Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

Event | In-Person & Virtual
The Mississippi Joint Legislative Redistricting and Reapportionment Committee is holding eight public hearings across the state to hear from Mississippi residents about legislative redistricting. All hearings begin at 6 p.m. Aug. 18 — Belden Belden Center Completed Aug. 27 — Southaven Northwest Mississippi Community College Ranger Center, Conference Rooms 107–109 Sept. 1 — Cleveland Delta State University Sept. 8 — Natchez Alcorn State University Sept. 10 — Meridian Meridian Community College Sept. 17 — Hattiesburg University of Southern Mississippi Sept. 22 — Gulfport Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Oct. 1 — Jackson Mississippi Capitol Building

2026 Redistricting Hearings Schedule

Aug 18, 2026 | 6:00 PM (CT)
Event | In-Person
Pine Belt Pride event flyer. October 10 in Hattiesburg, MS

Pine Belt Pride

Join the ACLU of Mississippi for Pine Belt Pride in Hattiesburg on October 10. Visit our table to meet our team, explore resources, and learn more about your rights and our work to advance LGBTQ+ freedom throughout Mississippi. We’re excited to celebrate Pride with the Hattiesburg community.
Oct 10, 2026 | 11:00 AM (CT)
Event | In-Person
Capital City Pride event flyer. October 17 in Jackson, MS

Capital City Pride

Join the ACLU of Mississippi at Capital City Pride in Jackson on October 17. Stop by our table to meet our team, pick up resources, and learn more about your rights and the work of our LGBTQ Justice Project.   We’re proud to celebrate and stand with LGBTQ+ Mississippians in our home community and across the state.
Oct 17, 2026 | 12:00 AM (CT)
Event | In-Person
Gulf Coast Equality Fest event flyer. October 17 in Biloxi, MS

Gulf Coast Equality Fest

Join the ACLU of Mississippi at Gulf Coast Equality Fest in Biloxi on October 17. Stop by our table to meet our team, find resources, and learn more about your rights and our work to protect LGBTQ+ freedom in Mississippi.   We’re looking forward to celebrating Pride with communities across the Gulf Coast.
Oct 17, 2026 | 11:00 AM (CT)
Event | In-Person
Trans Storytelling Project Save the Date flyer for Documentary premiering October 22 at the Capri Theater in Jackson, MS from 6-8 PM

Trans Storytelling Project Documentary Premiere

Join the ACLU of Mississippi for the premiere of The Trans Storytelling Project, a documentary centering the experiences, perspectives, and stories of trans Mississippians. The Trans Storytelling Project centers the experiences and perspectives of trans Mississippians through conversations about identity, family, community, advocacy, belonging, and what it means to live authentically in Mississippi. The documentary brings these voices together to create space for trans people to tell their own stories in their own words, beyond headlines, stereotypes, and political debates.
Oct 22, 2026 | 6:00 PM (CT)
Event | In-Person
Get election ready—and help your neighbors get ready, too! Join the ACLU of Mississippi for Rights & Bites, an open house bringing together community, conversation, and action. Tour our offices, learn about your rights, and enjoy tasty bites while connecting with your neighbors and our team. Whether you’re looking for ways to get involved or simply want to learn more about our work, we’d love to welcome you.

Rights & Bites

Get election ready—and help your neighbors get ready, too! Join the ACLU of Mississippi for Rights & Bites, an open house bringing together community, conversation, and action. Tour our offices, learn about your rights, and enjoy tasty bites while connecting with your neighbors and our team. Whether you’re looking for ways to get involved or simply want to learn more about our work, we’d love to welcome you. Event details: When: Thursday, October 29, 2026 • 5:30–8:00 p.m. Where: ACLU of Mississippi Office 101 S. Congress Street, Jackson, MS 39201 Interested in volunteering with our voter outreach team? Make your way upstairs during the event to learn how you can help reach voters and encourage your neighbors to get election ready.
Oct 29, 2026 | 5:30 PM (CT)

Past Events

Event | In-Person
rights & bites

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
Event | In-Person
Special education workshop and clinic

Special Education Workshop and Clinic

Aug 26, 2025 | 12:30 PM
Event | In-Person
Restoring the People's Power

Restoring the People's Power

Jul 15, 2025 | 5:30 PM
Event | In-Person
MSEC Feb. 13 workshop and clinic

Special Education Workshop and Clinic

The Mississippi Special Education Coalition (MSEC) will hold a special education workshop and clinic on Thursday, February 13 at Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center.
Feb 13, 2025 | 1:00 PM
Event | In-Person
ACLU -MS Annual Wrap Up

Annual Wrap Up

Dec 06, 2024 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-Person
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Rights & Bites

Oct 17, 2024 | 5:30 PM
Event | In-Person
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Rights & Bites

May 16, 2024 | 5:30 PM
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Special Education Workshop and Clinic: Greenville

Mar 06, 2024 | 12:00 AM
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Special Education Workshop and Clinic: Indianola

Mar 05, 2024 | 12:00 AM