There's always a story to tell, another light to shine in the City With Soul!
Woolworth Sit-In was the Most Violent of More Than 300 Sit-Ins to End Segregation
On May 28, 1963, three young activists staged a sit-in at the whites-only Woolworth’s counter in downtown Jackson—an act met with brutal violence and national attention.
Bass Lines and Lifelines: Raphael Semmes
From childhood jam sessions to international stages, Raphael Semmes has been shaping Jackson’s jazz scene for decades.
Feel-Good Frequencies: Landon Carter-Price
Landon Carter-Price walked into a major gospel awards show thinking he’d just be “cute and walk around”—then walked out a winner.
Civil Rights History: Jackson State University
Before it became Jackson State University, it was Jackson College—founded to educate the formerly enslaved and rooted in a corridor that would become a cradle of Civil Rights history.
Musical Rule Breaker: Twurt
When TWURT plays, it’s not from a stage high above the crowd—it’s from the sidewalk, face to face with strangers and their unfiltered reactions.
JXN Creators Behind Comic Book ‘Black Wall Street: Time for a Change’
What if you had five days to rewrite one of history’s darkest chapters?
James Meredith’s One-Man ‘March Against Fear’
On June 5, 1966, James Meredith stepped out on a lone mission to walk 210 miles from Memphis to Jackson, Miss. in what he called the “March Against Fear.”
From Blues Trail to Parade Route: Jesse Robinson Celebrated with Dual Honors in Historic Week
The Mississippi blues scene celebrates a living legend as Jesse Robinson receives two of its highest honors in a single remarkable week.
From Jimmy King to Eddie Cotton: The Musical Legacy of Jackson’s Famed Subway Lounge
The Subway Lounge and Summers Hotel were more than staples. They were signs of commonality, a beacon of what Jackson could look like as a city.
Tre Williams is a Proud Lover of the City With Soul
Hip-hop hook singer turned soul and R&B hit-maker Tre Williams is a Daytona Beach, Florida baby, but he is one of Jackson’s bonus children.
Bridget Shield: A Southern Comfort Singer
Bridget Shield isn’t just a singer—she’s a host, setting the stage for an unforgettable night of Blues and R&B.
Old Soul Singer: Jason Sparks
Jason Sparks is a passionate young singer with the spirit of a veteran performer.
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