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Celebrating 28 Years

By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, On the occasion of The Mississippi Link’s 28th anniversary, I would like to thank all of our dedicated readers, subscribers and advertisers, who are the mainstay for this weekly newspaper, for […]

Holy Pink Out! celebrates pastor’s 11th-year as a breast cancer survivor – A two-time survivor gives powerful testimony; an OCN shares valuable info

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By Gail H.M. Brown, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Holy Temple Missionary Baptist Church in West Jackson has maintained it worship services and special programs both simultaneously from the sanctuary (observing CDC guidelines) […]

Mayor paints picture of “Jackson – the city with soul and promise”

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By Ayesha K. Mustafaa, Contributing Writer , “I want to commend the mayor on the State of the City’s Address. It was reflective of a well thought-out plan to accomplish the long-awaited needs for the City […]

Bárbara Penna lost her two children, a 2-year-old girl and a 3-month-old boy, in a fire set by her ex-partner. (Courtesy of Bárbara Penna)

Victim Of Femicide In Brazil Fights To Create Awareness, Change Laws

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The police say women’s partners murder them in their own homes. In 2019, 3,737 women were murdered in Brazil.
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Like crude oil, the average retail price for gasoline is at a seven-year-high. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Consumers Seem Unfazed By 7-Year-High Gasoline Prices

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The national average price for a gallon of gas is 20 cents higher than a month ago, creating tensions in the commodities market.
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WBA (regular) welterweight champion Jamal James (shown) defends his crown against unbeaten Radzhab Butaev on Saturday. (Premier Boxing Champions)

Jamal James Wants Rematch With Yordenis Ugas To Avenge The Only Loss Of His Pro Career

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Standing in WBA welterweight champion’s way is undefeated Radzhab Butaev of Russia, whom he fights Saturday night.
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Chicago rapper NLM Geno has launched his own record label, Campaign Music. (Courtesy of NLM Geno)

Chicago-Based Rapper’s New Music ‘Campaign’ Focuses On Artist Development

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NLM Geno aims to make his enterprise a global powerhouse.
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Geoffrey Giuliano, who plays an eccentric gay billionaire in one episode of the Netflix hit “Squid Game,” said his character's role is played “exactly as the director wanted.” (ViralPress)

VIDEO: We Really Are Great Actors, Says ‘Squid Game’ Actor

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Geoffrey Giuliano attacks critics of his performance, rejecting “the myth that we were picked up off the streets.”
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A Russian designer created a version of the deadly “red light, green light” game from the first episode of the Squid Games. (@designbyfeo/Zenger)

VIDEO: Ex-squid-ite! ‘Squid Game’ Star Loves Fan’s Recreation Of Red Light, Green Light Game

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Russian fan’s tribute to the cult show features a giant babushka doll.
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Nazi End: Artist Murdered By Third Reich Gets A Fitting Tribute

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Ida Maly died at a castle where thousands of disabled people were gassed. An exhibit marks the 80th anniversary of her death.
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