Phil Bryant Sues Mississippi Today, Alleges Defamation Over Welfare Scandal Articles, Remarks
Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has sued Mississippi Today, alleging that the online news publication and its CEO defamed him by claiming he “embezzled,” “squandered” and “steered” $77 million in welfare funds “to benefit his family and friends, including NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre.”
Black Women’s Equal Pay Day 2023: Milestones Reached, But More Work Must Be Done
Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable Executive Director Cassandra Welchlin spotlights Black Women’s Equal Pay Day on July 27, 2023, acknowledging the milestones made, but also writes that pay for Black women is still not equal and much more work must be done.