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Op-Ed: The Fight for Equal Pay Must Continue—Especially For Black Women In The South
Despite being the most educated group in the country, Black women still earn the least. Rep. Zakiya Summers says it’s time to change...
Highlights of the MS Legislative Session 2025
I am proud to present this year’s legislative package—a reflection of the challenges we faced, the progress we fought for, and the values...
Representative Summers Urges the Restoration of AmeriCorps Funding
I write in strong opposition to the devastating cuts to AmeriCorps programs nationwide and in unwavering support of their full...
Capstone | Projected Impact of Mississippi’s Tier 5 Plan on Public Sector Recruitment and Retention: Lessons from State Transitions
Jackson State University Master of Public Policy Administration Dr. Andre L. Hines, Professor Dr. Ivan Ozherelev, Advisor PPAD 595:...
Mississippi’s Future at Risk: Why Eliminating the Income Tax is the Wrong Path
At a time when our schools need more teachers, our hospitals are fighting to stay open, and our roads are crumbling, Mississippi...
Representative Summers to Celebrate Mothers from the Community during 6th Annual Brunch, May 17
WHAT: Representative Zakiya Summers will host the 6th Annual Mother’s Day Brunch to celebrate mothers and their daughters from across...
Black Maternal Health Week – Empowering Black Mothers in Mississippi Through Heart Health Awareness
From American Heart Association JACKSON, Miss., April 17, 2025 — The American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for...
Press Release: State lawmakers take multi-state collective action on Black maternal health
Black Maternal Health Week, April 11-17, 2025, calls attention to the Black maternal and reproductive health crisis in the U.S.
Rep. Summers & Partners Recognize Black Maternal Health Week
Who: State Representative Zakiya Summers, Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable, Mom.Me , Six Dimensions, Central Mississippi Chapter of...
Statement on House Bill 811: Gatekeeping Disguised as Governance
House Bill 811 contains strategic barriers designed to silence the political voice of Mississippians. This bill is steeped in the same...
Honored to Serve: MLBC Announces New Leadership Team
The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) has elected a new slate of officers to lead the organization for the next two years. The...
Honored to Be Named a 2025 Women in Power Honoree
I am humbled and deeply honored to be named a 2025 Women in Power honoree by the Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable. This recognition...
Week of March 17, 2025: All Eyes on Income Tax
The Mississippi House of Representatives reconvened at 4:00 PM on Monday for the eleventh week of the 2025 legislative session. Lawmakers...
Week of March 10, 2025: Conference referrals begin
The Mississippi House reconvened at 2:00 PM on Monday, marking the start of the tenth week of the 2025 legislative session. Several key...
Week of March 3, 2025: Remembering Pro Tempore Rep. Robert G. Clark
The Mississippi House convened at 4:00 PM on Monday, marking the ninth week of the legislative session. A key March 4 deadline was met,...
Mississippi Black Women's Roundtable Celebrates State Representative Zakiya Summers' Op-Ed in Essence on Equal Pay Day
Jackson, MS – March 25, 2025 – The Mississippi Black Women's Roundtable (MS BWR) proudly announces the publication of an op-ed by...
Statement in Opposition to Anti-DEI Legislative Efforts in Mississippi
I strongly oppose the legislative efforts to prohibit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in Mississippi’s public schools...
Statement on the Passage of House Bill 1419 to Provide Stability for Polling Places
"I live in Oxford and I want to say thank you for the work on HB 1419. What an excellent way to destroy one of the more subtle methods of...
Statement on the Passage of the Mississippi State Employees Paid Parental Leave Act
As a co-sponsor of House Bill 1063 , I am proud to see the Mississippi State Employees Paid Parental Leave Act pass the Legislature and...
Week of February 24: City of Jackson Revitalization Bill Meets Its Demise
The Mississippi House of Representatives convened at 4:00 PM on Monday for its scheduled legislative session, addressing key legislative...
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