By Attorney Ashley Richardson, Director MCJ Housing Law Campaign The Fair Housing Act At the Mississippi Center for Justice, we believe everyone deserves equal housing access. The Fair Housing Act was enacted to protect individuals from discrimination when renting, buying, or securing financing for housing based on race,...
By Cedric Sturdevant Guest Blog My journey as an HIV Decriminalization Ambassador in Mississippi is fueled by an unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and the transformative power of community. For too long, Mississippi's outdated and stigmatizing HIV laws have perpetuated cycles of injustice, marginalizing people who live...
By Sean Fortenberry Guest Blog As someone who’s worked in HIV prevention and education for over seventeen years, I’ve seen firsthand how deeply stigma and misinformation impact people living with HIV (PLWH). My name is Sean Fortenberry, and I’ve dedicated much of my life to making sure...
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...