Mississippi native and NBA star stays connected to home
By Lonnie Ross Online Editor Al Ricardo Jefferson is a Black History maker, born and raised in Mississippi. He uses his stardom and financial success in the NBA to make a difference in his home state...
View Article“Back in the Day” month long presentations at New Hope Baptist Church bring...
By Joy Brashears and Ayesha K. Mustafaa Special to The Mississippi Link On Thursday, Feb. 28, New Hope Baptist Church culminated its month long celebration of Black History month, themed “Back in the...
View ArticleBlack History Month is not dead
An open letter to the more than 42 million African Americans in these United States. By Pastor Jimmy Terry, Sr.
View ArticleAfrican Americans We Must Do Better!!!
African Americans, Black History Month is in February. It hasn’t changed, so please my Black Brothers and Sisters, let us not waste another 28 days sitting on the dock of the bay, watching the clouds...
View ArticleBlack History Month – A Time to Know Who You Are
As a very young boy, I would love to wake up on Saturday mornings and watch Tarzan starring Johnny Weissmuller. The programs were all re-runs from the 1930′s and 40′s and they featured the main...
View ArticleObama celebrates Black History Month, ahead of Selma visit
By STACY A. ANDERSON WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Thursday celebrated what he called “the central role that African-Americans have played in every aspect of American life.”Obama was...
View ArticlePrentiss Institute alumni going strong
School founded in 1907 for Blacks By Natalie Bell Special to The Mississippi Link The incredible resilience of black Mississippians in the era of racial segregation still resonates at Prentiss Normal...
View ArticleReflecting on Ayers case, Atty. Madison
By Stephanie R. Jones Contributing Writer Isaiah Madison’s name might not be one that readily comes to mind but his impact on higher education in Mississippi is as remarkable as the red clay soil that...
View ArticleLiving Legends
Program honors icons of Black History in state By Natalie Bell Contributing Writer For one amazing evening Feb. 11, family and friends, distinguished guests and members of the public joined New Hope...
View ArticleJudah School of Performing Arts honors Black History Month with ‘Journey to...
By Janice K. Neal-Vincent Contributing Writer Judah school of Performing Arts debuted its ‘Journey to Freedom’ production, written and directed by Monica Jones, at Northwest Rankin High School...
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