Bringing Democracy to Farish Street: MS Votes Shows Up at the 10th Annual Juneteenth on Farish Festival
D'Cory OwensPublic Relations [email protected], Miss - Freedom and civic power filled the air on Farish Street as MS Votes joined hundreds of Mississippians at the 10th Annual Juneteenth on Farish Festival, one of the state's most beloved celebrations of Black culture, history, and community. Juneteenth is more than a holiday; it's a reminder that rights declared on paper don't always reach the people they were meant to protect, and that the work of freedom is never finished. Our dynamic team hit the ground running with
OP ED: Who Told You You Weren’t Already Free?
By: Malik Ross Juneteenth is days away. The nation's 250th anniversary follows close behind. Two celebrations of freedom, arriving in a season where many of us are quietly wondering whether we feel "free" at all. Our citizens are living through conditions that resemble the very terms that nearly caused our divorce. Economic freedom wanes. Our own citizens are somehow being terrorized. Elites and their technocratic allies advance their priorities while ordinary Americans absorb the fallout. Candidly, an anniversary only means something if the relationship has
Thousands Rally Across Mississippi for Voting Rights in Statewide Day of Action
MEDIA CONTACTD’Cory Owens, MSLPublic Relations [email protected] JACKSON, Miss. — Thousands of residents from every corner of Mississippi gathered Wednesday for the Mississippi Day of Action, a statewide rally organized by the Mississippi Voting Rights Act Rapid Response Coalition to demand stronger voting rights protections and greater civic representation ahead of this year's midterm election season. The energy in the air was undeniable. People came from across the country, not just Mississippi, united by a single conviction: your voice is your power, and it is worth fighting
Community Comes Together in Laurel to Discuss Voting Rights
MEDIA CONTACTD’Cory Owens, MSLPublic Relations [email protected] Laurel, Miss - Last night, residents gathered in Laurel for a candid and empowering conversation about the voting rights challenges shaping our democracy, and the room was full of people ready to listen, learn, and act. The discussion brought attention to critical issues, including the SAVE and SHIELD Acts, two pieces of legislation with significant implications for voter access, as well as the landmark case of Louisiana v. Callais, which continues to raise important questions about representation and fairness at
A Look Back at Tuesday’s Election Across Mississippi
A Look Back at Tuesday’s Election Across Mississippi MEDIA CONTACTD’Cory Owens, MSLPublic Relations [email protected] JACKSON, Miss. — Tuesday, Mississippi showed up. Throughout this election cycle, organizers and community leaders worked tirelessly on the ground to make sure every Mississippian had the information, resources, and support needed to participate in the democratic process. Election Day was the culmination of that work, and it mattered. “Tuesday’s primary election was an important step in setting the stage for Mississippi’s November midterm elections. While most voters were able to cast their
Mississippi Votes Youth Civic Engagement Advocacy Day at the Capitol
MEDIA CONTACTD’Cory Owens, MSLPublic Relations [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 25, 2026 Mississippi Votes Hosts Youth Civic Engagement in Action Advocacy Day at State Capitol JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi Votes today convened young leaders from across the state for its annual Youth Civic Engagement in Action Advocacy Day, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to engage in the legislative process and advocate for issues impacting their communities. The event, held Tuesday at Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church in Jackson, brought together more than 100 youth and community
Mississippi Votes Uses Art to Highlight Pressing Issues in Politics
JACKSON,Miss., August 5, 2024 – Mississippi Votes, through its Arts and Activism Fellowship Program, proudly announces the release of “The Future: Up To Us,” a powerful and evocative musical project that unites six talented Mississippians: Truest Love, AUTM VALOR, Ariel J., Jack…
U.S. CITIES WHERE PEOPLE PAY THE MOST IN TAXES
By Chamber of Commerce Where a person or business chooses to put down roots can have a significant impact on their costs, and in recent years, more people are moving to locations that will keep costs low. Expensive states that have been major economic powers and population centers in the past, like California and New York, are seeing their population growth level out and more industries leave their state for inexpensive locations. Tech companies like Tesla, Oracle, and Hewlett Packard have recently announced plans to relocate operations outside of California,