After more than two decades of working at the Foundation for the Mid South, I’ve come to understand that culture isn’t just about the events

Guests paused as they stepped into the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium at the Two Mississippi Museums, taking in the teal light, the music rising from

Mississippi’s health challenges are often framed as individual struggles. Eat better. Exercise more. Manage your stress. But for many families across the state, these messages

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: Friday, October 31, 2025 Contact: Ebonee Johnikin, Communications Director Foundation for the Mid South [email protected] | 601-319-3888 Celebration at the Two

By George Stewart, Education Program Officer, Foundation for the Mid South The Critical Role of Middle School  Middle school represents a vital juncture in a

By Ebonee Johnikin, Communications Director, Foundation for the Mid South In Coahoma County, a teacher might be rewarded with something as simple as a free

By Derykah Watts, Social Justice Coordinator, Foundation for the Mid South The world feels more divided than ever along lines of race, religion, and politics.

By Ebonee Johnikin, Communications Director, Foundation for the Mid South Jackson and the Mississippi Delta are no strangers to tough odds.  Generations of families have