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Mississippi Exhumes Dexter Wade’s Remains, Adding To Earlier Missteps, His Family Says

Jackson authorities buried Wade in a pauper’s grave after failing for months to notify his family of his death.
11/15/2023

Jackson, Mississippi Water Tanks Are ‘Full,’ According To Governor

The area is over 80 percent Black.
09/06/2022

How Did Jackson, Mississippi, Mayor Chokwe Lumumba Really Die?

County Supervisor Kenny Stokes suspects foul play.
03/04/2014

Jackson, Mississippi Mayor Chokwe Lumumba Dies Suddenly at 66

Lumumba is the city's second mayor to die in recent years.
02/26/2014

An Early Look at Mississippi Civil Rights and History Museums

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BET Wire: Obama and Holder Keep on Keeping On

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BET Wire: Another Tough Week for Obama's Administration

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Mississippi Mayoral Candidate Marco McMillian Found Dead

The openly gay candidate was found near a levee.
02/28/2013
Charles Wilson, Te'Andrea Wilson, marriage, racism, Mississippi

Bring That Week Back: July 31

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