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A complaint filed with the Environmental Protection Agency on Sept. 27, 2022, claims that Mississippi’s capital city has not received the federal funding needed to address its water needs partly because of “a long history of discrimination through years of neglect and the repeated denial of requests for federal funds.”
MFP VOICES
In(Equity) and Resilience: Black Women, Systemic Barriers and COVID-19
WE ARE MISSISSIPPI VIDEO SERIES
The video series “We Are Mississippi” seeks to share a more balanced view of our community. Mississippi harbors a multitude of talented and innovative individuals and we aim to highlight and share their stories with the World. Brought to you by Strive Till I Rise and partners.
ACADEMY STORIES
A space for public conversation on race in the South, including the persisting impact of private academies.
Are You a Seg Academy Alum, Too? Let’s Talk by Ellen Ann Fentress
The Academy by Steve Yarbrough
The Nooses of Our Past by Neely Tucker
MISSISSIPPI RACE VIOLENCE PROJECT
July 28, 2022:
Ellen Ann Fentress
July 7, 2022:
Nick Wallace
COVID-19 COVERAGE
FOCUS: RACE AND RACISM
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