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I Don’t Work for the Speaker. I Work for the People.
Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
Why I Voted No on House Bill 1: Standing Up for Mississippi’s Future
House Bill 1, or the "Build Up Mississippi Act," has been marketed as a transformative step toward economic growth and tax relief....
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>
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