Discover how Jackson, Mississippi transformed its public school system through community-driven leadership, collaboration, and accountability—raising graduation rates, academic performance, and national recognition.

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

Every family deserves a safe birth. STORK trains rural teams in Mississippi to handle OB/newborn emergencies—and it's already saving lives.

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 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.