ABOUT US
MISSISSIPPI RISING COALITION is a multiracial, multigenerational non-partisan grassroots organization based in South Mississippi comprised of residents and ally and affinity organizations which support our collective vision.
Our goal is to facilitate the state of Mississippi’s rise from the bottom to the top of the list of quality of life metrics by empowering individuals and communities through community organizing, education, coalition-building and advocacy in the areas of human and civil rights and social justice, and by increasing citizen engagement in the governance processes of our state.
MISSION STATEMENT
We mobilize people and resources to improve the well-being, quality of life and political power of marginalized Mississippians.
Values Statement
We recognize and are guided by the following principles:
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Equal value and dignity is inherent in every Mississippian, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status, nation of origin, immigration status or housing status.
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Our state’s diversity is one of its greatest assets, and every citizen has the potential to contribute to the progress of our state when given the opportunity to thrive in a healthy and supportive environment.
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The rights of every human being to self-determination, self-expression, privacy, freedom from harm and the pursuit of happiness are human rights, and informed participation in the democratic processes of our state plays a vital role in protecting those rights.
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Progress in areas of social justice and human and civil rights are foundations for economic progress and improved overall well-being of individual citizens and our state as a whole.
VISION STATEMENT
We will empower the citizens of Mississippi to shape the future of our state so that every Mississippian has equal opportunity to reach his or her fullest potential and achieve the highest possible quality of life and well-being.