by Angela Johnson | Nov 7, 2023 | National Headlines
If you’re keeping up with the headlines, you know that book bans are on the rise across the country. According to advocacy group PEN America, book bans in public schools increased 33 percent last school year. And if you follow our coverage on The Root, you know books...
by Katrina Spencer | Aug 1, 2023 | Business, Community, Community Development, Education, Gail Esterman
by Gail Esterman; featured photo by Princess Long My name is Gail Esterman and I have always been drawn to stories about how children are treated by our society and wondered why we choose to fail so many when we could do better. In my professional life, spanning New...
by Katrina Spencer | Jun 8, 2023 | Alexa Rodríguez, Business, Community, Community Development, Health and Wellness, Hometown Heroes
by Alexa Rodríguez Growing up around the Fifeville area, Nicole Hawker’s dreams of giving back to her community by creating a space for health and wellness have finally come true. A gym focused on accessibility and inclusivity, Heart and Soul Fitness with Nicole...
by Katrina Spencer | May 30, 2023 | Business, Channing Mathews, Community Development, Food and Drink
by Channing Mathews; featured photo by Kori Price The story of Pearl Island Cafe is a search for identity, passion, and roots. The delightful smells and artwork of the Caribbean-inspired restaurant draw you in for a warm taste of the Caribbean, right in the heart of...
by Vinegar Hill Magazine | Mar 3, 2022 | National Headlines
FedEx says the endowment will help ensure MVSU students won’t be turned away because they can’t afford to fund their education. FedEx is giving $100,000 to Mississippi Valley State University to create a new scholarship endowment at the southern HBCU. The delivery...
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