Serving as your State Representative for House District 68 continues to be one of the greatest honors of my life. As I reflect on the 2026 Mississippi Legislative Session, I am proud of the progress we made on behalf of working families, educators, small business owners, and communities across our state. This session, I worked alongside colleagues to protect public education and defeat school choice legislation that would have diverted critical resources away from our publi

Mississippi continues to face significant maternal health challenges, particularly for Black women and families. During this discussion, we learn about the current landscape of maternal health from UMMC Myrlie Evers Williams Institute for the Elimination of Health Disparities Executive Director Dr. Victoria Gholar, receive a legislative update from Rep. Zakiya Summers, and hear from child care providers any concenrs and ideas that can strengthen the connection between materna

Mississippi continues to face one of the most severe maternal health crises in the nation, with Black women disproportionately impacted by preventable complications and deaths related to pregnancy and childbirth. Addressing this crisis requires more than isolated reforms—it demands a comprehensive, coordinated policy response. The Mississippi Maternal Health Legislative Package that I've introduced is a holistic framework designed to strengthen maternal health outcomes acros

“Mississippi’s maternal health crisis did not happen overnight, and it will not be solved by symbolism alone. This initiative represents what real leadership looks like—showing up in the communities most impacted, centering Black women and families, and pairing advocacy with concrete action. When we invest in maternal health, we invest in the future of our state.” JACKSON, Miss., Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. will commemorate its 106th Founders' D