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...

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

The sky over Shepherd’s Crossroads burned with the colors of a dying day—molten gold streaked with a bruised purple, like a hymn and...

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

Introduction In times of uncertainty and need, we often seek shelter, provision, and assurance. Throughout scripture, the metaphor of...

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