By Leah Clark, Contributing Writer, Festivities were in full swing on Wednesday, June 18 as hundreds of children flocked to the Medgar Evers Library for live entertainment, music, games, food trucks, and special guests in […]
By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, In January 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment in the United States Constitution for national abolition of slavery was proposed by Congress. June 19th of that year was the day […]
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give […]
By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, It was the Second Continental Congress in 1777 that adopted a resolution to commemorate the flag of the Unites States by establishing Flag Day. Two years earlier, to the day, […]
By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, According to Census estimates, Kosciusko’s population declined 4.8% between 2020 and 2024 and now stands at 6,774, the white population being estimated at 38.4% and the black population estimated to […]
By Cynthia Milton, Contributing Writer, There was a tangible feeling of anticipation and excitement in the air, at the Plant Venue, a warehouse turned event center off Baily Avenue in Jackson, where supporters of John […]
By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, State Senator John Horhn has been elected mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, following a decisive victory in the June 3 general election. Horhn secured 66.99% of the vote, defeating […]
By Stacy M. Brown, Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent, More than 150 years after their crania were taken from New Orleans and shipped to Germany for racist scientific experiments, 19 Black Americans were finally […]
By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Jackson residents continue to be devastated with festering problems that have held them captive for decades. With the General Election for mayor rapidly approaching on June 3rd, many […]
By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, It was hard to watch. There was just a feeling from the onset that this would be another installment of – How Can This Be Happening. Just like with the […]
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