13 Oct Veteran civil rights attorneys honored

Posted at October 13, 2011 in In the News by Mississippi Center for Justice

The Clarion Ledger Written by Jimmie E. Gates Two veteran attorneys who have championed justice and civil rights for citizens will be honored today at the Jackson Convention Complex. Constance Slaughter-Harvey and Rob McDuff will be celebrated for their work by the nonprofit Mississippi Center for Justice. "These two...

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11 Oct Mississippi Center for Justice Founding President and CEO Martha Bergmark

Posted at October 11, 2011 in Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

On Thursday, October 13, 2011, Mississippi Center for Justice's founding president and CEO Martha Bergmark will be honored as part of President Barack Obama's Winning the Future Initiative. The award will honor Bergmark and other leaders who have dedicated their lives to closing the justice...

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06 Oct Paheadra Robinson Honored with Florence Kelley Consumer Leadership Award

Posted at October 06, 2011 in Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

The groundbreaking legal work of Mississippi Center for Justice's director of consumer protection, Paheadra Robinson was recognized by the National Consumers League in Washington, DC. Robinson leads a broad coalition of advocates, lawyers and consumers dedicated to saving the homes of Mississippians facing foreclosure, providing...

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29 Aug Post Katrina Housing Battles Continue

Posted at August 29, 2011 in In the News by Mississippi Center for Justice

NPR recently visited Mississippi Center for Justice to follow-up on Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts. Visit this link to hear audio and read transcripts from their stories....

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17 Aug Brookings Institution Press forum to feature Katrina recovery work

Posted at August 17, 2011 in In the News by Mississippi Center for Justice

The 2005 storms that devastated the Gulf region will long be studied by policy analysts, historians, and social commentators for their size and impact. Since 2005, the world has witnessed new devastation with earthquakes in Haiti and China, floods in Pakistan, and the tsunami that...

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27 Jul Expo offers info on what to do before, after disasters strike

Posted at July 27, 2011 in In the News by Mississippi Center for Justice

Clarion Ledger by Ruth Ingram Betty Lee knows what she'd do if a tornado threatened her Jackson home. "I'd go get in the bathtub," said Lee, 67. She found out Tuesday that there's so much more to disaster preparedness: Gathering legal documents into a notebook or envelope, ready to...

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18 Jul Center to expand service offerings with a new office in Indianola, Miss.

Posted at July 18, 2011 in Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has awarded the Mississippi Center for Justice a two-year, $2 million grant that will enable the Center to expand its access to education and healthcare programs to the Mississippi Delta with the support of an office in the region. The Mississippi...

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15 Jul Disaster preparedness expo planned for senior citizens

Posted at July 15, 2011 in Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

Mississippi Center for Justice is partnering with state agencies, disaster relief organizations, mental health professionals and others to host a Disaster Preparedness Exposition for the public, with a particular emphasis on senior citizens. The Expo will be held Tuesday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to...

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13 Jun Coalition worries Port will lower quality of life

Posted at June 13, 2011 in In the News by Mississippi Center for Justice

Sun Herald By MICHAEL NEWSOM - mmnewsom@sunherald.com GULFPORT -- The Steps Coalition voiced concerns Monday that poor, mostly minority neighborhoods would unfairly suffer as a result of the Port of Gulfport’s expansion plans. The group gathered in front of the former 28th Street Elementary School for a news...

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02 Jun Rent vs. wages: What’s available unaffordable

Posted at June 02, 2011 in In the News by Mississippi Center for Justice

Clarion Ledger by Gary Pettus As a cashier making above minimum wage, Christale Thomas could easily do the math: Her paycheck minus expenses equaled a renter's nightmare. "I couldn't even afford a one-bedroom apartment that cost more than $500," said Thomas of Jackson, a single parent with three...

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