A new tribute to Dr. and Mrs. King – Jackson Advocate

Wakanda News Details

A new tribute to Dr. and Mrs. King – Jackson Advocate

By Marian Wright Edelman JA Guest Writer As the nation paused to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, the city of Boston had a very special gift: a new memorial unveiled January 13 in Boston Common, the beautiful public park at the city’s center, honoring Dr. King and his wife, Coretta Scott King. The […]

Source: Jackson Advocate -; The voice of black Mississippians

You may also like

More from Jackson Advocate -; The voice of black Mississippians

OPINION: The Heart of Community: The importance of discussing hereditary heart conditions with our loved ones - Jackson Advocate

JXN Film Festival presents George Raymond’s ‘Thirst for Freedom’ - Jackson Advocate

JSU names Rico Chapman dean of the College of Liberal Arts - Jackson Advocate

OPINION: President Jacob L. Reddix, the JSU Legacy after 56 years - Jackson Advocate

A snapshot of the Democratic primary election: Justice Court Judge District 4 - Jackson Advocate

A snapshot of the Democratic primary election: Constable District 2 - Jackson Advocate

A snapshot of the Democratic primary election: Constable District 5 - Jackson Advocate

Vote Tuesday, AUG. 8, 2023: JACKSON ADVOCATE ENDORSEMENTS - Jackson Advocate

A snapshot of the Democratic primary election: Constable District 3 - Jackson Advocate

Rolling Fork residents still on the long road to storm recovery - Jackson Advocate

OPINION: Congressman Thompson praised, challenged the NAACP, activists and aspiring citizens - Jackson Advocate

OPINION: ‘Why I am fighting for greater visibility for diabetic men and women' - Jackson Advocate

OPINION: We must be the examples - Jackson Advocate

Kennedy Agee - ‘Take One’ - Jackson Advocate

OPINION: What to the African American is the civil war to save's America'd democracy? - Jackson Advocate

Keepsake letter for students - Jackson Advocate

John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation hosts Equal Justice Initiative's Bryan Stevenson at gala, Sept. 19 - Jackson Advocate

JSU football game themes, fan colors announced; new kickoff time for W.C. Gorden Classic - Jackson Advocate

Jackson City Branch NAACP holds annual Freedom Fund Banquet - Jackson Advocate

60th Anniversary of the March on Washington - Jackson Advocate

OPINION: The 2024 election, President Biden, and the Black vote - Jackson Advocate

OPINION: Helping Mississippians earn a college degree - Jackson Advocate

Jackson water users speak out in support of new sewer clean-up decree - Jackson Advocate

Marks’ Mule Train exhibit to make a stop in Jackson - Jackson Advocate

JSU v. SCSU: The rivalry is real - Jackson Advocate

Justice Department makes $51.86 million available to assist victims of sexual assault - Jackson Advocate

MEE launches ‘The Bucket Drumming Experience' - Jackson Advocate

Experience ‘Voices of Mississippi’ Acclaimed concert event coming to Ridgeland - Jackson Advocate

MDE recognizing September as Attendance Awareness Month to help combat chronic absenteeism in schools - Jackson Advocate

MS Highway Patrol begins annual school travel safety campaign - Jackson Advocate

Belhaven to award Angie Thomas scholarships to hopeful writers - Jackson Advocate

Vasti Jackson & Friends christen the Institute For Southern Storytelling at Mississippi College - Jackson Advocate

New Stage recruiting for 2023 fall classes - Jackson Advocate

JSU’s Office of Community Development kicks off the school year with Crop Drop ‘23 - Jackson Advocate

FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines amid rising cases and hospitalizations - Jackson Advocate

Tony Porter named Teach Plus Mississippi Policy Fellow - Jackson Advocate

Forward Lookers Federated Club sponsors sixth annual Trunks for Seniors - Jackson Advocate

Working Together Jackson’s hosts August Leaders Luncheon - Jackson Advocate

New initiative connects HBCUs with HOPE Credit - Jackson Advocate

Civil rights activist Hollis Watkins died Wednesday at his home at the age of 82. - Jackson Advocate

PLAINTIFFS CELEBRATE VICTORY IN CHALLENGE TO H.B. 1020 - Jackson Advocate

Statement on Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves Medicaid Reimbursement Reforms - Jackson Advocate

OPINION: An open letter to Jackson - Jackson Advocate

OPINION: ‘Don’t do business in Florida!’ - Jackson Advocate

Ambulance 'response times' miss the big picture: Health outcomes - Jackson Advocate

46th MS Delta Blues Fest one for the record books - Jackson Advocate

B.B. King Museum and Interpretative Center hosts Mississippi Delta Civil Rights Heritage Tourism Summit - Jackson Advocate

JSU Football makes history with female Kicker, Leilani Armenta - Jackson Advocate

IT’S TIME FOR EVERYONE TO GET CURRENT: JXN WATER TURNOFFS FOR NONPAYMENT WILL START AGAIN IN LATE FALL - Jackson Advocate

Hip hop, the Black environment, and the human experience - Jackson Advocate

Blackfacts BETA RELEASE 11.5.3
(Production Environment)