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It is essential that our trial court judges to represent the diversity of their communities. It's not just about the numbers; it's about ensuring a fair and equal distribution of voting power and the crucial role of a fair and representative judiciary.

Advocacy Intern Kerrigan Clark reflects on pivotal moments, insights, and her evolving role in shaping policy for equity in Mississippi.

In Mississippi, the fight for fair maps is not over. Despite the adoption of new legislative district boundaries, several civil rights organizations and individual voters have challenged the maps for unlawfully diluting the voting strength of Black Mississippians.

Our fight this session is to ensure that all Mississippians, no matter their descriptive factors, are not hindered from accomplishing their best quality of life.

We still have work to do to assure Black Mississippians that racial justice is an ACLU priority. The only way to really accomplish that is to do the work and show up.

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 vote.

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.

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.

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