Mississippi
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In a provocative response to restrictive abortion laws, Mississippi State Senator Bradford Blackmon has introduced the “Contraception Begins at Erection Act,” a bill aimed at spotlighting men’s accountability in reproductive decisions. The legislation proposes making it unlawful for men to “discharge genetic material without the intent to fertilize an embryo,” marking a dramatic shift in…
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Victoria Cornejo Barrera thought the legal helpline for workers sounded too good to be true and wondered if it was a scam. A month earlier, Cornejo Barrera had been forced to take leave from her job as head custodian at a South Carolina high school after she turned in a doctor’s note asking to be…
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) conducted a raid on Downtown Cigar Company, a business in Jackson, Mississippi, associated with Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens. The raid occurred on May 22, though the exact reasons remain undisclosed. Marshay Lawson, Public Affairs Officer for the FBI in Jackson, confirmed to the Mississippi Free Press that…
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The family of Kadarius Smith, a 17-year-old from Leland, Mississippi, continues to express frustration over the lack of information surrounding his untimely death. Kadarius passed away last month under contentious circumstances, allegedly after being struck by a police cruiser. Patrick Smith, Kadarius’ father, remains distraught by the limited details surrounding his son’s March 21st demise.…
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Following the disclosure of settlement details by the City of Jackson, Bettersten Wade, the sister of George Robinson, has chosen to decline the proposed agreement, citing a violation of confidentiality. Robinson passed away in January 2019, just days after an altercation with three Jackson police officers who were in pursuit of a murder suspect. The…
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In a decision that has shaken the world of civil liberty advocates, the United States Supreme Court opted not to hear the case of Mckesson v. Doe. In effect, the apex court has upheld a lower court ruling that drastically curtails the right to organize mass protests in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The lower court’s…
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In response to recent controversies surrounding the burial of loved ones in unmarked graves without proper notification, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced its intervention to revamp next-of-kin death notifications in Mississippi. The assistance will be provided to the Jackson Police Department and Hinds County Coroner’s Office under Title VI of the Civil Rights…
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In a heart-wrenching saga that illustrates the complexities surrounding abortion laws, a 13-year-old rape victim in Mississippi, has given birth amid confusion over the state’s stringent abortion ban. The girl, referred to as Ashley to protect her identity, has given birth to a baby boy named Peanut and the story of the young mom and…
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Shequeena McKenzie, a 28-year-old trailblazer, has shattered barriers by becoming the first Black female judge in McComb, Mississippi, marking a historic moment for the city. “It was a surreal moment because I work hard, I have faith,” McKenzie expressed to WJTV. “The next thing you know, you start reaping the benefits of the things you…
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In an incident that sparked outrage and discussions about racial discrimination, an Applebee’s manager in Picayune, Mississippi, made headlines for calling the police on a Black employee who arrived early to his shift. The incident came to light during a segment on the show “Indisputable” hosted by Dr. Rashad Richey and Sharon Reed. The discussion…
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