Melissa Overton writes that the Mississippi Legislature’s failure to cut the diaper tax maintains a burden on Mississippi families.
Melissa Overton
Melissa Overton is a native of Jackson, Mississippi. Guided by a deep sense of empathy, she serves as the community outreach and rapid response program manager for the Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable, where she connects with women across communities to provide education, direct support, and essential resources that help meet the needs of families. She is dedicated to advancing the work of the Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable by uplifting women across the state, raising awareness of key policy issues, and fostering advocacy and civic engagement within communities.