Carmen Fields News Today

The press, especially at the most local level, continues to play a vital role in our democracy. The stories written by hard-working journalists across our country shape public opinion and, often, can drive incredible change. However, the lack of diversity in journalism hinders Black storytellers from telling Black stories.  In 2023, just six percent of working American

Ernie Fields, Jr. is in the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame

In her book “Going Back to T-Town: The Ernie Fields Territory Big Band,” Fields chronicles her father’s life on the road during Jim Crow, a recording career that saw hit records in both the swing and rock eras, and how he maintained a band that gave many future jazz greats their first breaks.

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New fiction, poetry, and nonfiction book titles from small, independent, and university presses received at NewPages.com. Great reading!

Osgood was a pioneering reporter, opinion writer and mentor for reporters of color.

"We came in as Black women and walked out as respected journalists," Ms. Osgood said of the groundbreaking status she shared with a few other Black reporters at the Globe in the 1970s.

BOONEVILLE – Northeast Mississippi Community Colleges Intercollegiate Beef Judging team proved that agriculture and commerce education is alive and well in the northeast corner of Mississippi.

Writers of color are struggling to bring their stories to readers.

Inspired by Lincoln University’s founders, Carmen Fields challenged students to make a lasting and beneficial impact in their communities.