AltWeeklies Wire
Digging up the Rootsnew
When discussing the very difficult issue of violence, we find there are two types of people: those who don't care why criminals resort to violence, and those who get that preventing it can only come from attacking it at the roots. That is, we stop crime before it happens by trying to understand and fix why a young person takes that turn in the first place.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
12-19-2013 |
Advice
Tags: violence
Build an Army for Kids, Not Against Themnew
Many Mississippians are familiar with people who were raised on the slavery-spawned myth that people of color are more violent, which served as a primary justification to keep segregation and even lynching in place; nearly always, an alleged crime was the rationale.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
12-19-2013 |
Commentary
The Buddy Systemnew
Musicians have always formed connections with their contemporaries, whether it be bitter rivalry, close-knit brotherhood or something between the two.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
12-16-2013 |
Music
Killing Quardious Thomas: A Castle Doctrine Case Studynew
Mississippi's Castle Doctrine spells out a range of circumstances in which homicide may be justified.
Jackson Free Press |
R.L. Nave |
12-13-2013 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: Quardious Thomas
'Dallas Buyer's Club''s Emotional Rodeonew
Jared Leto (left) and Matthew McConaughey deliver Oscar-worthy performances as people living with AIDS in the ’80s in “Dallas Buyers Club.”
Jackson Free Press |
Anita Modak-Truran |
12-13-2013 |
Movies
Remembering Nelson Mandelanew
By reading Mandela's story, I saw what the best of humanity looked like. I saw that no matter how much oppression and humiliation one group may inflict upon another, the human spirit is oak-tree strong, and we can rise above it.
Jackson Free Press |
jehrod rose-alain |
12-13-2013 |
International
Kwanzaa, Explainednew
Even though it's right smack in the middle of a thousand different religious celebrations, Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday.
Jackson Free Press |
Amber Helsel |
12-12-2013 |
Culture
Roll On, Johnnew
John Lennon still influences writers and musicians 33 years after his death.
Jackson Free Press |
Tommy Burton |
12-06-2013 |
Music
'The Book Thief': Powerful Storiesnew
"The Book Thief" anchors itself in the reality of war, where true courage can mean ordinary people who keep promises to old friends.
Jackson Free Press |
Anita Modak-Truran |
12-05-2013 |
Movies
The Vibe of Flow Tribenew
Flow Tribe is a kaleidoscope of sounds inspired by the historic music culture of The Big Easy.
Jackson Free Press |
Alexis Moody |
12-05-2013 |
Music
Where No Kerbal Has Gone Beforenew
“Kerbal Space Program” combines careful engineering with the simple pleasure of exploding little green men.
Jackson Free Press |
Nick Judin |
12-05-2013 |
Video Games
Baking Club Rulesnew
Baking chocolate chip cookies is easy if you understand the rules.
Jackson Free Press |
Amber Helsel |
12-05-2013 |
Food+Drink
Stairway Back to Heavennew
Some tribute bands are content with adequate recreations of legendary bands' original music. Not Zoso.
Jackson Free Press |
Tommy Burton |
12-05-2013 |
Music
Fun Runnew
Each marathon has its own spirit, from Boston's grueling heartbreak hill to the quirky costumes in New York City to the sunny California attitude in San Francisco.
Jackson Free Press |
Kathleen M. Mitchell |
12-05-2013 |
Health
The Immorality of Incarcerationnew
An estimated 65 million people in this country have a criminal record, more than one out of every four adult Americans. One out of every three black males now in their early teens will end up in jail, according to the Justice Department. For Latino males, it's one of out of every five.
Jackson Free Press |
Joe Atkins |
12-05-2013 |
Crime & Justice
