To Improve Jackson, Fix JPS
by Mirracle Caston Jackson, Miss., could be a good city, but it has some things to fix first, one of which is our schools. Our Jackson Public Schools system is... Read More
Homes for the Homeless
by Bradley Mitchell Abandoned houses should be remodeled for the lower-class and homeless people in Jackson. One time when Jacorey and I were walking around, we decided to jump the gate... Read More
At Inaugural, Mayor Chokwe Lumumba Lifts Up Jackson
Mayor Chowke Lumumba and the new first lady, Ebony Lumumba, greet supporters at his inauguration on July 3, 2017. (Photo by Kelsee Ford) By Kenyetta Brown Early on this sunny Monday... Read More
Interview with Jackson’s Mayor-elect, Chokwe Lumumba
On Wednesday, May 3, the day after the Democratic primary for mayor, Chokwe Antar Lumumba visited the Youth Media Project learning space to sit with student journalists from Jim Hill... Read More
Future Leaders Build Bonds, Grow from Diversity
by Maisie Brown Photo above of Rikyla Brown by Jordan Mahoney The large room with huge African flags plastered over the huge walls shows signs of black liberation and power... Read More
Overcoming Black Girls’ Barriers to Success
by Asia Mangum Black women may be the most educated group in the country, but the employment and salary rates don’t match up, and they often face barriers to success in the... Read More