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...
A Message from Linda Dixon, Director of Health Law at Mississippi Center for Justice As Mississippi begins checking Medicaid eligibility for the first time in three years, the Mississippi Center for Justice (MCJ) is concerned about initial reports on the process. During this “unwinding” process, we...
A Message from Linda Dixon, Director of Health Law at Mississippi Center for Justice It’s time to prevent more Mississippi women from dying before, during, and after pregnancy. Too many of our friends, colleagues, and neighbors can share stories of loved ones who died from complications...
A Message from President & CEO Vangela M. Wade on the 2-Year Anniversary of George Floyd's Murder Two years ago today, George Floyd was tragically murdered, joining a long list of unarmed Black and Brown people mercilessly killed due to systemic, pervasive racism. As I reflect on...
Vangela M. Wade is president and CEO of Mississippi Center for Justice [caption id="attachment_3038" align="alignright" width="350"] Vangela M. Wade speaks at a rally at the U.S. Supreme Court on December 1, 2021[/caption] Today’s the day. The day that determines the future of women’s rights. The day that...
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 remove a malignant tumor in my breast. I am deeply thankful to be alive today! But I am also...
MCJ’s Katrina response team was so fortunate to receive massive pro bono support and guidance on advocacy after Hurricane Katrina and so, when the call goes out, we have readily stepped forward to share our lessons in more recent disasters in the United States, overseas...
[caption id="attachment_2285" align="alignright" width="300"] Petal, MS, protesters Dennis Harris and his partner[/caption] Mississippi Center for Justice was founded to promote racial and economic justice and is proud to defend the free speech rights of those who speak out against racism, oppression, and injustice. Recently, we represented...
National HIV Testing Day is observed annually on June 27th to encourage individuals to be vigilant in knowing their status. According to HIV.gov, It is estimated that 1 in 7 people in the United States is living with HIV and unaware of their status. This year’s...
In the last year, we have seen protests against systemic racism on a scale we have not witnessed in decades. Today is the one-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd; it’s a significant anniversary, but it’s not the only one. Equally significant are the anniversaries...