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John Horhn leads Jackson mayoral race ahead of June 3 runoff

By Edelia “Dr. Jay” Carthan, Contributing Writer, State Senator John Horhn decisively claimed the Democratic nomination in Jackson’s mayoral primary Tuesday, earning 75% of the vote and positioning himself as the frontrunner in the upcoming […]

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett to headline Tougaloo College’s All-Star 2025 Commencement, Rev. Cassius L. Rudolph to deliver Baccalaureate address

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The Mississippi Link Newswire, Tougaloo College is rolling out the red carpet for Commencement 2025, announcing a powerhouse lineup of speakers who are transforming politics, faith, and social justice on the national stage. The Honorable […]

IN MEMORIAM: Pope Francis dies as Catholic Church’s reckoning with racism remains

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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent, Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a global voice for the poor, immigrants, and the environment, died Monday at age 88. Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced […]

Commentary: Target national selective buying campaign continues

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By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., President/CEO NNPA, Bobby R. Henry Sr., Chairman Board of Directors NNPA, National Newspaper Publishers Association, The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing the Black Press of America, hereby reiterates […]

The power of the American presidency – and race: Slavery – Civil War, Jim Crow, Reconstruction, Mass Incarceration and now MAGA

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, If someone were to ask, maybe a child or a grandchild, which of our past presidents has been the best for our country at improving race-relations, equality and equity – […]

‘Target Fast’ boycott nears end as Black shoppers speak out: ‘I’m done for good’

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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent, As the 40-day “Target Fast” draws to a close on Easter Sunday, thousands of Black Americans say the protest has sparked a permanent change in their spending habits […]

State Rep. Zakiya Summers presents proclamation at the State Capitol in recognition of Black Maternal Health Week

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Special to The Mississippi Link, Mississippi State Representative Zakiya Summers (D) district, 68, presented a formal proclamation during a press conference held at the State Capitol in order to amplify efforts to improve maternal […]

Jerry Smith & Children of Israel in tribute to Aretha

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Oh, what a night of artistic excellence at Thee I Love’s Rose Embly McCoy auditorium Wednesday, April 2, 2025. How could it be anything but sheer celebration when you combine […]

Mississippi passes DEI ban, raising concerns for Black students’ future

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By Edelia “Dr. Jay” Carthan, Contributing Writer, Mississippi has become the latest state to pass legislation banning diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at public universities, setting off a wave of concern among educators, students […]

‘This has got to be a moment in America,’ Cory Booker tells 1st town hall since record speech

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By Mike Catalini, Associated Press, Democratic Sen. Cory Booker took a version of his record-breaking Senate floor speech on the road Saturday to a town hall meeting in a New Jersey gymnasium, calling on people […]