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The City of Jackson unites for men’s health: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month begins

By Othor Cain, Guest Writer, A powerful message echoed through the halls of the Mississippi State Capitol Rotunda this week, as Mayor John Horhn officially proclaimed September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in the City […]

After 29 years, Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade calls it quits

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By Othor Cain, Guest Writer, After 29 years of dedicated service with the Jackson Police Department, culminating in two impactful years as its chief, Chief Joe Wade, is retiring, his final day set for September […]

Commentary: Stronger than a storm: reflections from ‘Katrina Kids’

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By Brittany Dillard, Katrina Evacuee, Shoes, check. Uniform, check. School supplies, check. Book sack, check. A storm that felt like the end all and be all … no comment. One thing almost every grade school […]

Commentary: If only gold décor evoked The Golden Rule or A Heart of Gold – Trump’s proclaimed Golden Age is surely gold for him, but he’s accountable to all American’s

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Gold bar playing cards, money clips, key chains, USB drives. His infatuation with gold is limitless. One seller on Ebay has the Donald Trump Never Surrender Gold High Top Sneakers […]

Commentary: Heritage or Hate in the seat of Rankin County – Scheming in the midst of deep divisions over Confederate monument in Brandon

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, By all accounts the public comments portion of Brandon’s Board of Alderman meeting August 4th was contentious. Several people spoke emphasizing the important history and heritage represented in the 37-foot-tall […]

Commentary: “This is where we came from” – An unforgettable photograph taken on hallowed ground in Marks, Mississippi

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Admit it – you have it happen too; something just gets stuck in your mind, and you just can’t shake it. Maybe you can’t or maybe you don’t want to. […]

Thee 1877 Project alumni survey highlights clear priorities for Jackson State’s next president

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The Mississippi Link Newswire, In a recent, representative survey of the Jackson State University alumni community, the results show a consistent, thoughtful vision for the qualities needed in the university’s next—and 14th—president. With a margin […]

The Wide-Reaching impacts of Trump’s Tariffs – In partnership with American Community Media – National Briefing Series

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By Christopher Young Contributing Writer Briefing Introduction: On April 2, President Donald Trump announced, “Liberation Day,” signaling his intent to impose tariffs on at least 90 countries. Trump has said his sweeping tariffs plan will […]

Looking for an HBCU? What’s your major? Check out our guide to find the best school

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By Cynthia Maxie Milton, Contributing Writer, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are known to lead in diverse areas of higher education. Their campuses serve as breeding grounds for social and political movements. However, beyond […]

What Trump’s control of D.C. police means for the City, its mayor, and Black residents

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By Stacy M. Brown, Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent, Donald Trump seized direct control of Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department, removing authority from Mayor Muriel Bowser and placing the force under the command of […]