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By: Sandra C. Melvin, DrPH, MPH,CEO, Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health | July 23, 2026 Jackson, Mississippi–  For generations, many Black families have survived by being strong. Strength helped us endure poverty, racism, grief, discrimination,...

School Supply Giveaway scheduled for Sunflower County Families

By: The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health Jackson, Miss. (July 20, 2026) — All aboard! Sunflower County families are invited to climb aboard the School Supply Express and for a free back-to-school event designed...

Coahoma Community College Recognized at HBCU Brilliance Initiative Graduation

By Dr. Alexus Hunter | Jul 21, 2026 Coahoma Community College was recognized during the HBCU Brilliance Initiative Graduation Ceremony held on July 18, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia, after being selected as one of only 11 Historically...

The Weight Women Carry: IAMH connects Women to Mental Health Support

By: The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health JACKSON, Miss. (July 19, 2026) —In recognition of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, the Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health (IAMH) is helping women—especially women...

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Delta Voice in Action Encourages Community to Understand the Power of Local Voting

By: MDA Staff Writer | June 26, 2026 CLARKSDALE, Miss. — The Clarksdale Marks Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is inviting community...

Business Spotlight of the Week: Milestone LLC – Providing Hope, Healing, and Mental Health Support in Clarksdale

By: MDA Staff Writer | June 26, 2026 Clarksdale, Mississippi – This week's Business Spotlight of the Week recognizes Milestone LLC, a dedicated mental health...

Back-to-School Resource Fair planned for Indianola families

For Immediate Release By: The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health | June 25, 2026 Jackson, MS (June 25, 2026) — It is time to...

National HIV Testing Day Event in Cleveland, MS

For Immediate Release By: The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health | June 23, 2026 JACKSON, Miss. (June 22, 2026) — The Institute for the...

Rain Can’t Stop the Game: More Than 300 Attend 5th Annual Elgton Jenkins & JT Gray Football Camp

By: Tom Williams | June 22, 2026 CLARKSDALE, Miss. — Despite rainy weather conditions, more than 300 young athletes turned out for the 5th Annual...

Business Spotlight of the Week: Heaton Pecans—Where Mississippi Tradition Meets Exceptional Taste

By: MDA Staff Writer | June 18, 2026 CLARKSDALE, Miss. — For more than four decades, Heaton Pecans has been a staple of the Mississippi...

Women’s Resource Center Opens in Clarksdale, Offering Free Support for Expecting Families

By: Yasmine Malone | June 19, 2026 Clarksdale, Miss. — As of June 16, 2026, the Women's Resource Center has officially opened its doors in...

Coahoma Community College student earns top 10 finish at national FBLA conference

By Jasalyn K. Lucas | Jun 17, 2026 (Clarksdale, Mississippi) –Karmese Leflore earned an eighth-place finish in Business Communications at the 2026 Future Business Leaders of America...

Men’s Health Requires Action

By: Sandra Melvin, DrPH, MPH, MLS, CEO/Founding President of The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health Too many men wait until symptoms appear before...

Downtown Clarksdale Farmers Market Returns for Second Season, Cultivating Community and Healthy Living

By: Yasmine Malone | June 16, 2026 CLARKSDALE, Miss. — The Downtown Clarksdale Farmers Market returned for its second season on June 11, bringing fresh...

Claire Holley and Beth Ann Fennelly Dynamic Storytelling at Red Panther Brewing Company

By: Yasmine Malone | June 15, 2026 CLARKSDALE, Miss. — On June 11, the Coahoma Collective brought patrons together inside the warm, rustic atmosphere of...

Clarksdale Community Closet brings local charities together

By: Yasmine Malone | June 15, 2026 CLARKSDALE, Miss. — On June 13, 2026, the annual J. Dobbins Community Closet brought together local organizations, volunteers,...

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