Torsheta Jackson

TORSHETA JACKSON is an award-winning journalist with a passion for storytelling, especially stories about her home state of Mississippi.

First Lady Michelle Obama students at lunch

How to Nationalize Minnesota’s Universal Breakfast Bill

If we want to bring universal school meals to all children, regardless of income, it’s going to take a combination of imagination, tolerance for criticism, and a shift in how we consider this issue.

December 18, 2024

Transending 40 acres and a mule art

Beyond 40 Acres and a Mule

Cities like Evanston, Illinois, and Asheville, North Carolina, are paving the way for local reparations in the absence of a federal plan.

May 10, 2024

Flint River

Justice at the Tap

Ultimately, fixing the water crises in Flint, Jackson, the Navajo Nation, and other places will require systemic investment at every level.

June 7, 2023