Expanding Medicaid Would Impact Breast Cancer
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I am swept up in a wave of emotions. You see, this month marks the 25th anniversary of my surgery to...
October 25, 2021 Blog Story
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MCJ Combating Leading Cause of Black Land Loss
The Mississippi Center for Justice and the Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation, with support from World Wildlife Fund and Kimberly-Clark...
October 14, 2021 In the News Press Release Story -
Champions of Justice 2021
Champions of Justice is MCJ’s premier celebration of individuals who have made an exemplary contribution to the advancement of justice and e...
September 08, 2021 Story
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Judge Rules Mississippi’s Landlord-Tenant Laws Unconstitutional
For Immediate Release December 3, 2021 Contact – Patrick Taylor, ptaylor@mscenterforjustice.org, 769-230-2841 Judge Rules Mississippi’s Landlord-Tenant Laws Unconstitutional “Now is the time for legislators to act,” says MCJ President and CEO Vangela M. Wade. Jackson, MS – Mississippi Center for Justice is pleased with Hon. Judge Michael P Mills’......
December 03, 2021 In the News Press Release -
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Pivotal Abortion Rights Case
Mississippi Center for Justice and Center for Reproductive Rights urged Justices to uphold Roe v. Wade Thousands rallied outside the Court today, including abortion providers from across the country, legislators and advocates 12.1.21 – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization—a case that......
December 01, 2021 In the News Press Release -
Build Back Better is an Important but Temporary Fix for Working Mississippians Without Health Insurance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 19, 2021 CONTACT – Patrick Taylor, ptaylor@mscenterforjustice.org, 769-230-2841 Build Back Better is Important but Temporary Fix for Working Mississippians Without Health Insurance, says Vangela M. Wade of the Mississippi Center for Justice Jackson, MS – Today, Congress is one step closer to passing the Build......
November 19, 2021 In the News Press Release
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Today’s the day that determines the future of women’s rights
Vangela M. Wade is president and CEO of Mississippi Center for Justice Today’s the day. The day that determines the future of women’s rights. The day that dictates the authenticity of liberty for American women and the health of our nation. The day that charts......
December 01, 2021 Blog