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Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus: A Vision for Unity and Progress
By Rep. Kabir Karriem, MLBC Chairman Published by Jackson Advocate on April 14, 2025 As I embark on the role of Chairman of the...
MLBC
May 82 min read
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MLBC Demands Response from MS Library Commission on Order to Remove Gender and Race Research Collections
In a March 31 internal memo , the Mississippi Library Commission ordered the deletion of two databases on race relations and gender...
MLBC
Jun 71 min read
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MDE Proposed Rules on DEI Ban
The Mississippi Department of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed policy, Miss. Admin. Code 7-3: 100.1, State Board...
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Jun 71 min read
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The Fight for Equal Pay Must Continue—Especially For Black Women In The South
By Rep. Zakiya Summers Published by Essence on March 2, 2025 Every year, we mark Equal Pay Day as a reminder of the staggering wage gap...
MLBC
May 83 min read
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Unchecked power, unmet needs: a call for accountability and true leadership in MS government
By Vice Chairman Sen. Rod Hickman Published by Clarion Ledger on April 15, 2025 The Mississippi Legislature exists to serve the people....
MLBC
May 83 min read
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When the bill comes due: Eliminating state income tax is a risky gamble in uncertain times
By Senator Derrick Simmons, Minority Leader Published By Clarion Ledger on April 15, 2025 At the heart of sound economic policy is a...
MLBC
May 84 min read
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Confederate Memorial Day recognition is awful for Mississippians
By Senator Derrick Simmons, Minority Leader Published by Mississippi Today Each year, in a handful of states, public offices close, flags...
MLBC
May 83 min read
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