Chapter 1: A Ghost in the City By Michael Jamal Mitchell Dhalia Rae Carson didn’t need much. A one-bedroom apartment over a corner...

By Michael Mitchell The debate over reparations for Black Americans has been ongoing for decades, but many Americans remain unaware that...

By Michael Mitchell aka Light Productions Theme: Abiding in Christ, renewing the mind, and staying equipped for spiritual battles in a...

By Michael Mitchell Columbia, MS – Marion County, Mississippi, is at a crossroads of opportunity. With a slight population decline from...

By Michael Mitchell COLUMBIA, MS—Marion County’s history is deeply intertwined with the struggles and triumphs of African Americans,...

By Michael Mitchell  Columbia, Mississippi, holds a hidden chapter of Black history—the Expose community. This settlement, documented in...

By Michael Mitchell In 1970, Mississippi mandated the integration of Columbia High School and Jefferson High School, a pivotal moment in...

Marion County, Mississippi, is rich in African American history, offering several sites that highlight the resilience, culture, and...

Melanated Excellence: A Historical Analysis of Black Identity and Racial Reclassification in the United States By Light Productions LLC...

The Erasure of Identity: Robert Plecker and the Reclassification of Natives to Negro by Light productions llc. Abstract Robert Plecker,...

It had been fourteen long years since Terrence Ross last set foot in Bridgeport, Mississippi. The small town hadn’t changed much; the...

By Michael Mitchell Throughout history, Melenated individuals have demonstrated remarkable brilliance, resilience, and creativity that...

By Michael Mitchell This week, we take a moment to celebrate the extraordinary legacy of Melenated excellence and dream boldly about the...

Week 13: Preserving Melenated Heritage: Honoring Our Ancestors and Traditions By Michael Mitchell Our heritage is our foundation. It...

Theme: “More Accountability” By Michael Mitchell Isaiah 45:7 states, “I form the light and create darkness; I make peace and create...

In the 21st century, leadership is increasingly about inclusivity, collaboration, and fostering positive change in a world that remains uneq

Throughout history, melanin-rich individuals have faced incredible challenges in achieving success in the business world. Systemic barriers,