AltWeeklies Wire
Naked is Sexynew
Mea Ashley, who was Miss Jackson State University 2011-2012, created the "Naked is Sexy" movement after watching a Dove commercial, which challenged young high-school girls and their mothers to redefine what beauty is in today's society.
Jackson Free Press |
Bria Paige |
07-17-2014 |
Culture
Hobby Lobby Ruling Could Spell Corporate Troublenew
One of the basic problems that we have in this country is the structure of the modern corporation—particularly large, multi-national corporations.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
07-10-2014 |
Business & Labor
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad GOP Race for U.S. Senatenew
The clock is ticking for Sen. Chris McDaniel's senatorial campaign to file a challenge to the U.S. Senate race run-off election results after the Mississippi Republican Party certified Thad Cochran's win Monday night. McDaniel's challenge comes after numerous allegations of fraudulent activity.
Jackson Free Press |
Anna Wolfe and Donna Ladd |
07-10-2014 |
Politics
Think National, Shop Localnew
My avoidance of Walmart is a conscious choice. I believe that Walmart has done more to undermine the local economies of American cities than any other single institution, so that belief drives my actions.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
06-30-2014 |
Business & Labor
NFL Minor League?new
The NFL recently announced that they are looking into starting a minor development league, but a failure of the NFL is the inability to make one work after two failed attempts.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Flynn |
06-27-2014 |
Sports
Tags: nfl minor league
White Privilege Is Realnew
The very idea that we can't even agree that simply being white in America comes with privilege indicates that we have limited ability to relate as human beings.
Jackson Free Press |
Funmi F. Franklin |
06-25-2014 |
Civil Liberties
Love, Anywaynew
No, not all men abuse or hurt, but collectively we have condoned a society that excuses it too often when they do.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
06-13-2014 |
Culture
Women: A Catalyst for Changenew
In an exhibit titled "Women: Agents of Change in the American Civil Rights Movement," Jackson State University offers a glimpse into the documentary photography of Dr. Doris A. Derby.
Jackson Free Press |
LaTonya Miller |
06-13-2014 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: Women
Hope for Harper Gracenew
Cannabidiol, derived from the cannabis plant, may help with diseases such as Dravet Syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
06-06-2014 |
Health
Tags: cannabidiol
Tastes of Summernew
Cooking sausage in liquid that’s part beer deepens the flavors and makes for a perfect food-drink pairing.
Jackson Free Press |
Jane Flood |
06-06-2014 |
Food+Drink
A Bust for Barbour’s Corporate Welfarenew
Chiquita, known as the United Fruit Company before that name became synonymous with political bullying and corruption in Latin America, announced recently that it was moving its operation at the Port of Gulfport to New Orleans.
Jackson Free Press |
Joe Atkins |
06-06-2014 |
Business & Labor
Changes for the NBA?new
The 2014 NBA Playoffs has all the makings of another classic like last year, when the Miami Heat beat the San Antonio Spurs in seven games.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Flynn |
06-06-2014 |
Sports
World Cup Dreamsnew
In less than a month, 32 teams will descend on Brazil with hopes of winning the 2014 World Cup. Familiar favorites include defending champions Spain, Germany, Argentina and, of course, the host nation of Brazil.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Flynn |
05-22-2014 |
Sports
Pitbull Doesn’t Know What Love Meansnew
Contemporary artists such as Pitbull often forgo realistic depictions of life to maintain a persona.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
05-22-2014 |
Music
On the EastSidenew
With the Kickstarter campaign for “EastSiders” complete, Kit Williamson wants to make the web series bigger and better than ever.
Jackson Free Press |
Zack Orsborn |
05-22-2014 |
LGBT
