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Tisdale’s Topics: “Mississippi G–” Nina Simone »

Reprint October 17-23, 2003 Ill fares the land To hastening ills a prey, Where wealth accumulates And men decay! Oliver Goldsmith’s epic words describe perfectly the dilemma that confronts blacks…

Oct 9 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
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National NAACP Board Meet in Jackson, Pay Tribute to Medgar Evers »

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JANS–The Mississippi State Conference NAACP is proud to announce that the National NAACP Board of Directors will be holding its…

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UPDATE: 2013 City Elections »

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By Alice Thomas-Tisdale Jackson Advocate Publisher The anticipation of May 7th has come and gone. Left holding the runoff card after…

May 10 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Helelaine Hill – Working With Nissan – Watch Her Story »

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Sports by Travis Gordon

Suns name Hunter interim head coach »

Lindsey Hunter as waive guard for the Chicago Bulls

By Travis Gordon–Former Jackson State University basketball star Lindsey Hunter has been named the Phoenix Suns new interim head coach. Hunter replaces Alvin Gentry, who agreed to step down last week. A two-time NBA champion with the Lakers and Pistons, Hunter was originally drafted by…

Jan 20 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Future is Bright in Cavaliers Backcourt »

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By Travis Gordon   Saturday, November 10, 2012–“Killer instinct!” That’s what Daniel Gibson says the next step is in the maturation process for the young backcourt duo of Kyrie Irving and Dion Waiters. It’s easy to see why Gibson would feel this way. The Cavaliers…

Nov 11 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Pistons at Suns: Keys to Victory »

By Travis Gordon November 1, 2012–The Suns will host the Pistons Friday night as both teams look to notch their 1st win of the 2012-13 season. The young Pistons fell to the newly constructed Houston Rockets 105-96 in their season opener, while the Suns dropped their…

Nov 8 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
EVENTS

“Getting on Easy Street” Personal Finance and Credit Program »

Monday, October 1 The Jackson Medical Mall Foundation offers the “Getting on Easy Street” Personal Finance and Credit Program to help families build and keep…

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22nd year appreciation at 3 p.m. at Holy City International Empowerment Ministries »

Saturday, September 29 Presiding Bishop Stanley Cavett, Sr., and First Lady, Evangelist Stephanie Cavett will have their 22nd year appreciation at 3 p.m. at Holy…

Sep 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Free Health Talk on Prostate and Colon Cancer »

Thursday, September 27 Central Mississippi Medical Center is offering a free health talk on prostate and colon cancer at Noon at the Quisenberry Library, 605…

Sep 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

The Second Annual Jobs for Jacksonians Job Fair and Business Engagement Summit »

Wednesday, September 26 The Second Annual Jobs for Jacksonians Job Fair and Business Engagement Summit will be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at…

Sep 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
NATIONAL Domestic Workers and Their Children March to Support Their Bill of Rights

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 JANS – Early Tuesday morning, Jan. 24, 2011, busses of domestic workers and their children began arriving at the huge grassy mall in front of California’s state capitol building.  Dozens of Mexican, Filipina and African American…

Feb 2 2012 / Read More »
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Alpha Phi Alpha honors Liberian President

JANS –  In a ceremony in Monrovia, Liberia, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity gave Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf its Alpha Award of Honor. The award is the highest accolade presented to a nonmember of the fraternity.…

Feb 2 2012 / Read More »
EDUCATION Pamela Shaw, President and Founder of P3 Strategies, LLC

Coalition For A Prosperous Mississippi busy teaching others how to build wealth

By Brinda Fuller Willis, PHD Jackson Advocate Contributing Writer The Coalition For A Prosperous Mississippi (CFAPM) presented a Civic Engagement and Advocacy Workshop on September 13, 2012 at the Regency Hotel in downtown Jackson. The program…

Oct 9 2012 / Read More »
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September is Library Card Sign-up Month

Get the Smartest Card at Jackson/Hinds Library System JANS – September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Jackson/Hinds Library System (JHLHS) wants everyone in Hinds County to have the smartest card of all –…

Sep 7 2012 / Read More »
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NNPA to present major report at CBC legislative weekend

JANS — The 2012 State of the African American Consumer Report is scheduled to be released on Friday September 21, 2012 at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Conference in Washington DC. This is the second report…

Aug 23 2012 / Read More »
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Mobile WIN Job Center visits Utica

JANS – The Mobile WIN Job Center will set up shop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, August 30 at Hinds Community College, Performing Arts Complex, 34175 Mississippi 18 W in Utica. The Mississippi Department…

Aug 23 2012 / Read More »
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The Magnolia Roller Vixens to host roller derby bootcamp

JANS - The Magnolia Roller Vixens, Metro Jackson’s roller derby team, announce their four day boot camp for prospective skaters and referees on Oct 1st, and Oct 3rd from 7pm to 9pm at the National Guard Armory…

Oct 9 2012 / Read More »
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Celebrity Profiles By Sandra Varner: Nate Parker in two new films, ‘Arbitrage’ and ‘Red Hook Summer’

High stakes money dealing and child molestation weigh heavily by any measure; eliciting headlines though, by comparison, sit at opposite ends of angst and disdain. But the impressive dexterity of actor Nate Parker demonstrates his ability…

Sep 25 2012 / Read More »
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USDA celebrates the start of a healthier school year for America’s school kids

Jackson, Miss. elementary schools honored for promoting nutrition, physical activity JANS – USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Janey Thornton have recognized all 39 public elementary schools in Jackson for improving their…

Sep 25 2012 / Read More »
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Mississippi Health officials report 29 new human cases of WNV

  JANS – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has reported 29 new human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) for 2012. The new cases were reported in Adams (2), Claiborne (1), Harrison (1), Hinds…

Sep 25 2012 / Read More »
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The untold story of African American history

By Bill Marcy Jackson Advocate Guest Writer Traditionally, the month of February has been set aside to be what is commonly called Black History Month.  In actuality, this month has been selected to remind America of…

Mar 1 2012 / Read More »
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Forward Lookers Federated Club celebrates 26th Heritage Luncheon

Foremost club that fosters cultural, social and community growth By Dr. Jerry Komia Domatob Often questions like: how did and do African Americans survive and succeed despite the manifold adversities they encounter? How did they and do cope…

Feb 16 2012 / Read More »
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Remember, Lest We Forget

The last of 12 children, Mrs. Lucy Mae Smith Cooper was born to Dock and Josephine Smith in Crystal Springs, MS, on August 29, 1929, and was named Lucy Mae Smith. She grew up in Jackson…

Sep 25 2012 / Read More »
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Malaco Music Group recording artist Rev. Benjamin Cone, Jr., passes

JANS – Minister and Gospel Recording Artist Rev. Benjamin Cone, Jr., died peacefully at his home in Jackson, MS, on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, after an extended illness. Born in Waycross, GA, on September 28, 1937,…

Sep 25 2012 / Read More »
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New Book Covers Brief History of Gospel Music Ministry in America — “Make A Joyful Noise!” By Kathryn Baker Kemp

– “Make A Joyful Noise!” By Kathryn Baker Kemp is available in print and e-book formats. – Chicago, IL (February 20, 2012) — Kathryn Baker Kemp, a Chicago resident, is a retired music director, administrator and educator.…

Feb 23 2012 / Read More »
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Omega Psi Phi and Delta Sigma Theta Winter Gala Benefits Salvation Army

Uplift, Inc., the Madison County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the Epsilon Kappa Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., presented the 2011 Winter Benefit Gala on December 30, 2011, at Plantation…

Jan 24 2012 / Read More »

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New Book Covers Brief History of Gospel Music Ministry in America — “Make A Joyful Noise!” By Kathryn Baker Kemp

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