18 Jul Center to expand service offerings with a new office in Indianola, Miss.

Posted at July 18, 2011 in Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has awarded the Mississippi Center for Justice a two-year, $2 million grant that will enable the Center to expand its access to education and healthcare programs to the Mississippi Delta with the support of an office in the region. The Mississippi...

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15 Jul Disaster preparedness expo planned for senior citizens

Posted at July 15, 2011 in Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

Mississippi Center for Justice is partnering with state agencies, disaster relief organizations, mental health professionals and others to host a Disaster Preparedness Exposition for the public, with a particular emphasis on senior citizens. The Expo will be held Tuesday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to...

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26 May South Delta housing litigation settled

Posted at May 26, 2011 in Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

(Jackson, Miss.) South Delta Regional Housing Authority (SDRHA) and the Mississippi Center for Justice announce that an agreement has been reached in the litigation related to rental increases and maintenance for the SDRHA Housing Rental Program. The agreement was reached May 20, 2011. While terms of...

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20 Jan Mississippi House of Representatives protects predatory lending

Posted at January 20, 2011 in Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

Statement from Paheadra Robinson, Consumer Protection Director, regarding the extension of payday lending operations in Mississippi (Jackson, Miss.) – This week, the Mississippi House of Representatives voted to protect industry profits instead of protecting hardworking consumers across Mississippi. House Bill 455 provides no real protection for...

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13 Jan Free legal services available to BP Oil claimants

Posted at January 13, 2011 in Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

A five-state network of nonprofit civil legal services organizations is now providing free legal assistance to unrepresented claimants in the BP oil disaster recovery. Attorneys will advise claimants about documentation needed for the claims process, review settlement offers and provide legal advice and assistance about...

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08 Dec Lawyers’ Committee to Recognize Outstanding Lawyers, Law Firms and Clients During Annual Awards Reception

Posted at December 08, 2010 in Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

Lawyers' Committee to Recognize Outstanding Lawyers, Law Firms and Clients During Annual Awards Reception FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 08, 2010 CONTACT: Stacie B.Royster 202-662-8317 sroyster@lawyerscommittee.org NEW YORK, NY - The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law will honor the outstanding pro bono service and stellar commitment to equality and justice of...

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15 Nov HOUSING ADVOCATES PRAISE KATRINA RECOVERY SETTLEMENT WITH HUD AND MISSISSIPPI

Posted at November 15, 2010 in Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

Biloxi, Miss. – Two years after filing suit against the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Mississippi housing advocates are praising the settlement reached today with HUD and the State of Mississippi. The plan calls for the state to direct $132 million to...

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13 Nov Mississippi Center for Justice releases 2009 report

Posted at November 13, 2010 in Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

We are pleased to share the stories of clients, advocacy partners, funders and others who are working together to advance racial and economic justice in Mississippi. We hope you enjoy our 2009 report, Building a Future of Justice for All....

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28 Sep Social justice dinner to honor Mercidees & Victor McTeer, Bill Ray

Posted at September 28, 2010 in Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

The Mississippi Center for Justice will honor Mercidees and Victor McTeer, philanthropists and activists who have dedicated themselves to improving public education throughout the Mississippi Delta, and Bill Ray, President and CEO of BankPlus, for their commitment to equality and justice for all during its...

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09 Jul New Report Discusses Housing Shortfalls in Hurricane Katrina Recovery

Posted at July 09, 2010 in Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

Mississippi has overpromised and under delivered on its housing recovery: Reilly Morse, Mississippi Center for Justice Lawyer Testifies What: Hearing on the American Dream Part: III: Advancing and Improving the Fair Housing Act on the 5-year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Committee on the Judiciary –Subcommittee on the Constitution,...

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