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The Rev. James Lawson Jr. has died at 95, civil rights leader’s family says

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June 10, 2024

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SUMMARY: Rev. James Lawson Jr., a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement and advocate of nonviolent protest, passed away at 95 in Los Angeles after a brief illness. Known as a close advisor to Martin Luther King Jr., Lawson was instrumental in teaching nonviolent resistance methods inspired by Mohandas Gandhi. He influenced activists like John Lewis and led workshops that helped desegregate Nashville in 1960. Expelled from Vanderbilt University for his activism, Lawson continued his work as a pastor and professor, remaining active into his 90s. He urged ongoing efforts to dismantle systemic racism, emphasizing the moral power of nonviolence.

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Back Bay Mission & Ground Zero Blues Club Biloxi present the 2024 Musicians with a Mission

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Optimistic Saints and rebuilding Panthers set to unveil new offenses in NFC South clash

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September 7, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-09-07 12:00:11

SUMMARY: The renovated Superdome will mark the beginning of the NFL season as the New Orleans Saints face the Carolina Panthers. New Orleans, under coach Dennis Allen and new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, aims to revitalize its offense with quarterback Derek Carr and players like Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave. Meanwhile, the Panthers, coming off a 2-15 season, have a new general manager and coach, signaling a fresh start. Both teams feature many new faces; Young is expected to lead Carolina’s challenged offense. As defenses adjust, the stakes for both teams are high heading into the season opener.

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Award-winning Delta State University faculty and student film project to air on Mississippi Public Broadcasting

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September 7, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-09-07 10:00:25

SUMMARY: The film “I Want to Be at the Meeting: Sacred and Secular in the Mississippi Delta” will air on Mississippi Public Broadcasting on September 13 and 15. It features Grammy-nominated artist Jontavious Willis and the Coahoma Community College Choir, presenting powerful gospel performances. Producer Don Allan Mitchell emphasized the project‘s interdisciplinary nature, stemming from a live-streamed concert during the pandemic. The film’s co-producer, Ted Fisher, recognized its potential as a documentary, showcasing the deep connection between blues and Black gospel music. Delta State University students played a key role in filming and editing, enhancing their learning experience.

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