Lumumba's mayoral stint followed his father's, Chokwe Lumumba, who was elected as Ward 2's councilman in 2009, then as Jackson's mayor in 2013. His father's term, which Lumumba advised, would be cut ...
Jackson, Mississippi, may be best known for its extensive civil rights history and Southern charm. However, for literary lovers, the city has a remarkable connection to Southern writers and the places ...