Torsheta Jackson

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Torsheta Jackson

is the Mississippi Free Press’s award-winning education-equity reporter, in partnership with Report for America. She is passionate about telling the unique and personal stories of the people, places and events in Mississippi. The Shuqualak, Miss., native holds a B.A. in mass communication from the University of Southern Mississippi and an M.A. in curriculum and instruction from the University of Mississippi. She’s had bylines on Bash Brothers Media, Eater, Mississippi Scoreboard and in the Jackson Free Press, YES! Magazine and Jackson Advocate. She is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists, National Association of Black Journalists, Education Writers Association, and Investigative Reporters and Editors.


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YES! Media to Sunset June 2025

After nearly 30 years of independent journalism rooted in justice, imagination, and solutions, YES! Media will sunset operations at the end of June 2025. This decision follows years of tireless efforts to secure a sustainable path forward. We are heartbroken but we are also incredibly proud. Proud of what we built. Proud of who we built it with. And proud of the impact that YES! has had on the world.

Click Here to read our farewell message and learn how you can support a compassionate closeout

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