About this Event
People Over Politics: Voting Rights Edition
Gulf Coast Community Training
Event Overview
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CT
Location: Biloxi Public Library, 580 Howard Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530
Cost: Free, registration required
Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Childcare and street parking are available.
Event Description
Join Mississippi for a Just World for People Over Politics: Voting Rights Edition Gulf Coast, a free, hands-on training designed to help Mississippi voters stay informed, connected, and organized as attacks on voting rights unfold across the South.
After the Supreme Court weakened key protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, MSJW is organizing a special People Over Politics training to help Mississippi voters understand what is happening, what may be changing, and how we can work together to protect voting rights in our state. This is a critical moment to stay informed and engaged.
During this training, we will break down the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Louisiana v. Callais and explain how it changed federal protections for voters in the redistricting process. We will also discuss what these changes could mean for Mississippi voters, including communities along the Gulf Coast.
Participants will learn:
- How the Supreme Court’s ruling could reshape redistricting law across the country
- How voting maps are drawn and what redistricting means for your vote and your representation at every level of government, from Congress to local school boards
- How to check your voter registration status and make sure your information is up to date
- What the Mississippi SHIELD Act may mean for voter registration and citizenship verification
- How to share this information with your family, friends, neighbors, and community
- How to stay connected and organized as voting rights issues continue to unfold in Mississippi
Many changes are coming for Mississippi voters. This summer, Mississippi’s congressional districts may be up for change, and the Mississippi SHIELD Act, also known as SB 2588, was signed into law earlier this year. The law introduces new citizenship verification requirements for voter registration that could affect eligible voters across the state.
We are stronger when we learn together, organize together, and make sure no one is left behind.
Participants Will Receive
As part of the training, participants will receive:
- A People Over Politics Advocacy Workbook
- A comprehensive legislative advocacy training
- Information about Louisiana v. Callais, Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, redistricting, the SHIELD Act, voter registration status, and what documents may be needed
- Tools for sharing accurate voting rights information with their communities
- Information about future opportunities to stay involved with MSJW’s People Over Politics program
Our mission is to make sure every eligible voter in Mississippi has the information they need to participate fully in our democracy.
Who Should Attend
This training is open to anyone who wants to:
- Check their voter registration status
- Make sure their voter information is up to date
- Learn about the new SHIELD Act requirements and what documents may be needed
- Understand how redistricting affects their community
- Learn how voting rights issues impact Mississippi and the Gulf Coast
- Share accurate voting rights information with friends, family, neighbors, and community members
- Build relationships with other changemakers and advocates across the state
No prior experience is needed. These changes are happening quickly, and we want to make sure every eligible voter has the information they need.
Logistics
Location: Biloxi Public Library, 580 Howard Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CT
Cost: Free, registration required
Free breakfast and lunch will be provided. Childcare and street parking are available.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Biloxi Public Library, 580 Howard Avenue, Biloxi, United States
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