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Between 2016 and 2019, the Mississippi Department of Human Services and nonprofits associated with it allegedly misspent more than tens of millions of dollars in federal Temporary Assistance For Needy Families funds that should have gone to the poorest families in the poorest state. More than $5 million of those funds went toward a volleyball-stadium project at the University of Southern Mississippi favored by retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre and $1.1 million went to Favre himself.
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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