A bi-weekly news roundup of WKKF grantees, investments, communities and partnerships.

A bi-weekly news roundup of WKKF grantees, investments, communities and partnerships.

A little courage goes a long way in racial healing.

In the middle of an immaculately manicured golf course tucked inside one of Jackson, Mississippi’s, most affluent neighborhoods, a 6-foot-8 Tougaloo College sophomore ...

When young children have access to high-quality, nurturing early care and education, they are more likely to enter school ready to learn, succeed ...

The National Day of Racial Healing, observed on Jan. 21, 2025 encourages Americans to reflect on shared values and work toward racial equity ...

A bi-weekly news roundup of WKKF grantees, investments, communities and partnerships.

Thanks to strong partnerships, Mississippi now ranks second in the nation for the number of hospitals designated Baby-Friendly.

Equipping Jackson residents with the knowledge and tools they need to assess and mitigate lead exposure risks in their homes, empowering them to ...

Celebrate Juneteenth by participating in these local events in Michigan, New Mexico, Mississippi and New Orleans.

Okolo Rashid co-founded the International Museum of Muslim Cultures in Jackson, Mississippi where her passion for activism, education and religion culminated under one ...

Mississippi's untapped potential, rooted in history, offers investment opportunities addressing racial equity and community development.

New Orleans faces a teacher retention crisis but has boosted early learning wages with recent funding infusions.

Mississippi Urban League fights food insecurity, water crisis, and more through partnerships and community engagement.

Mississippi women, key to the economy, face barriers in unequal pay, childcare access, and health care issues.