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Dec 10, 2023

Showing Up for Racial Justice

Racial Justice
We still have work to do to assure Black Mississippians that racial justice is an ACLU priority. The only way to really accomplish that is to do the work and show up.
By Jarvis Dortch, Executive Director
We still have work to do to assure Black Mississippians that racial justice is an ACLU priority. The only way to really accomplish that is to do the work and show up.
By Jarvis Dortch, Executive Director
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Standing Up for Racial Justice Featured Image
Nov 6, 2023

Vote Your Voice

Voting Rights
It should not come as a surprise that Mississippi ranks at the bottom in voter turnout. Just because we can overcome doesn’t mean we should accept it. The best way to fight back against voter suppression is to...
By Jarvis Dortch, Executive Director
It should not come as a surprise that Mississippi ranks at the bottom in voter turnout. Just because we can overcome doesn’t mean we should accept it. The best way to fight back against voter suppression is to...
By Jarvis Dortch, Executive Director
Voting Booths
Voting Booths
Jun 30, 2023

I Refuse to Stop Being Myself

LGBTQ Rights
My school district tried to force me to go against my identity to fit their description of “Sunday best" at my high school graduation; though I lost my case, I refuse to stop being myself.
By L.B.
My school district tried to force me to go against my identity to fit their description of “Sunday best" at my high school graduation; though I lost my case, I refuse to stop being myself.
By L.B.
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L.B. Featured Image
Jun 23, 2023

Mississippi Student Wins Fight to Wear Tribal Regalia at Graduation

With the help of the Native American Rights Fund, the ACLU of Mississippi, and the ACLU, Zuri Wilson was able to wear an eagle feather and receive a star quilt at graduation.
With the help of the Native American Rights Fund, the ACLU of Mississippi, and the ACLU, Zuri Wilson was able to wear an eagle feather and receive a star quilt at graduation.
Zuri Wilson receiving her diploma.
Zuri Wilson receiving her diploma.
Jun 15, 2023

On Queer Liberation, Pride, and Choosing Mississippi

LGBTQ Rights
Meet Gus and Tamra. Together, they’ve practiced radical love and vulnerability to create space for growth, empathy and queer community.
Meet Gus and Tamra. Together, they’ve practiced radical love and vulnerability to create space for growth, empathy and queer community.
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Gus & Tamra Featured Image
Jun 8, 2023

The Fight Against Gerrymandering in Mississippi

Today’s Supreme Court decision affirmed the Voting Rights Act, which prohibits states from packing or cracking Black communities in a way that limits their ability to elect candidates of their choice. This...
By Jarvis Dortch, Executive Director
Today’s Supreme Court decision affirmed the Voting Rights Act, which prohibits states from packing or cracking Black communities in a way that limits their ability to elect candidates of their choice. This...
By Jarvis Dortch, Executive Director
MS Capitol with Yellow Circle and Blue Background
MS Capitol with Yellow Circle and Blue Background