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The Illusiveness of the American Community 29 Jul 2013 | 08:41 am
By Ivory Phillips Jackson Advocate Writer The concept of an American community is at least eight generations old. That is the case if one begins with “the Declaration of Independence.” Of course....
JSU alumnus gives back 29 Jul 2013 | 03:51 am
Andrell Harris (left), a 2008 graduate of Jackson State University and native of Terry, MS, received applause and an award for being this year’s largest financial contributor at the JSU National Alumn...
Thompson, King honored for showcasing MS talent 28 Jul 2013 | 10:50 pm
Jesse Thompson (left) and Lee King (right) received a resolution from the Jackson City Council last week for their work with the Jackson Music Awards, the premiere showcase of Mississippi talent in th...
Horton confirmed as Jackson’s new Police Chief 28 Jul 2013 | 10:46 pm
Jackson City Council had little debate on confirming Mayor Chokwe Lumumba’s choices for the city’s two key positions in public safety. Police Chief Lindsey Horton (left) and Fire Chief Willie Owens ar...
Jacksonians bring home ACT-SO medals 28 Jul 2013 | 10:44 pm
Jasmine Miller, bronze medalist Krystal Jackson, gold medalist Mississippi brought home the gold and bronze from the National ACT-SO Competition during the 104th Annual NAACP National Convention in ...
Mayor Lumumba has a plan to stimulate youth to action 28 Jul 2013 | 10:32 pm
By Alice Thomas-Tisdale Jackson Advocate Publisher Mayor Chokwe Lumumba spoke candidly about Jackson’s youth in part three of a four-part series. Unlike tapping into a water source confined to the g...
Comedian Joe Torry: from comedy to Cosby to Zimmerman 26 Jul 2013 | 08:02 am
By Sandra Varner St. Louis, Missouri native Joe Torry has brought the funny for two decades and today, the 47-year old father, businessman and philanthropist is still on top of his game taking his st...
Anaso Jobodwana does sprint double in Russia 23 Jul 2013 | 11:34 pm
JANS – Jackson State sprinter Anaso Jobodwana represented his home country (South Africa) and claimed a prestigious sprint double at the World University Games in Kazan, Russia on July 10 after runnin...
Award-winning attorney launches new law firm 23 Jul 2013 | 11:22 pm
JANS – Sharon F. Bridges, Esq., has formed Bridges Law Group PLLC with headquarters in Jackson, MS. A boutique law firm, Bridges Law Group PLLC offers its clients zealous representation in a responsiv...
Mayor Lumumba vows to continue charity work of his late wife, Nubia 23 Jul 2013 | 11:04 pm
Editor’s Note: This is part 2 of a 4-part interview with Jackson’s new mayor, Chokwe Lumumba. It focuses on his passion for community organizing and commitment to continue the charitable work of his l...
