Archives: 2021

31st annual African Street Fest begins in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. — A festival looking to bring people back to their roots is here after a year of absence. “We call it a party with a purpose,” said Wendy Trice Martin, President of the Society for African-American Cultural Awareness. Preparations for the 31st annual African Street Festival were underway at the Oman Arena. This year will be different from…

Biden moves to declassify documents about Sept. 11 attacks

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has signed an executive order directing the FBI to declassify documents related to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The order Friday is a supportive gesture to victims’ families who have long sought the records in hopes of implicating the Saudi government. Still, the practical impact of the executive order and any new documents…