Jackson
Tishaura Jones
A Historic Victory

On April 6, Tishaura Jones became the first Black woman elected mayor of St. Louis.
by Anoa Changa
04.07.21
Jackson, Mississippi Struggles With Lack Of Water 3 Weeks After Winter Storms
The Jackson Water Crisis Is Far From Over

Almost a month since a winter storm slammed through the gulf states, residents in Jackson, Mississippi, were still waiting for…
by Anoa Changa
03.13.21
U.S.-TEXAS-PLANO-WINTER STORM-FOOD SUPPLIES
The Jackson Water Crisis

While Jackson residents and organizers say they understand the historical nature of the water system's disrepair, city and other Mississippi…
by Anoa Changa
03.03.21
African American preschool age little boy holds his father's hand while walking to first day of kindergarten
Dads Welcome Students On First Day Of School

A group of Black dads from Mississippi cheered on students outside of Barack H. Obama Magnet Elementary on the first…
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Obama Elementary School Mural in Jackson, Mississippi
Opinion: School Goes From Racist's Name To Obama's

I walked up to the front of the school, looked up, saw the sign for Obama’s name. And I fought…
by David Dennis
09.22.18
Former President Obama Speaks On Civic Engagement At The University Of Chicago
Couple Creates Mural For Barack Obama Magnet School

Talameika and Charles Brice were enlisted by the Jackson Arts Council to paint a mural of Barack Obama at the…
by NewsOne Staff
09.02.18
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