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The Mississippi Center for Justice has a new President and CEO, Kimberly Jones Merchant. She's our guest today to remind us of the focus and goals of the center and what we might expect in the future.What's going on this and next month at MCJ? They have an event calendar so you can see that there's a “My Home My Rights” presentation tomorrow, February 26th at Rust College and an Expungement Clinic March 13th in Clarksdale.Do you believe that “Justice Takes All of Us”? If you agree you might like that on a tote bag! Or a mug, mouse pad, or water bottle. Or could you order any of that or a t-shirt at the MCJ store or just make a donation.You've only got until Monday to do something that will impact your life for years. This week, Municipal Clerks' offices may remain open from 8am to 7pm, including the noon hour, for voter registration. You have until Monday, March 3rd to get registered to vote in our Primary Election either in person or have your application postmarked by Monday. You can vote right now by absentee ballot, by mail, if you'll be away from your home county on April 1st. In-Person Absentee Voting beginning Saturday, March 22nd. Here's the Secretary of State's 2025 Election Calendar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In November 2024, we moderated a panel at the OLC Accelerate Conference that used the universal design for learning (or UDL) framework to consider the impact generative AI has on equity and access. This episode is the live recording of this session. The panelists were: Liz Norell, Sherri Restauri, and Thomas J. Tobin.  Liz is a political scientist and Associate Director of Instructional Support at the University of Mississippi Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. She is also the author of The Present Professor: Authenticity and Transformational Teaching, which has recently been released as part of the Oklahoma University series on teaching and learning. Sherri is a faculty member in the Department of Psychology at Coastal Carolina University, having recently left administration in her role overseeing digital learning and access. She has been working in the field of digital and online learning for 24 years and now runs an educational consulting business to provide support to educational companies and institutions alike throughout the world. Sherri's research and work focuses on neurodiversity and mental health in higher education, and she has published, as well as presented, extensively on these topics over the years. Tom is a founding member of the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Mentoring at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and the author of the forthcoming book, UDL at Scale: Adopting Universal Design for Learning across Higher Education, as well as Reach Everyone, Teach Everyone: Universal Design for Learning in Higher Education and several other works related to teaching and learning. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

Faculty often have a teaching persona that they bring to the classroom. In this episode, Liz Norell joins us to discuss the benefits of sharing your authentic self with your students. Liz is a political scientist and the Associate Director of Instructional Support at the University of Mississippi Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. She is also the author of The Present Professor: Authenticity and Transformational Teaching. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

Mississippi Center of public policy President Douglas Carswell joins the show to discuss a wide range of topics from him being a politician in England and moving to Mississippi to MCPP fighting for school choice.

Mississippi Center of public policy President Douglas Carswell joins the show to discuss his appearance on the world famous PBD Podcast

Mississippi Center of public policy President Douglas Carswell joins the show to discuss the battle brewing amongst conservatives here in Mississippi

Mississippi Center of public policy President Douglas Carswell joins the show to discuss the positives and negatives of school choice in Mississippi. Douglas is a big supporter of school choice and my argument is that I can't stand to see Jacksonians be rewarded for destroying their city and being able to send their kids to a better school district

The Mississippi Center for Justice is about advancing racial and economic justice. We could take a week to talk about everything they do there, but we've only got President and CEO Vangela Wade for the next hour to learn about their work and upcoming events.The Mississippi Center for Justice opened its doors in 2003 with a simple mission: dismantling the policies that keep Mississippi at the bottom of nearly every indicator of human well-being. If you'd like to help with that – consider registering to vote. You can print off a voter registration application from the Secretary of State's website or maybe ask your county's circuit clerk's office to mail you an application.The MS Center for Justice - They're some busy folks! There's a Health Law – lunch and learn in Indianola next week in addition to a Fair Housing and Expungement Education event in Gulfport. The 3rd week of October holds a Small Farmer's Conference, a Social Justice Empowerment Brunch, the Champions of Justice Signature Event. and the Great Mississippi Road Trip scheduled. We haven't even made it out of the month. There are more events on their calendar with many more months of events taking place.Their website has ways to donate, their social media links, events, and ways to “join their fight”. https://mscenterforjustice.org/Look for the Legacy Leadership podcast of MPB Think Radio's Money TalksPast podcasts with MS Center for Justice staff:05/07/24 Robert McDuff MCJ10/17/23 Champions of Justice - MCJ 08/01/23 Expungements 03/14/23 Loans05/24/22 MCJ Heirs' Property01/25/22 Educational Rights11/09/21 Heirs' Property Help01/12/21 Asylum and Immigration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me for Episode 107 of the Let People Prosper Show to learn the keys to liberty and prosperity from Douglas Carswell, President and CEO of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy and former member of the British Parliament. Subscribe, share, and rate the Let People Prosper Show, and visit vanceginn.com for more insights from me, my research, and ways to invite me on your show, give a speech, or other opportunities.

Welcome to Episode 6 of Season 3 of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today I am in conversation with Robert Raben, President and Founder of The Raben Group. Robert is a dynamic individual with a heart that matches his passion for his work. There are many jewels and “odes to the greats” within our conversation and I really hope that it is one that leave you inspired to continue in action. A special thank you to Robert for his work and his time.Meet Robert Raben:Robert is a “strategist's strategist” on a lifelong mission to inject humanity, common sense, equity, and justice into the fabric of American politics and culture. Since its founding in 2002, Raben has grown to include a diverse team of 100+ experts, consultants, activists, and communicators working tirelessly to change the faces of power in public policy, media, education, business, philanthropy, the arts, and more.With decades of experience as an attorney, senior Hill staffer, and assistant attorney general, Robert easily navigates legal subtleties and powers through political realities. Robert was the first openly gay man to receive Senate confirmation, and to lead in a law enforcement agency. Beyond his work with the firm, Robert has served on the boards of game-changing entities, including The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, NRDC, the UnidosUS Action Fund, President Barack Obama's My Brothers' Keeper Alliance. the American Constitution Society, the Alliance for Justice, the Iraqi Refugee Assistance Project, the Mississippi Center for Justice, and more.As a serial NGO entrepreneur, Robert has started initiatives impacting the leadership of our country, including Friends of the Museum of the American Latino, the March on Washington Film Festival, and Green 2.0. Robert hails from Miami and holds degrees from the Wharton School and the New York University Law School.Listen in as Robert shares:How his identities, particular his identity as Jewish shape him and inform his workWhat Racial Equity means What keeps him anchored and whom are his sources of supportWhy he created the Raben Group and his vision for the firmWhat he wants folks to know, do, or feel, in this workAnd moreConnect with Robert Raben:Website: The Raben GroupLinkedIn: Robert RabenTedTalk: Battle Soldiers: Telling the Truth About Civil Rights HistoryHi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback.Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/

Our guest today is Robert McDuff from the Mississippi Center for Justice. Rob works with litigation cases relating to voting and election issues, racial discrimination, discrimination based on sexual orientation, reproductive freedom, police misconduct, consumer protection, and prisoners' rights.Information about the work of the Mississippi Center for Justice, can be found on their website: https://mscenterforjustice.org/Or on their social media accounts: Facebook, twitter, Instagram, and YouTubeIn Legal Terms: Loans Tuesday, March 14, 2023In Legal Terms: Champions of Justice – MSCJ; Tuesday, October 17, 2023In Legal Terms: LGBTQ+ Tuesday, October 11, 2022In Legal Terms: Public Funds Private Schools Tuesday, November 1, 2022 In Legal Terms: MCJ Heirs' Property Tuesday, May 24, 2022In Legal Terms: Heirs' Property Help Tuesday, November 9, 2021 In Legal Terms: Mississippi Center for Justice Tuesday, August 7, 2018In Legal Terms: Flowers v Mississippi Tuesday, October 13, 2020 In Legal Terms: Housing with MS Center for Justice Tuesday, April 21, 2020 If you're interested in supporting the Mississippi Center for Justice, you're in luck. They're hiring. Their career page has a list of opportunities to work with the Center. They also accept donations since they are a not-for-profit organization. In Legal Terms: Law Libraries Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee speaks with two brilliant women about their lives and careers. Charity Bruce, the Director of the Economic Justice campaign at the Mississippi Center for Justice, shares about her journey as an attorney and navigating spaces where she advocates for others. Jamie Rasberry is the Director of Policy & Strategic Partnerships at the Mississippi Alliance for Nonprofits and Philanthropy. Jamie shares about her career, raising a daughter, and navigating the man-dominated spaces with grace. To learn more about the work that these women are doing, visit mscenterforjustice.org and/or alliancems.orgFollow "Leading with Lee" on Instagram and Facebook for the daily content that will motivate you at @leadingwithlee Follow Lee on Instagram, Tiktok & Twitter at @leeascottii and to book him for events, visit his website at www.leeascott.com

Before Maryland-based trial lawyer Reza Davani began rolling the dice with juries, he was a competitive poker player. Join Ben and Rahul for their discussion with Reza, in which he recounts how principles and lessons learned from playing poker translate to trial practice. Reza provides many valuable strategies for trial success, including identifying and planting “landmines” for the defense as part of his case. In addition to his phenomenal success as a trial lawyer, Reza is a sought-after speaker and teacher of trial tactics, and there is much for any practitioner to learn from listening to this episode. You may want to listen more than once. About Reza DavaniWebsite: Maryland Personal Injury Lawyer | Compensation After an Accident (kbaattorneys.com) KBA is fortunate to work with Mr. Reza Davani because he is a true trial lawyer. He has tried many cases and is a student of the art, studying trial strategies, attending seminars, and always polishing his skills. His passion for client advocacy and willingness to fight made his partnership at KBA a great fit. Mr. Davani has worked on both sides of the aisle, representing local, national, and international companies, governmental entities, and injured victims as both a plaintiff and defense lawyer. He has represented clients and worked on matters in state, federal and bankruptcy courts around the country, including in Maryland, Mississippi, Washington D.C., New Jersey, California, New Mexico, Massachusetts, Georgia, Virginia, Illinois, Iowa, North Carolina, and New York. (He is licensed in Maryland and has worked in other states on a pro hac vice basis.) Within Maryland, he has represented clients in matters in Prince George's County, Frederick County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Allegany County, Cecil County, Washington County, Montgomery County, Charles County, Howard County, Talbot County, Carroll County, Wicomico County, and Harford County. He has the experience and helped clients with cases concerning complex litigation, product liability, commercial litigation, franchise disputes, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death and survival actions, direct lawsuits against insurance companies, qui-tam whistleblower cases, amputation injuries, and a variety of personal injury matters, including medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, vehicle collisions, commercial truck and tractor-trailer crashes, boating-collisions and allisions, and premises liability, including tripping hazards and dangerous trees. Mr. Davani is committed to advocating aggressively for his injured clients, which he has done for the past ten years. In recent years, he personally helped injured victims and their families recover close to $15,000,000 in settlements and verdicts. Each case is different and prior results does not mean future success, we are confident he is going to help KBA clients hold defendants accountable and prevent future harms through the civil justice system. He is also committed to community outreach and giving back to those in need. He has done non-profit legal work for a public defender's office, the Prisoner Rights Information System of Maryland, Inc., the Mississippi Center for Justice, and a clinic representing ex-offenders. Attorneys often turn to him for advice which he offers for free to help improve justice in our communities. Mr. Davani is also a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2019-2021. EDUCATIONUniversity of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of BusinessUniversity Of Maryland School Of Law, J.D.

1.5.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Miss. State-Run Court,Harry Dunn for Congress,Black Unemployment Drops, Roland Dissects Umar Johnson The state-run court in Mississippi's majority-black capital is becoming a reality after attempts for a permanent injunction failed. Jackson's City Council President and the Impact Policy Counsel for the Mississippi Center for Justice will join me to discuss what this means for the city.  He did his best to protect the capitol on January 6. Now, he's running for Maryland's 3rd Congressional District. Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn will be here to explain why he's running for office.  Republican Presidential candidate Nikky Haley did her best to back-peddle her statement about the Civil War during CNN's Town Hall. Ya'll wait until you hear how she tried to clean it up.  December's job report was better than predicted, with the black unemployment rate and the black men's unemployment rate taking a tumble.  And I have been waiting to come back to discuss what Umar Johnson said on Joe Budden's Podcast. Tonight I'm going to dissect his ass.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry Mitchell is the founder of the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting and the author of “Race Against Time: A Reporter Reopens the Unsolved Murder Cases of the Civil Rights Era". He joins Tavis to look back at some of the nation's most notorious civil rights crimes from 60 years ago.

Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which your immune system destroys insulin-making cells in your pancreas. Typically diagnosed in childhood or adolescence, type 1 diabetes is not just a medical condition; it's a story of resilience and adaptability, requiring a lifelong commitment to managing one's health. In today's episode, we'll sort through the myths and learn the facts of type 1 diabetes—examining the science, the daily challenges faced by those living with it, and the groundbreaking advancements in treatment and technology revolutionizing how individuals manage this condition. We spoke with Jessica Lilley, MD, board-certified Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology at the Mississippi Center for Advanced Medicine, and Jana Taylor, a medical student living with type 1 diabetes, about common misconceptions and the physical and emotional impact of managing this condition.  

The Mississippi Center for Justice opened its doors in 2003 – 20 years ago- with a simple mission: dismantling the policies that keep Mississippi at the bottom of nearly every indicator of human well-being and deny African-American and lower-income Mississippians the opportunity to advance themselves.Our guest is their CEO Vangela Wade. https://mscenterforjustice.org/mcj_team/vangela-m-wade/If you're interested in supporting the work of the Mississippi Center for Justice or you want to honor their CHAMPIONS of JUSTICE you can do that at their website: https://mscenterforjustice.org/champions-of-justice/That event is October 26, 2023. The Reception begins at 6:00 p.m. The Anniversary Program and Awards Presentation starts at 7:00 p.m. This is at The Westin JacksonThe 2023 Great Mississippi Road Trip! October 27-29, 2023An immersive journey through Mississippi, where civil rights legends took a stand and history was made.https://mscenterforjustice.networkforgood.com/events/59724-great-mississippi-road-tripThe MS Center for Justice works in the areas of expungement, foreclosure prevention, justice court, to reform predatory lending, access to broadband. They also have resources for consumers – for example when they're dealing with debt collectors. They also have guidance for legal observers at demonstrations or events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9.22.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Sen. Raphael Warnock talks Black Wealth, Miss. HB 102 Unconstitutional, 9 Tenn. Deputies Indicted Georgia Senator Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock, is in the studio tonight.  We'll discuss many things, including the upcoming election, gun control, and voting rights.  You don't want to miss my conversation with my Alpha brother.  Mississippi's Supreme Court says the state Republicans' attempt to create four unelected special circuit court judges in Jackson, which is more than 70% Black, is unconstitutional.  I'll be joined by Impact Policy Counsel for the Mississippi Center for Justice to discuss this victory.  Nine Memphis deputies are indicted for the beating death of an inmate, and the five former Memphis police officers accused of beating Tyre Nichols to death have a federal trial date.   A new report uncovers the connection between Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and the Koch Brother's network.  I'll explain how this connection indeed questions Thomas' case decisions.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.22.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Sen. Raphael Warnock talks Black Wealth, Miss. HB 102 Unconstitutional, 9 Tenn. Deputies Indicted Georgia Senator Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock, is in the studio tonight.  We'll discuss many things, including the upcoming election, gun control, and voting rights.  You don't want to miss my conversation with my Alpha brother.  Mississippi's Supreme Court says the state Republicans' attempt to create four unelected special circuit court judges in Jackson, which is more than 70% Black, is unconstitutional.  I'll be joined by Impact Policy Counsel for the Mississippi Center for Justice to discuss this victory.  Nine Memphis deputies are indicted for the beating death of an inmate, and the five former Memphis police officers accused of beating Tyre Nichols to death have a federal trial date.   A new report uncovers the connection between Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and the Koch Brother's network.  I'll explain how this connection indeed questions Thomas' case decisions.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In August, the 5th Circuit struck down a Jim Crow-era provision of the Mississippi Constitution that permanently disenfranchised Mississippians with certain felony convictions. The 2-1 opinion held that the provision violates the 8th Amendment's prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. Paloma Wu of the Mississippi Center for Justice and Hannah Williams of Mississippi Votes join Marc Elias to discuss Mississippi's harsh felony disenfranchisement law, how it affects people on the ground and the innovative lawsuit fighting for these communities. Support the work of the Mississippi Center for Justice and Mississippi Votes Resources: Alert: 5th Circuit Strikes Down Mississippi's Jim Crow Era Felony Disenfranchisement Provision Mississippi Votes' Rights Restoration page Hopkins v. Horsemann Case Page "The Supreme Court Allows a Relic of White Supremacy To Remain in Mississippi's Constitution" by Rob McDuff Felony Disenfranchisement, Explained For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@democracydocket.com. Follow Democracy Docket! Twitter Post Facebook Instagram TikTokSubscribe to our free newsletters

Douglas Carswell is the President and CEO of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy. As a Member of the British Parliament, he was instrumental in Britain's Brexit Campaign. Douglas has authored four books and published multiple policy papers under his name. Douglas Carswell  joins The County Line w/ Lee Carl for the first time to discuss Mississippi, woke politics, America's 2024 presidential race, public education, and Jackson, Mississippi. PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.countylinepodcast.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0CzUzLnco4rMJXWUsPeJjeApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-county-line/id1511436013YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@thecountylinepodcast/podcastsDouglas Carswell: https://mspolicy.org/staff/douglas-carswell/Check out his books: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Douglas-Carswell/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ADouglas+Carswell----------------------------------------------------------------------Submit content, questions, and topics you would like to hear on The County Line to: countylinepodcast@gmail.com----------------------------------------------------------------------Where's Lee Carl: Website: https://www.countylinepodcast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/countylinepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/countylinepodcastmsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecountylinepodcast/about----------------------------------------------------------------------EPISODE OUTLINE:See below for timestamps for this episode. You will be able to click the timestamps and jump to that point of the episode on some podcast players. (00:00) - Introduction(10:00) - Is America racist? (20:00) - 2024 Presidential Election look ahead(30:00) - Is political warfare sustainable? (40:00) - Infiltration of academia by the woke ideology(50:00) - Ideology supersedes competence in corporate America(1:00:00) - What would the elimination of affirmative action entail?(1:10:00) - School choice is essential to the improvement of Mississippi's future(1:20:00) - Workforce development(1:30:00) - Should Mississippi takeover Jackson, Mississippi?(1:40:00) - What causes an elevated crime rate?Support the show

John Hinderaker is joined by Douglas Carswell - President & CEO of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy. Previously a Member of the British Parliament, Douglas co-founded Vote Leave, the official campaign that won the Brexit referendum. He played a pivotal role in securing the Brexit vote in the first place, changing parties and calling a Special Election on himself in 2014 (which he won with the largest increase in voter share in any election in British history). Douglas has appeared regularly on Fox News, the Ben Shapiro Show and local television and radio shows across Mississippi. The author of four books, Douglas has been invited to speak to young audiences from Oxford, England to Oxford, Mississippi. Raised in Uganda, Douglas is now settled in Mississippi, with his wife Clementine, young daughter Kitty - and Crumble, the dog. Recorded live at the State Policy Network's Annual Meeting in Chicago.

Carlton Turner understands that when you can't feed yourself the imagination is the first thing to go And if you can't "see" a different future you can't make change. Sipp Culture is about feeding both the body and the mind's eye. BIOCarlton Turner is an artist, agriculturalist, researcher, and co-founder of the Mississippi Center for Cultural Production (Sipp Culture). Sipp Culture uses food and story to support rural community development in his hometown of Utica, Mississippi where his family has been for eight generations. He currently serves on the board of First Peoples Fund, Imagining America, Project South and the National Black Food and Justice Alliance. Carlton is a member of the We Shall Overcome Fund Advisory Committee at the Highlander Center for Research and Education and is the former Executive Director of Alternate ROOTS and is a founding partner of the Intercultural Leadership Institute.Carlton is a current Interdisciplinary Research Fellow with the Robert Woods Johnson Foundation and was named to the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts YBCA100. He is also a former Ford Foundation Art of Change Fellow and former Cultural Policy Fellow at the Creative Placemaking Institute at Arizona State University's Herberger Institute for Design in the Arts.Carlton Turner is also co-founder and co-artistic director, along with his brother Maurice Turner, of the group M.U.G.A.B.E.E. (Men Under Guidance Acting Before Early Extinction). M.U.G.A.B.E.E. is a Mississippi-based performing arts group that blends of jazz, hip-hop, spoken word poetry and soul music together with non-traditional storytelling. His current work is River Sols, a new play being developed in collaboration with Pangea World Theater that explores race, identity, class, faith, and difference across African American and South Asian communities through embodiment of a river.He is also a member of the Rural Wealth Lab at RUPRI (Rural Policy Research Institute) and an advisor to the Kresge Foundation's FreshLo Initiative. In 2018, Carlton was awarded the Sidney Yates Award for Advocacy in the Performing Arts by the Association of Performing Arts Professionals. Carlton has also received the M. Edgar Rosenblum award for outstanding contribution to Ensemble Theater (2011) and the Otto René Castillo Awards for Political Theatre (2015).Notable MentionsSIPP Culture: The Mississippi Center for Cultural Production is an approach and resource for cultivating thriving communities. Based in the rural South, “Sipp Culture” is honoring the history and building the future of our own community of Utica, MS. Sipp Culture supports community development from the ground up through cultural production focused on self-determination and agency designed by us and for us. We believe that history, culture, and food affirm our individual and collective humanity. So, we are strengthening our local food system, advancing health equity, and supporting rural artistic voices – while activating the power of story – all to promote the legacy and vision of our hometown.Octavia Butler: OCTAVIA E. BUTLER was a renowned African American author who received a MacArthur “Genius” Grant and PEN West Lifetime Achievement Award for her body of work. Born in Pasadena in 1947, she was raised by her mother and her grandmother. She was the author of several award-winning novels including PARABLE OF THE SOWER (1993), which was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, and PARABLE OF THE TALENTS (1995) winner of the Nebula Award for the best science fiction novel published that year. She was acclaimed for her lean prose, strong protagonists, and social observations in stories that range from the distant past to the...

We've got attorney Charity Bruce from the MS Center for Justice talking about expungements. Who can get them? Why do you want one? https://mscenterforjustice.org/mcj_team/charity-bruce/601-352-2269https://mscenterforjustice.org/work/expungement/https://mscenterforjustice.org/shop/Voices of Mississippi https://mscenterforjustice.networkforgood.com/events/59721-voices-of-mississippi-benefit-concertAn immersive multimedia experience and concert event celebrating the people and the art of Mississippi through song, film, and live storytelling. Proceeds will support the work of the Mississippi Center for Justice. "Voices of Mississippi" combines blues, folk, gospel music, and spoken-word storytelling to paint a powerful portrait of the state's contribution to American culture. The event features live musical performances integrated with film, audio recordings, and archival photographs -- all combining to tell a uniquely Mississippi story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We learn about the newest US Supreme Court decisions that have been handed down. Our guestsattorney Amir Badat from the NAACP Legal Defense Fund https://www.naacpldf.org/about-us/staff/amir-badat/ https://www.naacpldf.org/support/attorney Max Meyers from the Mississippi Center for Justice https://mscenterforjustice.org/mcj_team/max-meyers/ https://mscenterforjustice.org/#signup Max's podcast with In Legal Terms: http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-loanLast week, In Legal Terms was happy to have as our guest, ACLU – Mississippi executive directory Jarvis Dortch discussing voting rights. If that's of interest to you, give our podcast a listen http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-voting-rights Or read the transcript found on our YouTube Channel's recording – MPB Think Radio. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM_5QInXJsQ&t=4s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We want you to know what your rights are when borrowing money. Whether it's for a house or if you need a quick loan. That's why we've asked Mississippi Center for Justice attorney: Max Meyers, Director of Economic Justice to join us. The contact number for his department is 601-709-2141.For those who face payday lenders or are looking at foreclosure, the assistance the Mississippi Center for Justice provides is wonderful. But if you aren't facing that problem, maybe you can help by joining the fight with the Mississippi Center for Justice. They have a page on their website: ms center for justice dot org where you can sign up to receive e-mail updates They are thankful for support as they continue to advance racial and economic justice in Mississippi every day. https://mscenterforjustice.org/#signupIf you would like more information on Predatory Lending concerning payday loans or foreclosure prevention – we've got a website for you: ms center for justice dot org slash resources That ink will be on our show's information page also. https://mscenterforjustice.org/resources/ Where are my Tupelo In Legal Term fans? The Lee county circuit Court affirmed the city of Tupelo's plan to build affordable housing! Yu can read more about it on the Mississippi Center for justice website or our website where I'll have a link. https://mscenterforjustice.org/lee-county-circuit-court-affirms-city-of-tupelos-plan-to-build-affordable-housing/ Clinics for assistance: Tupelo April 3rd 2023, Iuka April 4th, Okolona April 5th. Call 469-230-2828 for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ENCORE FROM 01/25/2022What are some of the laws surrounding teaching? How does our state teach how our citizens obtained their legal rights? Is Critical Race Theory new?Our guest is Chauncey Spears, Education Policy Analyst from the Mississippi Center for Justice. https://mscenterforjustice.org/https://mscenterforjustice.org/academic-freedom/The Center supports every student's right to a good education. This support includes fighting unjust attempts at whitewashing the history of racism in Mississippi and curbing the academic freedom of teachers and professors in our public school and university classrooms. MCJ supports the full and honest teaching of history and other academic subjects so as to help students understand the past and present contexts of their lives. Learning full and honest history and protecting the free exchange of ideas in classrooms are essential to racial reckoning and must take place in Mississippi to keep the state progressing toward a better future for all citizens. MCJ works with other advocacy groups and educators to protect the sacred space and trust educators must have in cultivating the minds of students here in Mississippi. http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2022/pdf/history/SB/SB2113.xml Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do cases get to the US Supreme Court? What's coming up this fall / winter? We learn from our guest attorney Max Meyers from the Mississippi Center for Justice. https://mscenterforjustice.org/Thank you for listening to In Legal Terms on MPB Think Radio. Our Fall on-air fundraising campaign is on---we're asking you to give for the love of Mississippi. 1-888-372-4483 https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/donateListen to live audio: https://www.supremecourt.gov/Listen to audio recordings of US Supreme Court https://www.oyez.org/Past podcast with Max Meyers: http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-scotus 11/23/2021 In Legal Terms: SCOTUS http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-scotusGuest Constitutional Law scholar Professor Chris Green gives us information about the appointment of Supreme Court Justices. 9/18/2018 In Legal Terms: Supreme Court Justices http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c9966257639 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, is the latest in an arc of environmental catastrophes affecting predominantly Black communities from Flint, Michigan, to New Orleans. Often, these disasters are preceded by decades if not centuries of segregation and government neglect. Once a water crisis begins, it rapidly spirals into a comprehensive disaster with ripple effects on a community's economy, education, and more. As of Sept. 15, Gove. Tate Reeves of Mississippi has declared Jackson's water safe to drink, but a long battle to properly resource the city's recovery remains ahead. Vangela Wade of Mississippi Center for Justice joins The Marc Steiner Show to discuss the struggle on the ground, and Jackson's place in a larger pattern of environmental catastrophes linked to systemic racism.Vangela Wade is the president and CEO of Mississippi Center for Justice, a public interest law firm advancing racial and economic justice through an approach that combines legal services with policy advocacy, community education and media outreach.Post-Production: Stephen FrankHelp us continue producing The Marc Steiner Show by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer:Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-pod-mssSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/nl-pod-stGet The Marc Steiner Show updates: https://therealnews.com/up-pod-stLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

The water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, is the latest in an arc of environmental catastrophes affecting predominantly Black communities from Flint, Michigan, to New Orleans. Often, these disasters are preceded by decades if not centuries of segregation and government neglect. Once a water crisis begins, it rapidly spirals into a comprehensive disaster with ripple effects on a community's economy, education, and more. As of Sept. 15, Gove. Tate Reeves of Mississippi has declared Jackson's water safe to drink, but a long battle to properly resource the city's recovery remains ahead. Vangela Wade of Mississippi Center for Justice joins The Marc Steiner Show to discuss the struggle on the ground, and Jackson's place in a larger pattern of environmental catastrophes linked to systemic racism.Vangela Wade is the president and CEO of Mississippi Center for Justice, a public interest law firm advancing racial and economic justice through an approach that combines legal services with policy advocacy, community education and media outreach.Post-Production: Stephen FrankHelp us continue producing The Marc Steiner Show by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer:Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-pod-mssSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/nl-pod-stGet The Marc Steiner Show updates: https://therealnews.com/up-pod-stLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

A recent industry study found that only 4% of video game developers identified as Black. "Spawn On Me" host Kahlief Adams joins us. And, civil rights attorneys in Mississippi are trying to strike a provision from the state constitution that dates back more than one hundred years to 1890. They say it is a discriminatory law that blocks some Black Americans from voting. Rob McDuff, an attorney with the Mississippi Center for Justice who brought the case, joins us.

The new monthly series “Art at the Intersection” will explore the ways the arts are helping to shape and inspire work being done in many areas of society, for example, in healthcare, city planning, infrastructure design, public spaces. The list is long, varied and sometimes unexpected. The Mississippi Center for Cultural Production (Sipp Culture)  is a case in point. Co-founded by artist, researcher, and organizer Carlton Turner in 2016 in his hometown of Utica, Mississippi, Sipp Culture uses story to address food insecurity and to support community, cultural, and economic development. In fact, its motto is “Telling our story. Growing our future.”  In this podcast, Carlton talks about the connection between story and food, the dinner table as focus for story-telling and sharing history, gathering stories about Utica from community-members and using that information to help create infrastructures that support the community's needs, creating a farm and apprenticeship programs, creating an artist residency program for rural artists in a five state region, their research program Equitable Food Futures-- a collaboration with Imagining America, and programming for the long-term around work that can take a generation to realize. Turner also talks about creating purposeful art in, with, and for community, his growing up in Utica where his family goes back eight generations, and what Sipp Culture's success in Utica will look like. Follow us on Apple Podcasts!  And let us know what you think, drop us an email at artworkspod@arts.gov  

The new monthly series “Art at the Intersection” will explore the ways the arts are helping to shape and inspire work being done in many areas of society, for example, in healthcare, city planning, infrastructure design, public spaces. The list is long, varied and sometimes unexpected. The Mississippi Center for Cultural Production (Sipp Culture)  is a case in point. Co-founded by artist, researcher, and organizer Carlton Turner in 2016 in his hometown of Utica, Mississippi, Sipp Culture uses story to address food insecurity and to support community, cultural, and economic development. In fact, its motto is “Telling our story. Growing our future.”  In this podcast, Carlton talks about the connection between story and food, the dinner table as focus for story-telling and sharing history, gathering stories about Utica from community-members and using that information to help create infrastructures that support the community's needs, creating a farm and apprenticeship programs, creating an artist residency program for rural artists in a five state region, their research program Equitable Food Futures-- a collaboration with Imagining America, and programming for the long-term around work that can take a generation to realize. Turner also talks about creating purposeful art in, with, and for community, his growing up in Utica where his family goes back eight generations, and what Sipp Culture's success in Utica will look like. Follow us on Apple Podcasts!  And let us know what you think, drop us an email at artworkspod@arts.gov  

Mississippi Center for Public Policy President and CEO Douglas Carswell joined Jeff Katz to talk about the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi and what happened to lead to this absolute disaster. 

8.29.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Jim Crow voting law upheld; Black Duke volleyball player called n-word; Tabitha Brown fires back The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is upholding a voting law it knows is steeped in racism.It's an1890 Jim Crow law that white supremacist state leaders designed to disenfranchise Black voters. I'll be talking to one of the lawyers from the Mississippi Center for Justice who is fighting to change it.  The only black Duke University volleyball player was called racial slurs during a match against Bringham Young University. Her father will be joining me tonight to discuss how both schools responded and how his daughter is handling the situation. BYU said Sunday that  Internet sensation Tabitha Brown says take her as she is or don't take her at all. We'll be talking about code-switching and how some entertainment leaders want us to tone down who we are to make others comfortable.  And September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. We will be talking to the Senior Advisor of Black Women's Health Imperative about  Pfizer's $5.4 billion investment in one of the more promising drugs to treat the disease.   Support RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ roland@rolandsmartin.com Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox

Do you or someone you know need a mammogram? Do you have questions about whether screening is right for you? Dr. Michelle Owens welcomes Dr. Susan Shamburger, Chief of Breast Imaging at University of Mississippi Center to the show to discuss all things related to breast imaging. Have a question? Send it to remedy@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider making a contribution to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Le Run Down I had a great conversation with ultra trail runner and recent Western States 3rd place finisher, Marianne Hogan. She did elite level triathlon, distance running for her school in California, trails in Colorado, and over the last few years Marianne has built a solid ultra running resume. Battling through serious injury, she earned herself a Golden Ticket to Western States and finished that race on the podium. It really seems like she's finding her stride and ready to take the ultra scene by storm. News Notes: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/cam-levins-earns-canadian-record-154709505.html Show Notes: https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/marianne-hogan-on-western-states-absolutely-all-its-hyped-up-to-be/ (Marianne Hogan on Western States: "absolutely all it's hyped up to be" - Canadian Running Magazine) https://www.irunfar.com/marianne-hogan-post-2022-western-states-100-interview (Marianne Hogan Post-2022 Western States 100 Interview – iRunFar) https://www.instagram.com/mariannehogan/ (marianne (@mariannehogan) • Instagram photos and videos) News: https://atlantablackstar.com/2022/07/19/we-are-absolutely-outraged-activists-worried-about-long-term-impacts-of-arizona-law-making-it-illegal-to-record-police/ (Atlanta Black Star - ‘Bystander Video and Police Officer Video are Different': Activists Worry About Long-term Impacts of Arizona Law Making It Illegal to Record Police) https://www.mississippicir.org/news/mississippi-police-chief-linked-to-racist-recording (Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting - Mississippi police chief linked to racist recording) https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jul/10/growing-culture-of-extremism-among-uk-and-european-police-forces-report-warns (The Guardian - Growing ‘culture of extremism' among UK and European police forces, report warns) https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/07/14/arizona-cities-would-collapse-without-prison-labor/10062910002/ (AZCentral - Arizona communities would 'collapse' without cheap prison labor, Corrections director says) How to Help: https://donations4abortion.com/ (Abortion Funds in Every State) https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help) https://blacklivesmatter-canada.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter Canada) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZH0xk5FqYJXwymoue-dnjqJEMj3FplF0Om8wdm8HZd0/edit (Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations) https://bailfunds.github.io/ (List of American and Canadian Bail Funds) Educational Materials: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#resources (Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads) http://criticalresistance.org/abolish-policing/ (Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYn1EYMdFkqnY2I4I8FzaJoGqEGLdHi6v (Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series)

In a very grim turn of events, Roe v. Wade was overturned by SCOTUS last week. For the 90th episode of Private Parts Unknown, we're going to hold space for that grieving process — and also hear directly from the people litigating the case and an organization at the forefront of the pro-choice movement about what this means, how we got here, and what's to come. Host Courtney Kocak gives her reaction to Friday news and shares her personal experience with abortion. Then we talk through the biggest takeaways from Friday's press conference where the Center for Reproductive Rights and Mississippi Center for Justice discussed the devastating ruling in the U.S. Supreme Court case Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, with clips from the following speakers: Nancy Northup, President and CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights Julie Rikelman, Senior Director of U.S. Litigation at the Center for Reproductive Rights Hillary Schneller, Senior Staff Attorney at the Center for Reproductive Rights Robert McDuff, Mississippi Center for Justice For more from The Center for Reproductive Rights: Follow them on Instagram @reprorights Follow them on Twitter @ReproRights Check out their website reproductiverights.org Background: On Friday, June 24th, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy, overturning the constitutional right to an abortion as protected under Roe v. Wade, which determined that every person has the right to end a pregnancy before viability—typically around 23-24 weeks. As a result of this ruling, about half the states in the country are expected to take immediate action to ban or severely restrict abortion. This case was first filed in March 2018 by the Center for Reproductive Rights on behalf of Jackson Women's Health Organization, the last remaining abortion clinic in Mississippi. The lawsuit aimed to block the state's ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The ban was struck down by a federal district court and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The state of Mississippi then asked the Supreme Court to hear the case, and arguments were held in December 2021. Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Dipsea is an audio erotica app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions designed to turn you on. Dipsea is offering a 30-day free trial when you go to dipseastories.com/private. Calm is the #1 mental wellness app. Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/private. Everlywell offers affordable, at-home lab tests (including STD tests!) that give you trusted, physician-reviewed results. Everlywell is offering a special discount of 20% off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/private. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private  Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with hosts Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak and Sofiya @thesofiya on Instagram and Twitter.

Ep #285 (Hour #1) Of The Clay Edwards Show W/ Douglas Carswell from the Mississippi Center For Public Policy & Therese Apel of Darkhorse Press Douglas & Therese join the show today to discuss what it's going to take to slow down crime & actually #SaveJXN. Douglas Carswell was appointed President & CEO of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy in January 2021. A Member of Parliament in Britain for twelve years, Douglas was re-elected every time he stood, and in 2014 achieved one of the largest swings in any election in British history. Douglas co-founded Vote Leave, the official campaign that won the Brexit referendum in Britain. Instrumental in helping ensure that a Brexit referendum was held and won, he switched parties and forced a by-election to help put the issue at the top of the political agenda. Follow Clay On Facebook, Twitter, Instagram And Youtube @SaveJXN Check out Www.ClayEdwardsShow.Com for more information

When family members don't have a will but leave their property to their decedents quite a quagmire can arise. The Mississippi Center for Justice helps those who qualify with this problem and also give educational presentations and seminars.https://mscenterforjustice.org/heirs/MCJ's Heirs' Property Help line 877-952-4347email MCJ'S Heirs' Property Team: HP@MSCENTERFORJUSTICE.ORGPre-register for MCJ's Expungement and Wills ClinicJune 3, 2022601-352-2269 ext. 129 for expungementsext. 122 for willshttps://www.facebook.com/MVLP601/photos/a.10152213177355340/10159790806620340/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Museum of Political Corruption in Albanyhas selected Jerry Mitchell, Founder of the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting (MCIR), as the winner of The Nellie Bly Award for Investigative Reporting. Jerry Mitchell's reporting led to convictions in some of the nation's most notorious crimes, including the assassination of NAACP leader Medgar Evans and the bombing of a Birmingham church that killed four girls. Mitchell talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Carlton Turner understands that when you can't feed yourself the imagination is the first thing to go And if you can't "see" a different future you can't make change. Sipp Culture is about feeding both the body and the mind's eye. BIOCarlton Turner is an artist, agriculturalist, researcher, and co-founder of the Mississippi Center for Cultural Production (Sipp Culture). Sipp Culture uses food and story to support rural community development in his hometown of Utica, Mississippi where his family has been for eight generations. He currently serves on the board of First Peoples Fund, Imagining America, Project South and the National Black Food and Justice Alliance. Carlton is a member of the We Shall Overcome Fund Advisory Committee at the Highlander Center for Research and Education and is the former Executive Director of Alternate ROOTS and is a founding partner of the Intercultural Leadership Institute. Carlton is a current Interdisciplinary Research Fellow with the Robert Woods Johnson Foundation and was named to the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts YBCA100. He is also a former Ford Foundation Art of Change Fellow and former Cultural Policy Fellow at the Creative Placemaking Institute at Arizona State University's Herberger Institute for Design in the Arts. Carlton Turner is also co-founder and co-artistic director, along with his brother Maurice Turner, of the group M.U.G.A.B.E.E. (Men Under Guidance Acting Before Early Extinction). M.U.G.A.B.E.E. is a Mississippi-based performing arts group that blends of jazz, hip-hop, spoken word poetry and soul music together with non-traditional storytelling. His current work is River Sols, a new play being developed in collaboration with Pangea World Theater that explores race, identity, class, faith, and difference across African American and South Asian communities through embodiment of a river. He is also a member of the Rural Wealth Lab at RUPRI (Rural Policy Research Institute) and an advisor to the Kresge Foundation's FreshLo Initiative. In 2018, Carlton was awarded the Sidney Yates Award for Advocacy in the Performing Arts by the Association of Performing Arts Professionals. Carlton has also received the M. Edgar Rosenblum award for outstanding contribution to Ensemble Theater (2011) and the Otto René Castillo Awards for Political Theatre (2015). Notable Mentionshttps://sippculture.org/ (SIPP Culture): The Mississippi Center for Cultural Production is an approach and resource for cultivating thriving communities. Based in the rural South, “Sipp Culture” is honoring the history and building the future of our own community of Utica, MS.  Sipp Culture supports community development from the ground up through cultural production focused on self-determination and agency designed by us and for us. We believe that history, culture, and food affirm our individual and collective humanity. So, we are strengthening our local food system, advancing health equity, and supporting rural artistic voices – while activating the power of story – all to promote the legacy and vision of our hometown. https://www.octaviabutler.com/theauthor (Octavia Butler): OCTAVIA E. BUTLER was a renowned African American author who received a MacArthur “Genius” Grant and PEN West Lifetime Achievement Award for her body of work. Born in Pasadena in 1947, she was raised by her mother and her grandmother. She was the author of several award-winning novels including PARABLE OF THE SOWER (1993), which was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, and PARABLE OF THE TALENTS (1995) winner of the Nebula Award for the best science fiction novel published that year. She was acclaimed for her lean prose, strong protagonists, and social observations in stories that range from the distant past to the far future. https://www.newworldstation.com/artistlisting/maurice-s-turner-ii (Maurice Turner): Maurice S. Turner, II is co-founder of Turner World Around Productions, Inc.

Katie Fogarty is a junior Journalism major at FGCU. She's involved in Eagle News, the FGCU Odyssey Magazine, the Journalism department at FGCU, and WGCU as a News Reporting Intern. Over the summer, Katie plans to intern at the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting in Jackson, Mississippi. 

Co-founder, co-director, and lead artist of the Mississippi Center for Cultural Production, Carlton Turner works at the intersection of arts, culture, and agriculture. Carlton comes from a long lineage of workers of the land and believes in the power of storytelling through food. In this episode, Carlton tells his food story—a deeply compelling tale that tells the socio-political and economic history of Utica, Mississippi as it connects to the current day. Through the unfolding interconnected history between power and agency, Carlton makes the case for community investment, empowerment, and access to food and our story as we journey back towards regenerative food practices for the generations to come.

Everything Co-op kikced off its recognition of Women's History Month, with a focus on this year's theme of "Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope." In our first installment, Vernon interviews Melbah McAfee Smith, retired Executive Director of the Mississippi Center for Cooperative Development, and a 2009 inductee into the Cooperative Hall of Fame. Vernon and Ms. McAfee Smith discussed her experiences working with cooperatives to address issues experienced by the communities she worked in. They also discussed her hopes to pass on her family's legacy of farming to the next Generation of she and her brother's Grandchildren. Melbah McAfee Smith worked for nearly 40 years as a trusted co-op developer in some of the most impoverished areas of the country. She started her career with the Federation of Southern Cooperatives, returning to her home state to lead the Mississippi Association of Cooperatives and the Mississippi Cooperative Development Center. Her visionary leadership and hands-on, grassroots approach to building communities have helped bring health care, economic development, and social justice to people in need through the cooperative model.

What are some of the laws surrounding teaching? How does our state teach how our citizens obtained their legal rights? Is Critical Race Theory new?Our guest is Chauncey Spears, Education Policy Analyst from the Mississippi Center for Justice. https://mscenterforjustice.org/https://mscenterforjustice.org/academic-freedom/The Center supports every student's right to a good education. This support includes fighting unjust attempts at whitewashing the history of racism in Mississippi and curbing the academic freedom of teachers and professors in our public school and university classrooms. MCJ supports the full and honest teaching of history and other academic subjects so as to help students understand the past and present contexts of their lives. Learning full and honest history and protecting the free exchange of ideas in classrooms are essential to racial reckoning and must take place in Mississippi to keep the state progressing toward a better future for all citizens. MCJ works with other advocacy groups and educators to protect the sacred space and trust educators must have in cultivating the minds of students here in Mississippi. http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2022/pdf/history/SB/SB2113.xml See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jerry Mitchell joins Liberation to discuss his award winning work as an investigative reporter for The Clarion-Ledger  of Jackson Mississippi.  Jerry talks about the cases he has worked on including his reporting helped bring many Klu Klux Klan members to justice, including those responsible for the firebombing of NAACP leader Vernon Dahmer and the assassination of NAACP leader Medgar Evers.  We discuss some of the root issues with racial inequities in America past and present.Jerry also discusses his walk with God and "living fearlessly" and how it guides him on his journey in life.  He also talks about his book "Race Against Time"  and founding the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting.Enjoy the show, follow & share with others. Thank you for listening and God bless. For more on Jerry Mitchell:Twitter:  @JMitchellNewsInstagram:   @JMitchellNewsFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/jerry.mitchell.5872 To purchase the book "Race Against Time" - https://www.mississippicir.org/book-store Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting:https://www.mississippicir.org/Twitter:     @MississippiCIRInstagram:    @mississippi.cirFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mississippicir __________________________________Please follow the show and share with others.Follow on Twitter & Instagram: @liberation_podShow inquiries: liberation.pod@gmail.comLiberation.Simplecast.com   Intro:Cookouts (2021) by Audiobinger is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. (CC BY-NC 4.0) Outro:Liberation © by OutKast (1998) BMI/ASCAPBAILEY RUBEN LEMONTBENJAMIN ANDRE BROWN MYRNA LYNNECALLAWAY THOMAS DECARLOGILLIAM JOI ELAINEPATTON ANTWAN A WRIGHT ERICA   

What is Critical Race Theory? Who is learning it? And what have politicians been getting wrong about it? Hear from Chauncey Spears, Education Policy Analyst for the Mississippi Center for Justice.  

As vaccinations slow, health and community leaders address access issues.Then, investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell details the 2018 death of Robert Loggins.Plus, visual artist Alexis McGrigg describes the composition and style of her work.Segment 1:Mississippi's health leaders continue to encourage vaccination as the state experiences a rise in COVID-19 infections and other health care metrics. Confirmed COVID-related hospitalizations are nearly up 33 percent over the last week, and outbreaks in long term care facilities are trending up for the first time in months. During a virtual seminar with Alpha Kappa Alpha yesterday, State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers acknowledged Mississippi is following some nationwide trends.Mississippi Second District Congressman Bennie Thompson also took part in the virtual seminar. He championed the relief funding the American Rescue Plan is providing the state to continue to push to vaccinate residents. He says doesn't see hesitancy as a problem in the Black community. He says access is the issue. Segment 2:While the trial of Derek Chauvin - the Minneapolis Police Officer responsible for the death of George Floyd - started to wrap up last week, a new report from the Mississippi Center for Investigative detailed a similar incident in the Magnolia State. Robert Loggins, a Black man taken into custody by police in Grenada on an early November morning in 2018 never made it to a jail cell. He never made it past the station lobby. In a video obtained by the MCIR, Loggins is seen rolling when officers and jailers get on top of him inside the Grenada County Jail, with one officer appearing to kneel on his neck or head. Three and a half minutes later, they got off of him. The 26-year-old never moved again. More than six minutes passed before anyone checked his pulse or his breathing.Jerry Mitchell, the founder of the MCIR, broke the story and joined us to detail the events of that night, and how Mississippi might have its own George Floyd case.Segment 3:For artist Alexis McGrigg, "blackness" is the ability to change its form, content, direction and position, and is something not confined by any finite definition. She asserts that blackness within the black experience must constantly switch between modes of being, having to be one form of blackness and yet exist as multiple forms at once. In the latest installment of the Mississippi Arts Hour, McGrigg talks to Sarah Storey of the Mississippi Arts Commission about her composition, style and the role of "blackness". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Douglas Carswell grew up in Uganda. For a dozen years—2005 to 2017—he was a member of the British parliament. He is a conservative and a free-market man. In recent weeks, he has come to America to head the Mississippi Center for Public Policy. Jay talks with him about a little bit of everything: Africa; British politics (Thatcher, Cameron, Boris, et al.); Mississippi (how do you sell Thatcher... Source