10 Aug MCJ’s Morse Advises Resiliency Law Center at the University of Puerto Rico School of Law on Disaster Recovery

Posted at August 10, 2021 in Blog by Mississippi Center for Justice

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...

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04 Aug In Defense of Freedom of Speech

Posted at August 04, 2021 in Blog by Mississippi Center for Justice

[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...

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27 Jun My Test, My Way: Fear of Knowing is not an Option

Posted at June 27, 2021 in Blog by Mississippi Center for Justice

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...

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25 May One Year Later – On the Anniversary of the Murder of George Floyd

Posted at May 25, 2021 in Blog by Mississippi Center for Justice

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...

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25 Mar Mississippi Must Take Advantage of New Stimulus Package Incentives to Expand Medicaid Now

Posted at March 25, 2021 in Blog by Mississippi Center for Justice

Linda Dixon is the health law director for the Mississippi Center for Justice, a nonprofit, public interest law firm committed to advancing racial and economic justice. Supported and staffed by attorneys and other professionals, the Center develops and pursues strategies to combat discrimination and...

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15 Mar Mississippi Lawmakers Indifferent to Reality

Posted at March 15, 2021 in Blog, In the News by Mississippi Center for Justice

By Vangela M. Wade, President and CEO of Mississippi Center for Justice   [caption id="" align="alignright" width="350"] Photo: Barbara Gautt, Clarion Ledger[/caption] It’s been four weeks since Jackson experienced an historic winter storm. When the weather warmed, decrepit water and sewer pipes across the city began to burst....

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16 Feb Fair Housing Act Protections Officially Extended to LGBTQ Individuals

Posted at February 16, 2021 in Blog, In the News by Mississippi Center for Justice

In 2019, Mississippi Center for Justice Housing Law Attorney William Bedwell received a call from Raciella Edgar, an African American transgendered woman of Cuban descent living in a mobile home park in Gulfport, Mississippi. The property manager had discriminated against Edgar by repeatedly telling her...

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07 Jan FAQ About The Second Stimulus Payment

Posted at January 07, 2021 in Blog by Mississippi Center for Justice

If you owe child support, your check can't be garnished  Under the CARES Act, stimulus money could be seized by state and federal agencies to cover past-due child support. However, your second stimulus check can't be taken if you owe money for child support. This change with the new...

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29 Dec Unprecedented Challenges Require Extraordinary Actions

Posted at December 29, 2020 in Blog, In the News by Mississippi Center for Justice

 It's been an extraordinary year! I can assure you that MCJ has fought for the most vulnerable Mississippians throughout this unprecedented health and economic crisis. Our work is testament to our conviction. Fighting difficult battles and overcoming insurmountable odds is what we do in Mississippi....

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07 Dec The Pandemic’s Top Challenges for Mississippians are Food Insecurity and Childcare

Posted at December 07, 2020 in Blog, Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

Based on a survey of Supplemental Nutrition Act Program (SNAP) recipients in Mississippi this fall by the SouthStrong campaign, the Southern Economic Advancement Project (SEAP) found that the pandemic’s top challenges for Mississippians have been food insecurity and childcare issues.  SEAP’s report recognizes that government...

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