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Nov 6, 2023

Vote Your Voice

It should not come as a surprise that Mississippi ranks at the bottom in voter turnout. Just because we can overcome doesn’t mean we should accept it. The best way to fight back against voter suppression is to...

By Jarvis Dortch, Executive Director

Jun 30, 2023

I Refuse to Stop Being Myself

My school district tried to force me to go against my identity to fit their description of “Sunday best" at my high school graduation; though I lost my case, I refuse to stop being myself.

By L.B.

My school district tried to force me to go against my identity to fit their description of “Sunday best" at my high school graduation; though I lost my case, I refuse to stop being myself.

By L.B.

Jun 23, 2023

Mississippi Student Wins Fight to Wear Tribal Regalia at Graduation

With the help of the Native American Rights Fund, the ACLU of Mississippi, and the ACLU, Zuri Wilson was able to wear an eagle feather and receive a star quilt at graduation.

Jun 15, 2023

On Queer Liberation, Pride, and Choosing Mississippi

Meet Gus and Tamra. Together, they’ve practiced radical love and vulnerability to create space for growth, empathy and queer community.

Jun 8, 2023

The Fight Against Gerrymandering in Mississippi

Today’s Supreme Court decision affirmed the Voting Rights Act, which prohibits states from packing or cracking Black communities in a way that limits their ability to elect candidates of their choice. This...

By Jarvis Dortch, Executive Director

MS Capitol with Yellow Circle and Blue Background

May 12, 2023

Why Indigenous Students Are Fighting to Wear Tribal Regalia at Graduation

To wear tribal regalia is to reclaim Indigenous identity and honor ancestors who could not do the same.