The Mississippi Center for Justice is a nonprofit, public-interest law firm committed to advancing racial and economic justice in Mississippi.
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A positive step for educational freedom in Mississippi!
The Fifth Circuit has clarified that Mississippi's anti-DEI law does not prohibit public school discussions of race, sex, and civil rights.
The case continues, and so does our work.
Learn more: youtu.be/ajsKIP2mGqE
Could You Be a Fair Housing Tester?
You don't need a legal background to help advance housing justice. With training and guidance, fair housing testers help identify potential discrimination in the housing market.
You could be the difference. Take the first step and apply to become a fair housing tester today!
Learn More: mscenterforjustice.org/our-w…
#FairHousing #HousingJustice #TakeAStand26
Beyond the Headlines: Journalism, Justice & Systemic Change
Join the Mississippi Center for Justice on Where Justice Meets Action as we welcome Donna Ladd, founder of the Mississippi Free Press!
What a great day at the Mississippi Book Festival!
We met so many longtime supporters and made plenty of new friends along the way. The conversations, questions, and genuine interest in our work made the day even more meaningful.
Thank you to everyone who supported us today!
🎙️ WHERE JUSTICE MEETS ACTION | RECAP
Did you miss last week’s episode of *Where Justice Meets Action?
We discussed Mississippi’s new law addressing fraudulent utility conversion and what tenants need to know about their rights and available remedies.
🏠 Know your rights. Know your options.
▶️ Check out this recap, and tune in to Where Justice Meets Action every Tuesday from 8:00–9:00 AM on WMPR 90.1 FM, Facebook, and YouTube.
#WhereJusticeMeetsAction #TenantRights #HousingJustice #KnowYourRights #TakeAStand26
Black moms and babies deserve more than to be statistics. They deserve a Mississippi built to support them.
🔗 Read “Why Mississippi Must Do More for Black Moms and Babies” at mscenterforjustice.org.
#InfantMortalityAwarenessMonth #MaternalHealth #HealthJustice #TakeAStand26
Tune in to Where Justice Meets Action Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 8–9 a.m. on WMPR 90.1 FM.
Patrick Ervin joins us to discuss voting rights, voter registration, election protection & redistricting in Mississippi.
Watch live on Facebook or Youtube .
Meridian, it’s your turn to TAKE A STAND.
Mississippi’s redistricting public hearings continue today, September 10, at 6:00 p.m. at Meridian Community College’s McCain Theater. #TakeAStand26 #MississippiRedistricting #VotingRights #FairRepresentation #MississippiCenterForJustice
Housing is more than a roof, it’s stability and security.
Tune in to #WhereJusticeMeetsAction Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 8 a.m. on WMPR 90.1 FM for a conversation with Ashley Richardson on eviction defense, tenant rights, housing stability & fair housing.
Earlier this week MCJ, alongside the ACLU of Mississippi, appeared before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans to defend the injunction protecting free speech in Mississippi public schools.
Understanding the eviction process can help you know what to expect and what steps you can take to protect yourself.
Watch this Evictions Crash Course to learn more about the process and why knowing your rights matters.
▶️ Watch: youtu.be/JdXo3_lxccA
Knowledge is power.
On August 25, 2026, Erinn Funches, Program Manager of Health Justice, presented “Breaking Barriers Through Advocacy: Using Your Voice to Eliminate HIV Stigma” to The Center for HIV/AIDS Research, Education and Policy (C-HAREP).
History happened here. The work continues here.
Join us Oct. 30–Nov. 1 for The Great Mississippi Road Trip, an immersive journey through the Delta connecting Mississippi’s Civil Rights history to today’s fight for justice.
Get on the bus. TAKE A STAND.
mscenterforjustice.org/event…
Justice takes courage. Every generation must be willing to **TAKE A STAND.**
Join us Oct. 29 at The Westin Jackson for the **Champions of Justice Dinner** as we honor leaders advancing justice in Mississippi.
Sponsor or get tickets: mscenterforjustice.org/event…
#ChampionsOfJustice
Don’t lose your home over unpaid property taxes.
The August 31 property tax deadline is approaching. If your county holds tax sales on the last Monday in August, now is the time to act.
