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Take Action on State Plans to Gut Budget with Income Tax Elimination Proposals
The Mississippi Legislature is weighing a major shake-up to the state’s tax structure, with both the House (HB1) and Senate (SB 3095)...
Empowering Future Leaders: A Visit to the Mississippi Capitol
I recently had the honor of welcoming the fellows from Springboard to Opportunities to the Mississippi Capitol. These dedicated women are...
Welfare for the Wealthy: School Vouchers are a Misguided Policy for Mississippi
Speaker Jason White in the fall of 2024 released polling data he commissioned on top policy priorities for the Mississippi House of...
The Many Forms of Disenfranchisement in Voting
When most people think of voter disenfranchisement, their minds often jump straight to felony convictions as the primary barrier...
Black Maternal Health is Suffering: Here’s Why You Should Care
If you think Black infant mortality rates across the country are bad, look at Mississippi. They’re even worse. While the United States...
Gov. Reeves Demonstrates Lack in Judgment on Suffrage
Reps. Karriem & Summers respond to vetoes May 16, 2024 - Getting legislation that restores individuals’ voting rights to the Governor’s...
Rep. Summers to Provide Feminine Hygiene Products to Boys and Girls Club of Central MS during Period Poverty Awareness Week
Summers to Provide Feminine Hygiene Products to Boys and Girls Club of Central Mississippi during Period Poverty Awareness Week
Rep. Summers Invites Mothers & Daughters to 4th Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon, May 20
Public Service Announcement - Rep. Summers Invites Mothers & Daughters to 4th Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon, May 20 May 3, 2023 – Jackson,...
Representative Zakiya Summers Completes National Fellowship Program
Representative Zakiya Summers Completes National Fellowship Program; Jackson, MS – Representative Zakiya Summers recently…</p>
Statement on the establishment of Commission on the Sanctity of Life
The statement below may be attributed to Rep. Zakiya Summers (D-68) on Speaker’s Gunn establishment of the Commission on the Sanctity of...
Councilman Hartley & Rep. Summers Host Ward 5 Day
August 17, 2022 – Jackson, MS – Jackson City Councilman Vernon Hartley, alongside Representative Zakiya Summers, is hosting Ward 5 Day...
Statement on Supreme Court Ruling: Roe v. Wade
Statement on Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade This statement is attributed to Rep. Zakiya Summers: “I join women across the country in...
Rep. Zakiya Summers to Participate in Leadership Program for Select Southern State Government Officials
Representative Zakiya Summers to Participate in Leadership Program for Select Southern State Government Officials
Men of Excellence Gala Supports Workforce Development in Jackson
Men of Excellence Gala Supports Workforce Development in Jackson
B.U.S.I. Day Release
Black United Summit International Showcases Mississippi HBCUs during recruitment fair, community day
Minimum wage increase statement
May 30, 2021 The following statement on the need to increase the state’s minimum wage should be attributed to Representative Zakiya...
Voter Purge Press Release
February 10, 2021 - Ohio and Mississippi lawmakers are partnering to fight voter purging in Mississippi. The Mississippi legislature is...
Our Focus Must Remain on Taking Care of Our People
It’s a new year and a new legislative session. 2021 has already been no less extraordinary. It feels like there’s a ticking time bomb on...
Rep. Summers Partners to Combat Violence
Rep. Summers Partners with Churches, Community Organizations for Week of Walking Into Victory in Effort to Combat Violence
2019 Family of the Year
Zakiya Summers and family named 2019 Family of the Year Mississippi Families for Kids named Zakiya Summers and family
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