01 Jun MCJ’s Advocacy, Policy, and Litigation Impact Across Mississippi

Posted at June 01, 2024 in Blog by communications

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...

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24 Apr James Wiggins – Catalyst for Change: Leaving a Legacy to Prevent Black Land Loss in Bolivar, Yazoo, and Leflore Counties

Posted at April 24, 2024 in Blog by comms-mcj@rabengroup.com

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...

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22 Apr The Year of Catalysts for Change

Posted at April 22, 2024 in Blog by comms-mcj@rabengroup.com

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...

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19 Apr Attorney John C. Jopling – Longtime MCJ Advocate Retires

Posted at April 19, 2024 in Blog by comms-mcj@rabengroup.com

“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...

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28 Mar Mississippi’s Kids Are Caught in the Red Tape of Medicaid “Unwinding”

Posted at March 28, 2024 in Blog by comms-mcj@rabengroup.com

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...

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15 Dec A Comparative Analysis of Mississippi’s HIV Criminalization Laws: Learning from Georgia and Kentucky

Posted at December 15, 2023 in Blog, In the News by comms-mcj@rabengroup.com

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...

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08 Dec Mississippi Center for Justice Applauds U.S. Department of Justice Investigations in Lexington and Rankin County

Posted at December 08, 2023 in Blog, In the News by comms-mcj@rabengroup.com

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...

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29 Nov A Comparative Look at HIV Laws in the Deep South: Mississippi vs. Tennessee, Alabama, and Louisiana

Posted at November 29, 2023 in Blog, In the News by comms-mcj@rabengroup.com

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...

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13 Nov Outdated HIV Laws in Mississippi: A Glimpse into Their Origins

Posted at November 13, 2023 in Blog, In the News by comms-mcj@rabengroup.com

A Message from Linda Dixon, Director of Health Law at Mississippi Center for Justice In the fight against HIV/AIDS, incredible progress has been made over the past few decades, but not all states have kept pace with evolving medical and societal understanding. Mississippi, unfortunately, remains one...

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08 Aug MCJ Applauds Fifth Circuit Court Decision to Overturn Lifetime Voter Disenfranchisement

Posted at August 08, 2023 in Blog, In the News by comms-mcj@rabengroup.com

MCJ Applauds Fifth Circuit Court Decision to Overturn Lifetime Voter Disenfranchisement A Message from Vangela M. Wade, President and CEO of the Mississippi Center for Justice. Mississippi’s lifetime ban on voting for people convicted of certain felonies has finally been struck down. The U.S. Court of Appeals...

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