The seeds of the summer of 1964 changed voting in America. Changed political parties. Changed the nation.
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Mississippi Today staffers win top investigative prize, other awards
Mississippi Today has won the 2023 Bill Minor Prize for Investigative Reporting, along with other honors from the Mississippi Press Association.
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Mississippi Today launches collaboration with JPMorganChase
Mississippi Today is one of eight local nonprofit news organizations participating in this work to to rebuild local news across the country.
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On this day in 1870
On this day in 1870, Amos T. Akerman, the nation’s first attorney general, made protection of Black voting rights his top priority.
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Podcast: State Democratic Chair Taylor remains committed to Biden
Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison and Geoff Pender interview Mississippi Democratic Party Chairman Cheikh Taylor about President Joe Biden’s debate performance and the future of the Democratic Party in Mississippi. Taylor, a state House member from Starkville, also expressed hope that the Legislature will finally approve Medicaid expansion in the 2025 session.
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On this day in 1958
On this day in 1958, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Alabama could not compel the NAACP to release its membership lists.
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Tate Reeves and Joe Biden agree that Mississippi’s economy is thriving. But are they right?
Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and Democratic President Joe Biden, routinely political opposites, finally agree on something: the Mississippi economy is thriving.
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On this day in 1941
On this day in 1941, Stokely Carmichael, who popularized the term “black power”, was born.
Posted inJustice
Independent autopsy next step in death probe of Jackson man
Capitol Police investigation into Dau Mabil’s death is closed as brother plans independent autopsy.
Posted inElection
MS Democratic Party chair vows support for Biden despite poor debate performance
Several national Democratic operatives and media pundits have said the president should step aside and allow a new candidate to take his place atop the presidential ticket.
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On this day in 1942
On this day in 1942, Dorie Ladner, who with her sister Joyce got involved early in the civil rights movement. was born in Hattiesburg.
Posted inHealth
Photo Essay: Myesha Stovall brings hope to Delta Wellness Center
The organization tackles health challenges like obesity, chronic conditions and infant mortality by enhancing health care access and promoting healthier lifestyles through education.
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Tunica school district returns to local control Monday, after nearly a decade
After nearly a decade under state oversight, the Tunica County School District on Monday will return to local control.