Events
Upcoming & Ongoing Events
KYR Presentation
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.
Jun 13, 2026 | 1:00 PM (CT)
Redistricting and Representation
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.
Jun 23, 2026 | 6:00 PM (CT)
Past Events
NEW (National Education for Women's) Leadership Mississippi Panel Discussion
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.
May 21, 2026 | 1:15 PM (CT)
Let's Talk About Redistricting
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
May 18, 2026 | 6:00 PM (CT)
EASSE Access To Benefits: Applications, Appeals & Rights
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.
Mar 19, 2026 | 1:00 PM
Annual Wrap-Up
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.
Dec 02, 2025 | 5:30 PM
Rights & Bites
Join the ACLU of Mississippi for a night of community, conversation, and action at Rights & Bites!
Planning to attend the No Kings Protests on Saturday, October 18?
Get some bites! Learn your rights! Make your sign for the fight!
(Sign-making supplies provided.)
Complimentary bites and refreshments will be available from our featured food trucks.
This is your chance to connect with advocates, learn about your rights, and prepare to take action for a better Mississippi.
Oct 16, 2025 | 5:30 PM
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