Welcome to the Mississippi Center for Justice’s (MCJ) HIV is Not a Crime Ambassador Program blog series! We are thrilled to introduce this groundbreaking initiative aimed at reshaping the conversation around HIV in Mississippi. The HIV is Not a Crime Ambassador Program is a dynamic effort...
Dear MCJ Friends, Thank you for your unwavering commitment and support of the Mississippi Center for Justice. Your dedication to our cause has been a source of inspiration and strength, and we are deeply grateful for your continued support. You have been an integral part of our...
The Mississippi Center for Justice works to advance racial, social, and economic justice across the state. The following interactive map reflects how MCJ showed up over 320 times in communities to provide direct services, lead community meetings, participate in education and outreach events, and represent...
As we kick off our celebration of remarkable individuals and organizations under this year’s Catalyst of Change theme, we are excited to shine a spotlight on a man who has helped enlarge MCJ’s capacity to accelerate change through his philanthropic gift. Join us this week...
When we think of a catalyst, we often envision a chemical reaction—a substance that accelerates change. However, the concept remains just as powerful in the context of social justice, which is why we chose ‘Catalyst for Change’ as our theme for 2024. This theme, like...
“The history of this country, especially the South, has a long-standing history of neglect, inequality, and inequities that are traumatically illustrated. This disregard has been more pronounced when it comes to communities of color. As I have grown older, I have become more convinced that...
A Message from Stephanie Davidson, Health Law Project Associate In July 2023 when Mississippi began terminations from the Medicaid continuous eligibility requirement, 456,314 children were enrolled in Medicaid accounting for nearly half of the total number of beneficiaries. As of January 2024, Medicaid enrollment for children...
A Message from Linda Dixon, Director of Health Law In Mississippi, the lives of those living with HIV are significantly, and negatively impacted by laws that criminalize actions taken by people living with HIV, simply because they have HIV. Unfortunately, Mississippi is not alone in having...
A Message from Vangela M. Wade, President and CEO at the Mississippi Center for Justice Under the leadership of Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke, last month, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division declared an investigation into the Lexington Police Department and the City of...
A Message from Alecia Reed-Owens, Deputy Director of Health Law at Mississippi Center for Justice The Deep South has long been grappling with the HIV epidemic. While significant strides have been made in HIV prevention and treatment nationwide, the legal landscape regarding HIV varies considerably from...