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The article offers information on the Freedom Riders Legacy Banquet at the Jackson Convention Complex in Jackson, Mississippi on May 24, 2011. It notes that the event was a commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the 1961 Freedom Ride which civil rights workers were honored and recognized. Moreover, the commemoration of the 50th Freedom Riders Foundation is a celebration of transformation of society and harmony which place emphasis on national celebration for racial reconciliation.

The article offers information on the Inaugural Black Tie Scholarship Gala sponsored by Jackson State University (JSU), Jackson, Mississippi, National Alumni Association Inc. which was held on September 21, 2012. It mentions several honorees for the Inaugural Black Tie Scholarship including Vera Banks Watson, Terry Scott and Bob Owens. Photographs of several participants of the gala are also presented.

Photographs of several Freedom Riders exhibit participants in Mississippi Museum of Art are presented including Cynthia Palmer, Betsy Bradley, Hank Thomas.

The article offers the insights of hurricane survivors on their experiences with the hurricane Katrina that hit Missipi on August 29, 2005. It mentions the experience of hurricane survivor Johnny Bailey who lived in Mississippi with his relative and were caught in the middle of the storm. It cites the experience of Jackson, Mississippi resident Lakandra Johnson who lived in Woodland Apartments and cites power outages over the area.

The article presents information on the introduction of furloughs to city employees and increase in property tax at Jackson, Mississippi as part of Mayor Tony Yarber's measures to overcome a budget shortfall. The furlough would result in lesser salary for the employees thus bringing minimum salary below 10 dollars an hour. The reason for the shortfall is attributed to decrease in population and wealth in the city.

The article reports on the Donor Breakfast briefing held by the Mississippi Democratic Party in Jackson, Mississippi on April 11, 2015 which discussed the plans in the November election.

The article offers the author's insights on the move of doctor James Borsig to remain as president of Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, Mississippi which raised concerns about the future of higher education in the state.

The article reports on the civil lawsuit filed by Jackson-Hinds Library System employee Charlotte Moman in the Southern District of Mississippi Jackson Division on March 9, 2015 against the establishment for alleged unlawful employment practices and retaliatory actions.

The article focuses on the views of African American leaders in Coahoma, DeSoto and Tunica counties of Mississippi on the apology made by State Representative Gene Alday for his claim about the reason he opposes an increased funding for education.

The article offers information on Jordan Christina Rice, starring in the film "Selma," is a native from Mississippi.

The article discusses the conference and workshop hosted by the Moral Movement Mississippi at the Chokwe Lumumba Center in Mississippi.

The article reports on the return of young African American professionals to their homes in Mississippi and its impact on the state's economy.

The article focuses on the move of the Jackson Heart Study Community Outreach Center (CORC) at Jackson State University (JSU) in Jackson, Mississippi, collaborating with the community to address health issues, like the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the state.

The article focuses on the controversy of Jackson, Mississippi Mayor Tony Yarber's political appointments. It mentions several of the mayor's appointees who share fraternal bond since they are mostly members of the male fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha and Alpha Kappa Alpha. It also mentions the varied reactions of the people in the area regarding the issue.

An obituary for Mississippi-based educator Derrick Trimble is presented.

The article offers an in-depth look at the nursing homes in inner cities and in rural communities in Mississippi.

The article reports on the $10.7 million grant received by the Jackson State University's Research Centers at Minority Institutions (RCMI) Center for Environmental Health (CEH) from the National Institutes of Health-National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities in Mississippi. It state that the grant will be used to enhance the center's biomedical infrastructure. It also mentions the services offered by the center.

The article focuses on the tribute of the life and works of civil rights activist, health care specialist and prison reform advocate Dr. L. C. Dorsey in Jackson, Mississippi. It provides brief overview of Dorsey's personal background and career record that focused on career service. It also mentions the recognition of Dorsey's significant contribution in education and commitment to positive advancement of diversity at the Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU).

The article reports on the 2013 partnership with the Mississippi Coalition on Black Higher Education to improve reporting on issues affecting the state's historically black colleges and universities including Jackson State University, Alcorn State University and Mississippi Valley State University.

The article reports that the management of the Jackson-Hinds Library System in Jackson, Mississippi was under scrutiny for violating hiring policy when it hired a person before the application deadline and employee Charlotte Moman filed complaints against the library system.

The article reports on the charter school law in Mississippi, which involves a new school district grading system that directs majority of minority schools.

The article offers information on the events for the celebration of the 20th anniversary of Mission Mississippi including the Annual Mayor's Prayer Luncheon on May 9, 2013 at Jackson Convention Center in Mississippi, Two and Two Restaurant Days, and the Mission Mississippi Day.

The article reports that the Tougaloo College is preparing for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement.

The article reports that Alcorn State University will expand its education services in Vicksburg Mall in Mississippi.

The article offers information on Cynthia Johnson, who became the first African American to obtain the position of Mississippi State Cosmetology Board executive director.

The article focuses on Lillie B. Ayers, the lead plaintiff in the college desegregation lawsuit in Mississippi which shows strong willingness on her refusal to bend to compromise which for her was not in the most beneficial interest of the black and white students in Mississippi.

The article reports on the proposed expansion of Medicaid in Mississippi under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) which is being debated by policymakers as it is said to increase the state's spending on healthcare services.

The article reports that the members of the ethnic media in Mississippi have committed to do a better task in educating the viewers, listeners, and readers regarding the major provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Obamacare.

The article reports that the nominations for the Governor's Initiative for Volunteer Excellence (GIVE) Awards in Mississippi, which include college students, public servants, and disaster volunteers, are already available until February 28, 2013.

The article reports on the Mississippi's Dignity Campaign, a loose network of around 40 immigrant rights and community organizations which has been crafted an immigration reform proposal based on labor and human rights.

The article reports on the primary duties of Rodney Bennett, the newly selected president of the University of Southern Mississippi, revealed during a news conference on February 7, 2013 mainly to help students successfully meet their academic goals through pathways for completion.

The article announces the 25th anniversary of LeFleur's Bluff, Mississippi-Chapter Links Inc. in March 2013.

The article offers information on the Martin Luther King (MLK) Day in Mississippi wherein Reena Evers-Everett, the daughter of Medgar Evers, recalls the fight for civil rights.

The article focuses on the Wildlife Habitat Seed Program of Wildlife Mississipi, which aims to render an incentive for landowners in putting and maintaining food plots.

The article offers information on Mississippi Health Information Network (MS-HIN), an electronic health information system that provides secure health information exchange and electronic medical records.

Two images depicting call for voters to be presented for voting in the U.S. featuring the U.S. President Barack Obama and class reunion of class of 1962 of Montgomery County Vocational High School in Mississippi featuring Chester Harrington, James Bibbs and George Purnell are presented.

The article informs that Barack Obama is suitable and right candidate for the U.S. Presidential election and he should be re-elected. It mentions that Fannie Lou Hamer was an activist and also worked for Student Nonviolence Coordinating Committee of Mississippi which fought for racial segregation and injustice. It also focuses on the birthdays of several notable African Americans including Doris Miller, Dooley Wilson and Fannie Lou Hamer.

The article reviews the web site FactNotFiction.com created to minimize Mississippi's rates of teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and to improve sexual health of teens. INSET: FACTS ABOUT SEX.

The article focuses on the diamond jubilee celebration of an African American newspaper of Mississippi which was held to mark its 75th anniversary.

The article discusses several issues on the Mississippi eChildcare System, that requires Mississippi childcare providers to fingerprint parents or their household designees up to four persons and allows low income parents to take advantage of the certificate program administered by the Mississippi Department of Human Services Division of Early Childhood Care and Development.

The article reports that the state legislation in Mississippi is criminalizing the undocumented immigrants and is driving mass migrant labor out of Mississippi.

The article presents information racial profiling in the city of Mound Bayou in Mississippi. It informs that the residents of city with majority of African population were being harassed by the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol. It informs that the City of Mound Bayou Board of Aldermen has approved a resolution against the racial profiling on August 7, 2012.

The article focuses on the second annual Presidential Encampment held at Alcorn State University in Mississippi on August 13, 2012 hosted by M. Christopher Brown II, the President of the University. It informs that the annual program featured a speech on importance of cultural competence from Edwin J. Nichols, founder and director of Nichols & Associates Inc. It informs that the program was closed by enclosing the remarks of several officials of the University.

The announces that politician LaRita Cooper Strokes has possibility to win the Ward Three City Council election, to be held in Jackson, Mississippi.

The article focuses on the plans of Fred A. Nichols, a U.S. military veteran, to improve services at G.V. Sonny Montgomery Veterans Administration Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. He mentions the goal of the center for the veterans to have a baseline and be exposed to the health care system. He also notes the center's effort towards electronic fund transfer to cut down on the lines and to limit the amount of cash handled on a day to day basis.

The article reports on the call of the detractors of Hinds County, Mississippi Supervisor Doug Anderson to resign, claiming he is unfit for office. In response to the attacks, Anderson plans to inform his constituents about his health condition. It states that Anderson have suffered from two light strokes in 2012.

The article offers information on the second Annual National conference on civil rights to be held in Pearl River Resorts, Mississippi from June 17-19, 2012.

The article offers information on The Walk for Education, launched by James H. Meredith with a small group of supporters from the Tennessee/Mississippi state on May 25, 2012, which teaches basic principles.

The article presents the commitment of couple Sanford and Amanda Johnson to create quality education options in Mississippi.

The article announces awards given to Universities including the First Runner Up award in League 9 to Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi and the First Runner Up award in League 4 to the Alcorn State University at the Students In Free Enterprise regional competition held in Atlanta, Georgia.