Events

Join the ACLU of Mississippi at Pride in the Park in Tupelo on September 12. Stop by our table to meet our team, pick up resources, and learn more about your rights and our work to protect and expand LGBTQ+ freedom across Mississippi. We’re proud to celebrate with LGBTQ+ people, families, and allies in Northeast Mississippi.

The ACLU of Mississippi's Back-to-School Resource Fair is a collaborative initiative between the Equitable Access to Social Services Project (EASSE) and the Mississippi Special Education Coalition (MSEC). This event is designed to address the interconnected social, economic, and educational challenges that many families face. The Resource Fair brings together community organizations from across the Jackson area to provide students and families with school supplies, resources, and information to help them prepare for a successful upcoming school year. Be one of the first 100 people to register for this event and receive FREE school supplies! Register here! Want to volunteer to help make this event a success? Sign-up here!

Voting rights are under attack, and communities must be informed and ready to respond. Join us at our Redistricting and Representation Town Hall, focused on helping voters understand how redistricting shapes representation in Mississippi. We will break down the redistricting process, explain why it matters, and provide updates on recent legal developments, including the Callais decision. Join us at one of three locations: Tuesday, June 23, 6 – 7:30 p.m. First M.B. Church 513 North Mattuba St. Aberdeen, MS 39730 Saturday, June 27, 2:30 – 4 p.m. St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church 5960 Pleasant Hill Rd. Olive Branch, MS 39654 Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Ebenezer Baptist Church, Pastor Wilson 900 E 8th St. Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Light refreshments will be served. If you are interested in volunteering to help with this event, click here for more details.

Join us virtually on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm for our Attorney Q & A - Name Change Clinic! 2026 dates are available now! June 18 July 16 August 20 September 17 October 22 November 19 December 10

Did you know the ACLU of Mississippi offers Know Your Rights presentations? Empower yourself and your community with the knowledge to stand up for your rights. Join Lydia Grizzell and Ayanna Hill for a presentation focused on voting rights and what you need to know to protect your voice at the ballot box.

As a nonpartisan program devoted to increasing women's representation and empowering college students for political engagement, one of the goals of this discussion is to explore the varied paths that women like McCreary have taken into politics and their experiences as women leading in a traditionally masculine space; In this particular panel, the primary aim is highlighting the particular role that nonprofit advocacy organizations play in policymaking and public discourse.

On Monday, May 18th , 2026, we (ACLU of Mississippi) will host an engaging conversation at Pearl Street A.M.E. From 6 pm - 8 pm on Redistricting in Mississippi. This isn’t just a lecture; it’s a real conversation with opportunities for audience questions and discussion. Whether you’re deeply involved in civic issues or just trying to better understand how these decisions affect your family and community, this event is for you. Speakers Include: Lydia Grizzell, Policy & Advocacy Manager, ACLU of Mississippi Dr. Orey, Professor & Political Science Expert, Jackson State University Attorney Joshua Tom, Legal Director, ACLU of Mississippi Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (CD-2), Member of United States Congress

The Equitable Access to Social Services for Everyone (EASSE) initiative is working to ensure all Mississippians can access the benefits and support they need. If you’ve received assistance, been denied benefits, or faced barriers in the process, we’re here to help. Join us Thursday, March 19 (by appointment only) to get the support you deserve. Reserve your spot at the link.

This year has felt like a decade. The news can be overwhelming, but joy is an act of resistance. Join us as we close the year with reflection, gratitude, and celebration at our End-of-Year Wrap-Up on Tuesday, December 2, at 5:30 p.m. at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. We’re honored to welcome Deborah Archer, ACLU National Board President, for an author talk on her book Dividing Lines: How Transportation Infrastructure Reinforces Racial Inequality. We’ll also recognize Rims Barber and Carroll Rhodes for their decades of dedication to justice and equality in Mississippi. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Register for the event here.