When the FBI released a list of unsolved murders from the civil rights era, journalist Stanley Nelson said he read the names and felt shame. It was 2007, and Nelson was the editor of a small ...

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On Juneteenth, I draw strength from the rich history of Black communities’ struggles for environmental justice.

An occasional series about southern New Jersey residents who recently died, leaving lasting marks on their community, their neighborhood, their friends or families.

Civil rights groups and education advocates are challenging Mississippi's DEI policies in federal court. Plaintiffs argue the anti-DEI legislation violates First and Fourteenth Amendment rights.

From a Memphis fried chicken joint to a tamale counter in Jackson, these restaurants didn't just feed civil rights leaders – they funded, sheltered and fuelled the fight for equality.

Framing is a powerful tool in communications: It can help people grasp complex ideas, but it can also distort or mislead. A recent sociological study suggests that framing social issues as "civil ...

Juneteenth is June 19th, but the Jackson area has events before and after the holiday as well.

Jackson, Mississippi is hosting multiple Juneteenth celebrations, despite not recognizing it as a state holiday. Events include a fireworks extravaganza, celebrations at the Medgar and Myrlie ...

Jackson, Mississippi is hosting multiple Juneteenth celebrations, despite not recognizing it as a state holiday. Events include a fireworks extravaganza, celebrations at the Medgar and Myrlie ...

Tupelo, Mississippi holds more than just stories - it holds buried history. Join the History Seekers as we use top-tier detectors to locate real Civil War relics hidden underground for over 150 years.

Volunteer Mississippi will be on site to educate visitors on local volunteer opportunities. Juneteenth Jubilee will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, and admission is free.