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The Jackson Plan

The Malcolm X Grassroots Movement developed a "plan" for several cities around the country. Read the Jackson Plan here.

My First Encounter With Chokwe Lumumba

Soon after the JFP launched, Editor Donna Ladd tried to cover a rally for Chokwe Lumumba—where white media were not welcome.

Jonathan Lee on the Defensive Over Business Judgments

Mayoral candidate Jonathan Lee went on the defensive on April 24, 2013, over default judgments against his family business, Mississippi Products Inc. Read the story and see the PDFs.

Lee on the Defensive Over Judgments

The JFP broke the story April 24 about mayoral candidate Jonathan Lee's business problems.

Lee's Legal Troubles Multiply

A fifth lawsuit has emerged against Mississippi Products Inc.

2009 JFP Interview with Harvey Johnson Jr.

The JFP interviewed Harvey Johnson Jr. during his campaign to return to the mayor's office after Frank Melton.

FACTCHECK: Is Jonathan Lee a 'Rankin County Republican'?

The JFP looks at the facts behind the rumor.

In His Own Words: Lumumba Explains HIs 'Jackson-Kush Plan'

The month before the 2012 Democratic Primary, Lumumba talked to a national publication about his controversial plan for Jackson.

From 2004: Chokwe Lumumba v. Mississippi Bar

Read a 2004 JFP story about Chokwe Lumumba's battle with the Mississippi Bar, including several PDFs of legal documents.

10 Easy Ways YOU Can Help the JFP Chick Ball Fight Sex Trafficking

The 2013 JFP Chick Ball is fighting local sex trafficking and helping the victims. Please donate or volunteer!

Sex Trafficking in Mississippi

Is sex trafficking an issue in Mississippi? Read our collection of stories.

JFP Talks to Darrel McQuirter

Read an interview with District 2 Hinds County supervisor candidate Darrel McQuirter

JFP Talks to James "Lap" Baker

Read an interview with District 4 Hinds County supervisor candidate James "Lap" Baker

Dr. Hannah Gay

Read the JFP's interview with Dr. Hannah Gay, who treated the baby.

Lady of the Pack: The 2013 JFP Interview with Regina Quinn

Regina Quinn first ran for the Jackson mayor's seat in 2013. Here is her candidate interview from that election.

Steady As He Goes: The 2013 JFP Interview with Harvey Johnson Jr.

Then-Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. talked to the JFP in 2013 about why he should be re-elected.

The 2009 JFP Interview with John Horhn

Sen. John Horhn talked to the JFP the first time he ran for mayor—in 2009.

Tony Yarber's JFP Candidate Questionnaire 2014

The JFP sent all 2014 mayoral candidates the same questionnaire. Here are Tony Yarber's responses.

Margaret Barrett-Simon's JFP Candidate Questionnaire 2014

The Jackson Free Press recently completed editorial-board interviews with each of the seven major candidates for mayor. As this process evolved, so did our questions. In the interest of fairness, we sent all the candidates the full list of the …

Margaret Barrett-Simon's JFP Questionnaire

The JFP sent all 2014 mayoral candidates the same questionnaire. Here are Margaret Barrett-Simon's responses.