Civil and voting rights activists gathered in Jackson, Mississippi, to honor what would have been the 100th birthday of civil ...

The Two Mississippi Museums honored civil rights activist Medgar Evers on what would have been his 100th birthday. The ...

Civil and voting rights activists gather in Jackson, Mississippi to honor what would have been the 100th birthday of civil ...

Medgar Wiley Evers was born on July 2, 1925. He was assassinated June 12, 1963 outside his home in Jackson, three weeks ...

After a shooting claimed the life of the granddaughter of civil rights leader Dr. John Perkins, she was laid to rest. The ...

Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade spoke directly to homeless people on new encampment and panhandling state laws.

Capitol police have arrested a suspect after the 23-year-old granddaughter of a civil rights activist was shot and killed in ...

At her funeral service, loved ones described the 23-year-old’s spirit, smile and servant’s heart — reminiscent of her ...

Neighborhood kids loved civil rights hero Medgar Evers. As he drove down the street, they called his name and begged him to ...

The state Supreme Court wants to know how local courts provide lawyers, if any, to poor people after their arrest.

MIAMI – Karah Perkins, the granddaughter of civil rights activist and social justice advocate John Perkins, was shot and killed in Jackson, Mississippi, according to the Clarion Ledger. Capitol police ...

According to her family, Karah Perkins “was a joyful, radiant soul, known for her bold heart, deep compassion, contagious ...