Welcome to the first issue of the new Liberty Reporter!
The goal of this newsletter is to keep you informed, inspired and empowered to be part of this work. Let it serve as a reminder, the ACLU of Mississippi is unwavering in our commitment to equity and equality for all.
From the Desk of Our Executive Director:
In 1969, a group of Civil Rights attorneys and activists met in a diner on Jackson’s Farish Street to form the Mississippi office of the ACLU. They hoped to build an organization that would defend the victories of the Civil Rights Era while continuing to push for greater equality.
50 years later, those goals remain foundational to the ACLU of Mississippi’s mission. Our history has taught us that progress does not move in a straight line. We have also learned that progress comes faster when our community unites to move forward, together.
That’s why the ACLU of Mississippi continues to show up. Whether it’s in a courtroom, the State Capitol, or a small town’s Board of Aldermen meeting; we remain committed to working for a more inclusive, tolerant and just Mississippi.
This is truly work worth doing.
Jarvis Dortch, Executive Director
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