Solutions Circles - Mississippi Free Press

Spark authentic dialogue. Demand accountability. Report equitable solutions.

What is a
Solutions Circle?

Solution Circles are where community members from all walks of life come together to discuss and vent their immediate needs, wants, concerns and frustrations of their respective communities to us, the media. At MFP, we focus on curating openness and trust before reporting. These circles spark relevant Mississippi dialogue and inspire accountability, allowing us to vet and then report tailored, equitable solutions.

The structure is simple:

Gather together in a room for introductions and ground rules. Then, take time to breathe, listen to one another and decompress.
Divide into separate break-out rooms to discuss specific topics that either we or participants suggest based on need, personal interest, skill set or career experience.
Reconvene to name problems/causes and needed solutions. Usually one speaker from each group is assigned to take notes and summarize the solutions discussed in each respective breakout session.
Survey participants and document takeaways to build on and prepare for the next scheduled circle.

Find the Circle that Fits You Best

The structure is simple:

Gather together in a room for introductions and ground rules. Then, take time to breathe, listen to one another and decompress.
Divide into separate break-out rooms to discuss specific topics that either we or participants suggest based on need, personal interest, skill set or career experience.
Reconvene to name problems/causes and needed solutions. Usually one speaker from each group is assigned to take notes and summarize the solutions discussed in each respective breakout session.
Survey participants and document takeaways to build on and prepare for the next scheduled circle.