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Democratic Republic of Congo Tshisekedi tasked with turn-around of world’s richest natural economy

In the History Corner… Never forget the history of the undoing of Reconstruction in Mississippi

When America’s Civil War ended in 1865, because it had been a rebellion against the government and the Constitution, federal troops were stationed throughout the territory of what had been the Confederate States of America. This was designed to secure the re-uniting of the U.S.A., providing the franchise and opportunity to hold office for those who had remained loyal. It also disenfranchised and barred those who from office those who had instigated and/or participated in the rebellion. That was what Reconstruction was about. The important side effect was that Black men were able to vote and hold office.

Canton Nissan presents reimagined 2022 Frontier truck

On July 15, 2021, the Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant’s administration and its line workers landed a bold strike within the mid-sized truck market with the presentation of their reimagined 2022 Frontier truck, affirming its commitment to vehicle manufacturing in Mississippi and putting an exclamation point on the expertise that Nissan’s six-decade track record of truck production brings to the Americas.

Congrats Dr. Buckley

Pastor Reginald Buckley of Cade Chapel M.B. Church in Jackson, MS has been elected as the new president for the General Missionary Baptist State Convention of MS, Inc. (GMBSC). During his address at the GMBSC Convention on Wednesday, July 21, Buckley expressed gratitude towards his family and his staff.

Remembering Robert ‘Bob’ Moses

JMAA continues partnership with JPS and JSU for Education and Training Academy (JET-A)

Dear Silas kicks off tour in Jackson

Dear Silas begins his first concert tour since the pandemic

Texas House Dems take drastic measures to end voter suppression

In a grand gesture to stop voter suppression in their state, Texas House Democrats boarded a bus to the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and then boarded a plane that took them to Dulles International Airport in Washington, DC. “Today, Texas House Democrats stand united in our decision to break quorum and refuse to let the Republican-led legislature force through dangerous legislation that would trample on Texans’ freedom to vote.

Natchez monument committee makes progress toward tribute for U.S. Colored Troops

Local community leaders are making progress on the monument project to honor more than 3,000 African American men who served with the U.S. Colored Troops at Fort McPherson in Natchez, according to Chairman Robert Pernell of the Natchez U.S. Colored Troops Monument Committee.