AltWeeklies Wire
In Her Words: Myrlie Evers-Williamsnew
Benjamin Jealous, the current NAACP national president, and Myrlie Evers-Williams visited Jackson recently to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Evers-Williams’ husband, Medgar.
Jackson Free Press |
Myrlie Evers-Williams |
06-06-2013 |
Civil Liberties
Memories of Medgarnew
Medgar Evers seemed to know his life was drawing to a close.
Jackson Free Press |
R.L. Nave |
06-06-2013 |
Civil Liberties
Clear Your Mind, Move Your Feetnew
Running can be a mind-clearing and eye-opening therapeutic process.
Jackson Free Press |
Neil Polen |
05-24-2013 |
Health
The Cruel Mysterynew
Extreme tiredness is one of the most frustrating symptoms of lupus.
Jackson Free Press |
Stephanie Carol Newell |
05-20-2013 |
Health
Antibiotics in Your Organic Apple?new
When people think of organics, they think that the food they buy is free from synthetic chemicals of any kind. However, as noted in a recent article in ACRES USA magazine, organic apples and pears may be treated with antibiotics.
Jackson Free Press |
Jim Pathfinder Ewing |
05-10-2013 |
Health
We Are Familynew
A few weeks ago the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Proposition 8, the California law banning same-sex marriage, and the Defense of Marriage Act, the law Congress passed in 1996 that defines marriage as the union of one man and one woman.
Jackson Free Press |
Eddie Outlaw |
04-26-2013 |
LGBT
The JFP Urban Development Manifestonew
Never focus on a large project when a small project will do. That doesn't mean we shouldn't do big things--it means we can't put all our eggs in one basket. It's the small things that add up to great city. Ask Austin.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
04-19-2013 |
Housing & Development
Squat, Press, Jerknew
CrossFit follows nine fundamental movements, including squat, front squat, overhead squat, standard shoulder press, push press, jerk, dead lift, sumo dead lift and clean.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Flynn |
03-29-2013 |
Health
Lessons from the Pressnew
We don't all have to be newspaper people. But we can all find that niche, that way to contribute.
Jackson Free Press |
Kathleen M. Mitchell |
03-29-2013 |
Media
Sit, Jacksonnew
Meditation is a great way to recognize and control negative emotions.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
03-21-2013 |
Health
Teach Your Sonsnew
Fathers, teach your sons what respect means. It seems to be a quality lost on a new generation of boys, and we all must collectively take responsibility for that. Too often we dismiss bad behavior as "just a guy thing." Too often, we even reward bad behavior.
Jackson Free Press |
Brad "Kamikaze" Franklin |
03-21-2013 |
The War on Women
No Means Nonew
I have read accounts of the now-infamous Steubenville, Ohio, rape with horror.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
03-21-2013 |
The War on Women
The Relevance of Black Historynew
VIP Jackson magazine recently asked me to write an article on the continued relevancy of Black History Month.
Jackson Free Press |
Byron D’Andra Orey |
03-08-2013 |
Race & Class
Feel the Pure Burnnew
If you haven't heard of Pure Barre, you must be living under an exercise rock. The workout, which mixes ballet, pilates and yoga, is growing rapidly across the country.
Jackson Free Press |
Kathleen M. Mitchell |
02-22-2013 |
Health
Tags: Pure Barre
Don't Look Away from Abusenew
The thing that binds Reeva Steenkamp and Nicole Simpson goes beyond the high-profiles of the sportsmen in their lives: it is the prevalence of violence, specifically, domestic violence.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
02-21-2013 |
Crime & Justice
