briefing Series

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Amid the many hardships of migration, separation, uncertainty, and starting over, families often find hope in their children’s education. In Now We Are Here: Family Migration, Children’s Education, and Dreams […]

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