People Over Politics: Voting Rights (Hattiesburg)
Join MSJW for a POP training, together we can learn about the Mississippi state legislature and how everyday people can make a difference.
Overview
Join MSJW for a POP training, together we can learn about the Mississippi state legislature and how everyday people can make a difference.
Event Overview
- Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST
- Location: Twin Forks Rising CDC, 601 E Pine St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
- Cost: Free (RSVP Required)
- Free Breakfast and lunch provided. Free Childcare available. Parking lot available.
Event Description
It’s time for our government to put People Over Politics.
Join Mississippi for a Just World (MSJW) for our first People Over Politics (POP) community training in Hattiesburg. This program is a free, comprehensive legislative advocacy workshop designed to empower everyday Mississippians to make a change in their state.
In this hands-on session, participants will learn:
- How laws are made in Mississippi
- How to communicate effectively with legislators
- How to hold public officials accountable
During the 2026 legislative session, MSJW and our community partners are hosting a statewide series of POP workshops to equip Mississippians with the tools to advocate for justice, equity, and meaningful change.
As part of the training, participants will receive:
- A People Over Politics Advocacy Workbook
- A comprehensive legislative advocacy training
- A free trip to the Mississippi Capitol during the legislative session to meet and advocate with state legislators on the issues that matter most to them
This is your opportunity to learn, connect, and build power together with Mississippians across the state.
Logistics
- Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST
- Location: Twin Forks Rising CDC, 601 E Pine St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
- Cost: Free (RSVP Required)
- Free Breakfast and lunch provided. Free Childcare available. Parking lot available.
Who Should Attend
This training is open to anyone who wants to:
- Learn how to effectively advocate for their community
- Understand the legislative process in Mississippi
- Build relationships with other changemakers and advocates in our state
No prior experience needed. Just bring your passion and a desire to make a difference.
About MSJW
Mississippi for a Just World (MSJW) is a human rights advocacy organization based in Mississippi that bridges the fight to build a more just world from the Deep South to the Global South. Our goal is to be a living, breathing movement for human rights, deeply rooted in the enduring legacy of Mississippi's human liberation struggle. Across borders and cultures, irrespective of our different political, cultural, and social backgrounds, we are fighting for a world where every individual is empowered, where justice prevails, and where human dignity is non-negotiable.
MSJW was born in 2024 in response to the growing Palestine solidarity movement in Mississippi. We sought to coordinate, inform, and resource the grassroots energy behind human rights movements and anti-war protests across the state. Today, MSJW partners with local, national, and international organizations to train, educate, advocate, research, and base-build towards our shared liberation.
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Highlights
- 4 hours
- all ages
- In person
- Free parking
- Doors at 9:45 AM
Location
601 E Pine St
601 East Pine Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
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