Pathways to Progress: Economic Mobility in the Delta
By Ebonee Johnikin, Communications Director, Foundation for the Mid South Economic mobility is not just about wages or job titles. It is about whether families can climb the ladder, build security, and pass opportunity on to the next generation. In the Mid South, those questions loom large. This summer, the Foundation for the Mid South […]
Mentorship, Mission, and the Next Generation
Full Circle Futures Series – Post 3 By Ebonee Johnikin, Communications Director, Foundation for the Mid South Welcome to Full Circle Futures, a blog series from the Foundation for the Mid South that celebrates the power of mentorship, growth, and investing in the next generation. In this final installment, we zoom out from individual stories […]
Behind the Internships: What FMS Interns Are Learning About Impact
By Ebonee Johnikin, Communications Director, Foundation for the Mid South Full Circle Futures Series – Post 2 Welcome to Full Circle Futures, a blog series from the Foundation for the Mid South that celebrates the power of mentorship, growth, and investing in the next generation. In this second installment, we step behind the scenes with […]
Belief in Action: The Foundation for the Mid South’s GEAR UP Legacy in the Mississippi Delta
By Ebonee Johnikin, Communications Director, Foundation for the Mid South Preparing young people for life beyond high school requires more than information. It requires commitment. It requires trust. And most of all, it requires people who consistently show up with the belief that every student deserves a chance to succeed. That belief guided the Foundation […]
From Classroom to Colleague: A Full Circle Story at the Foundation for the Mid South
By Ebonee Johnikin, Communications Director, Foundation for the Mid South Full Circle Futures Series – Post 1 Welcome to Full Circle Futures, a new blog series from the Foundation for the Mid South that celebrates the power of mentorship, growth, and investing in the next generation. We begin with a special full circle moment between […]
Here’s How FMS Inspired Hope During a Two-Day Celebration of Racial Healing
The Foundation for the Mid-South’s Mississippi Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Alliance brought together young people from all over the state for a special two-day celebration of racial healing. In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 20), and National Day of Racial Healing (January 21), 65 young leaders took the initiative for […]
Q&A with Neshoba Youth Coalition’s, Leroy Clemons on the Role of Young Leaders in Mississippi’s Racial Healing
In celebration of MLK Day and National Day for Racial Healing, the Foundation for the Mid-South’s Mississippi’s Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Alliance (TRHT) hosted a two-day series of events to bringing racial healing efforts to the forefront. The Neshoba Youth Coalition helped engage dozens of youth to celebrate the importance of community healing. […]
Young People Drive Community Engagement During 2025 National Day of Racial Healing and MLK Day Of Service Events in Jackson, Miss.
Events organized by the Mississippi Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Alliance included a youth poetry slam, a film screening of Bootjack & Red, and a panel discussion featuring local Civil Rights Activist Rev. Dr. John Perkins. Jackson, MS – In recognition of the 2025 National Day of Racial Healing, the Mississippi’s Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation […]
Building Bridges: How the Mississippi TRHT Alliance is Advancing Racial Healing and Equity
Mississippi Edition on MPB Think Radio Host: Desiree Frazier Download and listen to the audio interview. Desiree Frazier: This is Mississippi edition on MPB Think Radio. I’m Desiree Frazier. The political and cultural divide can seem deeper than ever, and a new report from the Mississippi TRHT Alliance is looking at how to bridge those […]
New FMS Report Sheds Light on Mississippi’s Racial Healing and Community Solutions
November 6, 2024 – The Mississippi Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation (TRHT) Alliance, an initiative of the Foundation for the Mid South, has released a new report detailing community insights and solutions on racial and cultural divides. Through a series of open and honest community convenings on racial healing, the Alliance gathered perspectives from […]